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12 Sep 23

This patrolling security robot wants to guard your premises

Computer & Information Technology

A Swiss startup has unveiled a solution to the global shortage of security guards: an autonomous patrol robot. Named the Ascento Guard, the two-wheeled sentinel is equipped with thermal and infrared cameras, speakers, a microphone, and GPS tracking. The bidepal design promises all-terrain mobility, fall recovery from any position, and…

12 Sep 23

NordicNinja raises €200M fund for climate, deep tech startups

Computer & Information Technology

NordicNinja, the largest Japanese VC in Europe, has raised a fresh fund of €200mn for early-stage startups active in climate and deep tech, with particular focus on the intersection between sustainability and digitalisation. Alongside the funding, startups will receive support and access to a network of over 120 blue chip…

11 Sep 23

Python Profiler Links to AI to Improve Code

Computer & Information Technology

Python continues its dominance as one of the top programming languages, yet it’s notorious for being sluggish, so some software developers resort to profilers—tools that run programs to determine which parts of the code are slow. But profilers can be frustrating, because they can slow programs down during the profiling…

11 Sep 23

Cancer patient digital twins and AI tapped to turbocharge oncology

Computer & Information Technology

Dell and University of Limerick (UL) in Ireland have teamed up to advance cancer research using AI. Specifically, the tech giant will be working with UL’s Digital Cancer Research Centre to help doctors provide more efficient cancer care for patients suffering from B-cell lymphoma. This covers the entire spectrum of…

11 Sep 23

Newest Roomba Aims for Convenience

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical, Production & Manufacturing

Today, iRobot is announcing the newest, fanciest, and most expensive Roomba yet. The Roomba Combo j9+ trades a dock for what can only be described as a small indoor robot garage, which includes a robot-emptying vacuum system that can hold two months of dry debris along with a water reservoir…

11 Sep 23

Space startup bags $50M to fight climate change with satellites

Computer & Information Technology

Space startup Open Cosmos will accelerate its mission to protect our planet after raising $50mn in a new funding round. The UK-based company uses satellites to tackle environmental issues. By tapping AI, sensors, and Earth Observation (EO) imagery, the probes provide unique insights into climate change. These findings can shine new light…

11 Sep 23

Launching the Digital Futures Project to support responsible AI

Computer & Information Technology

Today we’re launching the Digital Futures Project.

11 Sep 23

YouTube’s AI-powered solutions enhance ad creativity

Computer & Information Technology

From embracing creative essentials to expanding reach and enabling new creative horizons, AI is reshaping advertising on YouTube.

11 Sep 23

Tech companies spend €113M per year on lobbying EU policies

Computer & Information Technology

Tech companies spend over €113mn per year on lobbying the EU’s decision-making policies, a new study by the Corporate Europe Organisation (CEO) has found. Alarmingly, the tech industry’s lobbying power has also increased by 16.5% over the past couple of years — from €97mn in 2021 to €113mn in 2023.…