technology
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Elon Musk has announced the launch of Starlink Direct-to-Phone satellites. Musk shared a video on X on Wednesday and wrote, “First launch of Starlink Direct-to-Phone satellites.” Musk also reshared the ‘SpaceX’ post and wrote, “This will allow for mobile phone connectivity anywhere on Earth. Note, this only supports 7 MB per beam and the beams…
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Nigeria’s automotive industry is heavily dependent on importing new and used cars, including vehicle spare parts, due to its underdeveloped state. As an import-dependent sector, economic headwinds, including volatility of exchange rates of naira to dollar, exchange rate of cargo clearing at the port, and surging inflation, pose serious challenges and limit the growth of Nigeria’s…
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Social sciences and humanities’ researches are imbedded in different support procedures, which may vary methodologically and theoretically but they all aim at bringing scientific invention to market, in others words: at innovation. Each approach has assumptions about society and the way to account for the social impacts of innovation. The RSU approach is not different.…
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The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, said the Federal Government has deployed 45 more aircraft to the Nigerian Air Force in the last six months. Abubakar made this revelation in Katsina on Tuesday. Abubakar’s visit to the North-West theatre of operations was to celebrate Christmas and have lunch with frontline troops of…
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Narrative as a Jumping-off Point: from the Initial Idea to the Present Development Stage The aim of the first meeting with designers is to review the design process from its origins to the present stage of development. By asking designers to provide a narrative about the project, they are invited to give a meaning structure,…
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Genesis of the Project The development of a culture of intensive innovation and new models of innovation (Le Masson et al. 2006) has led to the implementation of new forms of governance (Von Hippel 2005; Callon et al. 2001). In this context, SSH researchers are increasingly being called upon to participate in the development of advanced technologies and…
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A United States import ban on Apple smartwatch models took effect on Tuesday after President Joe Biden’s administration opted not to veto a ruling on patent infringements. In October, the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) banned Apple Watch models over a patented technology for detecting blood oxygen levels. However, Apple had appealed, arguing that…
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Ensuring that technology is developed in a way that benefits all members of society requires a multifaceted approach, but some possible strategies include:
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On its website this week, Tesla said that based on new guidance under the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act, its Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive and Long-Range vehicles will lose up to US$7,500 federal tax credit from December 31. Earlier this month, the U.S. Treasury issued guidelines on new battery sourcing restrictions aimed at weaning the U.S.…
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The US tech billionaire is reportedly constructing a Hawaii compound that includes a 5,000-square-foot underground shelter Facebook billionaire Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly started work on a $100 million family compound in Hawaii that will include a 5,000-square-foot underground bunker featuring an escape hatch and a tunnel leading to two connecting mansions. The project is located…
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Humankind is most likely the only species “in this part of the galaxy” with a consciousness, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk told an audience in Italy on Saturday, comparing our species to “a tiny candle in a vast darkness.” Speaking at an event organized by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Musk explained his desire to settle…
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The proliferation of low-cost Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) has put traditional automakers under immense pressure to accelerate their efforts in producing affordable EVs. In response, these automakers are collaborating with various suppliers, from battery materials manufacturers to chipmakers, to streamline costs and expedite the development of budget-friendly electric cars. Andy Palmer, Chairman of UK-based startup…
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The Vietnamese government quoted Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang as stating that his company wishes to establish a base in Vietnam to develop the country’s semiconductor industry. The U.S. chipmaker, which has already invested US$250 million in Vietnam, considers the Vietnamese market an important one, the government added. In his first visit to the Southeast Asian…
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Cruise keeps getting kicked while it’s down. The General Motors-owned robotaxi company may face fines and sanctions after failing to disclose details of an October 2 incident — specifically that one of its vehicles dragged a pedestrian 20 feet, according to a ruling from a California agency. The regulatory action comes as Cruise struggles to rebuild public…
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Just weeks after California banned its self-driving vehicles from public roads after an accident last month, Cruise, the robotaxi unit of General Motors (GM), is planning to re-launch its service in an unspecified city before expanding it to others. Last week, the company said that while it conducts a safety review of its robotaxis, it…
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The Global System for Mobile Telecommunication Association has revealed the reason for the continued surge in the prices of smartphones in Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa. GSMA’s recent report disclosed that the impact of high taxes in the region is responsible for the 10 to 30 per cent surge in smartphone prices. According to the report,…
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