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Eight national projects, including a suborbital rocket, a microreactor for space exploration and a heat detection telescope, have secured £24 million in funding from the UK Space Agency’s National Space Innovation Plan. Including private sector involvement, the project is worth £33 million and aims to support high potential space technologies and drive growth across the UK. “Space technology plays a vital role in many aspects of our daily lives,” said Science and Technology Minister Peter Kyle. “Supporting the growth of UK space enterprises is vital to boosting economic growth, increasing productivity and generating wealth for all communities.” He added: “Our…

Budapest-based Lead Ventures has announced the launch of a new €100 million fund targeting the best startups in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). With this new fund, the company continues its mission to back high-potential founders in the region. Lead Ventures targets late-stage Seed and Series A companies whose products or services are already proven in the market and require significant capital to drive the next stage of growth. The fund offers investments of €2M to €10M, providing a crucial boost to companies as they strengthen their product-market fit and expand into new markets. “Our investment strategy is focused on…

IMTS WFL Showcases M50 Mill-Turn and Advanced Machining Technologies in Chicago 2024-07-22 Source: WFL Reading time 3 min. Associated Vendors IMTS will take place in Chicago from September 9-14, 2024, showcasing global industry innovation in advanced and traditional manufacturing, robotics, automation and digital transformation. WFL will be showcasing its M50 Millturn, known as the “WFL Power Pack,” at its booth. Even if machine access is limited, the movement sequences are complex, the cycle times are short or there are other additional tasks (deburring, cleaning, turning, pivoting, etc.), articulated robots always find a way. (Source: WFL) Visitors at IMTS can experience…

Hey everyone, sorry for the lack of Eurogamer’s VR Corner blog posts over the last few weeks. Things have been pretty busy here in video land recently, with me occasionally taking a few days off (selfish, I know), so it’s been hard finding the time to put together posts for the site. I haven’t been too slack on our YouTube channel though, so here’s a little round-up of our VR coverage from the last three weeks. Watch on YouTube It’s been a long time since a review code for the PSVR2 arrived in my inbox, but two weeks ago I…

IoT Security MarketProjected revenue increase:The IoT security market size is valued at USD 22.2 billion in 2023, and the total revenue is expected to grow at a CAGR of 22.1% from 2024 to 2030, reaching approximately USD 89.85 billion.IoT Security Market Overview:The IoT security market focuses on solutions designed to protect Internet of Things (IoT) devices, networks, and data from cyber threats and breaches. With the growing adoption of IoT devices in various sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, and smart homes, the need for robust security measures is becoming increasingly critical. IoT security encompasses a range of technologies and…

While the new pro-grade, foldable Pixel 9 device is set to make its official debut in mid-August, the unlocked mid-range Google Pixel 8a is currently on sale for a steep discount of $449 including shipping via Amazon. Normally priced at $500, this is a $50 discount, $100 less than the sale price of the Google Pixel 8 and $300 less than the deal we’re tracking for the Google Pixel 8 Pro (more on that below), and you can get the current-generation Google smartphone for that price. Today’s deal is the cheapest cash deal we’ve tracked on Amazon and the best…

Researchers have developed a new error correction system for quantum computers that uses qLDPC codes and reconfigurable atomic arrays to reduce physical qubit requirements, making them more scalable and efficient. Credit: SciTechDaily.comResearchers at the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering have developed a new quantum computer that uses “reconfigurable atoms.” These mobile qubits can communicate efficiently with multiple neighboring qubits, enhancing error correction capabilities.A team from the University of Chicago has developed a new quantum computing model that uses innovative qLDPC codes and reconfigurable atomic arrays to improve efficiency and scalability, while reducing the number of qubits used to correct errors.The…

BBVA selected Telefónica Tech to incorporate cutting-edge technologies in artificial intelligence and process automation to prevent cyber threats and strengthen the cybersecurity of its operations on a global scale. In addition, the partnership includes the establishment of a new center of expertise in Mexico, which will serve as a mirror of BBVA’s existing Global Cybersecurity Center in Spain. The combination of the two centers will provide comprehensive and uninterrupted coverage across the Group. The development of this new project makes Telefónica Tech one of BBVA’s main strategic partners in cyber security. The bank will incorporate the technology company’s latest advancements,…

The problem with YouTube is that it’s easy to find people who have created really cool projects that you want to replicate, but you don’t have the time, patience, or the partner at the level to understand why having a ton of ugly electronics in your living room is beneficial for the whole family. This is one of the projects that originated in Australia, and after watching the YouTube channel “Limitless VR and Simrigs,” I was jealous of what he was doing in Australia. He modded 2019’s Mechwarrior 5: Mercenaries, the first single-player Mechwarrior game since 2002, to work near-perfectly…

Each year, Nature Biotechnology profiles a company that raised significant early-stage funding in the previous year. Indapta Therapeutics uses a subset of natural killer cells found in healthy donors to boost monoclonal antibodies that fight cancer and autoimmune diseases. Natural killer (NK) cells are cytotoxic effector cells of the innate immune system and are attractive candidates for immunotherapy due to their ability to generally recognize and kill stressed cells such as tumor cells or virus-infected cells. However, depending on the specific repertoire of inhibitory and activating receptors that bind to their respective ligands on target cells, some NK cells have…