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A wearable fabric that stiffens on demand has been developed by scientists at the National University of Singapore (NTU), with the new type of fabric said to be suitable for medical devices and soft robotics such as drone limbs.The researchers developed the fabric using a combination of geometric design, 3D printing and robotics.NTU researchers have used this new material, called RoboFabric, to develop an elbow support designed to help carry heavier loads. Wrist Support Prototype The researchers are also developing a prototype wrist support that could help stabilise the joint during everyday activities and potentially benefit Parkinson’s patients who experience…

Social learning platform BlueLearn said on Sunday it was closing down after finding it couldn’t keep up with rapid growth. The three-year-old company plans to return 70% of the capital it had raised to investors. The Bengaluru-based startup has raised close to $4 million in two funding rounds from Elevation Capital, Lightspeed, Titan Capital and 2am VC. Angel investors such as Vidit Aatrey, Sanjeev Barnwal, Awais Ahmed and Vivek Mohan also backed the community-driven platform. “At BlueLearn, we recognized that building a venture-scale business is hard. We’ve been very conservative with our capital, which has allowed us to return 70%…

On a weekly basis, the cyber security newsletter is considered an essential update on information that can be witnessed as a crucial intelligence briefing for the cybersecurity community. It summarizes in such a way that it enables professionals who are concerned with security, organizations, and people to remain ahead of new security threats. The range of subjects covered by the newsletter is extensive including recently discovered strains of malware, advanced methods of phishing, vulnerabilities in important software, and new ways to fight against the attacks. In addition, the letter continually draws awareness to upcoming regulations and industry trends in cybersecurity…

Steven Wilson, a well-known British musician, singer-songwriter and record producer, has expressed his concerns over the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in the music industry. His comments came after AI technology was used to “clone” his vocals on several songs and create new tracks.Wilson, who has been the driving force behind a number of musical projects since the 1980s and is best known for his work in rock band Porcupine Tree, shared his thoughts in a social media post on Friday (July 19). “For the past few years, when asked in interviews about the future of music, I have said…

Tocqueville Asset Management LP reduced its holdings in the Amplify Cybersecurity ETF (NYSEARCA:HACK – free report ) by 79.8% during the first quarter, according to its latest 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm sold 45,503 shares during the quarter and now holds 11,534 shares. Tocqueville Asset Management LP’s holdings in the Amplify Cybersecurity ETF were worth $739,000 as of the latest SEC filing. Many other hedge funds and institutional investors also modified their positions in HACK. Cornerstone Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in Amplify Cybersecurity ETF shares worth approximately $209,000 in the fourth…

Japan: A recent case study has demonstrated the effectiveness of nerve-sparing deep endometriosis (DE) surgery combined with rectal discectomy using the da Vinci SP robotic system. This minimally invasive approach offers new hope to patients suffering from the debilitating symptoms associated with deep endometriosis, including severe pelvic pain and reduced quality of life.The researchers wrote in Fertility and Sterility that this is believed to be the first documented use of the da Vinci SP in nerve-sparing deep endometriosis surgery and discectomy.He further added, “The new single-port robotic system offers the same surgical quality as traditional multi-port laparoscopic and robotic platforms,…

Kingsview Wealth Management LLC increased its holdings in Paycom Software Inc. (NYSE:PAYC – free report ) by 51.5% during the first quarter, according to the latest filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired an additional 740 shares during the period, giving it a holding of 2,176 shares of the software maker’s stock. Kingsview Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in Paycom Software were worth $433,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Other hedge funds and institutional investors also modified their holdings in PAYC. Raymond James & Associates increased its holdings in Paycom Software by 25.4% in…

BNP Paribas Asset Management Holding SA bought new shares of Samsara Inc. (NYSE:IOT – FREE Report ) during the first quarter, according to the company’s most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 17,108 shares of the company’s stock, worth about $647,000. A number of other hedge funds have also recently added or reduced their holdings in the business. Baillie Gifford & Co. increased its holdings in Samsara by 3.7% in the first quarter. Baillie Gifford & Co. now holds 23,225,238 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $877,682,000. It acquired an additional…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here are the author’s own and do not necessarily represent those of crypto.news editorial. The direct-to-consumer era has arrived in every aspect of gaming, and the $250 billion creator economy is not immune to this shift. For too long, traditional social media platforms have acted as gatekeepers to revenue streams, restricting the ways in which creators, their followers, and modest advertisers can engage with one another. After multiple Web2-based iterations failed to balance these three pillars, it seems logical that the future will be one towards Web3 to democratize social media. Supporting creators, users…

Microsoft has released an official recovery tool to help developers and system administrators quickly recover computers affected by CrowdStrike. Although step-by-step solutions already exist to resolve Blue Screen of Death (BSoD) issues, manually resolving them can take a long time, especially if only a few people know about or are not authorized to do so. Meanwhile, some organizations may have to deal with hundreds or even thousands of affected computers.The CrowdStrike update that caused the massive IT crash last Thursday was installed remotely and deployed to affected users via automated updates, but any fixes it caused could only be performed…