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SEOUL, July 29 (AJU PRESS) — The Agriculture and Food Tech Startup Rising Expo 2024 (AFRO 2024) was held at the COEX in Seoul last week, showcasing cutting-edge technologies and companies in the agriculture and food sector. The event, which took place from Thursday to Saturday, saw the participation of 250 startups and organizations.The event, organised by the Department for Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, also provided opportunities for investment, technology development and international expansion through various forums and consultations. People enter the Agri & Food Tech Startup Rising Expo 2024 at COEX in Seoul, July 25, 2024. AJU…
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has appointed new Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Cyber Security, with Tony Burke taking on these responsibilities alongside Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, Minister for the Arts and Speaker of the House of Representatives. The cabinet changes announced on Sunday come two years after Claire O’Neill was appointed and cyber security was established as a standalone ministry – a period that has also seen a number of cyber attacks and data breaches – the four biggest in Australia’s history – involving Optus, Medibank, Latitude and Medisecure. Prime Minister Albanese also appointed Andrew…
Quantum computers perform complex calculations using qubits, which exploit quantum superposition and quantum entanglement… [+] It is calculated probabilistically.Getty Surrounded by the vast plains and plateaus of the mountain west and hidden in the shadow of the majestic Rocky Mountains, the future is being created in Colorado, which has emerged as a global epicenter of the quantum revolution, the next generation of computing power that has the potential to surpass today’s technology. With $40 million in recent federal funding, $74 million in state tax credits and an estimated $1 billion in private capital, the region has been designated a quantum…
These companies could dethrone Apple from its position as the world’s most valuable company. Apple is currently the world’s most valuable company with a market capitalization of $3.4 trillion, but two other tech giants, Microsoft (MSFT, 1.64%) and Nvidia (NVDA, 0.69%), are close behind. Both Microsoft and Nvidia have taken turns being the world’s most valuable company this year, but it’s worth noting that a recent surge in their stock price has allowed Apple to reclaim the top spot. But when you compare Apple’s outlook over the next five years with that of Nvidia and Microsoft, it wouldn’t be surprising…
LIG Nex1 takes controlling stake in Ghost RoboticsPHILADELPHIA and SEOUL, South Korea, July 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Ghost Robotics, a leading innovator in legged robotics, and LIG Nex1, a leading Korean defense technology company, are pleased to announce that they have entered into a strategic partnership through LIG Nex1’s acquisition of a controlling stake in Ghost Robotics. LIG Nex1 has acquired a 60% controlling stake in Ghost Robotics for USD 240 million, valuing the company at USD 400 million. Ghost Robotics Vision 60 Q-UGV This partnership marks an important milestone for both companies as they combine expertise and resources to…
Staff WriterAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced his planned cabinet reshuffle on Sunday, 28 July 2024. The Prime Minister appointed Tony Burke MP as Minister for Cyber Security, who will also serve as Minister for Immigration, Home Affairs and the Arts and Speaker of the House of Representatives.Given the scale of Burke’s responsibilities, demoted Minister Claire O’Neill’s (now Housing Minister) plan to make Australia the most cyber-secure country in the world by 2030 seems as unattainable as when she first asserted it. As Cyber Security Minister, O’Neill oversaw some of the country’s biggest data breaches and IT outages, including the…
Investing.com — Apple Inc.’s (NASDAQ:) recently announced artificial intelligence features will be released later than expected and will not be included in the first software update for its flagship iPhone and iPad devices, Bloomberg reported Sunday. Bloomberg reports that Apple’s AI initiative, known as Apple Intelligence, won’t arrive in time for the initial release of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 in September. The AI features will instead be released in the major iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 software updates scheduled for October. Bloomberg reports that Apple plans to make the AI tools available to developers as early as this week.…
Phil Ore, co-CEO and chief mentor at 25eight. Source: Provided. Startups are born with grand plans in mind, but founders soon realize that the road to success is never easy. “Someone once said it’s like a marathon, where you sprint the whole way, but I think of it more like Jumanji: you land on a map, you find the treasure at the end, but make sure you don’t get eaten along the way,” says Phil Ole, co-CEO and chief mentor at 25eight. At 25eight, Ole brings his extensive experience (including roles in global technology, marketing, and customer experience at Nokia)…
July 29, 2024 4 min read Key Point Entering overseas markets comes with challenges for startups and SMEs, including navigating new regulations, cultural differences and establishing local networks. The RISE Accelerator Program aims to help Australian and Indian startups and SMEs working in climate and environmental technologies enter local markets. Built on bilateral collaboration and partnerships, RISE helps participants gain local insights and critical connections to increase their chances of success and sustainable impact. Under the Australian Government’s India Economic Strategy 2022, we have partnered with India’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)…
Key Takeaways Free OS upgrades are available for Windows and Apple products; Microsoft and Apple are willing to make up for that with subscription fees. Web-based alternatives such as Google Docs offer free features comparable to Microsoft Office, reducing the need for expensive subscriptions. Free security software such as Windows Defender is sufficient for most users, making it unnecessary to pay for antivirus software. It used to be that when you bought a new PC, you needed a ton of software to make it work. You had to pay for an operating system, office software, antivirus solutions, and more to…