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The Cardano Chang hard fork has finally begun. Chang introduces decentralized governance to Cardano. This hard fork will move Cardano into the Voltaire era.Cardano is one step closer to completing its long-awaited Chan hard fork.Cardano stake pool operators began upgrading their nodes to the network’s new software, Node 9.1.0, on Thursday. SPOs are Cardano validators, which verify transactions on the blockchain.Chan’s efforts will see control of $14 billion worth of blockchain technology transferred to ada holders.“Cardano Node 9.1.0 includes all the features necessary to survive the Chan hard fork,” the Node release documentation on the Cardano GitHub states.Once at least…

Adionix develops new foil current collector General Motors’ GM Ventures provides funding to Adionix Adionix plans to build factory in the US One startup aims to make EV batteries cheaper by focusing on an oft-overlooked battery component. Adionics, which is backed by GM Ventures, the venture capital arm of General Motors, developed a new foil current collector, improving on a part that has “really remained unchanged for 30 years,” CEO Mosir Bitton said in a recently published interview with TechCrunch. BMW cylindrical battery cell Current collectors help gather ions inside a battery cell, and Adionics believes this process can be…

DiogenX, a French biotechnology company focused on regenerating insulin-producing beta cells to treat diabetes, today announced the appointment of Hélène Sicard as Chief Development Officer.Dr. Sicard’s appointment comes at a time when the Company has optioned its lead candidate, DGX-01, a first-in-class recombinant protein aimed at replicating insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. DGX-01 is currently in Investigational New Drug (IND)-enabling studies. The Company’s novel approach has the potential to become a disease-modifying therapy for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), a chronic autoimmune disease that affects millions of people worldwide.”Dr. Sicard has extensive experience leading teams and projects through stages of…

PineTree Therapeutics, headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has entered into an exclusive option and global license agreement with AstraZeneca (LSE: AZN), headquartered in Cambridge, UK.Pinetree is a biotechnology company developing targeted protein degraders to fight drug resistance in areas such as oncology, while AstraZeneca is a leading British-Swedish pharmaceutical company active in cancer and other therapeutic areas.Under the terms of the agreement, AstraZeneca will be granted an option to acquire an exclusive global development and commercialization license for PineTree’s preclinical EGFR degrading agent. This article is available to registered users only. To continue reading, please sign up for free. Your free…

NEW DELHI: Jio Platforms is expanding its reach in the Indian automotive market and has partnered with Taiwanese fabless semiconductor company MediaTek for its foray into the two-wheeler technology platform market. MediaTek and Jio Platforms subsidiary JioThings on Thursday jointly launched their home-grown Internet of Things (IoT) platform for the electric two-wheeler market, which will offer smart digital clusters and smart modules.”Jio Things is pleased to collaborate with MediaTek through our 4G Smart Android Digital Cluster, App Suite and Smart Module solutions for the mobility industry,” said Kiran Thomas, president and CEO, Jio Platforms.MediaTek was also bullish on the new…

The best Meta Quest 3 and Quest 2 accessories will undoubtedly improve your experience with these headsets, from improved comfort and portability to significantly improved battery life.Currently, the Quest 3 is the best VR headset you can buy right now, with great technology and a whole host of great apps and games to use, but the Quest 2 still stands out as a great, cheaper alternative for those new to VR.But no matter how much we love these earbuds, there are a few accessories you can buy to get the most out of them. Take full advantage of travel mode…

Dhaka, Bangladesh – July 18, 2024. Anti-quota protesters clash with pro-government protesters during a protest. ShutterstockAbu Sayed, 25, stood before the police with his arms outstretched and unarmed, almost trusting that he would not be shot. He died when two Bangladeshi police officers, standing 15 meters away, fired three consecutive shots at him in the chest with a 12-gauge shotgun. Sayed was one of thousands of Bangladeshi protesters who had been marching in the streets against the government’s discriminatory policies.Student-led demonstrations have been taking place across the country since early July, calling for reforms to the popular quota system for…

CHICAGO, July 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The global blockchain market size is expected to grow from USD 20.1 billion in 2024 to USD 248.9 billion by 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 65.5% during the forecast period, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets™. The integration of cloud-based solutions and advanced technologies such as AI, ML, etc. has led to rapid growth in blockchain adoption. Cloud-based blockchain solutions offer remote access and cost savings, while AI, ML, and integration are used for efficiency. These combined advancements in blockchain cater to organizations’ demands for scalable, cost-effective,…

In less than two weeks, PlayStation VR2 will get new life. The second-generation PlayStation virtual reality gaming headset will receive compatibility support, allowing owners to play Steam VR games such as Half-Life: Alyx. Ahead of the release, Sony has released a new app on Valve’s digital distribution store that gives a bit more details about PSVR2 compatibility on Steam. According to the Steam listing, users will need to use the PlayStation VR2 app for the initial setup to play Steam VR games on PSVR2. The app is also used to update firmware for the PSVR2 hardware, and allows users to…

HTC has released a YouTube video teasing the imminent launch of its “game-changing” Vive headset.Taiwanese electronics manufacturer HTC posted a video on its YouTube channel titled “HTC VIVE: A Vision for You,” at the end of which appears to be the silhouette of a new headset.The headset will support virtual reality experiences and is likely to be powered by the latest Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chipset.The company captioned the video: “Committed people have always found ways to break down barriers and redefine the human experience.“Through augmented reality, we are trying to do the same thing. But everything you see is…