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85% industry leaders call for major investments in quantum computing: Report

The survey, gathered insights from 200 senior executives and CXOs, reveals that sectors such as cybersecurity, healthcare, and artificial intelligence could witness unprecedented advancements through quantum computing.




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Amazon offers free computing power to AI researchers, aiming to challenge Nvidia

AWS said researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of California, Berkeley, are taking part in the program. The company plans to make 40,000 of the first-generation Trainium chips available for the program.




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Even handicraft marketplace Etsy needs AI to compete, says CEO

On Tuesday. Etsy was founded in 2005 as a platform exclusively for handmade goods - though that claim has long been scrutinised.




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Is 'learn to code' just empty advice now that AI does the heavy lifting? Here’s Google’s take

Google's head of research, Yossi Matias, emphasizes the enduring importance of coding skills in an AI-driven world. While acknowledging AI's growing role in software development, Matias argues that basic coding knowledge is crucial for understanding and leveraging AI's potential. He compares coding to math, suggesting that both are fundamental for navigating an increasingly tech-reliant society.




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Spotify and 8 other companies call Apple a 'harmful' company

The companies called EU to take “urgent” action to end “Apple's abusive behaviours.” A new Digital Markets Act has been passed by the EU and the companies said that the “EU has the opportunity to take the lead, but it must act fast, as every day that passes is a loss for innovation and for the welfare of European consumers.”




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Users can now mark messages as important or urgent in Microsoft Teams

Navigate to the "Mark as important" button which is present beneath the compose box and select either the "Important" or "Urgent" option depending on the level of attention the message requires.




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Study links altered brain chemistry, behavioral impairments in fish exposed to elevated CO2

Study Links Altered Brain Chemistry, Behavioral Impairments in Fish Exposed to Elevated CO2 Research team studied damselfish behavior and physiology under ocean acidification conditions predicted for year 2300

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Microsoft says new computing service for chemicals can slash R&D time

The new offering uses a combination of existing quantum computers, artificial intelligence and conventional high-performance computing systems.




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Google training Bard on scraped web data: Here's what the company has to say

“Our privacy policy has long been transparent that Google uses publicly available information from the open web to train language models for services like Google Translate,” The Verge quoted Google spokesperson Christa Muldoon as saying. This publically available data includes data available on the internet, device type and settings, operating system, mobile network information including carrier name and phone number, and application version number.




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OpenKylin: China introduces indigenous computer operating system

China has developed OpenKylin, an operating system based on the open-source Linux platform, to reduce its dependence on US technology. OpenKylin 1.0, created by a community of approximately 4,000 developers, has been utilised in various sectors, such as finance, energy, and even in its space program. China's tech industry has prioritised developing an operating system that is not dependent on US technology, and OpenKylin is one of several under development that could replace Microsoft's Windows and Apple's MacOS. Notably, the system provides reliable fundamental software services and ensures security in critical areas such as government affairs and finance.




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Global IT hardware companies bat for lifting of import restrictions

In a meeting with IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, held earlier this week, the companies said the import licensing requirement puts "unnecessary pressure" since there is no ecosystem in place in India at present to manufacture these products such as laptops, tablets and servers, executives present at the meeting told ET.




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Echo templates aid mental mapping in bats

A study published in eLife provides new insights on how bats recognise their surroundings to help them build mental maps.

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New study: Are voters influenced by campaign visits?

Los Angeles, CA (August 17, 2016) Despite their extensive national press coverage, campaign visits might not be worth presidential candidates' time and resources. A new study out today finds that voters are largely unaware of and unresponsive to campaign visits. The study was published as part of a special issue of The ANNALS of the American Academy of Political and Social Science (a journal from SAGE Publishing) titled "Elections in America."

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New device could help improve taste of foods low in fat, sugar and salt

Scientists may be closing in on a way to let consumers savor the sweet taste of cake, cookies and other culinary delights without the sugar rush. In preliminary tests using a new device developed in-house that allows them to screen for odor compounds in real foods, they have isolated several natural aromatic molecules that could be used to trick our brains into believing that desserts and other foods contain more fat, sugar or salt than they actually do.

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New service improves cloud storage usage on mobile devices

A new service developed at Binghamton University, State University of New York could improve performance of mobile devices that save data to the cloud.

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Cybersecurity firms CrowdStrike, Okta shares jump after better-than-expected earnings

CrowdStrike beat estimates when it reported late on Wednesday that its revenue jumped 37% to $731.6 million while adjusted net income more than doubled to $180 million in the second quarter on strong growth in subscriptions to its cloud-based data and identity protection services.




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IT hardware companies may require global certification

The Indian government is considering asking importers of IT hardware to provide an international certification, attesting that their products are from trusted sources. This move is in response to concerns raised by countries such as China, the US, South Korea, and Taiwan about India's restrictions on the import of these products.




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War of billionaires: Musk, Tata, Mittal & Amazon on one side, Ambani on other for satellite spectrum

Starlink wants India to just assign a license for the service and not insist on auctioning the signal-carrying spectrum or airwaves. This stand finds Musk on the side of Tatas, Sunil Bharti Mittal's firm, and Amazon, who too prefer the same route. But Ambani's Reliance says there must be an auction of spectrum for foreign satellite service providers to offer voice and data services to provide a level playing field to traditional telecom players who offer the same services using airwaves bought in government auctions.




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Data and analytics can be instrumental in shaping FMCG’s future: Nithya Subramanian, Kellogg Company

One of the primary ways data and analytics are influencing the FMCG industry is through demand forecasting and inventory management. By analyzing historical sales data, market trends, and external factors like seasonality and economic indicators, FMCG companies can optimize their production and supply chain processes.




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Top companies back move to set up open cloud compute network

People+ai, an initiative by EkStep Foundation co-founded by Nandan Nilekani, set out last year to address increasing compute demand in the country, which is increasing with AI.




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Shiprocket integrates Snowflake's AI Data Cloud to empower 1.5 lakh Indian merchants

Leveraging Snowflake's AI Data Cloud has significantly reduced data processing time from days to minutes. This newfound agility has allowed Shiprocket to optimise operations, improve decision-making, and ultimately deliver a seamless e-commerce experience for its seller base, the company said.




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Microsoft & CISPE reach settlement on cloud licensing dispute, raising industry eyebrows

The deal reportedly totals around 20 million euros but excludes major players like Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud Platform. This has drawn criticism from both the companies.




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MP govt to hire pvt agencies for cloud services for data security

Urban Development Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya said the decision has been taken to ensure smooth cloud services in each department of the state and to ensure the safety of the government's data.




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126: Tempting the Universe

Grey is being normal, Myke has been tinkering with titles, and they both talk about their travel bag setups.




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144: Absurd Temperature Management

Grey has had to vacate his garage office, Myke wants to thank Cortexans, Cortex joins the Notion Nation, and Myke has hired a personal assistant. Also, a lightning round of exciting Beta features.




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Consumers look to high-quality foods to improve their health, wellness and energy level

About 25 years ago, most consumers and companies were primarily looking to solve baseline health-and-wellness conditions, or find new approaches to address them.




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Bunting completes acquisition of MagDev

On October 12, 2021, Bunting officially acquired MagDev Ltd, a UK-based magnet and magnetic assembly manufacturer.




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Eriez new and improved Xtreme Rare Earth+ Plate Magnets

Eriez has announced the release of two new, stronger plate magnets in its extensive line of magnetic separation equipment. 




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Inspection/detection systems offer flexibility to snack and bakery companies

When it comes to new developments in inspection/detection equipment for the snack and bakery industry, consumer demand for variety is driving the need for equipment that is flexible enough to accommodate new product types, packaging materials, and package sizes.




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Eggo Grab & Go Liege-Style Waffles

The first-ever Eggo waffles that don't require a toaster hits shelves in April 2022.




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Scotty's Everyday debuts Keto Pancake & Waffle Mix

The Keto Pancake & Waffle Mix has zero net carbs, and is gluten-free, sugar-free, and Non-GMO.




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Kodiak debuts Raspberry Lemon Power Cakes Flapjack & Waffle Mix

The mix is made with 100% whole grains, as well as 14g of protein. 




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Beech-Nut Nutrition Company launches new snacks for babies, toddlers

Beech-Nut Nutrition Company is debuting new food and snack innovations made with ingredients like prebiotics, whole milk yogurt, fruits, and veggies.




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Preparing for impending FSMA regulatory deadlines

Do you have your food defense plan in place? July 26, 2019 is the compliance deadline for the FDA's final rule on Mitigation Strategies to Protect Food Against International Adulteration under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).




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Managing snack and bakery recalls and traceability to comply with FSMA

If your food safety plan has identified critical control points and/or preventive controls per your hazard analysis, the FDA'’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) requires you to have a documented recall program.




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Carl's Jr. & Hardee's ramp up chicken menu with new biscuit and waffle sandwiches

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's are introducing their brand-new Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich platform, reimagining their famous Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders into new craveable builds available to fans nationwide morning, noon and night.




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Dunkin' rereleases pumpkin bakery items, breakfast sandwich, snacking bacon

Dunkin’ is rereleasing its pumpkin bakery line-up of treats plus its Maple Sugar Bacon Breakfast sandwich, and a twist on its Snackin' Bacon.




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Krispy Kreme collaborates with M&M's for first time ever in the U.S.

Fans can enjoy four new doughnuts for a limited time beginning July 17, including one with M&M's Minis chocolate candies.




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Distribution strategies for snack and bakery companies

Direct store delivery, third-party logistics often popular with snack manufacturers.




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Direct-store delivery technologies assist snack, bakery companies

Direct-store delivery can help snack, bakery manufacturers get their products into end-users’ hands faster.




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Immunity-boosting snacks: Q&A with The Good Crisp Co.

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery was recently able to correspond with Matt Parry, founder and CEO, Good Crisp Co., about immunity-boosting snacks.




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CORE Foods Fiber Powered Oat Snacks, the company's first-ever line of shareable snacks

Core Foods' new product line will hit shelves in November 2021, and feature three flavors: Sea Salt & Olive Oil, Vegan Ranch, and Peanut Butter.




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Lenny & Larry reveals new Complete KickStart Bar flavor

The new Banana Chocolate Chip flavor features a subtle banana bread flavor with chocolate chips.




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Fresh Bellies fuels kids with snacks that are simple, not sugary

The line of minimally processed snacks features healthy ingredients and savory flavors.




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ASB announces student team finalists in 2016 product competition

Student teams from Kansas, Massachusetts and New York are finalists in the American Society of Baking’s 2016 Product Development Competition.




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Kansas City Chiefs "go nuts" over compostable peanut bag

Football season is in full swing and the Kansas City Chiefs are going the extra yard by scoring a major victory for the environment.




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Sun & Swell Foods launches compostable packaging

Sun & Swell Foods, a Benefit Corporation and leading clean snack food company, has officially launched compostable packaging, making it one of the first snack companies in the US market to do so.




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Exclusive interview: Q&A with Routific on SMBs during COVID-19

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery recently was able to talk to Marc Kuo, CEO and co-founder, Routific, about SMBs and non-traditional delivery methods during the COVID-19 pandemic.




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Companies search for new and improved warehouse software

Companies often use warehouse management system (WMS) software to track traffic in and out of the warehouse. These systems are often a component of a larger enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.




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Snack and bakery companies look for new, efficient fleets

Efficient fleet management is vital to the success of any snack and bakery business controlling its own distribution. These days, companies often look for fleets that have newer technology, or that are more energy-efficient, in order to improve their overall bottom line.