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Sex, drogy a peep show: Slavné Times Square v New Yorku v 80. letech ovládala místo turistů prostituce

V dnešní době navštíví nejproslulejší náměstí New Yorku přes 130 milionů turistů ročně. Stojí tu obří obchod s cukrovinkami M&M's i konkurenční Hershey's. Před třiceti lety se ale na Times Square odvážili jen ti nejotrlejší. Každoročně zde docházelo ke zhruba 2500 zločinů a místo turistů tu vládly prostitutky.




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Tech giants are investing in 'sovereign AI' to help Europe cut its dependence on the U.S

LISBON, Portugal — Tech giants are increasingly investing in the development of so-called "sovereign" artificial intelligence models as they seek to boost competitiveness by focusing more on local infrastructure. Data sovereignty refers to the idea that people's data should be stored on…





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The US-China tech race is moving from chips to the raw materials they're made of

The US is considering expanding its export limits on AI chips to China and its allies. Experts say the race for AI dominance is like a new Cold War.




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Matt Gaetz has a history of going after Big Tech. As Trump's attorney general, he'd be tasked with enforcing antitrust laws.

Matt Gaetz has railed against Big Tech companies. If he becomes Trump's attorney general, he'd have legal power to act on his complaints.




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Neom, Saudi Arabia's high-tech desert city, is heading for a dialed-down first stage as costs soar

The authoritarian country is spending billions on international athletics, from Formula 1 to combat sports, to boost its bottom line and image.




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News24 | DRIVEN | Nissan's popular Magnite arrives in SA with fresh design and tech upgrades

The Nissan Magnite is one of the most popular compact SUVs in South Africa. Now, the Japanese automaker has unveiled its facelifted version. We have specifications and pricing.




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Tech consultant testifies that 'bad joke' led to deadly clash with Cash App founder Bob Lee




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IBM’s Latest Quantum Tech Pushes Boundaries Toward Quantum Advantage in Science

YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y., Nov. 13, 2024 — Today at its inaugural IBM Quantum Developer Conference, IBM announced quantum hardware and software advancements to execute complex algorithms on IBM quantum computers […]

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Visions of Nuclear-Powered Cars Captivated Cold War America, but the Technology Never Really Worked

From the Ford Nucleon to the Studebaker-Packard Astral, these vehicles failed to progress past the prototype stage in the 1950s and 1960s




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Bob Lee's Accused Killer Says Tech Executive "Went Crazy On Me"

Technology executive Bob Lee's accused killer told a jury he acted in self-defense after Lee tried to attack him with a knife on a San Francisco street a year and a half ago, saying "he went crazy on me" after losing his temper.




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Who Is Vivek Ramaswamy, The Biotech Entrepreneur Now Part Of Trump 2.0

Donald Trump announced that biotech investor Vivek Ramaswamy, who ended his Presidential bid in January 2024, will work closely with Mr Musk on this initiative.




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Bob Lee's Accused Killer Says Tech Executive "Went Crazy On Me"

Technology executive Bob Lee's accused killer told a jury he acted in self-defense after Lee tried to attack him with a knife on a San Francisco street a year and a half ago, saying "he went crazy on me" after losing his temper.





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VW ups investment with Rivian to $5.8B, forms technology joint venture

VW Group and Rivian collaborate on electrical architecture and software development First Rivian to use jointly developed systems will be R2 due in 2026 First VW Group models will use the the systems from 2027 Volkswagen Group has decided to deepen its ties with U.S. electric vehicle startup Rivian, with the two companies announcing on Tuesday...




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UNESCO, tech firms partner to train teachers, students in AI

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, on Wednesday, began training Nigerian teachers and students in the use of artificial intelligence and robotics engineering. The two-day programme, conducted in collaboration with Infinix Nigeria and Google, took place at the United Nations office in Abuja. Addressing the participants, UNESCO’s Head in Abuja, Abdourahamane Diallo, emphasised


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HONOR’s impressive growth and insights from industry leaders at Africa Tech Festival 2024




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Cyprus Business Now: crypto asset providers, CIFA president, energy tech firm

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Wednesday announced that Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs) in Cyprus can now apply for a preliminary assessment under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-assets Regulation (MiCAR). This aims to ensure a smooth transition ahead of the regulation’s full implementation on December 30, 2024. The commission explained that “the decision […]




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Is AI Dominance Inevitable? A Technology Ethicist Says No, Actually

AI is powerful technology, but that doesn’t mean we should adopt it unquestioningly.




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Rivian-Volkswagen partnership to produce EV tech for R2 model

Rivian is teaming up with Volkswagen in a $5.8 billion joint venture for EV innovation on its R2 model, which the company says will eventually be manufactured in Georgia.




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University of Pittsburgh awarded $3.3 million to develop electrical transmission technology

The Swanson School of Engineering will develop an improved HVDC converter with the Department of Energy's funds.




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Biotech giant Gilead Sciences to close its Seattle office, lay off employees

A spokesperson said the company's move was "part of our efforts to align resources with our long-term strategic goals."




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Aptar awarded contract to advance sterilisation technology

AptarGroup, a specialist in drug and consumer product dosing, dispensing and protection technologies, announced that it was awarded a contract from the U.S. Federal Government to advance development of its ActivShield technology.




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UK IT and security teams face mounting pressure from legacy technology

This post explores the challenges UK IT and security teams face due to legacy tech and the rise of generative AI. Results reveal a surge in security incidents and burno…




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Revolutionizing Dialysis Care: The Technological Leap Forward

Ramreddy Meka's insights shed light on a future where technology not only sustains but significantly enhances the quality of life for dialysis patients, transforming renal care into a more holistic and patient-focused experience.




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Jinneng Clean Energy Technology Ltd vs Sunedison Energy Holding (Singapore) ... on 2 September, 2024

The above Original Petition has been filed by the successful Award Holder under Chapter I Part II of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to recognize the Final Award dated 22.02.2021 and the addendum to the Final Award dated 08.03.2021.

______________ Page No 3 of 184 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Arb.O.P.(Com.Div.)No.186 of 2023

2. The respective legal contentions of the Petitioner (the claimant) and the Award Debtor Respondent No.2 (the Engineering Company) and the Award Debtor Respondent No.3 (the Project Company) shall be adverted after narrating the facts of the case. I propose to narrate the facts in two parts.




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Four-day Africa Tech Festival 2024 kicks off in Cape Town




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Akashteer: Transforming India's air defence with cutting-edge technology




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AI and hi-tech technologies will be used in CCTV arrangements: UP DGP Prashant Kumar on Mahakumbh 2025 preparations




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Hyderabad to get regional centre of Indian Institute of Creative Technology

All activities are going to start quickly. The facility in Hyderabad will be set up in the IMAGE Tower, said Secretary, Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting




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Mysuru to host conference on AI and Deeptech




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Cochin Shipyard funding for climate tech company




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Hackathon in database technology to be held

IIT-M Pravartak Technologies invites applications from engineers, developers for the hackathon




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Green Frontier Capital launches ₹1,500 cr fund for climate tech start-ups

The fund will focus on accelerating India’s low-carbon transition through investments in transformative climate technologies




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Today’s top tech news: Elon Musk to co-lead government department; Apple’s new AI wall tablet; Netflix grows on ad-supported tier




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Sterlite Technologies secures ₹2,600 crore BharatNet project in Jammu and Kashmir 

Sterlite Technologies to implement an automation-led fibre deployment approach, utilising drone surveys, GIS mapping, and AI-led network design




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Infopackets to Launch YouTube Tech Support Pilot Program

Dear Infopackets Readers, I would like to introduce the launch of an exciting, new video-based tech support Q ... (view more)




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Smart Tech Tackles Dementia

Five gadgets are in the running for a $1.3 million prize for using tech to tackle dementia. They range from high-tech glasses to a device that looks like a landline telephone. The projects have all made the final of the global Longitude prize for dementia. It's part of a wider series of prizes based on an 18th century contest that rewarded scientists for finding a way for sailors to determine the longitude of their location. The five finalists will each get the equivalent of $392,000 to develop their products before competing for the overall prize. The money comes from the UK government and ... (view more)




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Welcome to China's underground raves, from street techno to quotes from Chairman Mao

Crouch through the small metal door and walk down the dark tunnel, and even before you step into the abandoned air raid shelter, the air reverberates with pounding techno beats. Young Chinese holding booze and cigarettes shake and sway in a red-lit passageway, below a big screen rolling through quotations from Chairman Mao.







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Thai fund invests in deep tech firm

Thailand-based Disrupt Health Impact Fund closed its first deal by investing in DiaMonTech, a Germany-based deep tech startup developing a non-invasive glucose measurement innovation, in an extension fundraising round that raised around US$5 million from investors.




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Lithostratigraphy of Devonian basinal mudrocks in frontier areas of northwestern Canada augmented with ED-XRF technique

Kabanov, P; Vandenberg, R; Pelchat, P; Cameron, M; Dewing, K. arktos 2020 p. 1-14, https://doi.org/10.1007/s41063-020-00074-z
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Simulating sedimentary burial cycles: II. Elemental-based multikinetic apatite fission-track interpretation and modelling techniques illustrated using examples from northern Yukon

Issler, D R; McDannell, K T; O'Sullivan, P B; Lane, L S. Geochronology vol. 4, 2022 p. 373-397, https://doi.org/10.5194/gchron-4-373-2022
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Scurri: HelloDone’s technology offering is highly complementary to ours

Delivery management platform, Scurri, today announced the acquisition of HelloDone, the UK-based, market-leading artificial intelligence (AI) platform which provides conversational AI solutions to retailers and brands. 




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Power Line Test Bed Energizes Technologies for Increasing Grid Capacity

As population growth and extreme temperatures strain the United States power grid, utilities and equipment manufacturers are looking for ways to increase the amount of electricity the grid can carry. The Powerline Conductor Accelerated Testing Facility, or PCAT, located at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, is one of the only facilities in the country where companies can try out new transmission line technologies for long time periods in extremes of wind, weather, temperature and electrical load conditions.




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A Step Toward Safer X-Rays with New Detector Technology

Now, researchers publishing in ACS Central Science have taken a step toward safer X-rays by creating a highly sensitive and foldable detector that produces good quality images with smaller dosages of the rays.




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ETRI, Developing Core Technologies to Secure a Leading Position in 6G Communication

Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) announced that they will develop new key technologies for wireless access and wireless backhauling to realize large-capacity and ultra-precision services in ultra-high frequency bands.




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Developing Advanced Recycling Technology to Restore Spent Battery Cathode Materials

The Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) has developed a cost-effective and eco-friendly recycling process that addresses the limitations of traditional direct recycling methods for spent batteries.