Twilio has launched a new ‘super SIM’, built upon the company’s mobile core infrastructure, along with an expanded set of tier-one carrier relationships with Singtel, Telefonica and Three Group. The super SIM allows developers to confidently deploy IoT devices globally via using a single API so that the company can optimise network performance on […]
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As Uber seeks to attract investors ahead of a potential initial public offering (IPO) with aspirations beyond ridesharing, food delivery in the skies might be in the company’s not-so-distant future: It is reportedly looking to launch drones for takeout in the next few years. In a job posting, the company noted that it wanted to […]
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The value of blockchain technology in leading markets has grown rapidly over the past 12 months. Many startups, major conglomerates, supply chain operators, and distributors have attempted to integrate blockchain technology over the past two years, to increase transparency and reduce the power of central entities in data processing. With billions of dollars being invested […]
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A Swiss online banking provider says it wants to offer ICO token access to those who do not “understand blockchain.” Swiss online financial services provider Swissquote announced it had become “the first bank worldwide” to offer purchase and custodial services of (Initial Coin Offering) ICO tokens for clients in a press release Monday, Oct. 22. […]
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The city of Ephrata, Washington, has temporarily halted new crypto mining developments for the next 12 months. The city of Ephrata, Washington, will halt new crypto mining developments in the city for the next 12 months, Eastern Washington and North Idaho daily newspaper The Spokesman Review reports Friday, Oct. 19. The recently announced suspension will […]
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Samsung Electronics has announced that it has acquired Zhilabs to further enhance its 5G capabilities. Zhilabs is known for its Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based network and service analytics, and that AI-based automation will enable Samsung to introduce new services in the 5G era, such as industrial Internet of Things (IoT) and connected cars. In addition, AI-based transformation […]
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German company Varjo Technologies has announced a $31 million Series B investment, led by Atomico and Seimens-backed Next47, that will help it launch the world’s first human-eye resolution virtual reality and mixed reality product. It will also be the world’s first VR / XR hardware and software product specifically designed for industrial use, allowing professionals in […]
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China aims to “attract talent” and “explore application” of blockchain tech with new pilot zone. China’s Hainan Province became the host of the country’s “first” officially licensed “‘blockchain pilot zone” Monday, Oct. 8, China’s official state-run press agency Xinhua reports. With its base at the Hainan Resort Software Community (RSC), a dedicated tech space and […]
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The British telecoms regulator has received a £700,000 grant to explore blockchain applications for better telephone number management. The United Kingdom (U.K.) Office of Communications (Ofcom) has received a £700,000 ($916,00) grant from the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) to explore blockchain technology, according to an announcement published Oct. 8. The grant […]
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The Wall Street Journal creates, then gets rid of, its own cryptocurrency and the Petro may be ready for public sale in November. Coming every Sunday, the Hodler’s Digest will help you to track every single important news story that happened this week. The best (and worst) quotes, adoption and regulation highlights, leading coins, predictions, […]
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