Courts are beginning to modernize the Howey Test for blockchain tech and cryptocurrencies. If there’s anything to take away from this federal class-action suit, it’s that this new opinion on ATB Coin provides further guidance on when a token might be considered a security under securities law in the United States. For those with a […]
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VR startup Magic Leap is seeking blockchain engineers for its Lifestream business function. Virtual reality (VR) startup Magic Leap is seeking blockchain engineers according to recent listings on employment website Greenhouse. The firm is looking for a senior blockchain architect and blockchain engineers. Among the duties listed for the senior blockchain architect position, the individual […]
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sponsored A Japanese startup is developing the “world’s first” virtual human agent on blockchain. Does your mopping robot or your food processor have names? Do you ascribe a character to them? Unless you’re a robot yourself, you probably do. The entire history of engineering has been about making the most human-like machines possible. We humans […]
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The oil and gas industry is one of the most complex when it comes to emerging technology implementation. Yet as complicated as it is, it’s people and processes which will ultimately move the needle, according to Jim Claunch, vice president of business efficiency at Equinor. This is not to say that the tech side can […]
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Macy’s and Marxent have announced a partnership that will enable the largest virtual reality (VR) rollout in retail history, with approximately 70 Macy’s VR installations in stores nationwide. It is expected that an additional 20 locations will be launched by January 2019, enabling customers to discover products and make informed buying decisions using the Macy’s […]
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Within the search marketing space, there has been a lot of talk about voice search. Many are projecting voice search as the next big thing – in fact, as the next marketplace disruptor. But the truth is, voice search probably isn’t going to be the next big thing. Yes, voice search is disrupting text-based searches, […]
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Here’s our recap of what happened in marketing technology, as reported on MarTech Today, Marketing Land and other places across the web. From MarTech Today: IBM Watson give intelligent ads wider release, expands targeting Oct 5, 2018 by Barry Levine Watson Ads Omni, Media Optimizer and Predictive Audiences are now using Watson’s neural nets to […]
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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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sponsored Users can learn how to build real products from more experienced colleagues. A blockchain project called Education Ecosystem is developing a decentralized online learning platform called LiveEdu, where people can learn how to build complete products in categories like programming, cryptocurrencies, artificial intelligence, and other technology fields. Describing itself as “Netflix for professional development”, […]
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Volkswagen wants to transform itself into a digital services-driven company – with the help of Microsoft. The German automaker has joined hands with the Redmond giant to develop the Volkswagen Automotive Cloud, which will aim to combine popular third-party applications to provide a seamless experience for drivers. The Volkswagen Automotive Cloud will be powered […]
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