Africa internet riches plundered, contested by China broker
Outsiders have long profited from Africa's riches of gold, diamonds, and even people. Digital resources have proven no different.
Nov 22, 2021
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Internet
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Business
Uber starts taking cannabis orders in Canada
Uber is riding high in Canada, announcing Monday it was starting to take orders for recreational cannabis—along with munchies—through its Eats service.
Nov 22, 2021
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Machine learning & AI
This AI tool lets you visualize how climate change could affect your home
A new tool with cutting-edge image recognition AI lets you visualize the future effects of climate change on any place in the world—including your own home.
Nov 22, 2021
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Automotive
GM exploring electric boats, buys 25% stake in engine maker
General Motors is testing the water in electric boating by buying a 25% stake in a Seattle company that makes battery-powered outboard motors.
Nov 22, 2021
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Energy & Green Tech
Israel, Jordan agree US-brokered solar power for water deal
Jordan will provide solar power to Israel, which will in turn supply desalinated water to its desert neighbour, under a declaration of intent the two countries signed Monday.
Nov 22, 2021
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Automotive
What makes university students steer clear of self-driving cars?
Driverless cars have been expected to revolutionize motoring, with some commentators predicting everyone would be a permanent backseat driver by now.
Nov 22, 2021
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Consumer & Gadgets
Trials begin of revolutionary women's smartwatch safety app
Trials begin this week in Bath of a revolutionary new smartwatch app that monitors a wearer's heart rate and body motion to sense distress, automatically sending an emergency alert.
Nov 22, 2021
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Energy & Green Tech
At long last, Australia has a bioenergy roadmap, and its findings are startling
Using organic waste to make energy—think sewage, animal and crop residues, and leftover wood—has finally been put under the spotlight with last week's release of Australia's first Bioenergy Roadmap.
Nov 22, 2021
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Robotics
New concrete mold system uses the right amount of concrete and no more
Concrete is the world's most widely consumed material after water, and its production contributes to more than 7% of global CO2 emissions. Achieving global ambitions to limit warming to 1.5ºC will require significant change ...
Nov 22, 2021
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Automotive
UK rail sector on track to diesel-free trains
As host of the recent COP26 climate summit, Britain's drive to help slash global carbon emissions will involve keeping to its own target of phasing out diesel trains over the next two decades, industry bodies and observers ...
Nov 22, 2021
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