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Scientists link stablecoin to electricity Through the combination of statistical mechanics and information theory, scientists have been able to design a class of stablecoin that is linked to electricity, known as the Electricity Stablecoin (E-Stablecoin). According to the research published in Cryptoeconomic Systems, the E-Stablecoin would be minted through the input of one kilowatt-hour of […]

Teardown: Apple Self-Service Repair Apple launched its first self-repair scheme in the US in April, with Europe to follow later this year. However, unlike others recently launched by Samsung, Google, HTC and Microsoft, the company is maintaining complete control over its programme. Its rivals have partnered with independent repairs specialist and replacement-parts supplier iFixit. Leading […]

Electric car grant scheme axed by government sends ‘wrong message’ Under the grant scheme, drivers were able to claim up to £1,500 towards the cost of a plug-in car costing below £32,000. The government has now said it wants to “refocus” its grant funding to encourage the take-up of other types of electric vehicle. The […]

Google engineer claims AI system has developed feelings Google employee Lemoine had requested respect towards one of the firm’s artificial intelligence tools after reportedly finding that the system had the perception of, and the ability to express thoughts and feelings equivalent to, a human child. Google has denied all claims that Lamda AI has become […]

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Nigeria to require social media platforms to open local offices The code of practice for “interactive computer service platforms/internet intermediaries” is intended to curb online abuse, including disinformation and misinformation, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) said in the regulations posted on its website. A statement from the agency’s spokesperson, dated 13 June, said […]

Digital twin boosts railway station’s energy performance The Berkshire station is one of the busiest rail hubs in Britain, used by nearly 20 million passengers a year, of whom nearly four million change trains there. Sensors are set to be installed across the site to capture live, real-time data on energy use, which will be […]