Facebook sends Sphero robots so classrooms can apply coding education

Program a robotic toy to move and you could be hooked on coding for life. That’s the idea behind Facebook’s newest educational initiative called CodeFWD. It provides online coding tutorials for teachers and students powered by Code.org, and if classrooms finish those, they can apply […]

Behind the scenes: powering AI transformation with High Performance Computing

It’s no exaggeration to say that as a disruptive technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to change the world – and is already making a positive mark on industries such as healthcare, automotive, gaming and manufacturing. So much so that in this year’s Founders’ Letter, […]

Chinese electric scooter startup Niu files for $150M U.S. public offering

Chinese electric scooter startup Niu Technologies has filed for an initial public offering on Nasdaq to raise up to $150 million. In its form, Niu said it is “the largest lithium-ion battery-powered e-scooters company in China,” according to data from China Insights Consultancy, and also […]

How Hollywood Accidentally Ushered in the Age of the Celebrity Politician

Last week, a commercial made by the producers of My So-Called Life and Thelma and Louise, the author of the Orphan X thriller series, and a left-leaning PAC went modestly viral. The commercial, “Built Not Bought,” is a highly polished, beautifully scored, Americana festooned four […]

Cryptocurrency mining malware is only going to get worse according to McAfee report

McAfee has published its latest threat report which highlights a big spike in cryptocurrency-related malware. The McAfee Labs Threat Report for September found that malware which engages in cryptocurrency mining – using your PC’s resources behind your back to mine coins for someone else – […]