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December 20, 2023 Addis Ababa

Techኢት NightByte🌙      

Title: Nomad unveils its first fast Qi2 wireless stand charger

The $100 Stand Qi2 Magnetic Wireless Charger will go on sale in the coming weeks, supplying up to 15W to MagSafe and Qi2-supported devices.

Nomad, a reputable producer of phone cases and accessories, has announced its first stand charger based on the new magnet-enhanced Qi2 standard. The $100 Stand Qi2 Magnetic Wireless Charger is capable of charging MagSafe and Qi2-enabled devices at up to 15W, and features a metal and glass design that’ll be available in black or white. You’ll have to supply your own 20W USB-C power adapter, but Nomad has at least included a two-meter USB-C to USB-C cable alongside the product

Source: theverge.com
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Thursday, 21 December 2023 Techኢት ማለዳTech☕️

Title:- PaintJet is building big industrial robots for big industrial paint jobs

PaintJet, a Nashville startup, is revolutionizing industrial painting with its Bravo robotic painter—a mobile elevated work platform designed for large-scale projects. The $10 million Series A funding, led by Outsiders Fund, supports their mission to address staffing challenges in the $2 trillion construction industry. CEO Nick Hegeman emphasizes redefining standards and introducing cost-effective solutions. The Bravo robot connects non-invasively to equipment, offering scalability through rental providers. PaintJet's Alpha Shield paint aims to prolong durability. While not alone in the robotic painting space, PaintJet targets construction companies, including Prologis and Layton Construction, with plans to expand geographically and enter the marine business. The funding will enhance staffing, operations, and technology development.


Source:-https://techcrunch.com/2023/12/20/paintjet-is-building-big-industrial-robots-for-big-industrial-paint-jobs/
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WHO IS WHO in computer science Bjarne Stroustrup (born 30 December 1950) is a Danish computer scientist, most notable for the creation and development of the widely used C++ programming language. He is a Distinguished Research Professor and held the College…
WHO IS WHO in computer science

Grace Hopper computer scientist, mathematician, and rear admiral in the United States Navy

Hopper was one of the first programmers of the Harvard Mark I Developed the first compiler for a computer programming language.
Co-developed COBOL (Common Business-Oriented Language), one of the first high-level programming languages still in use today.
Advocated for the development of programming languages that are closer to English, making them more accessible.

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December 21, 2023 Addis Ababa

Techኢት NightByte🌙

🗞🗞Cisco to Acquire Cloud-Native Security Startup Isovalent, Strengthening Focus on Software-Driven Solutions🗞🗞


Cisco is set to acquire cloud-native networking and security startup Isovalent, known for its contributions to eBPF and Cilium open source projects. These technologies offer deep insights into operating systems and cloud applications. The move aligns with Cisco's focus on software-driven solutions for cloud security and networking. Cilium is widely adopted, being the default for Google Kubernetes Engine, Google Anthos, and Amazon EKS Anywhere. Despite potential concerns in the open source community, Cisco emphasizes the importance of these projects thriving as standards. The acquisition, Cisco's 11th this year, is expected to close in Q2 2024.


Source(https://techcrunch.com/2023/12/21/cisco-to-acquire-cloud-native-networking-and-security-startup-isovalent/)


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Friday, 22 December 2023 Techኢት ማለዳTech☕️

Title: Social media platform X back up after global outage

Dec 21 (Reuters) - Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, was restored globally early Thursday, with over 77,000 U.S. users facing issues at the peak of the outage.

Users in Canada, Britain, France and other countries reported issues with accessing both X and X Pro, earlier known as TweetDeck.

Over 7,000 users in Canada and Britain experienced issues with the platform, according to Downdetector data.

Downdetector tracks outages by collating status reports from several sources including users.

Source: reuters.com
December 22, 2023 Addis Ababa

Techኢት NightByte🌙

Topic:- Two of Africa’s largest B2B e-commerce platforms MaxAB and Wasoko in merger talks

Apple halts online sales of Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2. MaxAB and Wasoko, two major African B2B e-commerce platforms, are in talks to merge amid funding challenges. Wasoko faced layoffs and funding discrepancies, while MaxAB, a key player in Egypt and North Africa, sought additional investment. Both companies had ambitious expansion plans, but their paths diverged. MaxAB acquired Waystocap for Morocco expansion, while Wasoko exited West Africa. The merger talks signal a shift in their strategies. Despite challenges, Wasoko reported a 30% revenue growth in 2023. The outcome of the merger remains uncertain as negotiations continue.

Source:- https://techcrunch.com/2023/12/22/maxab-and-wasoko-in-merger-talks/


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Saturday, 23 December 2023 Techኢት ማለዳTech☕️

Title: Firefly’s Alpha rocket reaches orbit for the fourth time 🚀

Firefly Aerospace sent its Alpha rocket to orbit this morning, with the company carrying a payload from Lockheed Martin to space. However, the company has yet to update the public on whether it successfully deployed the satellite to its destination orbit – which could suggest an issue with the rocket’s second stage.

Today’s launch marks the fourth-ever flight of Firefly’s Alpha rocket. The vehicle took off from California’s Vandenberg Space Force Base at 9:32 AM local time. The mission, called Fly the Lightning, was a commercial launch for customer Lockheed Martin. The rocket was carrying Lockheed’s demonstrator payload, called the Electronically Steerable Antenna (ESA) technology demonstrator, to low Earth orbit.

Source: techcrunch.com
December 23, 2023 Addis Ababa
Techኢት NightByte🌙

Life2Vec AI: A Revolutionary Predictor of Mortality or an Ethical Quandary?


Danish and US researchers unveil life2vec AI, predicting mortality with 75% accuracy by analyzing data from 6 million lives. Traits like mental illness tied to earlier demise, while leadership roles linked to longer life. The AI also forecasts personalities and major life decisions. Researchers, cautious about ethical implications, refrain from disclosing predicted expiration dates.

Life2Vec: Predicting the Future - Because Who Needs Fortune Cookies Anymore? 🚀😄


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Source(https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/artificial-intelligence/life2vec-death-predicting-ai-9080361/lite/)
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Sunday, 24 December 2023 Techኢት ማለዳTech☕️

Title: Elon Musk said one of his goals for Grok is to make it the 'funniest' AI chatbot around


Elon Musk wants AI chatbot Grok to be the "funniest" AI in comparison to its rivals like ChatGPT.
The chatbot has a "fun mode" that allows it to respond with vulgar language, humor and sarcasm.

Elon Musk said one goal for his new AI chatbot Grok, a rival to OpenAI's ChatGPT, is to be the "funniest" AI after criticizing other chatbots for being too woke.
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December 24, 2023 Addis Ababa
Techኢት NightByte🌙


Adobe gives up:

Adobe’s $20 billion mega-bid to buy rival Figma is now officially dead after the companies said this week that regulatory pushback in Europe caused them to end their acquisition plans. First announced in September last year, the deal was always going to attract regulatory scrutiny due to the size of the transaction and the fact that it took one of Adobe’s major rivals out of the picture, notes Paul.

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Source:-https://techcrunch.com/2023/12/23/adobe-gives-up-on-figma-apple-watch-sales-halted-and-hackers-access-millions-of-accounts/
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Monday, 25 December 2023
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Ethio Telecom Launches Telebirr-Based Financial Marketplace and Securities Trading Platform

Ethio Telecom has unveiled a telebirr-based digital financial marketplace, leveraging AI and data analysis for credit scoring without collateral. The platform aims to connect banks, microfinance, and insurance companies with over 40 million users. Additionally, a digital securities trading platform has been introduced to digitize share transactions cost-effectively. Ahadu Bank, Siinqee Bank, Enat Bank, and Awash Bank are expected to join, pending National Bank approval. The move aligns with the revised Payment Instrument Issuer Directive, allowing mobile money platforms in Ethiopia to offer diverse investment opportunities in the secondary market.


Source: https://shega.co/post/ethio-telcom-announces-telebirr-based-digital-financial-marketplace-digital-securities-trading-platform/
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December 25, 2023 Addis Ababa
Techኢት NightByte🌙

An Android malware is disabling biometric features like face unlock to steal your PINs


Just like in the real world, the dangers of cyberspace are not easily seen. What appears familiar and harmless can often mask a hidden impostor, waiting to strike. Such is the case with the Chameleon Android banking trojan, a newly discovered malware aptly named for its ability to disguise itself. Or in other words it is a shapeshifting Android trojan which is capable of bypassing security & stealing PINs and passwords.

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Source:-https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/an-android-malware-is-disabling-biometric-features-like-face-unlock-to-steal-your-pins-2480315-2023-12-25
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Tuesday, December 26 2023. Addis Ababa

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WhatsApp Tests Sharing Status Updates from Web Interface and Companion Devices


WhatsApp is testing a new feature that allows users to share status updates from the web interface and linked companion devices. Beta testers can try this on WhatsApp Web and Android. The companion mode lets users access chats on up to four devices, even when the primary phone is offline. The update is available on WhatsApp Web beta version 2.2353.59 and WhatsApp for Android beta version 2.24.1.4. The feature is expected to come to iOS companion devices, and WhatsApp is also testing the app for iPad. The rollout date for all users is yet to be announced.

Source(https://www.gadgets360.com/)
December 26, 2023 Addis Ababa
Techኢት NightByte🌙

Apple Watch US ban upheld

A recent U.S. ban on Apple Watch imports will remain in place, after the Biden administration declined to veto an earlier ruling by the International Trade Commission. The ITC ruling goes into effect today.

The company previously halted sales of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2, in anticipation of the ban, pausing online sales on December 21 and in-store sales three days later.

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Source:-https://techcrunch.com/2023/12/26/apple-watch-us-ban-upheld/
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Wednesday, December 27 2023. Addis Ababa

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Title: OpenAI Addresses ChatGPT’s Data Breach with a Flawed Fix.

The solution provided by OpenAI in response to the ChatGPT data breach is not perfect.

A ChatGPT data exfiltration flaw that would have exposed conversation information to an outside URL has been fixed by OpenAI. The researcher who found the problem claims that because the mitigation isn’t flawless, attackers may still be able to take advantage of it in some circumstances. Furthermore, the safety checks have not yet been added to the ChatGPT iOS mobile app, leaving the platform vulnerable.

Source: https://www.analyticsinsight.net
December 27, 2023 Addis Ababa
Techኢት NightByte🌙

Title: Blockchain, Web3 And GenAI: The Tech Superheroes Of Today


Web3, blockchain and generative AI are all generating a lot of buzz these days. They are like our superheroes of the tech industry, each with their own unique set of abilities.

Consider Web3 to be an interesting platform that enables us to conduct business online without relying too heavily on major corporations. It's more like a group of friends collaborating than a single boss. It keeps everything secure and ensures that no one tampers with our digital data.

Blockchain is similar to a very secure diary that no one can change after you write in it. It's great for keeping important records safe and prevents tampering.

And let us not forget GenAI—it's like having a wonderful doctor who understands your body so well that they know exactly what medicine or therapy you need. It learns, adapts and assists us.

Source: Forbes.com
Thursday, December 28, 2023. Addis Ababa

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Title: New York Times sues OpenAI, Microsoft for infringing copyrighted works


The US-based newspaper accuses the companies of using millions of its articles without permission to help train chatbots.

The New York Times has sued OpenAI and Microsoft over copyright infringement, seeking to end the companies’ practice of using its stories to train chatbots.

The newspaper filed a lawsuit in the United States federal court in Manhattan on Wednesday, alleging the companies’ powerful artificial intelligence (AI) models used millions of its articles for training without permission and saying that copyright infringements at the paper alone could be worth billions.

The Times said OpenAI and Microsoft are advancing their technology through the “unlawful use of The Times’s work to create artificial intelligence products that compete with it” and “threatens The Times’s ability to provide that service”.

Source: aljazeera.com
December 28, 2023 Addis Ababa
Techኢት NightByte🌙

From graphic design to visual workflows, Canva’s new AI core is changing its business

Canva has crafted a wildly successful business model on the idea that graphic design should be accessible to everyone. The Australian company has raised $560 million since its founding in 2012, and is currently bringing in an annualized recurring revenue of around $1.7 billion, according to co-founder and chief product officer Cameron Adams.
Generative AI will only give users more, and smarter, content choices. In October, Canva announced a $200 million commitment over the next three years to pay out creators who consent to having their content used to train the company’s AI models. Adams said that so far, only 0.0005% of creators have opted out.


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Source:-https://techcrunch.com/2023/12/28/canva-ai-core-growth/
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WHO IS WHO in computer science Grace Hopper computer scientist, mathematician, and rear admiral…
WHO IS WHO in computer science

Ada Lovelace (born December 10, 1815)
the visionary mathematician, and writer! 🖋
Ada Lovelace, often regarded as the world's first computer programmer, worked alongside Charles Babbage and penned the first algorithm intended for a machine. Her visionary insights laid the foundation for modern computing. Explore the remarkable life and achievements of Ada Lovelace in her biography: [https://www.biography.com/scholars-educators/ada-lovelace]. 🌐💡
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Thursday, December 28, 2023. Addis Ababa

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Title: ChatGPT Helps, and Worries, Business Consultants, Study Finds


The A.I. tool helped most with creative tasks. With more analytical work, however, the technology led to more mistakes.

In the near future, language bots like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Meta’s Llama and Google’s Gemini are expected to take on many white-collar tasks, like copy writing, preparing legal briefs and drafting letters of recommendation. The study is one of the first to show how the technology might affect real office work — and office workers.

The study recruited management consultants from Boston Consulting Group, one of the world’s largest management-consulting firms. The company had barred its consultants from using A.I. bots in their work.

Source: nytimes.com