Tag: US
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The US successfully tested drones as weapons
Many people are wary of the potential applications of drones and the implications for violation of fundamental rights, and it seems this fear is well-founded. This week the Pentagon announced that it has tested drone technology capable of sophisticated swarming conduct. According to the Department of Defense, this conduct includes collective decision-making, adaptive formation flying, and self-healing. The demonstration…
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Facebook smashes second quarter earnings
According to Business Insider, Facebook just smashed its 2nd quarter earnings for April to June. The company delivered a 59% increase that blew past Wall Street targets and sent its shares rocketing up 8% to a new all time high. Facebook has however cautioned investors that it doesn’t expect as much growth in the coming quarters,…
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Tougher numeracy and literacy systems to be introduced by 2020
The HSC or Higher School Certificate could soon be referred to as the Higher Stress Certificate. The Federal Government announced it’s plans to introduce mandatory levels of numeracy on Tuesday, from 2020 onwards. The pressure will be on for parents, teachers and students alike. Australia is far behind the rest of the world when it comes to numeracy and literacy levels, and,…
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Pokemon GO App paves way for virtual and augmented reality
Pokemon GO App has revolutionised the business, economic and technology industry as we know it. In just fourteen hours, it became the most downloaded app and already generates a daily revenue of $1.6 millionUSD. In fact, across both iOS and Android, the game has more than 7.5 million downloads in the US alone. It’s a big…