August, 2024 - itbusinessdirect

Latest: Chinese Robotaxi approval to carry passengers in California

August 14, 2024January 10, 2025 Staff Writer

Robotaxi. Chinese autonomous vehicle company WeRide has received the green light to test its driverless vehicles with passengers in California. The step comes as WeRide begins the process to go public on the U.S. stock market at a nearly $5 billion valuation. The timing also coincides with reports that the Commerce Department is considering a ban on Chinese connected vehicles — which include autonomous vehicles — due to national security concerns. As of August 2, WeRide holds two permits from the California Public Utilities Commission: A drivered pilot permit and a driverless pilot permit. Both allow WeRide…

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Latest: CrowdStrike accepts the award for ‘most epic fail’ after a global IT outage

August 14, 2024December 25, 2024 Staff Writer

A few weeks after its software update triggered a global IT meltdown, CrowdStrike isn’t shying away from the spotlight. The company’s president Michael Sentonas even took the stage at the Pwnie Awards to accept the award for Most Epic Fail. The awards took place at Def Con, right after the Black Hat conference where CrowdStrike had one of the biggest booths, giving out free T-shirts and action figures. A spokesperson told TechCrunch that the company’s message to attendees was one of “gratitude and appreciation for the Black Hat community.” Footage of Sentonas’ acceptance speech…

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Flutterwave Expands Digital Payment Services in Ghana with New License

August 9, 2024January 10, 2025 Staff Writer

Flutterwave, a prominent payments technology company, has received an Enhanced Category Payment Service Provider license from the Bank of Ghana. This development marks a significant expansion of the company’s operations in Africa and enables it to offer a wide array of payment services in the country. Ghana has emerged as an attractive market for Flutterwave’s innovative products. The nation boasts a stable democracy, a young population well-versed in technology, and a high mobile internet penetration rate of 71%. These factors create an environment conducive to rapid digital adoption. The Ghanaian…

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Google has announced the expansion of its Wildfire Boundary Tracker to 17 new countries

August 9, 2024December 25, 2024 Staff Writer

Google has announced the expansion of its Wildfire Boundary Tracker to 17 new countries, including Kenya. The AI-powered tool, according to Google, is designed to help communities better prepare for and respond to the increasing threat of wildfires. It provides accurate and up-to-date information on wildfire boundaries directly in Google Search and Maps. The expansion comes as the world experiences a surge in wildfires, with countries across Europe and Africa particularly affected. By leveraging advanced AI technology, the wildfire tracking model analyses satellite imagery and other data sources to deliver…

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