June 19, 2024
AI

A Step-By-Step Guide to Building a Programming Language

Building a programming language from scratch in a few hours Matthew Chak · Follow Published in Towards Data Science · 17 min read · 10 hours ago — Trees: The Hierarchical Heart of Computer Science. Source: Jeremy Bishop on Unsplash The world is full of programming languages with all kinds of different use cases. Most of these languages, though, are built for very general purposes — sometimes, we may want to design a language to

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Matthew Chak June 19, 2024

For EVs, Semi-Solid-State Batteries Offer a Step Forward

4 min read Willie Jones covers transportation for IEEE Spectrum, and the history of technology for The Institute. Earlier this month, China announced that it is pouring 6 billion yuan (about US $827 million) into a fund meant to spur the development of solid-state batteries by the nation’s leading battery manufacturers. Solid-state batteries use electrolytes of either glass, ceramic, or solid polymer material instead of the liquid lithium salts that are in the vast majority

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Willie D. Jones June 19, 2024

Megamod raises $1.9M for user-generated content platform

Megamod, a massively multiplayer gaming company, has raised $1.9 million to develop its user-generated content platform. The company raised the money at a post-money valuation of $27 million. The funds will be used to support the company’s go-to-market strategy, including testing a retention and monetization model. The round was led by invest…Read More

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Dean Takahashi June 19, 2024
Robotics

Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst calls for fourth cohort of applications – The Robot Report

Listen to this article Healthcare Robotics Catalyst Startup cohort member Able Innovations showed its Alta Platform for patient handling at the 2024 Robotics Summit & Expo. Source: MassRobotics BOSTON — MassRobotics yesterday announced that the Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst Program is open for applications for its fourth cohort for 2024 to 2025. The initiative aims to accelerate innovation and adoption in the healthcare robotics sector by providing startups with the resources, mentorship, and connections necessary

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The Robot Report Staff June 19, 2024

The fall of EV startup Fisker: A comprehensive timeline | TechCrunch

Henrik Fisker once envisioned a burgeoning EV empire at the startup he named after himself, which was to be led by the Ocean SUV. But cracks started showing in that vision almost as soon as the Ocean hit the road in 2023.  Fisker cut production targets multiple times, failed to meet sales goals and laid off staff. What’s more, its Ocean SUV was beset with software and mechanical issues, rendering it inoperable for some. Add

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Henry Pickavet June 19, 2024
Hardware

Espresso Pro 17 Monitor Review: A Quality Portable 4K Touch Display

Espresso 17 Pro With Stand: MSRP $799 The espresso 17 Pro portable monitor with stand delivers a crisp 4K resolution with touch support, for added screen real estate and flexible input, at home or on the go. Crisp 4K resolution Easy to navigate espressoFlow software Sturdy, portable stand included Adds touch capability to macOS USB-C connectivity Premium price Stand is stiff Only one video source supported Portable monitors can be highly useful tools for any

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Tim Sweezy June 19, 2024
AR/VR

Bitcoin Rises to Top Three in NFT Sales Rankings

The Bitcoin network has made a significant mark in the NFT industry, ranking third in all-time sales. Data from NFT tracker CryptoSlam shows that as of June 18, Bitcoin-based NFTs have reached a total sales volume of $4.29 billion, surpassing the previous record held by the Ronin blockchain ($4.27 billion). Bitcoin’s New Milestone This development places Bitcoin behind only Ethereum and Solana in the rankings, with Ethereum maintaining a dominant lead at $43.8 billion in

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Ethan Lee June 19, 2024

Société Générale to sell its freelancer challenger bank Shine to Ageras | TechCrunch

Four years after acquiring Shine, a French fintech startup that offers bank accounts to freelancers and very small companies, Société Générale has announced plans to sell Shine to Ageras. In 2020, TechCrunch reported that Société Générale spent around €100 million to acquire Shine. It wasn’t a huge acquisition but it attracted quite a bit of coverage at the time as it was more than just a tech or talent deal. Société Générale isn’t a name

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Romain Dillet June 19, 2024
AR/VR

Pixels Enhances Gameplay with Chapter 2 Release

Pixels has unveiled Chapter 2 for its vast community of daily players. The latest update boasts significant improvements in resource generation, land progression, and crafting mechanics while introducing new industries to enhance the gaming experience. Enhanced Gameplay Features Pixels is a casual Web3 game with an expansive world of farming and exploration. In its pursuit of becoming a major player in the gaming industry through Web3 technology, Pixels has launched Chapter 2, which brings an

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Isaac Chang June 19, 2024

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