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Tech problems impede new migrant applications at the US border.

A government mobile app required for US asylum claims, according to activists at the USMexico border, is plagued by technological issues and regularly

A government mobile app required for US asylum claims, according to activists at the USMexico border, is plagued by technological issues and regularly fails to recognise the faces of migrants with darker skin tones. Customs and Border Patrol CBP released the app, dubbed CBP One, in January. The only means to request US asylum and exemptions from Title 42, a public health law that permits swift removal, is through this process. Many migrant rights organisations at the border told the BBC that users of the CBP One app encounter a variety of difficulties, including the inability to schedule an appointment, geolocation issues, and frozen screens prior to final confirmation. Also, several immigrants with dark skin have stated that the app Read More..

B2B Tech News | 11 days ago      

To expand its quantum processor business, QuantWare raises €6M.

The Dutch startup QuantWare has raised a seed round of €6 million $6.33 million, lead by Dutch deep tech investor Forward. QuantWare develops quantu

The Dutch startup QuantWare has raised a seed round of €6 million $6.33 million, lead by Dutch deep tech investor Forward. QuantWare develops quantum processors for research and commercial use. According to the business, this additional money will be used to expand its staff and support the creation and advancement of its 64qubit Tenor processor, which will now enable the company to more swiftly scale to larger qubit chips because of its novel architecture. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 11 days ago      

In order to minimize attack surfaces, Akamai Technologies increases protection.

The cloud company Akamai Technologies has unveiled the Akamai Hunt security solution. The services goal is to help customers find and eliminate the mo

The cloud company Akamai Technologies has unveiled the Akamai Hunt security solution. The services goal is to help customers find and eliminate the most evasive attacks and hazards in their environments by leveraging the infrastructure of Akamai Guardicore Segmentation, Akamais global attack visibility, and skilled security experts. The benefits of zero trust may now be extended to connected IoT and OT devices that arent able to run hostbased security software thanks to Akamais release of Agentless Segmentation. This service is available to Akamai Guardicore Segmentation customers. Organizations can now limit their attack surface and apply zero trust policies on devices that are unable to run hostbased security software thanks to Akamai Agentless Segmentation. Customers of Akamai Guardicore Segmentation will have access to Akamai Agentless Segmentation in Q2 2023. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 11 days ago      

Report Latin America is set to become a global leader in renewable energy.

With 319 gigawatts of utilityscale solar and wind power projects expected to be launched by 2030, South America has the potential to be a global leade

With 319 gigawatts of utilityscale solar and wind power projects expected to be launched by 2030, South America has the potential to be a global leader in renewable energy. Brazil is at the forefront of the green energy boom, with 217 gigawatts of capacity expected to be operational by 2030 and 27 gigawatts of solar and wind power already in operation. Due to a law passed in 2012 that encouraged the use of solar energy in Brazil by allowing private producers to sell electricity directly to the grid, this has happened. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 11 days ago      

HBO content will soon be available, but not on Disney Hotstar.

The ondemand video streaming juggernaut Hotstar, owned by Disney, will stop carrying HBO material at the end of this month. Recently, it also lost the

The ondemand video streaming juggernaut Hotstar, owned by Disney, will stop carrying HBO material at the end of this month. Recently, it also lost the rights to a wellliked cricket event in the nation. Hotstar, which built a devoted client base in the South Asian market around cricket and the foreign repertoire, will be impacted by the loss of HBOs premium offerings. HBO has already abandoned its intentions to introduce HBO Max in India and instead agreed to a deal with Amazon for the streaming rights to some of its shows. One of the likely candidates to expand a contract with Warner Bros. in India is Amazon. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 11 days ago      

The Security Key series has been released, according to Yubico.

Yubico has announced the availability of its Security Key series products, which are USBA or USBCcompatible FIDOonly keys that fit a variety of devic

Yubico has announced the availability of its Security Key series products, which are USBA or USBCcompatible FIDOonly keys that fit a variety of devices. To distinguish the devices from YubiKey versions, the blackSecurity Key Series will have an etching on the back. The keys are available to customers directly on Yubicos website or through the YubiEnterprise Subscription programme for businesses. Recent developments at Twitter and Apple have indicated a change in how certain businesses view user security. Phishingresistant MFA is offered by Yubicos YubiEnterprise Subscription for less than a cup of coffee per user each month OPEX. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 11 days ago      

Cowboy, an ebike manufacturer, launches AdaptivePower after securing new funding.

Cowboy, a startup based in Brussels, is introducing a new feature called AdaptivePower that automatically modifies the motors power based on the slo

Cowboy, a startup based in Brussels, is introducing a new feature called AdaptivePower that automatically modifies the motors power based on the slope and environmental factors. Through an overtheair software update, Cowboys most recent models, which were introduced a few years ago, will receive this feature. The company is also raising more money and releasing some new C4ST colours, though it is keeping quiet about the amount of this latest funding round. According to a LinkedIn post by Cowboy cofounder and CTO Tanguy Goretti, the company is in the process of closing a €15 million round, but an equity crowdfunding component will complete that round. The companys overall valuation has decreased by 44% since Read More..

B2B Tech News | 11 days ago      

South Africa has suffered yet another severe setback.

S&P Global cited the negative consequences of load shedding on business in downgrading its outlook for South Africa from positive to stable. Since Sep

S&P Global cited the negative consequences of load shedding on business in downgrading its outlook for South Africa from positive to stable. Since September 2022, the nation has experienced nearly constant rolling blackouts, which have significantly impacted both homes and companies. South Africas economy shrank by 1.3% in the fourth quarter of 2022, according to Stats SA, indicating a technical recession. Since load shedding first appeared 15 years ago, the South African government has made promises to end it, but action has been slow. Ratings may be downgraded if the governments efforts to end the power crisis do not go as planned. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 11 days ago