The UK counts down to its first ever orbital satellite launch

Jan09
by on January 9, 2023 at 4:04 pm
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The first ever orbital satellite launch from the UK — and Europe — is set for takeoff tonight (Monday, January 9). The so-called “Start Me UP” mission, led by US-based Virgin Orbit, will set out from Spaceport Cornwall at Newquay Airport at around 21:15 UTC. You can watch the launch via Virgin Orbit’s livestream below: At the center of the mission is a modified Boeing 747 aircraft, the Cosmic Girl, which is fitted with Virgin Orbit’s Launcher One rocket carrying nine civil and defense satellites. Cosmic Girl will take off from Spaceport Cornwall and will ascend to an altitude of 35,000…

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Here’s how we can make gadgets more sustainable in 2023

Jan05
by on January 5, 2023 at 8:15 am
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Did you know that the world is predicted to produce more than 50 million metric tons of e-waste this year? And, according to the latest statistics, less than 20% of this is recycled properly, meaning that huge amounts end up in landfills. Gadgets play a big part in this. Just consider that 5.3 billion smartphones are expected to be thrown away in 2022. But here’s the good news: gadgets will get more sustainable in 2023, and that’s all thanks to the emerging trend of circularity. “In major markets such as Europe, consumers are looking for more durable, long-lasting products,” Stanton Thomas,…

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How the EU plans to take on big tech in 2023

Jan02
by on January 2, 2023 at 10:00 am
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The European Union is on a mission to curb the power of big tech. In recent years, the bloc has doled out vast antitrust fines to Silicon Valley giants, set global standards for data privacy, and proposed a raft of digital regulations. Yet critics say the rules have been ineffective. Analysts claim the legislation has failed to protect competition, while giving companies routes to avoid enforcement. In 2023, the bloc has grand ambitions to change that.  A key component of the plans is the new Digital Markets Act (DMA). The landmark legislation prohibits platforms from ranking their own products more…

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The most mind-blowing Neural stories of 2022

Jan01
by on January 1, 2023 at 10:00 am
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We did it! Despite humanity’s best efforts, we made it through 2022. Before we pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and brace for whatever 2023 has to offer, we should probably take some time to reflect on the year that was. Here at Neural, that means recounting our favorite stories from the past 12 months. There was a lot of mind-blowing news in the world of tech in 2022. From Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter to former Google engineer Blake Lemoine declaring that he’d met a sentient AI, it was a year to remember. But, rather than rehash months-old news,…

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EU tech policy predictions: What to expect in 2023

Dec31
by on December 31, 2022 at 10:00 am
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The European Union has an unusual IT strategy. While the US prioritizes the development of global tech giants, the EU focuses on becoming the sector’s leading regulator. In 2022, the bloc launched two sweeping sets of stringent new rules: the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which seeks to bolster competition in online services, and the Digital Services Act (DSA), which aims to protect people from online harm. Analysts expect the regulatory drive to accelerate next year. “The only thing we can be certain about is that there will be more regulation next year, and increased enforcement of it,” said Alan Calder,…

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