software

60.3% of harmful Android apps in 2017 detected via machine learning

Posted in Software on 16th Mar, 2018
by Alex Muller

Google released its Android Security 2017 Year in Review, the fourth installment of the companys attempt to educate the public about Androids various layers of security.

How to spot a cryptocurrency scam

Posted in Business on 14th Mar, 2018
by Alex Muller

In the digital age, its becoming more common to see a company launch an 'initial coin offering' (ICO) as a means to raise investment.

X Prize announces $10 million competition to spur development of robot avatars

Posted in Business on 14th Mar, 2018
by Alex Muller

There will be two milestone prizes in 2020 and 2021 worth $1 million each, and one grand prize worth $8 million.

Google and Apple are in a tight race to acquire the most promising AI startups

Posted in Software on 12th Mar, 2018
by Alex Muller

AI is quickly becoming an integral part of every tech companys strategy, so its no surprise that big firms are ramping up their acquisition of AI startups.

2018 VC investment into crypto startups set to surpass 2017

Posted in Business on 4th Mar, 2018
by Alex Muller

Like all emerging technologies, and most nascent companies working on them, theres no telling whether these bets will generate significant returns.