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Figure Technology Solutions, Inc. recently announced strong third-quarter results with revenue of US$156.37 million and net income of US$89.58 million, alongside a proposed follow-on offering of its Series A Blockchain Common Stock, a blockchain-native equity security intended for 24/7 trading on Figure’s alternative trading system. This innovative stock offering blends traditional equity ownership with blockchain-enabled features, including transparent lending capabilities and seamless conversion, highlighting Figure’s push toward modernizing capital market infrastructure. We’ll explore how Figure’s introduction of blockchain-native equity and record quarterly results influence its broader investment narrative. The latest GPUs need a type of rare earth metal called Terbium…

Blockchain is already changing the game for many industries (including gaming). But the best is yet to come. Here’s what’s on the way.Imagine trying to explain to someone from the 1970s how the internet will change society. Remember, this is someone who:Navigates using paper mapsCalls a travel agent to book flightsSends physical letters to communicate with friends and familyMails checks to pay their billsShops in person or through paper catalogs (that come in the mail)It would seem incredible that one foundational technology could affect all those aspects of life, and many more. But it happened, and fast—once the internet took…

Is artificial intelligence coming for your job? Peninsula experts representing health care, maritime and higher education shared their views on the use of AI in their fields and how it will evolve. “Yeah, AI is going to take your job,” Newport News Shipbuilding Chief Technology Officer Brian Fields said. “But it also may change your job path to a more meaningful role or help you be more effective.” Fields, Riverside Health Chief Nursing Information Officer Meg Atkins and Old Dominion University Senior Associate Vice President for Digital Innovation Chrysoula Malogianni took part Thursday in a panel discussion for the Virginia…

When automakers develop a new concept car, they usually have a few targets in mind. Sometimes, show cars can be for inflicting shock and awe on anyone who sets eyes on them. The approach helps promote the company as exciting to potential buyers. Concepts also let brands test the public’s reaction to new technology, to see whether buyers are interested in a specific feature. At the same time, already-developed tech can be shown to the world to find any potential issues. Showing cloud-based automotive tech was a trend about a decade ago as automakers previewed new ways to connect the…

In brief Layer-1 blockchains (L1s) are the foundational networks that validate, record, and finalize transactions independently. Core components include network nodes, consensus mechanisms, execution layers, and native tokens. They include major platforms like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Cardano, and Avalanche, each using different consensus algorithms. A layer-1, or L1, blockchain is the base network of a blockchain ecosystem. It operates independently—without relying on other chains for validation or execution—and handles everything from transaction processing to consensus and data storage on its own ledger.Often called the mainnet or settlement layer, a layer-1 blockchain forms the ground floor upon which all other blockchain…

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang delivers a keynote address at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas in January. Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images Perhaps nobody embodies artificial intelligence mania quite like Jensen Huang, the chief executive of chip behemoth Nvidia, which has seen its value spike 300% in the last two years. A frothy time for Huang, to be sure, which makes it all the more understandable why his first statement to investors on a recent earnings call was an attempt to deflate bubble fears. “There’s been a…

As advancements in robotics, autonomous driving, and spatial computing continue to unfold, a growing number of Computer Vision and Machine Learning (CVML) algorithms are incorporating three-dimensional data into their frameworks. Debugging these 3D CVML models often requires going beyond traditional performance evaluation methods, necessitating a deeper understanding of an algorithm’s behavior within its spatio-temporal context. However, the lack of appropriate visualization tools presents a significant obstacle to effectively exploring 3D data and spatial features in relation to key performance indicators (KPIs). To address this challenge, we explore the application of Immersive Analytics (IA) methodologies to enhance the debugging process of…

The UAE Cyber Security Council has urged people to be vigilant when using public mobile phone charging points due to the growing threat of so-called juice-jacking attacks from opportunistic hackers.The authority said some charging banks – typically found in transport hubs such as airports, train stations and shopping centres around the world – may contain malicious software or hidden systems capable of accessing personal data.The council, in an advisory to state news agency Wam, said 79 per cent of travellers were unwittingly putting their personal data at risk by charging devices at “unsecured public stations”.It did not disclose the source…

The UAE Cyber Security Council has issued a warning about the increasing dangers of using untrusted public charging ports, revealing that 79% of travellers unknowingly put their personal data at risk when charging devices at unsecured public stations, as reported by ANI.The Council explained that some public charging ports may contain malicious software or hidden systems capable of accessing personal data through so-called juice jacking attacks, which exploit media or image transfer protocols that activate automatically when devices are connected.In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), the Cyber Security Council cautioned that neglecting protective measures and using insecure charging…

Machine learning discovers surprising great gray owl patterns. The discovery that great gray owls thrive near human areas fundamentally challenges Alaska’s wilderness mythology. These magnificent birds, with their distinctive facial discs and penetrating yellow eyes, have long symbolized untouched Arctic wilderness. Yet University of Alaska Fairbanks researchers found them flourishing along roads, near small towns, and even alongside the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. This revelation emerged from sophisticated computer modeling that analyzed temperature data, infrastructure maps, and thousands of citizen science observations from platforms like eBird. The results defied conventional wisdom about these elusive predators. Understanding urban adaptation Great gray owls demonstrate…