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EPNS raises $10.1 million funding led by Jump Crypto, Tiger Global and others

Ethereum Push Notification Service (EPNS) has raised $10.1 million (approximately Rs 76 crore) in a token round, with an average valuation of $131 million. According to CoinMarketCap, EPNS’ native virtual asset token Push had a fully diluted market capitalization of $128 million at the time of writing this article. The EPNS team plans to use the funds to expand the notification protocol beyond the Ethereum ecosystem, starting with the Polygon network, improve products, and grow its workforce from 30 to 60 people. Its goal is to reach a million users. Tiger…

How to teach STEM subjects?

Teachers of STEM subjects must be creative and adaptable in their teaching styles in order to get the most out of their students as the STEM industries evolve over time. In STEM teaching, you don’t simply want to provide information and correct students when they make mistakes. Instead, an ideal STEM learning environment is all about asking questions and encouraging independent thinking. Effective STEM teaching methods Training with STEM Labs STEM Labs are a great way to learn and understand basic and advanced STEM concepts.A STEM lab is a one-of-a-kind…

Top robotics competitions in india

Robotic competitions are a pretty effective way for both kids and adults to quickly learn the basic concepts of the technology. Robot contests bring together people of all ages — researchers, students, and hobbyists – who are working in distinct and possibly more difficult areas of robotics, providing rare and incredible opportunity to connect and learn from one another. As a technology that is set to rock tomorrow’s industry floors and workplaces, students as young as six years old have enrolled in robotics training institutes to learn the art.The growing…

FT exclusive : Top AI predictions in 2022

The AI industry continued to thrive this year as companies sought ways to support business continuity through rapidly-changing situations. For those already invested, many are now doubling-down after reaping the benefits. As we wrapped the first quarter of 2022 ,it’s time to look ahead at what more to expect from the AI industry this year. Smoother Integration of AI in companies  Many companies are uncertain where and how to begin their AI journey. Around 30% of businesses want to integrate AI into their operations in the next several years, while…

Edtech startup Skill-Lync builds EV to help students gain insight into auto industry

Skill-Lync, an engineering edtech startup, officially confirmed that it has developed an in-house electric vehicle to help its students learn about the automotive industry’s future. The vehicle was developed by a team of six Skill-Lync in-house experts in partnership with professionals from the country’s leading OEMs. The EV, which was built over nine months at a cost of around Rs 5 lakh, will provide students with real knowledge of what goes into making an electric vehicle. The EV has a top speed of 45 kmph and a range of 40…

Uniphore acquires AI-powered knowledge automation solution Colabo

Uniphore, a conversational automation platform, announced on Wednesday that it has acquired Colabo, an AI-powered knowledge automation solution, for an undisclosed amount. Colabo, according to the business, specialises in extracting and exploiting information from structured and unstructured documents in real time. Colabo’s AI solution, according to Chennai-based Uniphore, enhances consumer interaction solutions by combining knowledge from any digital and physical assets into a seamless, tailored omni-channel experience. “This acquisition brings together unique capabilities to arm enterprises with new tools that provide a quick resolution to consumer queries and empower agents…

Google’s DeepMind AI can now manipulate nuclear fusion

DeepMind, Google’s artificial intelligence division, has trained an AI to control the superheated plasma inside a nuclear fusion reactor, paving the way for unlimited clean energy to arrive sooner. Nuclear fusion is the method by which our sun and other stars generate energy, yet it remains frustratingly out of reach despite decades of research. Nuclear fusion has enormous potential, according to physicist Dr. Arthur Turrell, who recently described it as “a breakthrough in human history comparable to the advent of electricity.” One of the most difficult aspects of doing so…

Why STEM education is so important

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) is an acronym that stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. STEM education focuses on teaching these four disciplines as a whole, so that concepts may be easily applied through hands-on activities and real-life examples. Science, math, technology, and engineering are taught as four different disciplines in the traditional Indian educational system. STEM education, on the other hand, conveys knowledge through integrated learning that is based on real-world applications of concepts. STEM education allows children to apply what they’ve learned in the classroom to…

Deep tech SaaS firm Spyne bags $7 million funding from Accel, others

Spyne, a deep-tech Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company, has secured $7 million in a round headed by US venture capital firm Accel, with existing investors Storm Ventures, Smile Group, Pentathlon Ventures, and Core91 also participating. Spyne intends to utilise the funds to hire more people, expand globally, especially in the United States, and establish a computer vision lab for more in-depth research and development (R&D). “We are looking to build a strong deep-tech computer vision team and for our new computer vision lab, we will be hiring from IITs and other institutions,”…

Healthtech startup Ultrahuman acquires wearables firm LazyCo

Ultrahuman, a health-tech business, revealed on Tuesday that it has acquired LazyCo, a consumer-focused wearables company, for an unknown sum. To improve the user experience and raise metabolic health standards around the world, LazyCo will collaborate with Ultrahuman’s global in-house hardware development team. Ultrahuman, based in Bengaluru, will employ the LazyCo team’s expertise to give consumers with more detailed metabolic information and better overall health information. Ultrahuman’s wearable technology, founded by Mohit Kumar and Vatsal Singhal, helps people optimise their activity and nutrition based on glucose indicators. Kumar and Singhal…