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Violent clashes in Portland, Ore., prompt call for anti-mask laws
Authorities in Portland, Ore., are calling for a series of laws to curb violent clashes at demonstrations that include prohibiting masks worn by protesters, allowing police to videotape demonstrations and giving the city greater control over events organized by groups with violent histories. “We cannot allow people to continue to use the guise of free speech to commit a …
Oppo’s MeshTalk lets you call and chat without Wi-Fi or cellular networks
Oppo has announced a new proprietary communications technology designed to let people call or chat across medium distances without using cellular networks, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. The protocol is called MeshTalk and is a decentralized, end-to-end system that Oppo says can cover up to 3 kilometers (1.86 miles) outdoors — or even further in more crowded …
Hong Kong protest sees thousands call for city leader to step down: live updates
Protesters attend a demonstration demanding Hong Kong’s leaders to step down. Tyrone Siu/Reuters The atmosphere at the protest has so far been relaxed, with little sign of the violence that marred Wednesday’s demonstrations. But there is still clear anger towards the city’s police force. On seeing police vans travel over the crowd on a bridge …
Technology solving African problems [Morning Call]
With the advent of information technology into virtually all aspects of life, Africa has taken advantage of the promise and opportunity that a new age of information technology offers. Technologies have altered methods for communication, medicine, economics, employment, business, education, entertainment offering solutions to all these sectors and more. But how can African governments take …
New car technology could call emergency services to road accidents in seconds
A car manufacturer is developing technology where its vehicles will send emergency services information about injuries sustained in road traffic accidents – within SEVEN SECONDS of impact. Hyundai has teamed up with MDGo, which specialises in medical artificial intelligence systems, to work on the pioneering new safety feature which could slash ambulance response times. Using …
