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New NIMR military vehicles enter service

  Abu Dhabi / WAM NIMR Automotive on Wednesday announced that two of its most advanced military vehicle models, designed and manufactured in the UAE, have formally entered into service with the UAE Armed Forces. The N35, a mine-protected multi-purpose fighting vehicle in both 4×4 and 6×6 configurations, and the AJBAN-class Special Operations Vehicle (SOV) were on display at the UAE’s ...

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Social networks must stand against censorship

  The pressure for social networks to censor the content that appears on them just won’t cease, and the networks are bending. Censorship, however, is not what users want. Nor is it technically possible, even if the platforms won’t admit it. The European Union is pushing Facebook, Twitter and other social networks to comply with member states’ hate speech laws. ...

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If you can’t trust people, try a smart contract

  Trust is extremely valuable for markets and the economy. In its absence, though, technology might prove to be the next best thing. Doing business would be really easy if people could all trust each other. In rural parts of Japan, for example, it’s common to see unattended produce stands where farmers leave fruits and vegetables for sale. Customers pay ...

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