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AI-powered drone swarms transform industries beyond defense
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Global IT spending set for 9,3% growth in 2025
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From AI to the metaverse, ITU adopts new resolutions
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GenAI extends automation potential in future of work
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Black Friday a shot in the arm for local economy
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Crowdfunding market is slowing down
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Virtual reality market to hit $57bn by 2030
Despite the challenges that will limit the adoption of virtual reality (VR) technology, the global VR market is forecast to grow from $11-billion in 2023 to $57-billion by 2030 – with a CAGR of 26% over the period - according to GlobalData. The research group’s latest...
Lazarus rises again … targeting cryptocurrency
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