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What’s New Today: Upcoming Launch of Nothing Phone (2a) Community Edition on October 30
Fast-Track Insights: Blockstream Raises $210M to Enhance Layer 2 and Mining Efforts
Here’s a quick rundown of the biggest tech headlines making waves today. From the Nothing Phone (2a) launch to the AI-driven job market, let’s dive into the top tech stories of the day.
Nothing will launch its first Community Edition smartphone, the Nothing Phone (2a), on October 30 at 11:00 GMT. This edition incorporates community input gathered over six months, featuring a unique "Phosphorescence" design that glows in the dark, while maintaining the same internal specs as the original model, which includes a MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro SoC and 5,000mAh battery.
PSG Science & Technology Entrepreneurial Park (PSG-STEP) has signed an MoU with Ansys to enhance support for startup incubators in India. This collaboration will establish the ‘Ansys Simulation Center of Excellence’ at PSG-STEP, granting early-stage technology ventures and MSMEs access to advanced simulation tools and mentorship, fostering innovation and growth in various industries.
UK graduates are facing unprecedented competition in the job market, with employers receiving an average of 140 applications per graduate training scheme position in 2024, a 59% increase from 2023. This surge in applications is largely attributed to the influence of artificial intelligence, marking the highest level of competition recorded in over three decades.
AI is one of the most rewarding professions in the technology sector today. Business adoption of AI across different industries has triggered a high demand for AI-talented and skilled personnel.
However, that is where the story changes because getting an AI interview is not a piece of cake. It entails technical skills, analytical skills, and the ability to learn about the new trends in web designing. What should one do when preparing for an AI interview? Here are tips to help and have the best chance of success.
Blockstream has secured $210 million in convertible note funding led by Fulgur Ventures to enhance its Bitcoin mining operations and accelerate the adoption of Layer 2 technologies like the Liquid Network. This strategic investment aims to increase Blockstream's Bitcoin holdings and strengthen its role in the ecosystem, linking Bitcoin with traditional financial institutions as it prepares for the upcoming market cycle.
