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Marine Transport completes blockchain pilot to enhance shipping industry cybersecurity
Major shipping industry logistics company Marine Transport International USA LLC announced today the successful completion of its blockchain pilot program using its distributed ledger technology called Container Streams to enhance security and reduce costs. MTI executed the pilot program with the participation of Agility Sciences Ltd. The program was verified by computer scientists at the University ...
In a challenge to Apple, Google brings augmented reality to Android with ARCore
Developers hoping to try out augmented reality on Android devices just had their wish granted by Google Inc. Today the technology giant announced the preview release of ARCore, a software development kit for Android devices that implements mixed and augmented reality without the need for additional hardware. Augmented reality allows any handheld device with a ...
Blockchain startup Bluzelle grabs $1.5 million to build distributed storage platform
Blockchain middleware startup Bluzelle Networks Inc. today announced it has raised $1.5 million in an early-stage funding to develop the company’s distributed ledger storage platform. Bluzelle builds middleware applications for the enterprise using blockchain networks and tools that make use of cryptographic distributed ledgers in order to protect a record of historical transactions. With this ...
BLOCKv’s blockchain development platform aims to free digital goods from ‘walled gardens’
Switzerland-based BLOCKv today announced the launch of its blockchain-based development platform designed to help create tradable virtual goods such as digital tickets, coupons and items in online games. Demand for virtual goods is rising rapidly, driven by more mobile devices and smart appliances that can load apps that interact with virtual goods such as those in Pokemon ...
Blockchain firm ShoCard raises $4M for enterprise identity management
The blockchain identity management company ShoCard Inc. announced Tuesday that it has raised $4 million in funding to roll out an enterprise version of its technology called ShoBadge. The California-based distributed-ledger company started its foray into using blockchain technology for identity management in the consumer sector with its launch in 2015. Using its technology, customers could ...
IBM’s new global blockchain gathers major retailers and distributors to improve food safety
A large group of leading retailers and food companies today announced a collaboration with IBM Corp. to use the power of blockchain technology to strengthen consumer confidence in the global food system. The consortium includes Golden State Foods, McCormick and Co., Nestlé, Tyson Foods and Wal-Mart Stores Inc., which will use IBM’s distributed ledger technology ...
HTC Vive unveils $599 price to make VR more accessible
Starting today, the price of the high-end PC-based consumer HTC Vive virtual reality headset will drop by $200 to $599 and it will remain there for the foreseeable future. “Our goal at Vive has always been to offer the best and most advanced VR system and drive mass market adoption for VR across the globe,” ...
Immersv raises $10.5M to bring mobile virtual reality marketing to the masses
California-based virtual reality and 360-degree video interactive advertising platform Immersv Inc. is the latest VR company to attract investor attention, announcing a $10.5 million funding round today. The Series A financing round was led by Rogers Venture Partners with participation from HTC Vive, Foundation Capital, The Venture Reality Fund, Initial Capital, East Ventures, MCJ Co. ...
Bitcoin wallet Blockchain.info adds Ethereum support
The popular Bitcoin digital wallet Blockchain.info is opening its doors to a new digital currency today: Ethereum. According to the company’s blog, nothing will change for existing bitcoin users. People will simply be able to use the same interface to deposit and withdraw Ethereum’s cryptocurrency coin ether as well. “Using the same user-friendly interface, you ...
Singapore shipping giants sign deal with IBM to do blockchain supply chain trial
Extending its efforts to bring distributed-ledger technology to shipping industries, IBM Corp. announced Tuesday a trial blockchain network in Singapore for supply chain management. The trial is with Singapore-based shipping company Pacific International Lines Pte Ltd. and port operator PSA International Pte Ltd. Pacific International Lines is ranked 12th among the top container ship operators in ...
