James Smith

Pokémon Go: A Data-Driven Strategy to Build a Fast-Track AI-Powered Google Maps Rival

Pokémon Go: A Data-Driven Revolution in Augmented Reality and Mapping Niantic, the company behind the massively popular Pokémon Go app, launched the augmented reality (AR) sensation in July 2016. By 2019, the game had reached over a billion devices, captivating players worldwide. For those unfamiliar, Pokémon Go encourages players to explore real-world locations to catch…

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Philippine Vice President Claims Marcos Would Be Targeted if She Were Assassinated

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte Sparks Controversy with Assassination Remarks Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte stirred intense controversy on Saturday by claiming she had instructed an assassin to target President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., his wife, and the House Speaker if she were to be killed. Her statements prompted the Presidential Communications Office to announce “immediate…

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Australia Proposes Bill to Restrict Social Media Use for Under-16s, Imposing Heavy Fines on Tech Companies

The Australian government is proposing substantial fines for social media platforms that fail to comply with a new ban on children under 16 using their services. Communications Minister Michelle Rowland introduced amendments to the Online Safety Act in parliament, describing it as “world-leading social media reform.” The legislation sets 16 as the minimum age for…

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