Australia Mounts First-Ever Space Laser Optical Communication In Southern Hemisphere

Australia has installed the first-ever laser optical communication system in the southern hemisphere, and it represents a new generation of space communications using the latest laser technology. Dubbed the Western Australian Optical Ground Station (WAOGS), the space center hopes that it will be part of a global network that will be receiving high-definition footage from astronauts on the moon when NASA launches its new mission in 2024.

Revolutionary technologies in telecommunications, satellites and spacecraft are stuck in the digital era of dial-up internet. There is no data connection or fiber-optic cables in space; this new laser optics technology will transmit their data with radio frequency (RF) technology and new satellite technology that has scarcely changed since Neil Armstrong's travel to space.

The laser communications can be used to predict and analyze weather observations, crop monitoring, mapping, and disaster response. It will also increase data transmission from space and improves data technology. The laser communication technology can fix several existing data bottlenecks. Besides, this technology is smaller and lighter than radio transmitters, which is crucial for spacecraft as it reduces the launch costs and time.

 

 

Ausgrid has entered signed a multi-year deal with two tech giants to improve its cloud transformation efforts

Tech giants Microsoft and Infosys have signed a multi-year strategic deal with Ausgrid, one of the largest electricity distributors in Australia. The main motto of the deal is to establish Ausgrid as one of the leaders in the digital utility segment and help the company in its cloud transformation journey. Infosys has stated that the latest effort will boost Ausgrid's vision to expand its reach and empower communities with a focus on sustainability, affordability, and reliability.

The acting chief information officer of Ausgrid, Nick Crowe, has stated that there are more than 4 million Aussies who are reliant on the company's services, and they are maintaining their high-quality connectivity and reliability. He furthermore added that by accelerating the company's cloud transformation efforts by joining with Microsoft and Infosys, the reliability would be greatly improved.  Newer services from the company will also reach the market sooner. Ausgrid is certain that by adopting the cloud, they can increase their business operations' security, resilience, and agility. In its statement, Infosys has revealed that the cloud program for Ausgrid is designed to drastically improve the performance and cost to ownership of its IT applications and systems.

 

Google's Much Awaited Material You Design System Exclusively for Workspace Applications Launched

Tech giant Google in a recent announcement has stated that it has launched a brand new design system called Material You design for Workspace applications, especially for Android smartphone users. It is said that the new Workspace will regularly update posts, and the app will be unveiled for Android devices from 9 September. The necessary changes will be applicable on various Google applications such as Gmail, Calendar, Google Voice, Google Sheets, and more.

With this new design system, Android users can update their navigation bars, can improve the floating actions buttons and Google Sans text with increased be having an additional option to match the colors based on the applications of their device wallpaper to get a personalized experience. Material You will also be able to adjust line width, contrast, and size based on the user's choices. If the user has pre-existing color schemes, then they will not be changed.

Overall, Google's new design system will include big buttons with elegant colors, better animations, and other major changes. The Material You design system will bring progressive changes to the color schemes of Google Workspace applications; it will allow the users to compose the colors as per their preferences. Material You design language will be available for both Workspace customers as well as personal account owners.

 

 

Crypto gaming has proven to be a new method to generate revenue

It is a well-known fact that crypto has turned out to be a global phenomenon, and companies are eagerly looking out for new ways to integrate the same into different services and products. One particular space that managed to innovate massively in this segment is online gaming. Innovators have come up with new ways to use cryptos for in-game purchases, character unlocks, and a lot more. Experts are thrilled that the latest convergence of the real and virtual world looks way better than ever. In the last few decades, video games have evolved massively and have captured the global market.

The gaming segment is predicted to grow up to USD 314.4 billion by the end of 2026. Some of the most popular video gaming companies that are well poised to revolutionize the segment are Tencent, Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo. All the mentioned companies have achieved revenue of $10 billion in the gaming segment. As of now, Sony has managed to top the list with revenue of $25 billion. Sega Games, EA Games, Gameloft, and Konami are some of the most prominent names in the sector. Innovators must focus on bringing in solutions that are beneficial for both the consumers and developers.