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Cypriot tech company takes a bold leap into mixed reality

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Cypriot tech company takes a bold leap into mixed reality

– Ascation was founded by George Tziazas and Minas Kyriakou in 2015.
– They started with game development but transitioned to mixed reality in 2018.
– Ascanio aims to revolutionize mission-critical training across industries using mixed reality technology.
– They received support from Kinisis Ventures and Fameline Holding Group for investment and networking opportunities.
– Ascanio’s technology provides immersive training for high-risk scenarios in various industries.
– They focus on safety, real-time feedback, and comprehensive debriefing in their training solutions.
– Ascanio’s platform integrates biosensing and haptic feedback for a realistic training experience.
– They have developed a physiotherapy module in collaboration with the University of Nicosia for Parkinson’s patients.
– George and Minas actively support the tech community in Cyprus through mentorship and participation in internship programs.
– Ascanio plans to expand into industries like shipping, aviation, construction, and telemedicine to revolutionize training methods.
– George and Minas believe in the transformative power of mixed reality technology in reshaping industries.

Oakland City Workers Criticize Administration Over Uncollected Business Taxes | KQED

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Oakland City Workers Criticize Administration Over Uncollected Business Taxes | KQED

– The rally was held prior to the city’s Finance and Management Committee meeting
– City Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan stated that the issue involves businesses that have filed tax documents with the city and those that haven’t
– Kaplan believes that tracking down businesses that don’t file tax documents is crucial for generating tax revenue
– Council President Nikki Fortunato Bas emphasized the importance of revenue collection for the city’s fiscal health
– Union leaders are demanding action and accountability from the City Administration to ensure corporations pay their fair share
– City officials acknowledge the need to modernize tax collection processes
– The estimated amount of uncollected taxes represents less than 1% of the city’s overall budget
– The city’s initial calculation of total business taxes owed is based on annual “gross receipts” estimates provided by businesses
– A ransomware attack delayed the city’s ability to collect taxes in 2023.

Body camera video captures first reactions to Baltimore bridge collapse

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Body camera video captures first reactions to Baltimore bridge collapse

Body camera video captured the shocked reactions of first responders in the aftermath of the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, which killed six men. The recordings show officers from the Maryland Natural Resources Police expressing disbelief as they approached the collapsed bridge site. The collapse was caused by a massive container ship crashing into one of the bridge’s support pylons, leading to a criminal probe by the FBI. The responders were unsure of how many people needed rescuing and were assessing injuries, with one responder noting the catastrophic nature of the incident.