While the human eye can judge moving objects with an accuracy that allows us to catch a ball or judge how safe it is to cross the road, many aspects of how this happens are still not understood. Using decades of research about how the human eye processes moving images, researchers have trained an artificial ‘brain’ to match this ability, revealing new insights into optical … [Read more...] about Artificial ‘brain’ may reveal the mystery behind optical illusions
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Bessemer Venture Partners closes two new funds at $3.3bn
Silicon Valley investment firm Bessemer Venture Partners has closed two new funds totalling $3.3bn. The firm, which made early bets on LinkedIn, Pinterest and Twitch, has secured commitments from limited partners for two funds called BVP XI at $2.5bn and BVP Century II at $825m. The former is the firm’s largest fund to date and will focus on early stage investments in … [Read more...] about Bessemer Venture Partners closes two new funds at $3.3bn
US financial firm Repay to bring 60 software roles to Ireland
Repay, a payment solutions company headquartered in Georgia, has announced 60 new jobs for Ireland. These will be rolled out in partnership with Protego Technologies, an Irish consultancy for tech teams and developer departments. Protego will identify, recruit and manage emerging technology talent for Repay’s software architecture and development teams. It’s anticipated that … [Read more...] about US financial firm Repay to bring 60 software roles to Ireland
5 Engineers Week events to spark your interest
Engineers Week 2021 kicks off tomorrow (27 February) and with Covid-19 restrictions still firmly in place, it will be a very different set-up to previous years. However, the restrictions have not stopped the Engineers Ireland STEPS programme from putting on a range of events to encourage students to explore the world of engineering. “STEPS Engineers Week offers young people, … [Read more...] about 5 Engineers Week events to spark your interest
IT Salary Survey 2021: The results are in
The Insider Pro and Computerworld survey of more than 1,100 IT professionals reveals salary trends for a wide range of tech job titles from CIO and other leadership roles to middle management to non-management roles.We share how your job title, experience, and gender affect your compensation plan. And reveal whether having certifications will help you land a job, pay rise or … [Read more...] about IT Salary Survey 2021: The results are in