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Massive Google Cloud outage disrupts popular internet services
Popular online services across the globe were disrupted Thursday due to ongoing issues at Google Cloud.This post was originally published on this site
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A foundation for physical AI: Battery-free RFID sensing system offers real-time, reliable data
What if the same RFID “smart barcode” tags used to track packages and retail inventory could also detect changes in the real world—like temperature, pressure or weight—without batteries or added hardware?This post was originally published […]
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Should global media giants shape our cultural and media policy? Lessons from satellite radio
Debates about regulating Canadian content for streaming media platforms are ongoing, and key issues include revising the definition of Canadian content for audio and visual cultural productions and whether big streaming companies would be mandated […]
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Do you know how to prepare for your digital life after death? This student-run clinic has some advice
From family photos in the cloud to email archives and social media accounts, the digital lives of Americans are extensive and growing.This post was originally published on this site
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Apple debuts Liquid Glass interface at design-focused WWDC event
Apple Inc. unveiled a new operating system interface called Liquid Glass at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference, an event that focused heavily on aesthetics and design elements rather than software breakthroughs.This post was originally published […]
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Tracking apps monitor remote employees’ performance—and invade their privacy
Digital monitoring is now a regular part of our working reality. From CCTV cameras to call recording, surveillance in the workplace is not new.This post was originally published on this site
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New Europe push to curb children’s social media use
From dangerous diet tips to disinformation, cyberbullying to hate speech, the glut of online content harmful to children grows every day. But several European countries have had enough and now want to limit minors’ access […]
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AI tackles toxic speech online: Can algorithms judge fairness as well as accuracy?
Earlier this year, Facebook rolled back rules against some hate speech and abuse. Along with changes at X (formerly Twitter) that followed its purchase by Elon Musk, the shifts make it harder for social media […]
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JPEG XS: Forward-looking standard for professional all-IP video production
The image quality of videos has risen steadily in recent decades. But higher quality also means larger volumes of data to be transferred. There are various reasons for this, including changes in viewer expectations and […]
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A ceiling full of beams: How light is replacing Wi-Fi indoors
Connectivity is no longer a luxury—it is the backbone of how we live, work and move through the world. From smart homes to wearable tech, we rely on strong, seamless wireless networks. But with traditional […]