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Despite tech-savvy reputation, Gen Z falls behind in keyboard typing skills: A recent Wall Street Journal report delves into Gen Z's surprising lack of keyboard ...
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TSMC's $65 billion Arizona facility can now match Taiwan production yields according to early trials
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Musk's xAI in talks for share in future Tesla revenue, WSJ reports: Elon Musk's AI startup xAI has held talks for a share in future Tesla revenue in return for ...
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Quick Glance: Musk's Venture Links AI Technology with Tesla
- Elon Musk's AI startup xAI is negotiating a deal with Tesla.
- Tesla may license xAI's AI models for its driver-assistance software.
- In return, Tesla would share a portion of the revenue with xAI.
- xAI will also assist in developing new features for Tesla's products.
Fall is getting warmer nationwide: Fall is getting warmer across the continental U.S., per a new analysis.
axios.com/2024/09/10/fall-warmer-climate-change-map
Generative AI backlash hits annual writing event, prompting resignations: NaNoWriMo refuses to condemn AI as accessibility tool, faces criticism from writers.
arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/09/generative-ai-backlash-hits-annual-writing-event-prompting-resignations/
Apple 'Glowtime' event to see iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, Apple Watch releases: Live updates
usatoday.com/story/tech/news/2024/09/09/apple-event-2024-live-updates-iphone-watch-airpod/75104890007/
Quick Glance: Key Announcements Expected at Apple's 'Glowtime' Event
- Apple will unveil new products on Monday, including the iPhone 16, Apple Watch, and AirPods.
- The iPhone 16 is expected to feature a new A18 chip and improved camera capabilities, while the Pro models will have larger screens and enhanced heat management.
- The AirPods 4 will see a revamp, phasing out the AirPods 2 and 3.
- The Apple Watch Series 10 will also be announced with larger case sizes and screens.
Flooding sweeps away a bus and a bridge collapses in Vietnam as storm deaths rise to 59
apnews.com/article/yagi-vietnam-storm-flooding-landslides-fdc1ab23b354b8b63a9c92213c3ec316
Quick Glance: Devastating Typhoon Yagi Claims Many Lives in Vietnam
- At least 26 people are dead and many are missing after Typhoon Yagi made landfall in northern Vietnam.
- Landslides and flooding resulting from the typhoon have led to at least 247 injuries and significant damage in key economic areas.
- The Phong Chau bridge collapsed, with at least nine people missing and several vehicles swept away.
- The government is mobilizing resources to assist flood and landslide victims, as more heavy rainfall is anticipated.
The iPhone 16 is here! Apple makes Siri a ‘small personal assistant’ with Apple Intelligence
iol.co.za/technology/gadgets/the-iphone-16-is-here-apple-makes-siri-a-small-personal-assistant-with-apple-intelligence-748580bd-b1ff-403d-9d93-a7cfa9972211
Huawei racks up 3 mln pre-orders for tri-fold phone before Apple's iPhone 16 reveal
reuters.com/technology/huawei-racks-up-3-mln-pre-orders-tri-fold-phone-before-apples-iphone-16-reveal-2024-09-09/
Summer 2024 was the hottest on record - and this year probably will be too: Summer 2024 was the world's hottest on record, according to climate experts
metro.co.uk/2024/09/06/summer-2024-hottest-record-this-year-probably-will-21558294/
Quick Glance: Summer 2024: Record Heat Expected Worldwide
- Summer 2024 was the hottest on record, with a global average temperature of 16.8°C.
- While the UK experienced its coolest summer since 2015, many European countries faced extreme heat waves.
- Climate experts warn that rising temperatures and extreme weather events are increasing due to climate change.
- The likelihood of 2024 becoming the hottest year on record is high, as significant cooling in the coming months appears unlikely.
How the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro Compare With Last Year’s iPhone 15 : The new lineup features better cameras, bigger screens and a new button ...
wsj.com/tech/personal-tech/apple-iphone-16-pro-max-vs-iphone-15-fb55bc34
Apple launches AI iPhone as Huawei casts shadow with tri-fold phone: Apple Intelligence, Apple’s take on generative AI, can conjure text, images and other ...
aljazeera.com/economy/2024/9/9/apple-launches-ai-iphone-as-huawei-casts-shadow-with-tri-fold-phone
Quick Glance: New iPhones and Apple Watches Featuring AI Unveiled
- Apple introduced the iPhone 16, featuring four models and the new AI system Apple Intelligence, which enhances message sorting and Siri functionality.
- The Apple Watch Series 10 was also launched, boasting a larger, brighter display and thinner design, alongside new AirPods Pro that reduce noise.
- The iPhone 16 is priced starting at $799 and will be available on September 20.
- Apple plans to roll out AI capabilities in additional countries, facing challenges related to regional customization and data localization.
Apple expected to unveil iPhone 16 range with new AI tools: Apple first previewed its plans for AI features earlier this year.
news.stv.tv/world/apple-expected-to-unveil-iphone-16-range-with-new-ai-tools
Boeing’s Starliner returns to Earth – leaving crew behind: Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will remain at the International Space Station until ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/9/7/boeings-starliner-returns-to-earth-leaving-crew-behind
Quick Glance: Boeing Starliner Returns Successfully, But Uncrewed
- Boeing's Starliner capsule successfully returned to Earth after nearly three months in space, but without astronauts onboard.
- The capsule landed in New Mexico after successfully navigating a challenging reentry through Earth's atmosphere.
- NASA opted against a crewed return due to concerns about orientation and technical issues encountered during the flight.
- The future of the Starliner program remains uncertain, as Boeing has already spent over a billion dollars addressing ongoing problems.
Trump claims Zuckerberg said he couldn’t vote for Democrat in this election; Meta denies it
thehill.com/policy/technology/4869268-trump-zuckerberg-election-claim/
Facebook partner admits to eavesdropping on conversations via phone mics for ad targeting
techspot.com/news/104566-marketing-firm-admits-eavesdropping-conversations-phone-microphones-serve.html
Phoenix: Temperature reaches 100 degrees Fahrenheit for record 100th straight day
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Quick Glance: Phoenix Breaks Heat Records with 100 Days Over 100°F
- Phoenix has set a new record with 100 consecutive days above 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
- The extreme heat is driven by climate change and the ongoing release of greenhouse gases.
- Public health officials report 150 heat-related deaths in Maricopa County so far this year.
- The persistent heat has also led to records and increased wildfire risks in other western U.S. states.
'The Wild Robot' depicts technology and nature coexisting: “The Wild Robot,” an animated science fiction story by DreamWorks, explores both the good and the bad ...
reuters.com/lifestyle/tiff-2024-the-wild-robot-depicts-technology-nature-coexisting-2024-09-08/
Quick Glance: The Emotional Journey of The Wild Robot
- Chris Sanders brings to life a heartwarming story about a robotic mother and her unconventional son in 'The Wild Robot.'
- The animation and original score by Kris Bowers elevate the film, while Lupita Nyong'o and Pedro Pascal deliver outstanding voice performances.
- The narrative explores themes of identity and unexpected family bonds, combined with witty dialogue and visual humor.
- With impressive animation and compelling storytelling, this DreamWorks film has the potential to become a modern classic.
Car manufacturer BMW brings hydrogen car onto the market: Hydrogen cars have so far been a niche market on the car market. BMW now wants to bring a vehicle onto ...
stern.de/wirtschaft/autohersteller-bmw-bringt-wasserstoffauto-auf-den-markt-35040302.html
AI: Money-making machine or a billion-dollar sinkhole?: Billions of dollars are being invested in artificial intelligence, but the revolutionary applications ...
dw.com/en/ai-money-making-machine-or-a-billion-dollar-sinkhole/a-70136557
Oprah’s upcoming AI television special sparks outrage among tech critics: AI opponents say Gates, Altman, and others will guide Oprah through an AI "sales ...
arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/09/oprahs-upcoming-ai-television-special-sparks-outrage-among-tech-critics/
Quick Glance: AI Enhances Efficiency Without Threatening Jobs
- Alorica has implemented an AI translation tool allowing representatives to communicate with customers in 200 languages without needing to hire multilingual staff.
- Despite concerns that AI could threaten jobs, Alorica's experience shows that companies are still hiring and enhancing employee productivity.
- Studies suggest that AI adoption does not lead to massive layoffs but can create new jobs and improve existing workflows.
- The use of AI has enabled employees to work more efficiently, resulting in an increased number of calls handled and reduced response times.
A new kind of chaplain is helping people deal with 'climate grief': A new kind of spiritual advisor is rising among clergy trained in handling grief and other ...
npr.org/2024/09/06/nx-s1-5092402/eco-chaplains-helping-people-deal-with-climate-grief
‘Make good on what they promised’: Greens ultimatum on Labor’s signature policy: Senate support for Labor’s new Environment Protection Authority rests on Greens ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/make-good-on-what-they-promised-greens-ultimatum-on-labor-s-signature-policy-20240906-p5k8j5.html
Americans misunderstand their contribution to deteriorating environment: A global survey suggests 88 percent of people are worried about the state of nature.
insideclimatenews.org/news/05092024/global-climate-concerns-survey/
Microsoft is still sharing some tips to boost Windows boot times: Microsoft has published a new support page outlining several methods you can use to hunt down ...
techspot.com/news/104609-microsoft-sharing-tips-boost-windows-boot-times.html
Overview study: How sensible is a ban on cell phones in schools: A ban on cell phones in schools can improve the social climate and increase learning performance ...
tagesschau.de/wissen/technologie/handy-verbot-schulen-100.html
Canva Says Massive Subscription Price Increase Is Due to New AI Features: Canva, the popular design-software service worth $26 billion, is increasing membership ...
entrepreneur.com/business-news/canva-says-300-percent-price-increase-is-for-new-ai-features/479296
FedEx invests in AI robotics company Nimble to boost its supply chain business: FedEx said on Thursday it has invested in AI robotics and autonomous technology ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/fedex-invests-ai-robotics-company-nimble-boost-its-supply-chain-business-2024-09-05/
Vehicles with fuel cells: BMW announces series hydrogen car for 2028: Hydrogen gets another chance in cars: After a small pilot fleet, BMW plans to produce fuel ...
spiegel.de/auto/bmw-wasserstoff-soll-serienautos-mit-brennstoffzellen-ab-2028-antreiben-a-5cfada78-1e9c-4641-b66f-43d4de57e69c
Quick Glance: Hydrogen Cars: BMW and Toyota Explore New Horizons
- BMW plans to launch its first hydrogen fuel cell series model in 2028 in collaboration with Toyota.
- Despite low sales figures of hydrogen cars, both companies believe in technological openness and a multi-pathway approach to climate neutrality.
- The BMW CEO describes the planned vehicle as a milestone, while the hydrogen refueling infrastructure in Europe is expected to expand by 2030.
- The costs of the project will be shared between BMW and Toyota, as initial sales figures are expected to be low.
Small, harmless asteroid burns up in Earth's atmosphere over the Philippines: A small asteroid discovered on Wednesday harmlessly burned up in Earth's atmosphere ...
phys.org/news/2024-09-small-harmless-asteroid-earth-atmosphere.html
Quick Glance: Small Asteroid Burns Up Over Philippines
- A small asteroid approximately one meter wide disintegrated in a spectacular fireball over the Philippines.
- Designated as 2024 RW1, the asteroid was only detected shortly before burning up and posed no threat to Earth.
- Clear weather allowed many to capture photos and videos of the event, which was shared widely on social media.
- Space agencies, including NASA, are developing methods to counter potentially dangerous asteroids, with plans for the NEO Surveyor to detect smaller ones.
Intel's poor stock performance could lead to its removal from the Dow Jones: The chipmaker's market cap has now dipped below $100 billion for the first time ...
techspot.com/news/104572-intel-stock-performing-badly-could-booted-dow-jones.html
Quick Glance: Trump Media's Stocks Suffer Dramatic Collapse
- Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group plummeted below $17, erasing all gains since January amid a significant sell-off.
- The company's valuation dropped from $4.9 billion in March to approximately $2 billion, with TMTG reporting only $4.13 million in revenue and a loss of $58.2 million in 2023.
- Despite potential legal penalties facing Trump, TMTG has stated there are no plans to sell shares.
- The initial stock surge was fueled by the meme stock phenomenon, similar to past volatile rallies seen with companies like GameStop.
Worried about climate change? Good! Dark parks? Rather bad: Feelings must fit into the worldview. Climate fear, for example, serves a good purpose ...
welt.de/debatte/kommentare/article253421308/Sorge-vor-dem-Klimawandel-Gut-Vor-dunklen-Parks-Eher-schlecht.html
Quick Glance: Emotions in Political Discourse
- Fear of climate change is viewed positively, while women's discomfort in certain neighborhoods is often dismissed.
- A recent discussion highlighted how women's fears in dangerous areas are deemed reactionary, illustrating the complexity of individual perceptions versus political facts.
- Despite statistics on foreign crime rates, women's discomfort stemming from societal changes is often overlooked or labeled as transphobic.
- Emotions significantly influence political decision-making processes, leading to the manipulation of fears by various political parties.
Teacher's post about students using ChatGPT sparks debate: The philosophy students "all owned up to it, to their credit," said Professor Megan ...
businessinsider.com/students-caught-using-chatgpt-ai-assignment-teachers-debate-2024-9
Apple's event kicks off Sept. 9. Here's start time, how to watch and what to expect.
usatoday.com/story/tech/2024/09/05/apple-glowtime-september-event-iphones/75072669007/
Beluga whale with Russian harness found dead: A white beluga whale named “Hvaldimir” that was first spotted in Norway not far from Russian waters with a harness ...
apnews.com/article/norway-beluga-spy-whale-russia-561865d7ea0a3278793f4c27f8739d94
Quick Glance: Hvaldimir: Shot Beluga Whale Sparks Outrage
- The beluga whale Hvaldimir was found dead off the Norwegian coast with gunshot wounds.
- Animal rights groups have called for a criminal investigation to seek justice for the whale.
- There was disagreement among organizations on how to best protect Hvaldimir, with one proposing relocation to the Barents Sea.
- Hvaldimir was spotted in Norwegian waters in 2019, drawing attention for its potential ties to Russian military activities.
SWR research: Deutsche Bahn wants to stop digitizing train routes: According to SWR research, Deutsche Bahn wants to stop digitizing signal boxes and tracks ...
tagesschau.de/inland/regional/badenwuerttemberg/bahn-digitalisierung-stellwerke-100.html
Quick Glance: Railway Halts Digitalization for Outdated Technology
- The railway intends to stop the digitalization of signaling and track infrastructure, which may adversely affect punctuality and ongoing projects like S21.
- Older, proven technologies from the 1990s are set to replace new digital systems, a move critics deem regressive.
- This decision could jeopardize planned digitalization projects throughout Germany while a backlog in infrastructure repairs persists.
- Transport politicians express concern over the implications of these plans and stress the need to advance both digitalization and rehabilitation simultaneously.
WATCH | ‘Pep Guardiola is bad for football,’ says SuperSport coach Gavin Hunt: Outspoken SuperSport United coach Gavun Hunt says the influence of Manchester City ...
timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2024-09-02-watch-pep-guardiola-is-bad-for-football-says-supersport-coach-gavin-hunt/
Quick Glance: Hunt Critiques Guardiola's Impact on Modern Football
- Gavin Hunt, coach of SuperSport United, believes Pep Guardiola's influence is detrimental to football as teams mimic his style.
- He criticizes the Tiki-Taka approach, stating that not all teams have the necessary players to execute it effectively.
- During discussions on modern football, Hunt emphasizes the importance of practical coaching and identifying technical flaws in players.
- Hunt feels misrepresented as a coach who only plays direct football, despite his success with four league titles and producing top talents.
‘From the river to the sea’ doesn’t violate Meta rules: Oversight panel: Panel says phrase, often used in solidarity with Palestinians, does not violate ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/9/4/from-the-river-to-the-sea-doesnt-violate-meta-rules-oversight-panel
Quick Glance: Meta Panel Rules on Controversial Phrase Usage
- Meta's independent oversight board has ruled that the phrase "from the river to the sea" does not violate hate speech policies.
- This decision follows a review of three posts amid ongoing debates surrounding the phrase, commonly used by Palestinians and their supporters.
- The panel noted that the phrase has multiple meanings and was expressed in a context of solidarity without calls for violence or exclusion.
- Despite controversies, Meta emphasized the importance of respecting and promoting the equality and rights of Palestinians.
Ukrainian AK-74-Equipped FPV Drone Engages Russian Forces for the First Time: A Ukrainian aerial scout told Kyiv Post that while the technology shows promise ...
kyivpost.com/post/38524
US stock rally broadens as investors await Fed: A broadening rally in U.S. stocks is offering an encouraging signal to investors worried about concentration in ...
reuters.com/markets/us/wall-st-week-ahead-us-stock-rally-broadens-investors-await-fed-2024-08-30/
Quick Glance: Indian Stocks Soar to Record Highs, Continuing Momentum
- Indian shares reached new highs, following regional gains, as investors await quarterly GDP growth data.
- The NSE Nifty 50 index rose 0.27% to 25,218.85, while the S&P BSE Sensex increased 0.23% to 82,329.79, both hitting all-time records.
- The markets are benefiting from surplus liquidity and a positive growth outlook, with a third consecutive month of gains expected.
- Investors are anticipating India's April-June growth data, with a projected slowdown to 6.9% year-on-year.
Researchers make sound waves travel in one direction only, with implications for electromagnetic wave technology
phys.org/news/2024-09-implications-electromagnetic-technology.html
Ban on Elon Musk’s X platform upheld by Brazil Supreme Court: Judges vote to uphold ban, which comes amid standoff over misinformation, hate speech allegations.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/9/2/ban-on-elon-musks-x-platform-upheld-by-brazil-supreme-court
Quick Glance: Brazil Blocks Musk's X Amid Ongoing Legal Dispute
- Brazil has begun blocking Elon Musk's platform X after the company failed to comply with a court order.
- The suspension was enforced after X missed a deadline to appoint a legal representative in Brazil, escalating tensions with the Supreme Court.
- Court actions include daily fines for users attempting to access the platform via VPNs.
- The dispute has also resulted in the freezing of bank accounts belonging to Musk's satellite provider Starlink in Brazil.
Eastbourne gears up for the 2024 Steampunk Festival: Eastbourne is gearing up for this year’s Steampunk Festival.
sussexexpress.co.uk/whats-on/things-to-do/eastbourne-gears-up-for-the-2024-steampunk-festival-4771925
Stock markets suffer worst day since early August meltdown: The Dow Jones Industrial Average falls more than 600 points, a 1.5 percent drop for the day.
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/09/03/stock-market-losses-tuesday/
Consult women on solutions to climate change and hunger: Women suffer disproportionately from climate change and hunger, and their voices must be heard to guide ...
weforum.org/agenda/2024/09/women-hold-the-solutions-to-addressing-climate-change-and-hunger-just-ask-them/
Humans warmed Earth. Can't we just cool it? Here are some ideas.: These climate-change-fighting ideas sound outlandish. Even if they did work ...
usatoday.com/story/graphics/2024/09/07/reverse-global-warming-geoengineering/73748917007/
Palantir’s CTO, and 13th employee, has become a secret weapon for Valley defense tech startups
techcrunch.com/2024/09/01/tktk/
In Papua New Guinea, Pope Francis Hears Plea for Climate Action: Pope Francis is visiting Papua New Guinea, which has been exploited for its natural resources ...
nytimes.com/2024/09/07/world/asia/pope-francis-papua-new-guinea-climate-change.html
Climate tech startup Mantel to use molten salt to capture factory flue CO2 with $30 million funding from Shell, VCs
reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/shell-eni-lead-funding-round-carbon-capture-firm-mantel-capture-2024-09-05/
Eamon Ryan: If warnings about Atlantic ocean circulation are correct, Irish people could become climate migrants
irishtimes.com/opinion/2024/09/03/if-warnings-about-atlantic-ocean-circulation-are-correct-ireland-could-lose-its-benign-living-and-growing-conditions/
One Mile at a Time Sep 03
Whoa: Sweden Ending Aviation Tax In 2025: As of July 2025, Sweden will eliminate its aviation tax altogether, which will save travelers $7 to $49 per ticket ...
onemileatatime.com/news/sweden-ending-aviation-tax/
Quick Glance: Harris' Unrealized Gains Tax: A Historic Mistake
- Vice President Kamala Harris proposed a tax on unrealized capital gains that could negatively impact all investors.
- Historically, taxes aimed at the wealthy often expand to affect the entire population.
- Such taxes, like the income tax, initially target a small group but eventually encompass broader income levels.
- There are concerns that Harris' tax could eventually burden the middle class while the wealthy find ways to lessen their tax obligations.
CNA Sep 05
South Korea sees highest average summer temperature on record: SEOUL: South Korea recorded its highest average summertime temperature since such records began ...
channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/south-korea-records-highest-average-summer-temperature-extreme-heat-4588026
Quick Glance: South Korea records highest summer average temperature ever
- South Korea recorded its highest average summer temperature of 25.6 degrees Celsius since records began 50 years ago.
- The temperature from June to August was 1.9 degrees above the historical average, with tropical nights occurring three times more than usual.
- Climate change significantly affects the country's weather patterns, leading to severe rainfall and prolonged heat waves.
- South Korea's Constitutional Court ruled the country's climate goals unconstitutional, prompting the government to reconsider its climate policies.
US seizes Russian sites in crackdown: Welcome to The Hill’s Technology newsletter{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story US seizes Russian sites in ...
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Sinking of the yacht "Bayesian": Hewlett Packard continues to demand compensation from dead Mike Lynch
spiegel.de/wirtschaft/nach-untergang-der-bayesian-hewlett-packard-will-nach-tod-von-lynch-weiter-schadenersatz-a-6d2dc14e-a502-45bb-8718-f7792bd5b548
Quick Glance: HPE to Pursue $4 Billion Claim Against Mike Lynch's Estate
- HPE intends to pursue a $4 billion damages claim against Mike Lynch's widow following his recent death in a boating accident.
- Lynch was acquitted in June of criminal fraud related to the Autonomy sale prior to his tragic demise.
- The claim stems from a 2022 UK civil trial that supported HPE's assertion that Lynch and former CFO Sushovan Hussain inflated Autonomy's value during the acquisition.
- Despite initial silence after Lynch's death, HPE is likely to continue its pursuit of compensation, as shareholders may demand accountability.
At least 24 dead in Vietnam after Typhoon Yagi triggered landslides, floods: Among the victims were a newborn baby and a one-year-old boy who were killed in a ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/9/9/at-least-24-dead-in-vietnam-after-typhoon-yagi-triggered-landslides-floods
Saudi Gazette/ Sep 03
Samsung Pay launching in Saudi Arabia by Q4 2024, SAMA announces: The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has announced an agreement with Samsung to launch Samsung Pay in ...
saudigazette.com.sa/article/645262
Quick Glance: Samsung Pay Set to Launch in Saudi Arabia by Q4 2024
- The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has signed an agreement with Samsung to introduce Samsung Pay in Saudi Arabia in the fourth quarter of 2024.
- This initiative is part of SAMA's ongoing efforts to enhance the digital payments ecosystem under the Financial Sector Development Program (FSDP).
- Samsung Pay will provide a secure payment solution, allowing users to manage their digital payment cards through the 'Samsung Wallet' app.
- The launch of Samsung Pay aims to develop a robust digital payments infrastructure and promote financial inclusion in the Kingdom.
Air NZ, Mitre 10 get lowest climate scores in Otago University rankings: Researchers have ranked 21 big companies on their goals to cut carbon emissions.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/527352/air-nz-mitre-10-get-lowest-climate-scores-in-otago-university-rankings
Would you pay with your face? How facial recognition technology could become a reality at Australian retailers
9news.com.au/national/facial-recognition-australia-how-face-payment-technology-transform-way-you-pay-explainer/f449bc16-ba4c-4977-bca9-d55acf2c8061
Researchers warn methane emissions ‘rising faster than ever’: The largest increases in emissions of the greenhouse gas come from China and Southeast Asia.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/9/10/researchers-warn-methane-emissions-rising-faster-than-ever
Neo4j lowers barriers to graph technology with gen AI copilot, 15x read capacity: The upgrade for Neo4j AuraDB comes at a time when graph technologies are ...
venturebeat.com/data-infrastructure/neo4j-lowers-barriers-to-graph-technology-with-gen-ai-copilot-15x-read-capacity/
Wccftech Sep 05
Here’s Why The iPhone 16 Pro Could Come With 2TB Of Storage Capacity: Check out all the reasons why the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max could come with up to 2TB of ...
wccftech.com/iphone-16-pro-could-come-with-2tb-of-storage-capacity/
Summer 2024 was Ireland's coldest in nearly a decade, Met Éireann confirms: Month of August was second wettest in recorded history, data shows
irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41469553.html
California lawmakers approve legislation to ban deepfakes, protect workers and regulate AI
apnews.com/article/california-ai-election-deepfakes-safety-regulations-eb6bbc80e346744dbb250f931ebca9f3
Elon Musk says Starlink emergency services will be free on cell phones: Elon Musk said Starlink's direct-to-cellular service would provide free emergency ...
businessinsider.com/elon-musk-spacex-starlink-emergency-services-free-on-cell-phones-2024-8
Twitter competitor Bluesky benefits from X blocking in Brazil: Bluesky has so far struggled to compete with tech billionaire Elon Musk's Twitter successor X ...
heise.de/news/Twitter-Konkurrent-Bluesky-profitiert-von-X-Sperrung-in-Brasilien-9854084.html
Winter forecast for Germany: El Niño alarm - | Weather experts warn of icy cold: El Niño is affecting the global climate and could bring a harsh winter to ...
hna.de/welt/winter-prognose-fuer-deutschland-el-nino-alarm-wetterexperten-warnen-vor-eisiger-kaelte-zr-93275653.html
Solar is bigger in Texas: Texas passed California for the most power generating capacity from big solar projects.
axios.com/2024/09/06/solar-power-generation-texas
t3n.de Sep 03
Fiber optics: Only a few DSL customers are making the switch even though they could - | these are their reasons
t3n.de/news/glasfaser-wenige-dsl-kunden-wechseln-das-sind-die-gruende-1644037/
Climate: Winter 2024 the third-warmest on record - NIWA: Five of New Zealand's six warmest winters have occurred since 2020.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/527013/climate-winter-2024-the-third-warmest-on-record-niwa
Yellen says ending Biden tax incentives would be 'historic mistake' for states like North Carolina
apnews.com/article/yellen-north-carolina-ira-green-energy-8b3d50f80aeb8740eb90a4f39337996d
Buying an EV? You can trust Rivian to survive.: There are no sure things, but Rivian has expertise and assets few of the other electric vehicle startups can ...
usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2024/09/01/buying-an-ev-you-can-trust-rivian-to-survive/74997885007/
Teens win $50,000 for flood forecasting computer model : This year's first place Earth Prize went to four teens for developing a new way to visualize flood risk ...
businessinsider.com/teens-win-50000-earth-prize-flood-forecasting-model-2024-8
Spain sees hottest August since records began: Spain saw its hottest August this year since records began, with average temperature at 25C ...
rte.ie/news/world/2024/0903/1468057-spain-record-temperature/
Quick Glance: Heatwave: China and Japan Record Temperature Extremes
- August 2024 marked China's hottest month on record, with several provinces logging unprecedented temperatures.
- Japan announced its summer 2024 averages were the highest since 1898, 1.76°C above the standard temperature.
- Extreme weather events, including heatwaves and floods, have impacted much of East Asia this summer.
- Chinese weather authorities confirmed July 2024 was the hottest month since complete records began in 1961.
Amazon and Bezos fund’s influence over carbon credit market raises alarm: Experts warn of ties between Big Tech and philanthropic bodies with groups that set ...
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Judge in Brazil orders slaughterhouses to pay for Amazon reforestation: A court in the Brazilian state of Rondonia has found two beef slaughterhouses guilty of ...
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Florida 'whistleblower' says he was fired for leaking plans to build golf courses in state parks
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Typhoon Yagi kills 14 in Vietnam as officials warn of heavy rain that can cause flooding
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Activist Greta Thunberg arrested at Danish pro-Palestinian protest: The Swedish climate activist was arrested in Copenhagen while participating in a ...
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Quick Glance: Greta Thunberg Arrested at Copenhagen Protest
- Greta Thunberg was arrested by police during a pro-Palestinian protest in Copenhagen.
- The event, organized by 'Students Against Occupation', aimed to demand an academic boycott of Israeli universities.
- Thunberg stated her participation was to urge the university to meet their demands.
- The police used force to remove the protesters from the occupied building, and Thunberg is not the first activist to be arrested during demonstrations.
We can power our future by breaking free from the tyranny of fossil fuels: The upcoming Summit of the Future is an opportunity to shift our path away from fossil ...
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Wolf pack blamed in Colorado livestock attacks is captured and will be relocated: Colorado wildlife officials have captured and plan to relocate five members of ...
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