Canada Considers Law Requiring Online Giants To Compensate News Outlets
The federal Liberal government introduced legislation Tuesday to force digital giants to compensate news publishers for the use of their content. CBC News reports: The new regulatory regime would require companies like Google and the Meta Platforms-o.....»»
Ward Christensen, BBS inventor and architect of our online age, dies at age 78
Christensen kick-started online culture by inspiring thousands of hobbyist communities. On Friday, Ward Christensen, co-inventor of the computer bulletin board system (BBS), died.....»»
Xbox Partner Preview October 2024: how to watch and what to expect
The next Xbox Partner Preview is scheduled for this week and will be full of new reveals and trailers. Here's how you can tune in to catch all the news......»»
Study reveals why 60% of New Zealanders avoid the news, at least some of the time
Are you a news avoider? Do you turn off the six o'clock TV news, scroll past headlines, skip radio bulletins—or just ignore news entirely?.....»»
Social media as a teaching tool: South African teachers talk about the new reality
The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a shift towards the use of social media platforms in teaching. The South African Department of Basic Education, for one, instructed all schools to adopt online teaching and learning to save the 2020 school year, disr.....»»
Best Buy laptop deals: Cheap laptops starting at $199
Best Buy is one of the best places to buy a laptop online, and with these Best Buy laptop deals it's one of the best places to save on a new laptop as well......»»
Quantum computing and photonics discovery potentially shrinks critical parts by 1,000 times
Researchers have made a discovery that could make quantum computing more compact, potentially shrinking essential components 1,000 times while also requiring less equipment. The research is published in Nature Photonics......»»
U.S. troubles put Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares in Paris spotlight
Carlos Tavares initially brushed off the U.S. problems as a "small operational error," but news of his exit when his contract expires in 2026 and a major management reshuffle failed to soothe investors......»»
Week in review: Microsoft fixes two exploited zero-days, SOC teams are losing trust in security tools
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Microsoft patches two zero-days exploited in the wild (CVE-2024-43573, CVE-2024-43572) For October 2024 Patch Tuesday, Microsoft has released fixes.....»»
Study proposes that proteins can compartmentalize and form droplets inside cells
In physics, a system composed of two substances can be modeled in accordance with classical mixture theory, which considers the fraction corresponding to each constituent and the interactions among constituents. Examples include the coexistence of hi.....»»
Steam adds the harsh truth that you’re buying “a license,” not the game itself
The harsh truth is timed to a new California law against false advertising. There comes a point in most experienced Steam shoppers' lives where they wonder what would happen if th.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: October 11, 2024 – Apple Vision Pro news, more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Level u.....»»
A geomagnetic storm is hitting the northern part of the US. Here"s how the solar event may impact you
Warnings about Hurricane Milton hitting Florida have dominated news reports this week. But there have been warnings from forecasters with the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center about another storm b.....»»
Best Dealerships To Work For winners have qualities, offer benefits unsuccessful entrants don"t
Automotive News' Best Dealerships To Work For employees are more likely to feel valued by their employers than workers at nonwinning stores......»»
Gamers can buy their Xbox games on Android next month
Good news Xbox gamers, it seems that next month Microsoft will allow gamers to buy Xbox games through the app on their Android phones. The post Gamers can buy their Xbox games on Android next month appeared first on Phandroid. If you wante.....»»
EU adopts Cyber Resilience Act to secure connected products
The EU Council has adopted the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), a new law that aims to make consumer products with digital components safe(r) to use. CRA requirements The CRA outlines EU-wide cybersecurity standards for digital products, i.e. products tha.....»»
Members of sexual minorities are more involved than others in non-electoral politics, study finds
A study has found that members of Canada's LGBTQ+ community are more likely than heterosexuals to participate in non-electoral politics. They tend to be more involved in both institutional and non-institutional political activities, aside from castin.....»»
Wildlife loss is taking ecosystems nearer to collapse, new report suggests
Even for a conservation biologist numbed to bad news about nature, the biennial Living Planet report from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is a stark reminder of our failure to arrest the loss of biodiversity—the variety of living things and the ecosy.....»»
Audi Tysons Corner named 2024 Best Dealership To Work For
The 2024 Automotive News Best Dealerships To Work For program includes new categories such as Best Single-Point Dealerships and Best Rural Dealerships......»»
Has the Hype for RCS on iPhones Finally Died Down?
How has your RCS experience on iOS been so far? The post Has the Hype for RCS on iPhones Finally Died Down? appeared first on Phandroid. If you’ve been keeping up with tech news and headlines for the past couple of years, then itR.....»»
A movie filmed entirely in Grand Theft Auto Online is coming to theaters
To see or not to see — will you check out Grand Theft Hamlet when it hits theaters?.....»»