Florida governor signs bill to ban Big Tech "deplatforming"
The Florida measure will fine companies that violate the rules up to $250,000 per day......»»
Researchers develop instrument to measure lava viscosity in the field
Millions of people live near active volcanoes that are constantly monitored for signs of an impending eruption. When one occurs, scientists and governments rely on data to estimate the extent of the possible damage, informing evacuation plans and dis.....»»
You’ve never seen a webcam as cute as the Owl 4+
The webcam on a conference table doesn't have to look dull. It can look cute, as Owl Labs' Meeting Owl 4+ proves. It also has some very clever tech inside......»»
A half-century later, a $62 million plan to finally clean up hazardous waste dump in Florida"s Broward County
A half-century later, officials are taking significant steps toward a $62 million cleanup of one of the nation's worst hazardous waste dumps, a sludge-like mess that's lurked underground around a Pembroke Park property......»»
Acer’s New Enterprise Laptops Feature AI
The new Chromebooks are set to arrive in North America in the coming weeks. The post Acer’s New Enterprise Laptops Feature AI appeared first on Phandroid. Computex 2024 ranks among one of the busiest tech events of the year, especial.....»»
Why Bosch sees its hybrid racing system serving as a template for passenger vehicles
Bosch sees the hybrid system it's developed for the racing circuit serving as a blueprint for how its tech can be integrated into consumer vehicles on everyday roadways......»»
Robotaxi roundup: The latest developments from self-driving tech companies
Here's a look at developments from 10 leading companies looking to make robotaxis a widespread reality, including the latest from Waymo, Tesla, Cruise and Baidu......»»
VC investment is sparking again for retail tech, F&I and more
Stella Automotive AI, Botdoc, AutoComplete, Detect Auto and QoreAI are among the companies seeking or winning new funding......»»
First look: The Sonos Ace are high-flying wireless headphones
The Sonos Ace are loaded with tech, yet designed with simplicity in mind. Does that give them an edge versus top rivals from Sony, Bose, and Apple?.....»»
Asus’ new gaming keyboard is the sleeper hit of Computex 2024
Asus has a new version of the iconic ROG Azoth, and it's easily one of the most impressive pieces of tech I've seen at Computex 2024......»»
Apple downgrades new M2 iPad Air, now says it features a 9-core GPU instead of 10-core
Apple has made a quiet update to the tech specs of the M2 iPad Air, which first launched last month. Despite originally touting the iPad Air’s M2 chip as featuring a 10-core GPU, the company now says it features a 9-core GPU. more….....»»
Boeing’s Starliner capsule poised for second try at first astronaut flight
"It is safe, and that is why we determined that we can fly with what we have.” Enlarge / Boeing's Starliner spacecraft sits on top of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. (cred.....»»
Full coverage of Computex, the world’s biggest computing conference
Computex is the world's biggest computing conference, taking place each year in Taipei, Taiwan. The event this year will take place from June 3 to June 7, showcasing the best new tech in the world of PCs. All the big players will be there, including.....»»
Exploring political connections of emerging market multinationals: Opportunities and challenges
Emerging market multinational corporations (EMNCs) have been in the headlines recently due to TikTok's travails in the United States. The US Senate voted in late April to ban TikTok in the United States if its owner, the Chinese tech firm ByteDance,.....»»
World"s biggest companies snap up "likely junk" carbon offsets: analysis
Globally recognized companies—from oil and gas majors to the banking sector and tech—are contributing to greenwashing by snapping up vast quantities of "likely junk" carbon offsets, a watchdog warned Thursday......»»
Tech giants form AI group to counter Nvidia with new interconnect standard
"Ultra Accelerator Link" aims to connect high-performance GPUs and servers. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) On Thursday, several major tech companies, including Google, Intel, Microsoft, Meta, AMD, Hewlett Packard Enterpr.....»»
Volunteer recruitment still "tough": UK survey shows no signs of improvement
More than half of voluntary organizations are still finding volunteer recruitment difficult, according to a major sector survey which shows that the situation has not improved over the last 12 months......»»
Everything leaving Netflix in June 2024
Kill Bill Vol. 1 and 2, Animal House, Godzilla, Bullet Train, A Nightmare on Elm Street, and more are leaving Netflix before the end of June 2024......»»
Rapid urbanization in Africa transforms local food systems and threatens biodiversity, says study
Urbanization in Africa is accelerating quickly, showing no signs of slowing down. An international team of researchers addresses critical gaps in our understanding of how this urbanization affects local food and ecological systems, emphasizing the im.....»»
Apple offers peek at how it stress tests the iPhone
Apple has invited popular tech YouTuber Marques Brownlee to see up close how it tests the durability of the iPhone before launch......»»
"Extraordinary" 4,000-year-old Egyptian skull may show signs of attempts to treat cancer
From ancient texts we know that—for their times—the ancient Egyptians were exceptionally skilled at medicine. For example, they could identify, describe, and treat diseases and traumatic injuries, build protheses, and put in dental fillings. Othe.....»»