Jackie Weaver and the new era for council meetings
Councils are debating whether to spend thousands of pounds to continue live steaming their meetings......»»
Climate-hit island pushes to reshape World Bank, IMF
While conflict and inflation will dominate World Bank spring meetings next week, campaigners are pushing for a redesign of global financial architecture to help countries cope with climate change......»»
Research finds WiFi isn"t the only thing connecting us during video calls—our bodies are as well
Can we truly connect with each other through video calls? Yes, according to a recent study. Psychologists found our bodies synchronize almost as much in digital conversations as in real life. But this doesn't mean we should skip in-person meetings al.....»»
Generative AI creating strong "waves"; could a market monopoly be forming?
During her visit to Taiwan, Stanford University's AI expert Fei-Fei Li was invited by Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) to give a speech and chat with industry representatives. She mentioned that the trend of generative AI has c.....»»
Testing the idea of using a fast-spreading virus to inoculate colonies of bats against rabies
A team of virologists and veterinary scientists from the Medical Research Council–University of Glasgow Center for Virus Research and the University of Glasgow's School of Biodiversity, One Health and Veterinary Medicine, is exploring the idea of g.....»»
Chinese government emphasizes new nationwide system, autonomy, and controllability at Two Sessions
China's annual Two Sessions meetings of the National People's Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) began on March 4. During the sessions, high-ranked officials from both sides mentioned keywords like "IC".....»»
China concentrates power of technological policy-making to fend off foreign containment
During the annual meeting of China's National People's Congress (NPC) and Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China's state council presented a government overhaul proposal, which may help concentrate the communist party's con.....»»
Automotive leaders offer advice to China government as NPC, CPPCC sessions begin
China's National People's Congress (NPC) and Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) started their respective annual meetings during the weekend. Local automotive leaders like He Xiaopeng and Li Shufu provided their advice to the g.....»»
New EU rules would force Apple to open up iMessage
European Union regulators have amended the Digital Markets Act to include new provisions that would compel Apple to make iMessage accessible.iMessage might get forced openThe European Council approved the Act in July 2022, a year after it was propose.....»»
Google Meet Adds 360-Degree Backgrounds
If you're a frequent user of custom video backgrounds for online meetings and classes, then you might like Google's latest addition to the Meet service. The post Google Meet Adds 360-Degree Backgrounds first appeared on Phandroid. If you&rs.....»»
Researchers develop light-controlled drugs for future precision therapies against diseases such as cancer
Researchers from the Institute for Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia (IQAC) of Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) have developed a series of photosensitive molecule drugs that can be reversibly activated by external light, thus achieving a much m.....»»
MindNode 2023.0.2 review: Modern & marvelous mind mapping
Cross-platform MindNode can help you work faster if your routine requires you to take non-linear notes, present a workshop, or brainstorm at meetings.MindNode is a powerful mind-mapping appMindNode is a top-rated app best for its mind-mapping functio.....»»
Taiwan to train IC design talent in Europe
Taiwan, with its mature IC design ecosystem, is looking to collaborate closely with Europe by training IC design talent locally, according to Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council (NSTC)......»»
Tanzania has ditched school rankings—it should replace them with something more useful
While announcing the results of the 2022 Certificate of Secondary School Examination, Tanzania's National Examination Council did not provide school rankings for the first time in decades......»»
Forget VR. Airglass made me actually enjoy video calls
Online meetings need a reboot and Mobeus might have the answer with Airglass, an AR-fueled app that works with Macs and PCs with no extra hardware......»»
Storing carbon dioxide underground may be a safe solution to mitigate climate change, according to new study
A study led by the Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA) and the Mediterranean Institute for Advanced Studies (IMEDEA CSIC-UIB), both belonging to the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), has shown that injecting billi.....»»
Budget constraints force cybersecurity teams to do more with less
49% of organizations have sufficient budget to fully meet their current cybersecurity needs, and 11% can, at best, protect only their most critical assets, according to a survey by the Neustar International Security Council. Despite the rapidly chang.....»»
Google Calendar will now be smarter about scheduling your meetings
Google has recently pushed out an update to Google Calendar that will make it smarter when it comes to scheduling your meetings. The post Google Calendar will now be smarter about scheduling your meetings first appeared on Phandroid. Google.....»»
Ford offers to hold talks with workers over German job cuts
Works council head Benjamin Gruschka said workers were ready to push back against restructuring plans in Germany......»»
GM working to ease bottlenecks, near 100% production in 2023
The automaker is buying trucks so it can deliver vehicles to dealers more quickly, Chevy's dealer council chairman said......»»
Swope"s path to better F&I? Collaboration
The six stores owned by Swope Family of Dealerships are now holding monthly collaborative meetings with finance managers and F&I profits have been increasing......»»