Jackie Weaver and the new era for council meetings
Councils are debating whether to spend thousands of pounds to continue live steaming their meetings......»»
Digital damage: Is your online life polluting the planet?
Choosing digital meetings, shopping and even exercise classes over their in-person alternatives can substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions by avoiding transport-related pollution, but the environmental impact of our digital lives is also surpr.....»»
Top 8 screen recording software in 2022
When it comes to documenting everything from important meetings to high scores in games, the best screen recording software 2022 is the way to go. If you don’t require a full video editor’s suite, a basic screen recorder is usually the be.....»»
Microsoft tells Brazil antitrust regulator PS4 outsold Xbox One two to one
Microsoft has not divulged Xbox sales since 2016, but a probe out of Brazil prompted the colossal tech firm to put forward a general stat. The Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) is questioning Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Bli.....»»
Microsoft defends Activision Blizzard deal after Sony expresses fears over Call of Duty
This week, Microsoft sent a lengthy defense of its Activision Blizzard acquisition to Brazil's Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE). It mainly says that Sony's fears of anticompetitive exclusivity practices are unfounded......»»
Sigourney Weaver looks for love and hope in The Good House
In the first trailer for The Good House, Sigourney Weaver plays a woman who badly needs a good year. What she finds is even better than what she hoped for......»»
South Korea enters "Chips 4" preliminary meetings, but not without conditions
After weeks of ambiguity, South Korea has taken further steps toward the US-initiated "Chip 4," informing Washington its decision to join the preliminary meeting of the alliance due to be held next month......»»
Can environmental violations define oil and gas companies as bad actors? A judgment awaits
On the evening of July 19, when Allegheny County Council met to override Rich Fitzgerald's veto of a fracking ban in county parks, council members were shown a black-and-white video of natural gas rushing from a well in Boyce Park......»»
Gesture-based communication techniques may ease video meeting challenges
Researchers have developed and demonstrated the potential benefit of a simple set of physical gestures that participants in online group video meetings can use to improve their meeting experience. Paul D. Hills of University College London, U.K., and.....»»
Wealth inequality in Australia and the rapid rise in house prices
A report launched today by UNSW Sydney and Australian Council of Social Services (ACOSS) Poverty and Inequality Partnership confirms that even though Australians are now, on average, the fourth richest people in the world, the distribution of our wea.....»»
Taiwan increases budget to accelerate transition toward net zero carbon emission
Taiwan will strengthen transition toward net zero carbon emission by increasing the related by NT$10 billion (US$339 million), according to Kung Ming-hsin, minister for the National Development Council (NDC)......»»
European Council approves Digital Markets Act rules
The Digital Markets Act has taken yet another step to becoming adopted by European countries, with the regulations affecting how Apple runs various services gaining final approval from the European Council.Over a year after being proposed, the Digita.....»»
What NATO’s virtual rapid response cyber capability means for the fight against cyber warfare
At the recent meeting of the North Atlantic Council in Madrid, NATO heads of state agreed to boost resilience to cyber and hybrid threats. NATO members will strengthen their cyber defenses through enhanced civil-military cooperation, and expand indus.....»»
National Safety Council shifts focus to pedestrians
With traffic fatalities rising, the council says its current approach to traffic safety "isn't working," and it will now prioritize the well-being of vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists......»»
Council puts road-safety focus on pedestrians
With traffic fatalities rising, the council says its current approach to traffic safety "isn't working," and it will now prioritize the well-being of vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists......»»
PCI DSS 4.0 changes help organizations protect payment card data
The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) published version 4.0 of the PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). PCI DSS is a global standard that provides a baseline of technical and operational requirements designed to protect account data. This Hel.....»»
Alogic Iris webcam review: Good picture but needs more control
The Alogic Iris webcam provides a decent 1080p video feed and noise cancellation microphones for meetings, but in its simplicity, it could do with offering more control to its users.The global pandemic has fostered a need for computer users to get a.....»»
Simulations show Antarctica"s only insect is at risk due to global warming
A team of researchers affiliated with a host of institutions in the U.S., working with colleagues from the British Antarctic Survey, Natural Environment Research Council and the University of Johannesburg, has found evidence suggesting that warming t.....»»
VW adding more banks to Porsche IPO
Porsche has been holding early meetings with fund managers in recent weeks, sources said. It is considering launching the offering as soon as September, with an aim to list in October at the earliest, the people said......»»
PCI DSS 4.0 released, addresses emerging threats and technologies
The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) published version 4.0 of the PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). PCI DSS is a global standard that provides a baseline of technical and operational requirements designed to protect account data. To provi.....»»
Fit for 55: European Council agrees on higher targets for renewables and energy efficiency
The European Council negotiated two legislative proposals that tackle the energy aspects of the EU's climate transition under the 'Fit for 55' package: the renewable energies directive and the energy efficiency directive. The agreements pave the way.....»»