For Hollywood, AI is a threat. For indie filmmakers, it's a lifeline
Blazers brushed up against streetwear. Miniature cameras dangled from a woman's earrings. One man's hoodie read: "Rendered With Love."
Nov 8, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Swiss energy system could be independent and carbon-neutral by 2050
Researchers from EPFL and HES-SO Valais have modeled the Swiss energy system under the hypothetical constraints of carbon neutrality and energy independence by 2050. The results show that these two constraints could be met ...
Jun 2, 2023
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Business
Is 'the sharing economy' a misnomer?
Considering its disruptive impact, the sharing economy makes suspiciously modest claims for itself, beginning with its very name. Companies such as Uber and Airbnb purport to provide platforms for sharing value from underutilized ...
May 22, 2023
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Business
Worker struggles with gig economy giants
In the battle between workers and gig economy giants, Uber notched up a rare win Monday when a court in California upheld a state law letting the company treat its drivers as independent contractors rather than employees.
Mar 14, 2023
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Business
California court upholds Uber drivers being contractors
A California appeals court on Monday upheld a state law letting Uber, Lyft and other app-based, on-demand companies treat drivers as independent contractors rather than employees.
Mar 14, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Cyclone Gabrielle: How microgrids could help keep the power on during extreme weather events
Tens of thousands of homes and businesses are left without power as Cyclone Gabrielle batters New Zealand's North Island, causing widespread damage to the power network.
Feb 14, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Barcelona-Marseille pipeline: an ambitious but risky project
A planned underwater hydrogen pipeline connecting Barcelona and Marseille is a risky project, but one that is key for the European Union's energy independence.
Dec 7, 2022
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Consumer & Gadgets
Ageism in tech: Older adults should be included in the design of new technologies
Ageism refers to the stereotypes (how we think), prejudice (how we feel) and discrimination (how we act) we might hold towards others or ourselves based on age.
Nov 17, 2022
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Business
US proposes redefining when gig workers are employees
United States labor officials proposed a rule change Tuesday that could make it easier for gig workers such as Uber drivers to be reclassified as employees entitled to benefits.
Oct 12, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
Small communities could be buying, selling and saving money on electric power right now. Here's how
Globally, the electricity sector is shifting from large, centralized grids powered by fossil fuels to smaller and smarter renewable local networks.
Sep 23, 2022
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