Business
In its first significant action under a new director, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is ordering Apple, Amazon, PayPal and other tech giants to reveal how their proprietary payment networks function.
Oct 21, 2021
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Engineering
Transitioning away from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which offer water- and oil-repelling properties on the outer shells of firefighter turnout gear, could bring potential performance tradeoffs, according to ...
Nov 30, 2023
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Engineering
Engineers in Australia have found a new way to make power-pole insulators resistant to fire and electrical sparking, promising to prevent dangerous pole-top fires and reduce blackouts.
Apr 30, 2024
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Internet
The departure of controversial Facebook executive Sheryl Sandberg is unlikely to improve the troubled social media giant, whistleblower Frances Haugen told AFP.
Jun 9, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) demonstrated the effectiveness of its CAT-DEF technology during the WCX World Congress Experience in Detroit, which took place April 5–7. The advancement successfully reduced heavy-duty ...
May 6, 2022
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Machine learning & AI
Recent claims that artificial intelligence (AI) poses an existential threat to humanity seem to have jolted Prime Minister Rishi Sunak into action. Despite being seen as having a "pro-techology" stance, he appears to be quickly ...
Jun 7, 2023
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Business
The Belgian family of four was on their fourth trip to the United States. They had been dreading the long line at passport control when they entered the country but had heard about a new app they could use to ease their way ...
Apr 3, 2024
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Consumer & Gadgets
When was the last time you used cash? For many Australians using cash or even swiping a card has become a rare event.
Oct 17, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Eleven years after a devastating tsunami hit Japan's northeast, thousands of workers at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant are involved in the complex and decades-long process of decommissioning the site.
Mar 11, 2022
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Internet
Research published in the International Journal of Internet Technology and Secured Transactions uses a hybrid approach to boosting the security of online applications, particularly within the realm of cloud computing. By ...
Feb 19, 2024
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