Business
A new format for compressing video, called Versatile Video Coding (H.266/VVC), at first glance might not seem to be the most exciting or profound change to influence humanity. But in a world where 4.57 billion people identify ...
Aug 19, 2020
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Business
Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba Group on Thursday posted net losses and missed market expectations for revenue in its quarter ended September amid a slowing economy and depressed consumer sentiment.
Nov 17, 2022
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Business
Levi Strauss Canada is yet another company facing allegations of forced labor in its supply chain. The allegations, which Levi Strauss denies, center on whether the company is working with suppliers using Uyghur forced labor. ...
Nov 4, 2023
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Consumer & Gadgets
It's a common occurrence: Your phone or computer's operating system runs an automatic update, and all of a sudden things look a little different.
Jun 8, 2022
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Electronics & Semiconductors
In the last few years, several technology companies including Google, Microsoft, and IBM, have massively invested in quantum computing systems based on microwave superconducting circuit platforms in an effort to scale them ...
May 10, 2021
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Security
The chunky, thick-framed glasses Scott Urban makes in his Chicago workshop look like normal eye glasses, but when viewed on a security camera, the wearer's face becomes a shining orb.
Apr 22, 2020
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Business
New machines can improve conditions for workers and boost industrial productivity.
Dec 15, 2023
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Business
Pubs and cinemas may be opening in the UK, but the performing arts sector remains languishing under lockdown and live performance continues to be prohibited. The government's roadmap, published at the end of June, has failed ...
Jul 1, 2020
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Security
As nationwide protests force a deep examination of police tactics and funding, technology companies say they are re-evaluating their relationship with law enforcement as well. Amazon has halted police use of its facial recognition ...
Jul 8, 2020
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Consumer & Gadgets
You might have heard of lights that turn off with an app or voice command. Or window shades that magically rise every morning.
Dec 10, 2018
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