EU lawmakers impose single charger for all smartphones
The EU parliament on Tuesday passed a new law requiring USB-C to be the single charger standard for all new smartphones, tablets and cameras from late 2024.
Oct 4, 2022
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Robotics
ACLU to police using robots: Tell us more
Police are using robot dogs. Everyone seems interested but not everyone seems amused. The American Civil Liberties Union has asked Massachusetts State Police to explain how and where it is using robot dogs, said news reports.
Robotics
A new exoskeleton to support workers in railways maintenance and renewal operations
A back support exoskeleton has been developed at the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (Italian Institute of Technology—IIT) to improve railway workers' safety and conditions for heavy manual material handling during maintenance ...
Jul 21, 2023
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Internet
Europe is cracking down on Big Tech. This is what will change when you sign on
Starting Friday, Europeans will see their online life change.
Aug 25, 2023
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Other countries have struggled to control how kids access the internet. What can Australia learn?
Debate continues to rage in Australia over whether children should (or can) be banned from social media. Following politicians' recent promises to ban those under 16 from the platforms, eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant ...
Jun 27, 2024
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Amazon accused of anti-union tactics in New York
US labor authorities have filed a complaint accusing e-commerce giant Amazon of using threats and surveillance against its workers trying to organize a union at a New York City warehouse.
Jan 29, 2022
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Computer Sciences
Randomness theory could hold key to internet security
Is there an unbreakable code?
Jul 28, 2020
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Business
Macron demands French AI 'champions'
President Emmanuel Macron made a pitch on Wednesday for France to become a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) as he spoke at VivaTech in Paris, one of Europe's biggest technology trade shows.
Jun 14, 2023
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Machine learning & AI
'Godfather of AI' urges governments to stop machine takeover
Geoffrey Hinton, one of the so-called godfathers of artificial intelligence, urged governments on Wednesday to step in and make sure that machines do not take control of society.
Jun 29, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Study finds heat pumps more efficient than gas or oil
As the year 2030 approaches, governments and industry leaders are actively studying ways to meet a European climate law aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55%. The European Green Deal initiative has set ...
