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07-23-cyberattack

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A cyberattack knocked out the heating system in Lviv, Ukraine

OURTAKEIn the middle of a bitter winter in Lviv, residents spent two long, cold days without central heating. This was not just a simple technical glitch, bu…

Jul 23, 2024
Third-party-cookie

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Do we need to block third-party cookies?

Whether or not to block third-party cookies depends on how much you value privacy protection and a personalised experience. If you’re more concerned about pr…

Jul 23, 2024
digital ethics-July-23

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Navigating ethical quandaries in the digital era

The ethical issues of the digital age are multifaceted and interconnected, including privacy, data manipulation, digital divides, algorithmic bias, and the c…

Jul 23, 2024
financial advisory-technologies-July-23

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How technology is transforming financial advisory services

The financial advisory sector is being transformed by advanced technology, with robo-advisors, big data analytics, AI, mobile platforms, blockchain, and clou…

Jul 23, 2024
What-is-third-party-cookie

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Third-party cookies: Integral part of digital advertising ecosystem

Third-party cookies have become an integral part of the digital advertising ecosystem, but have also sparked debates about privacy, user consent and data sec…

Jul 23, 2024
07-23-SAP

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SAP cloud revenue soars 25% in Q2, beating market expectations

OUR TAKESAP’s recent financial report not only showcases its performance, but also strongly demonstrates its competitiveness and market prospects in the clou…

Jul 23, 2024
social impact of digital divide-July-23

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Bridging the digital divide: A social imperative

The digital divide exacerbates social inequalities across various domains, including social isolation, education, employment, and healthcare.

Jul 23, 2024
Google-third-party-cookies

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Google reverses decision to phase out third-party cookies

Google reversed its pledge to phase out third-party cookies in Chrome, instead introducing a new experience.

Jul 23, 2024
Tesla-humanoid-robot

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Tesla to launch humanoid robots for internal use in 2025

OUR TAKE Tesla unveiled the first generation of the Optimus Prime humanoid robot, known as Bumblebee, in September 2022. On January 17, Musk posted a video o…

Jul 23, 2024
wiz

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Wiz rejects $23B offer from Alphabet, stays independent

OUR TAKEWiz turning down $23 billion from Google’s momma? That’s like saying no to a golden ticket to the candy store. But hey, Assaf Rappaport and his crew …

Jul 23, 2024
July-22-CrowdStrike-News

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CrowdStrike update causes global chaos despite impacting less than 1% of Windows machines

OUR TAKEThe incident has severely damaged CrowdStrike’s reputation, with recovery depending on their response. This outage highlights the high interconnectiv…

Jul 22, 2024
22-07-Eve-flying-taxi

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Eve unveils ‘flying taxi’ prototype with funding coverage until 2027

Eve has unveiled its full-scale “flying taxi” prototype, an electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft set to reshape urban travel. Eve has secured subs…

Jul 22, 2024
crowd-strike-7-22

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CrowdStrike update likely skipped checks, outages widespread

Experts suggest that CrowdStrike’s recent software update, which caused a global tech outage, likely skipped crucial quality checks.

Jul 22, 2024
Microsoft-7-22

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Microsoft: 8.5M devices affected by CrowdStrike outage

A software update by CrowdStrike disrupted nearly 8.5 million Microsoft devices, grounding flights and affecting essential services.

Jul 22, 2024
Oracle-7-22

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Oracle settles $115M privacy lawsuit over data collection

Oracle has agreed to a $115 million settlement over allegations it illegally collected and sold personal data, creating unauthorized “digital dossiers” on mi…

Jul 22, 2024
news-MUFG-bank-breach

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MUFG executives face pay cuts due to ‘firewall’ breaches

MUFG cuts CEO and executives’ pay after “firewall” breaches, with CEO’s salary reduced by 30% for several months.

Jul 22, 2024
blog-cellular-IoT-IT

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Understanding cellular IoT: Basics, benefits, and applications

Cellular IoT represents a significant advancement in the connectivity of IoT devices, offering wide coverage, reliability, and security.

Jul 22, 2024
Google, Ray-Ban partnership-7.22

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Google is trying to steal the Ray-Ban partnership from Meta

OUR TAKEGoogle has made a strategic move by entering into talks with EssilorLuxottica to integrate its Gemini AI assistant into upcoming smart glasses, poten…

Jul 22, 2024
blog-IoT-projects-network

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Exploring IoT projects: innovative applications and benefits

The Internet of Things has revolutionised the way we interact with technology, bridging the gap between the digital and physical worlds.

Jul 22, 2024
blog-data-robot-healthcare

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What is DataRobot: Revolutionising machine learning and AI

DataRobot is a game-changer in machine learning and AI, offering a robust platform that automates and simplifies the entire ML lifecycle.

Jul 22, 2024