A flood of false information, partisan narratives, and weaponized “fact-checking" has obscured efforts to find out who’s responsible for an explosion at a hospital in Gaza. Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital after it was hit in Gaza City, Gaza, on October 18, 2023.Photograph: Ali Jadallah/Getty Images Yesterday evening around 7 pm local …
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How to Digitize an Entire Government
By Gideon Lichfield and Lauren Goode Business Oct 18, 2023 8:00 AM How to Digitize an Entire Government From online voting to frictionless taxes, Estonia’s government services can sound like sci-fi to outsiders. Its chief information officer talks about how it works—and what other countries might learn. Facebook X Email …
Read More »Endangered North Atlantic right whale injured by Canadian tracking tag, scientists say
Canadian satellite tag injury to endangered right whale in Canada described by Canada as "not worrisome" at whale conference held in Halifax. Skin damage from satellite tag 'not worrisome,' says Fisheries official A Canadian government satellite tracking tag injured a rare North Atlantic right whale in the Gulf of St. …
Read More »DICT, Digital Pilipinas push for intensified cybersecurity efforts for consumer protection
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the DICT Cybersecurity Bureau finally hit their stride during the ongoing Cybersecurity Month 2023. They concluded their latest weekly event centered on two key pillars of the digital revolution: digital transformation through cybersecurity and the future of fintech with digital lending. …
Read More »October might see an Apple event for iMacs
Rumors of an Apple event have been flying around for a bit, and for the most part, Apple was a no show. But more rumors are running around that an Apple Event may actually happen this year, this one concerning iMacs. The last new iMacs came out in 2021 with …
Read More »The US Just Escalated Its AI Chip War With China
The American government has tightened its restrictions on exports of chips and chipmaking equipment, closing loopholes that let Chinese companies access advanced technology. Photograph: MirageC/Getty Images A year ago, the US government introduced chip sanctions aimed at hobbling China’s ability to develop advanced artificial intelligence. But those sanctions had loopholes …
Read More »Job Hunting Sucks. This Programmer Filled Out 250 Applications to Find Out Why
Shikhar Sachdev wanted to reveal what made the process so draining—so he spent 11 hours filling applications. Now he has tips for both job seekers and hiring managers. Photograph: photobank kiev/Getty Images Five months ago, software engineer Shikhar Sachdev adopted a peculiar hobby. While his friends met for drinks or …
Read More »Global shift toward clean energy is picking up speed, new report says
The way the world is powered will change dramatically by the end of the decade, thanks to surging demand for electric vehicles and clean energy technologies, a new report from the International Energy Agency says. But experts say Canada should be doing more. Nearly half of the world's electricity supply …
Read More »TECH TIPS: A beginner’s guide to solving everyday tech troubles
Figuring out how to fix everyday tech problems might feel scary at first, especially if you’re not used to gadgets and computers. But don’t worry too much! Even if you feel a little lost, there’s usually a simple way to get things working again. By taking things one step at …
Read More »Bicol Blockchain Conference 2023 to showcase the transformative power of blockchain
The Bicol Blockchain Conference 2023, themed “Empowering Industry Innovation Through Blockchain,” will be held on November 17, 2023, at the Bicol University College of Engineering Gymnasium, Legazpi City, Albay. This one-day event targets 300 participants composed of developers, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, academics, students, industry professionals, enthusiasts, and the curious to …
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