Category: Biz Tech

Powerful technologies like genetic modification aren't the enemy of a healthy, sustainable food system.

Forty attorneys general representing both Republican- and Democratic-led states and territories have filed a new antitrust lawsuit against Google claiming that the company has “virtually untrammeled power over internet search traffic” as a result of its “overwhelming and durable monopoly in general internet searches.” The move comes one day after  another complaint filed by Texas…

The letter, signed by nine Congressional members, sends an important signal about how regulators will scrutinize tech giants.

Cloud computing is at a critical juncture. Millions of companies now use it to store data and run applications and services remotely. This has reduced costs and sped operations. But a new trend threatens the benefits that cloud computing has unlocked. “Digital sovereignty” describes the many ways governments try to assert more control over the…

On November 3, Tina Barton ran into a problem. It was Election Day in the US and Barton, a Republican, was city clerk for Rochester Hills, Michigan, a conservative-leaning community near Detroit. As she was uploading some of the voting results, there was a technical issue, which she reported to Oakland County officials. But the…

Two weeks after her forced exit, the AI ethics researcher reflects on her time at Google and the state of the AI field.

This MIT Technology Review Insights report is part of a series examining the degree to which business preparedness, particularly in technology strategy, contributed to corporate resilience during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic in three world regions: Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America. Based on survey research and in-depth executive interviews, the series also seeks to understand how…

Technology is allowing pregnant women to stay away from hospitals during the covid-19 pandemic—and it’s improving care… as long as you have access

Digital contact tracing apps first emerged early in the pandemic. They’d let you know if you’d been around anyone who tested positive, and they worked on a regular personal smartphone. So far, they haven’t been a silver bullet, and they’ve faced criticism over usability, privacy, and more. But they’re low-cost tools already in our pockets.…

As a reporter who can code, I can easily collect information from websites and social media accounts to find stories. All I need to do is write a few lines of code that go into the ether, open up websites, and download the data that is already publicly available on them. This process is called…

The vaccines are coming. The UK became the first country in the West to approve a covid-19 vaccine for emergency use on December 2, specifically the Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine, which has completed phase 3 trials. But the US, the EU, and many other countries are expected to follow suit in the following days and…

A growing group of lawyers are uncovering, navigating, and fighting the automated systems that deny the poor from housing, jobs, and basic services.

Timnit Gebru says she’s facing retaliation for conducting research that was critical of Google.

The social media platform says it will remove false claims about vaccines aimed at curbing the pandemic.

Each innovation challenges the norms, codes, and values of the society in which it is embedded. The industrial revolution unleashed new forces of productivity but at the cost of inhumane working conditions, leading to the creation of unions, labor laws, and the foundations of the political party structures of modern democracies. Fossil fuels powered a…

As businesses of all sizes welcome a fearful and anxious workforce back to the office, they are simultaneously challenged with ensuring a safe work environment. The stark reality facing business owners still navigating the covid-19 pandemic is the diligence required to limit infectious spread.  Corporations are taking note: plexiglass barriers, clearly marked walkways, and hand-sanitizing…

Meanwhile, Disney+ an American subscription video-on-demand over-the-top streaming service owned and operated by the Media and Entertainment Distribution division of The Walt Disney Company received the title of Apple TV App of the year.

Epic Games has finally added a Fortnite Anime skin resembling other popular games.

The company has announced the world debut on all its social media pages.

As covid-19 cases spiral out of control in the US, states are scrambling to fight the virus with an increasingly stretched arsenal. Many of them have the same weapons at their disposal: restrictions on public gatherings and enforcement of mask wearing, plus testing, tracing, and exposure notifications. But while many states struggle to get their…

Promises more performance than the RTX 2080 Super.

Every year, Google asks Play Store users to vote for their favorite apps, and that's no different for 2020 — the contest was open through November

The Microsoft Xbox Series X and Series S gaming consoles went on sale on November 10 globally. Owing to the huge demand, Xbox Series X and Series S consoles are projected to be in short supply until at least April next year.

FAU-G, the made-in-India game, which was announced back in September, is now live for pre-registration on the Google Play Store

How would this phone compare to the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro?

Ever for the reason that sudden recognition of her first track, Ocean Eyes, again in 2014, Billie Eilish went on to develop into one of the vital well-liked artists within the music trade. The 18-year-old launched her debut studio album, “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?”, final yr, and the track “Bad […]

Several unauthorised retailers are selling the PlayStation 5 to buyers in India customers at a high price in the grey market.

The Ferrari 488 Pista is a unique racing-inspired supercar for the street, but the 488 GT Modificata is a different animal. This limited-edition, track-ready race car slots neatly between the hardc…

Both PS5 and Microsoft Xbox series consoles are very hard to find right now in the holiday season. In the US, the Sony PS5 has been priced at $499.99 for the Standard edition and the Digital Edition has been launched at $399.99.

The Nokia 2.4 could be the ideal smartphone for someone who just wants a large display, uncomplicated software, and long-lasting battery.

Microsoft is said to be considering Android app support for the Windows desktop in 2021 in a move that could shake up the desktop market.

More PS5s are on the way before the end of the year