In a notable speech delivered to a gathering of government officials and social media stakeholders in New South Wales and South Australia, Federal Minister for Communications, Michelle Rowland, detailed the government’s forthcoming social media ban aimed at children under 14. Initially introduced following South Australia’s decision to implement similar restrictions, this proposed ban has sparked
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The term “laser” typically evokes images of highly focused, continuous beams of light, a perception grounded in the traditional applications of laser technology. However, the landscape of laser research also encompasses a significant focus on generating brief, high-intensity bursts of light. Such short-pulsed laser technology enables remarkable advancements across various scientific and industrial domains. Researchers
The intersection of corporate culture and employee rights is increasingly in the spotlight, as recent allegations against Apple by the U.S. National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) highlight serious concerns about the treatment of workers advocating for better conditions. The NLRB’s complaint raises questions about the tech giant’s workplace policies and the extent to which they
The advent of custom Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPTs) signifies a paradigm shift in how users, particularly those outside traditional tech circles, can create specialized applications. Since OpenAI’s announcement nearly a year ago regarding the capabilities of developing custom GPTs, there has been a palpable excitement across various sectors, including education and small business. This initiative
YouTube has long been a platform where creators, viewers, and advertisers coexist, albeit sometimes with tension. Recently, however, a wave of confusion has swept through its vast user base as reports emerge of the disappearance or alteration of the “skip button” associated with ads. While YouTube maintains that these changes are not deliberate attempts to
In the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence (AI), startups are striving to carve out significant niches. Among them, CoreWeave, supported by Nvidia’s substantial backing, has emerged as a frontrunner, providing essential computational resources that are crucial in the development and training of advanced AI models. Recently, the company made headlines with the announcement of
Recent advancements in the field of electronics are giving rise to a new frontier known as “orbitronics,” which holds significant promise for energy-efficient technologies of the future. In contrast to conventional electronics that rely on electron charge for information transfer, orbitronics seeks to utilize the orbital angular momentum (OAM) of electrons. This paradigm shift aims
The gaming world has historically revolved around cycles of anticipation, media frenzy, and eventual consumer response, and nothing symbolizes this phenomenon better than the release of new console iterations. The upcoming PlayStation 5 Pro is set to enter a consumer landscape that is far more complex and fraught than the one that greeted its predecessor
In a surprising turn of events, unannounced details regarding AMD’s upcoming Ryzen 9000X3D desktop processors have surfaced, revealing both potential strengths and weaknesses of the new series. The tech community was already buzzing about AMD’s Ryzen 9000 lineup, which struggled to achieve the acclaim received by its competitors, notably Intel. Keeping pace in the fiercely
The recent cyberattack on the Internet Archive has sent shockwaves through the digital community, sparking concerns over the safety and security of vast collections of online information. This incident, which involved a data breach alongside a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack, has compromised the personal details of over 31 million registered users. Notably, this