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Can our government avoid a ‘Don’t Look Up’ scenario?

NASA recently held its annual exercise to game out next steps if an asteroid or other astronomical body is on a threatening course with Earth—a mission seen as the agency’s top priority by 60% of Americans.&nb

How Expert Brands Are Winning At Lead Generation Right Now via @sejournal, @hethr_campbell

Building a quality pipeline is a challenge, and Google isn’t making it any easier. Changes in the way traffic, and leads, are coming to your site has probably shifted, yet lead generation is still a top priority. Watch this on demand webinar to learn about channels and tactics that are working, and some of the common missteps we see brands making over and over. Grab a pen and take notes on the importance of customer journeys, how to build a customer-centric culture across all teams, and what

iOS 18’s Vocal Actions let you swap Siri for Google Assistant or ChatGPT

While Siri is becoming more useful in iOS 18, Apple’s next big software update also includes an easier way to invoke other voice assistants instead.

It’s called Vocal Actions, and it allows you to trigger custom actions with any wake phrase of your choosing. With a couple minutes of setup, you can talk to Google Assistant by saying “Hey Google” or bring up ChatGPT’s voice co

A24’s recent cash infusion is just the latest flash of its Wall Street DNA

More than any other contemporary film studio, A24 has cultivated a recognizable vibe, one that is synonymous with artistic integrity. They put out edgy movies from auteur filmmakers, winning critical and commercial acclaim while operating under relatively low budgets. Which is why  last week’s news that

Organic Vs. Paid Search And Social Media: A Guide For Local Business Owners via @sejournal, @JRiddall

Discover the differences between organic and paid strategies for search and social media. Make informed decisions on digital marketing for your local business.

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Greece taps AI-powered satellite tech to build wildfire defence system


Greece’s Ministry of Digital Governance has awarded German startup OroraTech a €20mn contract to build a satellite-based early warning system for wildfires, which last year alone cost the Mediterranean nation almost two billion euros in damages. Th

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Ariane 6 will restore independent European access to space. Here’s what that means


As far back as December 2013, the European Council called for the member states of the European Union to develop their defence capabilities and so enhance the “strategic autonomy” of the EU. Since then, the idea that the term encapsulates has come up time and

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Happy people make better products

The home team welcomes developer and software consultant Ben Borra to the show for a wide-ranging conversation about developer productivity, the value of positive feedback and identifying quick wins, the impact of code assistants on devs’ everyday work, and the challenges of system rewrites. https://stackoverflow.blog/2024/07/02/happy-people-make-better-products/

Mozkové organoidy se díky inteligentnímu rozhraní MetaBOC naučí řídit roboty

Čínští odborníci postavili rozhraní MetaBOC pro komunikaci mezi biopočítačem s mozkovým organoidem a klasickou elektronikou, které pohání umělá inteligence. Uplatní se především v robotice a pomůže učit mozkové organoidy pilotovat roboty. Na obzoru se rýsuje organoidní kybernetika. http://www.osel.cz/13541-mozkove-organoidy-se-diky-inteligentnimu-rozhrani-metaboc-nauci-ridit-roboty.html

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Redbox owner’s bankruptcy filing is the final nail in the coffin for DVDs

Those red DVD kiosks peppering Walgreens across the country may have reached their end.

Last week, media company Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, which owns Redbox, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Court filings revealed the company had $970 million in debts, compared to only $414 million in total assets. Creditors demanding payment from Chicken Soup include medi

Apple declares the iPhone X and original AirPods ‘vintage’—and they’re on the road to ‘obsolete’

One of the most iconic iPhone models is entering a new phase of life as Apple takes another step toward sunsetting it forever.

The company has reclassified the iPhone X, along with the original AirPods and HomePod, as “vintage” technology. That’s essentially a warning for owners that it’s time to upgrade if they haven’t already—and it’s the last classification before the technology is dubbed “obsolete.”

Products are typ

WordPress Takes Bite Out Of Plugin Attacks via @sejournal, @martinibuster

WordPress took decisive steps to combat supply chain attacks over the weekend by pausing plugin updates and resetting passwords

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Tesla deliveries are expected to fall for the second straight quarter

Tesla‘s June-quarter deliveries likely fell 3.7%, the first time the top EV maker is set to post two straight quarters of decline, as it deals with stiff

EU says Meta’s paid ad-free option breaks its digital competition rules

European Union regulators accused social media company Meta Platforms on Monday of breaching the bloc’s new digital competition rulebook by forcing Facebook and Instagram users to choose between seeing ads or paying to avoid them.

Meta began giving European users the option in November of paying for

Neobank Monzo unveils new anti-fraud features in case of phone theft


UK-based neobank Monzo has unveiled three app-based security features, aiming to safeguard user accounts from criminals even in the case of phone theft. The new security tools are designed to prevent criminals from transferring or withdrawing amounts from Monz

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The Supreme Court just ducked a major decision in its social media ‘censorship’ cases

In a unanimous opinion Monday, the Supreme Court declined to rule on the constitutionality of laws in Florida and Texas that would require online platforms to publish political speech they would otherwise remove. While the justices declined to rule on the merits—instead vacating the lower courts’ rulings and sending both cases back to the lower courts for review—they agreed that government efforts to control what onlin

Mary Meeker says AI and higher education need to team up

Influential tech investor Mary Meeker published a new report Monday calling for the tech industry, government, and higher education to all work together to advance artificial intelligence during what she sees as an inflection point “of epic proportions.”

“We are in an intelligence arms race for hearts, minds, and power,” Meeker wrote in the report. “For the sake of democratic values, it’s crucial for th

What is an iron flow battery and why is Schiphol Airport testing one?


Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands is testing an unusual kind of battery that could prove to be a better, cheaper way to store wind and solar energy.  Developed by US startup ESS, the device is known as an iron flow battery. The airport is current

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The Supreme Court will decide if Florida and Texas are violating social media First Amendment rights

The U.S. Supreme Court is expected on Monday to rule on the legality of Republican-backed laws in Florida and Texas intended to restrain social media companies from curbing content the platforms deem objectionable — statutes the industry has argued violate the

Meta’s ‘pay or consent’ model in breach of EU tech rules, says Brussels


In yet another blow to big tech, the EU is charging Meta with breaching the bloc’s sweeping online competition rules, known as the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Alongside Google and Apple, Meta is among the tech giants (designated as “gatekeepers“) required to c

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12 Reasons Your Website Can Have A High Bounce Rate via @sejournal, @amelioratethis

Discover the reasons behind a high bounce rate on your website and learn effective strategies for reducing it. Improve user experience and SEO performance.

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Včela jako živý detektor rakoviny plic?

Studie amerických vědců dokládá, že dech člověka s rakovinou plic obsahuje biomarkery, které včela s jistotou registruje. Mapování neuronové aktivity v čichové oblasti jejího mozku by tak mohlo fungovat jako překvapivě spolehlivý primární screening zhoubného onemocnění dolních dýchacích cest. Prý lze také rozeznat, jakým typem karcinomu člověk s pozitivním nálezem trpí. http://www.osel.cz/13540-vcela-jako-zivy-detektor-rakoviny-plic.html

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Software stocks may be primed for a big Wall Street comeback

This story originally appeared in The Technology Letter and is republished here with permission.

It’s been a rough year for software stocks, and a very good year for hardware names such as Nvidia, which just hit a new all-time high, briefly, last week.

Maybe it’s time to switch.

Over the transom this afternoon came an interesting note fro

These free ChatGPT apps will analyze data, copyedit text, and improve productivity

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To use ChatGPT more creatively, you can now pick from thousands of free apps called “

In the AI era, data is gold. And these companies are striking it rich

As businesses scramble to take advantage of artificial intelligence, they’re finding data makes all the difference in using AI effectively.

A recent report from Amazon Web Services found small and medium-sized businesses that have already integrated data analysis into their operations are significantly more likely to be using AI—and more likely to

Top 10 Digital Marketing Trends For 2024 via @sejournal, @gregjarboe

Discover the top 10 digital marketing trends for 2024. Explore the importance of strategy over the latest technology and gain valuable insights.

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https://www.searchenginejournal.com/top-10-digital-marketing-trends-for-2024/519612/

Google Discusses Core Topicality Systems via @sejournal, @martinibuster

Google's director of product management discusses search rankings, including the importance of the core topicality systems

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Alt Text: What It Is & How To Write It via @sejournal, @olgazarr

Enhance your website's SEO and accessibility with alt text. Discover the importance of alt text and how to make it work for your images.

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Letošní eVolo Skyscraper Competition nabídla fantastické vize mrakodrapů

V roce 2024 se již po osmnácté konala mezinárodní soutěž odvážných projektů výškových budov eVolo Skyscraper Competition. Realizace těchto projektů (zatím) není na pořadu dne. Rozhodně je ale zajímavé vědět, o čem sní architekti, když jim nad hlavou nevisí Damoklův meč finančních nákladů a praktické realizace mrakodrapu. http://www.osel.cz/13539-letosni-evolo-skyscraper-competition-nabidla-fantasticke-vize-mrakodrapu.html

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Věštírna na ostrově Amorgu, která věštila až do roku 1958, ne-li 1967

V prostoru kostela věštila jeptiška podle odlesku vody z pramene. Pověst věštírny ohrožovali ještě v 20. století spíše námořní piráti než církevní vrchnost, ale pak se něco pokazilo. K tomu pirátská nemocnice a taky leprosárium, obojí plně funkční ve 20. století. Plus příběh pro souvislosti. http://www.osel.cz/13538-vestirna-na-ostrove-amorgu-ktera-vestila-az-do-roku-1958-ne-li-1967.html

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Webbův dalekohled narazil na záhadu: Tři „rubíny“ v raném vesmíru

Webb hleděl do vesmíru starého asi 600 až 800 milionů let. Našel tam trojici „rubínů,“ které podobně jako Kameny nekonečna nedávají smysl v našem chápání vzniku a vývoje vesmíru. Zřejmě jde o exotické „protogalaxie“ s nesmyslně starými hvězdami a nesmyslně gigantickou černou dírou, v nichž je množství hvězd odpovídající Mléčné dráze natlačeno do prostoru pár set světelných let. Noční můra kosmologů. http://www.osel.cz/13537-36webbuv-dalekohled-narazil-na-nefalsovanou-zahadu-tri-rubiny-v-ranem-ve

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What is a passkey? Why Apple is betting on password-free tech

When iOS 18 debuts in September, Apple will bring myriad new security features to users. But the company will also debut a new API for app and website developers that will protect users in more fundamental way. This new API will allow developers to create passkeys for users automatically, which will ena

Video assistant referees to smart rings: Here’s the soccer tech at Euro 2024

From smart-enabled match balls and artificial intelligence to cryogenic recovery chambers, soccer is being transformed by the cutting-edge technology available to players, coaches and officials.

That much has been evident at Euro 2024, where advancements in areas such as equipment and sports scien

How to find and search YouTube video transcripts on your phone

YouTube videos are an amazing source of knowledge. But they’re often long, and trying to find a specific shred of info within an hour-long video isn’t exactly a great use of your time.

Google will soon let some people use its Gemini AI tool to ask questions about a YouTube video on an Android phone. But you can do that and even more today, on any platform you’re using.

Let me show you to dig through a YouTube video to find anything you’re looking for as qui

Google Warns Of Soft 404 Errors And Their Impact On SEO via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

Google's Gary Illyes warns of soft 404 errors' impact on web crawling and recommends proper error handling to improve SEO and site efficiency.

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Google’s E-E-A-T & The Myth Of The Perfect Ranking Signal via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

Google clarifies E-E-A-T's role in search rankings, emphasizing quality content over chasing specific signals for improved search performance.

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This week in Dutch tech 20/6 – 27/6


The warm weather finally arrived! But before we begin to wind things down for the summer months, let’s catch up once more with the latest developments in Dutch tech.  Of course, in our mind, the best news from the week that passed was our own TNW Conference ta

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YouTube fuels the AI machine—including your family reunion

The promised artificial intelligence revolution requires data. Lots and lots of data. OpenAI and Google have begun using YouTube videos to train their text-based AI models. But what does the YouTube archive actually include?

Our team of

AI offers financial firms a hand but isn’t ready for more complex tasks

The spread of artificial intelligence-based systems offers big opportunities for financial services firms, executives say, but asset managers also face higher stakes than other consumer-facing businesses because they manage sensitive information.

For example, AI systems could be better than humans at explaining to clients why they arrived at recommendations like portfolio allocations or lending decisions, said Zack Kass, a former head of business partnerships at OpenAI. People, he

Nyobolt charges EV in under 5 mins during first test drive


Claims of the next fastest-charging EV have become so common, they’ve almost completely lost their meaning.  But Nyobolt might just have something to brag about. The UK startup has successfully charged an EV from 10% to 80% in just four minutes and 3

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Nokia taps the AI boom in a deal with this U.S. optical network firm

Nokia’s bid to buy U.S. optical networking gear maker Infinera in a $2.3 billion deal puts the Finnish company on track to gain from the billions of dollars in investment pouring into data centres to cater

Uber and Lyft drivers in Massachusetts will now get minimum pay

Uber and Lyft agreed to a number of worker benefits on Thursday in order to end a lengthy legal challenge in Massachusetts over drivers’ employment status as independent contractors. 

The two gig giants will pay workers a minimum of $32.50 per hour for active driving time, offer paid sick leave, and provide a stipend for health insurance, along with other benefits, according to a

Truth Social was awash in far-right conspiracy theories during last night’s debate

Truth Social users were trafficking in debunked claims during Donald Trump’s debate last night against President Joe Biden. 

The conversative app, which is owned by Trump Media & Technology Group and

Crypto traders react to Trump-Biden debate—and they’re not happy

Joe Biden’s weak performance in Thursday’s presidential debate against Donald Trump has already resulted in a significant backlash for the president, including calls from within his party for him to step down as the Democratic candidate. Pollsters will determine how

Šumavská zvěřina má v sobě pětkrát víc rakovinotvorných látek, než připouští zákon

Také jste žili v představě, jak je životní prostředí národních parků nedotčené a maso tamních zvířat zdraví prospěšné? Možná tomu tak někde je, ale v případě Národního parku Šumava nejspíš ne. http://www.osel.cz/13536-sumavska-zverina-ma-v-sobe-petkrat-vic-rakovinotvornych-latek-nez-pripousti-zakon.html

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Gigantický automatický přepravní systém propojí Tokio a Ósaku

Japonsko se vylidňuje. Pokud se něco razantního nestane, v roce 2030 budou scházet lidi pro doručení 30 procent zásilek. Japonská vláda připravuje jako řešení ambiciózní projekt monstrózního dopravníkového systému o délce asi 500 km, mezi Tokiem a Ósakou. Pokud bude zprovozněn, měl by nahradit asi 25 tisíc nákladních automobilů, samozřejmě i s podstatnou částí jejich emisí. http://www.osel.cz/13535-giganticky-automaticky-prepravni-system-propoji-tokio-a-osaku.html

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Lynn Conway finally receives recognition for rocketing chip design into the future


Lynn Conway may hold the record for longest delay between being unfairly fired and receiving an apology for it. In 1968, IBM — a company that now covers its logo in a rainbow flag each June for Pride Month — fired Conway when she expressed her intention to transition

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