Australia is on a mission to become a more energy-efficient nation. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency recently announced a $100 million initiative to explore and expand solar energy capabilities. Further investments in energy storage, pumped hydro, and low-carbon grids may prove just as significant. However, the nation must also address an underlying challenge: the integration of robust IT and software …
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Federal labor regulator says delivery drivers are Amazon employees
The decision in a Palmdale, Calif. National Labor Relations Board case could widen Amazon’s legal liabilities and force it to bargain with the Teamsters.
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The new prime minister of Nepal, K.P. Sharma Oli, on Thursday overturned a ban on TikTok that his predecessor imposed in November, an apparent sign that the veteran politician intended to strengthen the country’s allegiance to China, its northern neighbor. The popular social media app, which is owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, was banned for its refusal to curb …
Read More »Z Fold 6 ‘Slim’ tipped for September 25 launch, could finally bring an overdue upgrade
Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 6 ‘Slim’ is rumored to launch in South Korea on September 25. The ‘Slim’ version may sacrifice S Pen support for its slimmer profile and could include a 5-megapixel Under Display Camera. The phone might remain exclusive to South Korea and China as of now and could cost over $2000. …
Read More »Interviews with dozens of Byju's staff and other sources show a growing sense of desperation, as its insolvency rumbles on; some staff weigh their legal options (Reuters)
Reuters: Interviews with dozens of Byju’s staff and other sources show a growing sense of desperation, as its insolvency rumbles on; some staff weigh their legal options — The insolvency of Indian education technology company Byju’s threatens to be the biggest upset in a celebrated startup sector …
Read More »Bayesian Yacht Sinking: Climate Change Created Perfect Storm for Waterspouts
The waterspout blamed for the deadly sinking of a luxury superyacht carrying the British tech billionaire Mike Lynch in Italy has been called a freak “black swan” event. But scientists believe this kind of marine tornado is becoming more common with global warming. While the cause of the sinking of the Bayesian hasn’t officially been determined, weather conditions and witness …
Read More »How Is Australia Striving to Lead In Both?
In Australia, the drive to lead in both artificial intelligence and sustainability has sparked a high-stakes conflict. As the nation pushes to become a global AI powerhouse, striking a balance between cutting-edge innovation and green ambitions is proving to be a formidable challenge as Australia navigates the delicate intersection of technological advancement and ecological responsibility. How Australian companies leverage technology …
Read More »Recovering locked Facebook accounts is a nightmare. That’s on purpose.
Social media account recovery is a pain after a hacking incident, but it’s not impossible.
Read More »How Section 230 Is Being Used Against Tech Giants Like Meta
A Massachusetts professor has filed a lawsuit against Meta using a novel interpretation of Section 230, a law known primarily for shielding social media companies from liability.
Read More »The Motorola Razr Plus 2024 is $100 off
Ryan Haines / Android Authority This offer is available from Amazon, as well as the official Motorola page. The discount applies to all color variants of the Motorola Razr Plus 2024: Midnight Blue, Spring Green, Peach Fuzz, and Hot Pink. Motorola Razr Plus (2024) Motorola Razr Plus (2024) The Razr Plus gets even sharper. Motorola’s Razr Plus is set to …
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