Thursday, 21 Nov 2024
Category: World News

Oracle Unveils Secure Cloud Computing Architecture for the DOD

Oracle has announced its Secure Cloud Computing Architecture (SCCA) for the DOD, aimed at streamlining secure cloud adoption and compliance. DOD contracts are lucrative but require extra security for the DOD and other government agencies. Oracle is taking a novel approach, providing a framework to dial in the needed security, according to the company’s announcement: The […]

TSMC’s Arizona Plant to Begin Production In 2025, Not 2024

TSMC announced production at its upcoming Arizona plant will be delayed to 2025 as a result of labor shortages. Reports surfaced in early July that TSMC was struggling to complete the Arizona plant on time, even sending in workers from Taiwan to help get the project back on track. According to Nikkei, it appears the issues have led […]

TSA Pushed Back At Senator’s Request to Opt Out of Facial Recognition

In a rather concerning incident, it appears the Transportation Safety Administration balked at a senator’s attempt to opt out of facial recognition. The TSA has been slowly rolling out facial recognition in airports across the US, using the technology to speed up password and identity verification. The process is supposed to be opt-out, with travelers having the […]

Zoom’s Intelligent Director Uses AI to Improve Virtual Meetings

Zoom’s latest feature, Intelligent Director, is an AI-powered tool to improve virtual meetings by making sure everyone is placed optimally. One of the challenges of virtual meetings is ensuring everyone can be seen, especially when traditional conference rooms are paired with videoconferencing. All too often, some of the attendees are hidden behind others, making it […]

Amazon Hub Delivery Taps Small Business For Package Delivery

Amazon has announced Amazon Hub Delivery, a new service that will tap small businesses for package delivery. Amazon says it is looking for nimbler solutions that target the unique needs of specific geographies, such as rural areas and dense cities. The company says that partnering with small businesses for package delivery will help it meet those needs. […]

Microsoft’s Online Store Now Features Surface Replacement Parts

Microsoft is continuing to embrace right-to-repair, updating its online store with an array of Surface replacement parts. While many Big Tech companies have openly opposed right-to-repair initiatives or grudgingly agreed to them, Microsoft is setting itself apart as a company that is embracing right-to-repair legislation and working with regulators. The company’s latest efforts include making a number […]

Federal Judge Rules Cell Phone Searches at the Border Require a Warrant

A federal judge has struck a blow for privacy, ruling that authorities must obtain a warrant before searching cell phones at the border. The US border has been a legal gray area for years — a zone where the Fourth Amendment doesn’t fully apply — with authorities able to search people’s cell phones, computers, luggage, […]

Good News for LinkedIn: 85% of Jobs Filled via Networking

While the internet and radio may be filled with ads for job-seeking websites, new research shows the vast majority are filled via networking. According to new research by job site Zippia, networking is by far the most effective way to get a new job, with some 85% of jobs “filled via networking with personal and professional […]