From the Archives, 1958: Fuchs crosses Antarctic continent
Dr Vivian Fuchs and his team completed a 99-day crossing of the Antarctic continent 65 years ago today.
Day: March 1, 2023
Meta’s AR/VR Hardware Roadmap For the Next Four Years
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge’s Alex Heath: Meta plans to release its first pair of smart glasses with a display in 2025 alongside a neural interface smartwatch designed to control them, The Verge has learned. Meanwhile, its first …
(ISC)² Members Reveal Deep Skepticism About Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
By John E. Dunn It’s little surprise that many people are skeptical about the rapid encroachment of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) into daily life. However, should cybersecurity professionals be more positive about the benefits for the field? (ISC)² asked its members and candidates – experienced cybersecurity practitioners as well as those at the beginning of their career – whether or not they were concerned about the growth and adoption of both AI and ML in different scenarios. The results of the straw poll of 126 people revealed a consistently high degree of concern and skepticism about the…
VAT in the digital age [EU Legislation in Progress]
Every year, about €1 trillion is collected in the EU in VAT revenue alone, making it the third-highest tax revenue raiser in the EU on average, behind social contributions and the personal income tax.
Justin Bieber cancels Justice tour dates after Ramsay Hunt syndrome diagnosis
The 29-year-old Canadian singer has previously postponed the tour several times due to ill health.
Chinese banks try to revive housing market with mortgages for 95-year-olds
‘Relay loans’ that can pass on to children follow other moves to make borrowing more flexibleIn an attempt to stimulate China’s flagging housing market, banks in some cities are extending the upper age limit on mortgages to between 80 and 95.Although n…
Protests over legal overhaul in Israel turn violent as police fire stun grenades
A ‘national disruption day’ is taking place on Wednesday against the government’s plan to overhaul the judicial system.
China, Belarus presidents call for Ukraine cease-fire, talks
The presidents of China and Belarus joined Wednesday in urging a cease-fire and negotiations to bring about a political settlement to the Ukraine conflict.