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Virtual reality could be the next frontier in software development: Devs are excited about productivity and virtualization benefits — but hefty price tags and health concerns may hamper adoption
Virtual and augmented reality could be the next big trend in software development as devs warm to the use of the tools, but there are still a few key barriers blocking adoption. VR/AR tech offers programmers a more focussed work environment, with a virtualized workspace but research suggests the platform isn’t quite mature enough for widespread adoption. JetBrains’ 2024 State…
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“Significant concerns” raised over impact of data center growth on regional energy grids
Researchers say they have “significant concerns” about the effect rapid growth in data center electricity demand is having on regional energy networks. Schneider Electric has published an investigation into the possible future of AI’s electricity consumption over the next decade, using system dynamics modeling to forecast scenarios for AI electricity demand in the future. ‘The breadth of AI’s projected electricity…
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AWS sharpens sustainability focus as AI environmental concerns rise
Amazon Web Service (AWS) has unveiled new sustainable data center components with a focus on energy efficiency, bolstering its ongoing commitment to sustainability across the board. Among these is a new mechanical liquid cooling solution that will provide liquid-to-chip cooling in both new and existing data centers, AWS said. Liquid cooling is a technique that uses liquid to absorb heat…
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US expands curbs on China’s AI memory and chip tools, raising supply chain concerns
“Tech firms, especially those involved in AI training and inference, may experience delays and higher costs in acquiring these essential components,” Rawat said. “Similarly, server and PC chip shortages are exacerbated by restrictions on chipmaking tools, making it harder for Chinese manufacturers to produce advanced chips for servers and high-performance systems, potentially leading to delays or reliance on less advanced…
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Microsoft facing FTC antitrust probe over cloud, AI competition concerns
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating Microsoft over antitrust issues, according to sources cited in multiple reports. While the reports suggest the FTC is examining multiple facets of Microsoft’s business, including AI, Office, and security, the focus appears to be cloud computing and how its Azure services are bundled with its other products and services. According to the…
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TikTok will block beauty filters for teens over mental health concerns
TikTok is placing age restrictions on some of its beauty filters to address concerns about how they impact the mental health of its teenage users. Some of the changes rolling out “in the coming weeks” include preventing under-18s from using certain appearance-altering effects, and expanding filter descriptions to specify what the filters adjust when applied. The press release says that…
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AI could help UK government stretch budgets – but skills and data protection concerns could hamper progress
Rolling out generative AI solutions could help the UK government stretch budgets further, according to a report from Google Cloud, but public sector workers said challenges around regulation, skills, and data need to be solved first. Google Cloud called for everything from healthcare to policing to be automated, following a survey of 415 public sector workers. The report notes the…
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Business leaders face green ‘investment paralysis’ as concerns clash with climate targets
Business leaders in the UK are anxious about sustainability, with efforts to go green hampered by a lack of sustainable investment. That’s according to research from BT, with three-quarters (72%) of surveyed business leaders saying they feel stress over sustainability targets. With the UK government pushing towards climate targets — including an 81% reduction in emissions compared to 1990 levels…
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One Piece Manga Goes on Two Week Break Due to Oda’s Health Concerns
Recently, it feels like it is not the best time to be a One Piece fan as both the anime and manga are going through long hiatuses often. We just came out of a tiring two-week break last week with the release of chapter 1131, learning more about Loki. But, it looks like we are not done. Well, as confirmed…
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Canada orders TikTok to shut down over national risk concerns
The Canadian government has ordered the dissolution of TikTok Technology Canada following a multi-step review that provided information and evidence of the social media company posing a national risk. The decision also considered advice of Canada’s security and intelligence community as well as other government partners. It does not ban Canadian users’ access to the TikTok platform or block their ability…
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