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Apple’s Vision Pro can help optimize training budgets — study – Computerworld
We are seeing ever more illustrations of this kind of use, including Endo’s Spatial Computing Injection Simulator introduced last month, CAE’s Vision Pro-based pilot training solution, or the way the tools are used at Dassault Systèmes. Just as surgeons have already experimented with using VisionPro during surgery to collaborate with experts remotely to help handle challenging cases, BILT notes the potential for field service…
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Surfshark study probes data hunger of web browsers – Computerworld
A new survey by VPN provider Surfshark has found that Chrome collects the most information from users’ phones, while “TOR stands out as the most privacy-centric browser by collecting no data at all.” The two were among 10 that researchers analyzed, after using AppMagic, a market intelligence tool, to select the most popular browser apps on Apple phones in the…
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Open source AI hiring models are weighted toward male candidates, study finds – Computerworld
Asking these personas, which included luminaries ranging from Joseph Stalin and Adolph Hitler to Queen Elizabeth I and women’s rights advocate Mary Wollstonecraft, to choose a candidate, resulted in an increase in female callback rate. However, invoking Ronald Reagan, Queen Elizabeth I, Niccolo Machiavelli, or D.W. Griffith reduced the rate. And models for William Shakespeare, Steven Spielberg, Eleanor Roosevelt, and…
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Struggling to fall asleep fast? Your exercise routine may be to blame, says new sleep study
A new study has found that the time of day in which you exercise can have a significant impact on sleep quality. Researchers at Monash University recently discovered that an evening workout can increase the time it takes to fall asleep, disrupting your sleep schedule. The study, published this month in Nature Communications, also found that exercising close to bed…
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Are children really being exposed to dangerous chemicals from their mattresses? We look at the new study causing headlines around the world
Modern mattresses are strictly regulated and most come with certification to ensure they are free of toxins and harmful chemicals such as formaldehyde and phthalates. However this week two concerning studies have been published stating that children are breathing in harmful chemicals whilst sleeping and that their mattresses and bedding are to blame. The studies, published in Environmental Science &…
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Aspiring Engineers Should Study This Bundle
Image: StackCommerce The demand for skilled embedded systems engineers is rapidly growing, but the industry is severely competitive. Understanding how these intelligent systems function, how engineers design them, and how they connect is valuable, but it’s hard to learn on your own. If you want help, try the Embedded Systems Engineer Mastery Bundle to work through a comprehensive curriculum designed…
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Looking for New Career Opportunities? Study for the PMP® Certification with This Preparation Pack
TL;DR: For $19.99, you can get this lifetime resource to study up on project management tactics and prepare for the Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification. Are you looking for a more challenging or lucrative career opportunity? Whether you feel stagnant at your current job or are aspiring to work as a project manager, your credibility and job potential could benefit…
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US, other G7 nations, fall behind in global tech race, study finds – Computerworld
Without focusing on innovation and future industries, tech leadership by the G7 is no longer guaranteed, Lehne said. Tech advances are reshaping the global economy, with industries such as AI, automation, and clean energy relying on a STEM-skilled workforce. As a result, countries investing in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education and training will drive growth; those that don’t…
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I took part in a gold standard sleep study to find out what happens during a sleep cycle — here are my results
The key to getting good sleep is understanding how it works. But it’s a complicated thing. And, while we usually hyperfocus on sleep duration, counting the hours of rest we get and assuming the more the better, recent studies have shown that sleep quality is actually more important. A key indicator of sleep quality is the way our sleep cycles…
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This workout could reduce insomnia among over 60s, says new study
Sleep quality declines with age with up to 20% of seniors reporting insomnia symptoms, which can result in serious health risks. Now research suggests resistance training can enhance sleep quality among older adults. A new study by researchers in Bangkok has found exercise that strengthens muscles, rather than aerobic or combination exercises, is the most effective way to enhance sleep…
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