Leben (Life aka misc) The Planet (on, and off)
Sunday Was the Hottest Day Ever Recorded On Earth, Scientists Say
On Sunday, global temperatures reached their highest levels in recorded history (source may be paywalled; alternative source), with a daily average of 17.09 degrees Celsius (62.76 degrees Fahrenheit). “The historic day comes on the heels of 13 straight months of unprecedented temperatures and the hottest year scientists have ever seen,” Read more…
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China Is Getting Secretive About Its Supercomputers
For decades, American and Chinese scientists collaborated on supercomputers. But Chinese scientists have become more secretive as the U.S. has tried to hinder China’s technological progress, and they have stopped participating altogether in a prominent international supercomputing forum. The withdrawal marked the end of an era and created a divide Read more…
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Switzerland Now Requires All Government Software To Be Open Source
Switzerland has enacted the “Federal Law on the Use of Electronic Means for the Fulfillment of Government Tasks” (EMBAG), mandating open-source software (OSS) in the public sector to enhance transparency, security, and efficiency. “This new law requires all public bodies to disclose the source code of software developed by or Read more…
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FTC Launches Probe Into ‘Surveillance Pricing’
The FTC has sent mandatory notices for information to eight companies it says engages in “surveillance pricing”, the process by which prices are rapidly changed using AI based on data about customer behavior and characteristics. This process, the FTC claims, allows companies to charge different customers different prices for the Read more…
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Apple Moves Forward With Foldable iPhone
Apple is advancing its plans for a foldable iPhone, with potential release as early as 2026, The Information reported Tuesday. The iPhone-maker has begun engaging with Asian suppliers for component production, the report added. The proposed device is said to feature a clamshell design, reminiscent of Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip Read more…