Opera [NASDAQ: OPRA] is announcing plans to add new on-device browser AI capabilities to its flagship browser, Opera One, and its gaming browser, Opera GX. In April 2024, Opera became the first browser with support for on-device AI by providing access to local LLMs directly in the application. Continue reading
VINI JR. STEPS ONTO THE PITCH AS GATORADE’S LATEST BRAND AMBASSADOR
Gatorade announces the signing of its latest ambassador, Brazil’s and Real Madrid’s centre forward winger, Vinicius Junior (Vini Jr.), in a multi-year deal. Continue reading
NewSound Hearing Aid Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Yes, it appears that NewSound Hearing Aids celebrated a significant milestone recently. The press release you shared details a special anniversary event they held to commemorate two decades of business. The event included the opening of a new showroom, a seminar on hearing tech advancements, and a celebratory banquet. It sounds like they’ve been around for a while and are committed to innovation in the hearing aid industry.
Is there anything specific you’d like to know about NewSound Hearing Aids? Perhaps you’re interested in their products or services? Continue reading
May infringements package: key decisions
This excerpt describes a regular enforcement action by the European Commission.
Location: Brussels, Belgium (headquarters of the European Commission)
Date: May 23, 2024
Source: PR Newswire Policy (likely a press release)
Action: The European Commission is taking legal action against member states of the EU.
The reason for the legal action is that some member states are not following EU laws as they should be. The goal is to make sure EU laws are applied correctly so both citizens and businesses benefit.
EU law covers many areas, so the specific infringements (areas where the law isn’t being followed) aren’t mentioned in this excerpt. Continue reading
Difference between Cockney, Mancunians, scousers, and Geordies
May 24, 2024 /Human Interest — While these terms are widely used, they aren’t quite tribes – they refer to people from specific areas in England with distinct accents and cultural identities. Here’s a breakdown: Continue reading
Humana Group and Google Cloud Collaborate to Improve IT Security in Care
Humana Group, one of the Nordic region’s largest care companies, and Google Cloud today announced they are joining forces to increase IT security in the healthcare space, improving control over data management and simplifying collaboration for Humana employees in its Nordic organization. Continue reading
THE FUTURE OF GLOBAL TRADE IS BEING REGIONALISED, RESTRUCTURED, AND REROUTED, DMCC REPORT FINDS
The full report from the Inquiry is available: Infected Blood
May 21, 2024 /health/ — The Infected Blood Inquiry in the UK concluded in 2024. Here are some of the key takeaways:
- Thousands infected: Over 30,000 people in the UK were infected with HIV and hepatitis C through contaminated blood products, mainly in the 1970s and 1980s.
- Government failings: The inquiry found failings by the government at the time, including a slow response to the risks of infected blood and a lack of transparency.
- Compensation: The government committed to interim compensation of £100,000 for those infected or their bereaved partners.
- Final report: The full report from the Inquiry is available on their website: Infected Blood Inquiry website
This scandal has had a devastating impact on thousands of lives in the UK. The Inquiry’s findings aim to bring closure and ensure such a tragedy never happens again.
NIVEA & PFLAG National Unveil ‘Proud In Your Skin’: Elevating LGBTQ+ Voices, Empowering Allies, and Building Community Through the Power of Storytelling
NIVEA, a Beiersdorf brand and the world’s #1 skin care brand,* is embarking on an inspiring journey with the launch of its, “Proud In Your Skin,” campaign. Continue reading
The final report of the Infected Blood Inquiry
May 20, 2024 /Health/ — p class=”first-token” data-sourcepos=”1:1-1:23″>The final report of the Infected Blood Inquiry is not available yet, though there have been two interim reports published (https://www.infectedbloodinquiry.org.uk/). Continue reading