27Jun/23

Report: ‘Global scam economy’ thriving in 2023

June 27, 2023EconomyConsumer behaviour, Fraud, Instant payment, Merchandising, Online shoppingadmin

The COVID-19 pandemic catalyzed a digital payments revolution, forever reshaping expectations. Today’s consumers demand flexible, real-time payment options throughout their digital journeys. As banks, fintechs, retailers and other businesses modernize and add apps and offerings to keep pace, criminals cash in on weaknesses at every turn. How are professional fraud fighters striking back? A payments fraud study by Javelin and analytics leader SAS explores the fraud climate in 12 countries and offers eight recommendations for curbing the deluge. Continue reading

27Jun/23

Is AI in film inevitable?

June 27, 2023FilmsArtificial intelligence, Computational neuroscience, Philosophy of artificial intelligence, The Incoming Future of AI, The Rise of AI Bots: Exploring the Future of Artificial Intelligence and Roboticsadmin

June 27, 2023 /Entertainment/ — AI is indeed transforming the film industry in exciting ways, and it is likely to become even more pervasive in the years to come. AI is already being used to generate scripts, create special effects, and even write music. It is also being used to analyze data and make predictions about what audiences will want to see. Continue reading →

27Jun/23

Samson without his hair, what’s the deal?

June 27, 2023Human InterestCultural references to Samson, Delilah, Judges 16, Nazirite, Samson, Samson in rabbinic literatureadmin

June 27, 2023 /Lifestyle/ — Samson’s hair was a symbol of his Nazarite vow, which was a special religious commitment that he made to God. As a Nazarite, Samson was forbidden from cutting his hair, drinking alcohol, or coming into contact with dead bodies. These restrictions were intended to set him apart from other people and to symbolize his dedication to God.

Samson’s strength was also tied to his Nazarite vow. The Bible says that God’s Spirit would “strengthen” Samson “as long as his hair was not cut” (Judges 16:17). This suggests that Samson’s hair was a source of his spiritual power. Continue reading →

27Jun/23

The Pride in London parade

June 27, 2023Human InterestLGBT culture in London, LGBT pride, London, Manchester Pride, Pride, Pride in London, Pride parade, Pride Toronto, Straight ally, Taiwan Prideadmin

June 27, 2023 /Lifestyle/ — The Pride in London parade will take place on Saturday, July 1, 2023. It will start at noon at Hyde Park Corner and end at Whitehall Place. The parade is expected to attract over 1.5 million spectators. Even small acts of support can make a big difference. By showing your support for the LGBTQ+ community, you can help to create a more inclusive and accepting world.

Here are some things you need to know if you plan to attend the parade: Continue reading →

27Jun/23

The French National Rugby League Scores Big with Appian Process Automation

June 27, 2023InnovationAlex Salvador, APPIAN, Malay cuisine, Tanisha Scottadmin

Appian (Nasdaq: APPN) today announced that the French Ligue Nationale de Rugby (LNR) is using the Appian Platform to optimise game-day and tournament organisational processes. Appian implementation partner Solypse delivered the new management and compliance application in less than five months, and it delivered a 50% reduction in fan hotline calls on game days and a 24% reduction in the LNR legal team’s weekly workload. Continue reading

27Jun/23

How streaming platforms make you more likely to watch certain programmes – new research

June 27, 2023EntertainmentBarb, Creative Commons, disney, Internet broadcasting, ITV, ITVX, Mike van Esler, Neil Thurman, Netflix, New media, Streaming television, Three S, United Kingdom, Video on demand servicesadmin

Neil Thurman, City, University of London

With the vast array of options of what to watch online, have you ever wondered why you picked that new comedy or that old documentary? Would you have chosen to watch them if they were on terrestrial TV? How much were you nudged to choose them by subtle prompts from the online streaming platforms?

Last year, when a new British streaming TV platform, ITVX, launched, it promised to be “led” by viewers who could “choose [from] thousands of hours of content.” Disney+ has made a similar promise: “Watch the way you want.”

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26Jun/23

The Global Conference on the Future of Resource Taxation 2023

June 26, 2023FinanceEnvironmental tax, Global minimum corporate tax rate, International Institute for Sustainable Development, International taxation, Lusaka, Natural resource, Tax, Tax reform, Taxation in China, Zambiaadmin

June 26 (Finance) — The Global Conference on the Future of Resource Taxation 2023 is being hosted by Zambia. The conference will take place from June 26 to 28, 2023 at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka, Zambia.

The Global Conference on the Future of Resource Taxation is a significant event that will bring together government officials, industry representatives, and civil society organizations to discuss the future of resource taxation. The conference will focus on the following key challenges: Continue reading →

26Jun/23

McGraw Hill and Verizon Expand Capabilities of their Popular Free Augmented Reality App for K-12 Learning

June 26, 2023InnovationAugmented reality, Educational technology, Extended reality, McGraw Hill Education, User interface techniques, Verizon, Verizon Communicationsadmin

McGraw Hill and Verizon today announced several exciting updates to their augmented reality (AR) mobile app: McGraw Hill AR. The free, award-winning app, originally launched in June of 2022, is getting updated with expanded subject offerings as well as a new collaborative feature to foster group learning, both in and out of the physical classroom setting. The McGraw Hill AR app offers short, three-to-five-minute interactive activities aimed at helping engage students in new and impactful ways. Corresponding professionally developed lesson plans are exclusively available to K-12 educators nationwide through Verizon Innovative Learning HQ: a next-gen online education portal that provides free access to immersive extended reality (XR) educational experiences for K-12 students. Continue reading

26Jun/23

Infleqtion Wins Funding to Develop and Manufacture the UK’s First Optical Atomic Clock

June 26, 2023InnovationAtomic clock, Clocks, Electronic test equipment, Metrology, National Timing Centre, Satellite navigation, Satellite navigation deviceadmin

Infleqtion, the world’s quantum information company, today announced that it has been awarded funding from Innovate UK to expand its manufacturing capabilities for quantum-enabled systems. The funding will support the development of a new type of optical atomic clock that far exceeds the accuracy and reliability of current Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)-based systems. Continue reading

26Jun/23

The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, also known as World Drug Day

June 26, 2023HealthcareDrug control law, Drug policy, Illicit drug use in Australia, India, International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Journey, Prohibition of drugs, Substance abuse, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimeadmin

26 June 2023 /Healthcare/ — The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is an annual observance held on 26 June to raise awareness of the major problem that illicit drugs represent to society. The day is also an occasion to reaffirm the commitment of the international community to the goal of a drug-free world.

In recent years, there has been a growing focus on the need to address the stigma and discrimination that people who use drugs face. This is reflected in the theme of World Drug Day 2023, which is “People first: stop stigma and discrimination, strengthen prevention.” Continue reading →