12Jun/23

Deloitte, Salesforce and World Economic Forum Collaborate to Launch the Yes San Francisco, Urban Sustainability Challenge

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Deloitte, Salesforce and World Economic Forum today announced the launch of the Yes San Francisco (Yes SF), Urban Sustainability Challenge, the first location-based UpLink Challenge created in direct response to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 11 of making cities more inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. The Challenge is a unique call to action for entrepreneurs to submit sustainable solutions that contribute to the city’s needs and to have the opportunity to receive funding and support. Continue reading

11Jun/23

The Unabomber and the Slow Technology Movement

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June 10, 2023 /Technology/ — Theodore John Kaczynski, also known as the Unabomber, was a mathematics prodigy who abandoned his academic career in 1969 to pursue a primitive lifestyle. Between 1978 and 1995, Kaczynski murdered three individuals and injured 23 others in a nationwide mail bombing campaign against people he believed to be advancing modern technology and the destruction of the natural environment. Continue reading →

11Jun/23

GLOBAL SUPERSTARS ANITTA AND BURNA BOY DELIVER EPIC PERFORMANCE AT THE 2023 UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL KICK OFF SHOW BY PEPSI®

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— This evening, Brazilian pop sensation Anitta and GRAMMY award-winning Nigerian superstar Burna Boy delivered an unforgettable co-headline performance at the UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show by Pepsi® in Istanbul. The show – which closed with an electrifying special guest appearance from multi-platinum DJ and producer Alesso – was the culmination of Pepsi’s action-packed 2023 football campaign, and took place just moments before the biggest game in club football commenced. Continue reading

10Jun/23

Why is John Connor so important?

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10 June 2023 /Entertainment/ — John Connor is a fictional character in the Terminator franchise. He is the son of Sarah Connor and Kyle Reese, and the future leader of the human resistance against Skynet, a self-aware artificial intelligence that has initiated a nuclear war.

John Connor has been portrayed by several actors over the years, including Edward Furlong, Nick Stahl, Christian Bale, and Jason Clarke. He has also appeared in the television series Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, where he was portrayed by Thomas Dekker. Continue reading →

10Jun/23

Digital Apprenticeships Launch to Bridge U.K. Tech Skills Gap

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edX, a leading global online learning platform from 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU), today announced an initiative with EdAid, the U.K.-based educational organization recently-appointed as a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, and Northwest Education and Training LTD (NWEAT), EdAid’s newly-acquired apprenticeship training provider, to offer digital apprenticeships in high-demand tech fields. The program, which draws from the Department of Education’s (DfE) apprenticeship levy, combines NWEAT’s training expertise with edX’s online learning platform to help adults across the U.K. gain the skills and experience needed to pursue a career in tech. Continue reading

10Jun/23

TikTok and GSTV Strike Deal to Bring Consumers Curated, On-the-Go Content Experience

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GSTV, the national video network engaging and entertaining targeted audiences at scale across tens of thousands of fuel retailers, today announces a new partnership with TikTok. The integration will bring content from the entertainment platform to GSTV’s audience of over 116 million unique monthly viewers across the U.S. Continue reading

10Jun/23

OKX-Manchester City Partnership on the Pitch in Istanbul

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OKX, a world-leading Web3 technology company and Official Cryptocurrency Exchange Partner of Manchester City Football Club is proud to support the club as it reaches a historic Final in Istanbul, Türkiye tomorrow, on 10 June. Manchester City players will wear the OKX Training Kit before the match at Atatürk Olympic Stadium, where they will face off against Inter Milan. Continue reading

10Jun/23

Transforming Urban Mobility: Toward a Smarter, Greener, and Safer Future

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At this year’s MicroMobility Europe (MME) in Amsterdam, Segway pleased to unveil the groundbreaking innovations that shape our vision for a better way to navigate our cities. In an era where technology is reshaping the way we move, Segway proudly introduces Segway Pilot Edge—an extraordinary AI module that seamlessly integrates with multiple e-scooter models. This revolutionary innovation places rider safety at the forefront by providing real-time insights and predictive analytics. With Segway Pilot Edge, we empower micromobility operators to optimize fleet management and operational efficiency, making micromobility smarter than ever before. Continue reading

10Jun/23

Astronauts launch Earth Movie Theater with special tribute to Bach

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The Association of Space Explorers (ASE) and TERC join forces today with Bachfest to release an extraordinary Earth movie titled “Earth Chaconne.” The movie is available free on EarthMovieTheater.org – the premier showcase of stunning Earth movies by astronauts, along with wonderful music by world-class musicians. Each movie is custom-built as a work of art – Earth visuals plus music. The site is operated by ASE and TERC as a public service for education and public engagement. Continue reading

10Jun/23

This Week in Transportation News: 11 Stories You Need to See

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With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the auto and transportation industries stay on top of the week’s most newsworthy and popular releases, here’s a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn’t be missed. Continue reading