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At Hillmantok, a Digital H.B.C.U., Class Is in Session
A video welcoming students to Leah Barlow’s African American studies course inspired a virtual university of free TikTok lectures from Black academics and experts.The New York Times - 4h -
Budget boost for India’s middle class
Also in this newsletter: Harley-Davidson diplomacy and IndiGo chief executive’s mantraFinancial Times - 1d -
Hurley says Arizona had 'no class' in testy finish
Arizona State coach Bobby Hurley said Arizona had "no class" in the Wildcats' win Saturday after trash talk led to a Sun Devils player head-butting Wildcats star Caleb Love.ESPN - 3d -
The Divine, the Digital and the Political at Humanity’s Largest Gathering
The Maha Kumbh Mela, a Hindu festival in India that is drawing hundreds of millions of pilgrims, is a powerful marketing tool for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his allies.The New York Times - 3d -
The source of middle class anxiety
Higher costs lower the returns to ambition in the westFinancial Times - 3d -
Musk is right — US government badly needs a digital makeover
If he can drive the change that’s required, future generations will thank himFinancial Times - 5d -
'He is a world-class assassin' - Shearer meets Isak
Newcastle legend Alan Shearer meets Magpies striker Alexander Isak to find out how his past shaped his style of play and what the future holds.BBC News - 5d -
Video Game History Foundation's Massive Digital Library Is Now Open To The Public
After a brief tease last week , the Video Game History Foundation has officially thrown the virtual doors open to its massive digital library . Designed to be a free-to-access resource for ...GameSpot - 6d -
Disabled workers are getting screened out of digital hiring
Big questions are emerging about the equity of digitized hiring assessments and the impact they have on disabled people.CNBC - 6d -
Video Game History Museum launches VGHF Digital Library
The Video Game History Foundation has officially launched the VGHF Digital Library to help game history fans with research.VentureBeat - 6d -
Second-class post on Saturdays set to be scrapped
The regulator says reforming postal services could save the loss-making Royal Mail up to £425m.BBC News - 6d -
Supernote A5 X2 Manta Digital Notebook Review (2024): Best in Penmanship
Supernote’s second-generation A5 is a great writing experience, thanks to its range of pens that will make a stationery nerd sing.Wired - 6d -
Enabling the Digital World: ASMPT's Vision for a Sustainable Future
ASMPT, a global leader in semiconductor solutions, shapes our digital world with innovations from smartphones to EVs. As it turns 50 in 2025, ASMPT's comprehensive portfolio and commitment to ...CBS News - Jan. 29 -
IRS starts new tax rule for digital income
A new rule being implemented for the 2024 tax year means revenue over $5,000 collected through platforms like PayPal or Venmo has to be reported. That includes payments for concert tickets, clothes ...CBS News - Jan. 28 -
The promise and peril of an offshore digital (government) dollar
Trump’s recent executive order is shortsightedFinancial Times - Jan. 28 -
New Zealand relaxes visa rules to lure digital nomads and influencers
Changes mean visitors and influencers working for foreign employers can stay longer in bid to boost tourism. New Zealand has relaxed its visitor visa rules to attract so-called “digital nomads” in ...The Guardian - Jan. 28 -
Haptikos unveils a hand exoskeleton for grabbing digital things in XR
Haptikos has unveiled a hand exoskeleton, meant to enable you to use your hands with precision in haptic applications in XR.VentureBeat - Jan. 27 -
New Zealand eases visa rules to lure 'digital nomads'
Visitors can carry out remote working for a foreign employer while holidaying in the country for up to 90 days, after which they could face possible tax implications.BBC News - Jan. 27 -
Convenient or intrusive? How Poland has embraced digital ID cards
From driving licence to local air quality, app offers myriad of features and has been rolled out to little opposition. • Concerns Gov.uk app could lead to ‘mandatory ID scheme’ . Much is being ...The Guardian - Jan. 26 -
Amex customers have been spending big on first-class and business-class seats
While American Express cardholders spent 8% more in the fourth quarter, they spent 13% more on flights.MarketWatch - Jan. 24 -
Trump orders administration to evaluate potential for 'national digital asset stockpile'
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that his administration will evaluate whether to create a "national digital asset stockpile" — making good on a promise to support the use of ...NBC News - Jan. 23 -
CNN hit with 6% staff cut as network sets a plan for a digital future
Cable cord-cutting and a decline in revenue led to a significant workforce reduction at the Warner Bros. Discovery unit while new employees are hired for digital efforts.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 23 -
Meet the inductees for the Songwriters Hall of Fame Class of 2025
This year's Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees include iconic artists and producers like The Doobie Brothers, George Clinton and Ashley Gorley, among others.CBS News - Jan. 22 -
With Trump digital coins, billions of dollars — and crypto's credibility — are at stake
The creation of billions of dollars of digital wealth for the Trump Organization started with a social media post Friday.NBC News - Jan. 21 -
UK to launch digital driving licences to boost growth
New app will also include documents showing criminal record checks and proof of eligibility for state benefitsFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
Smithsonian and others will use Filecoin to safeguard digital culture heritage
Filecoin Foundation is stepping up today to preserve cultural artifacts in digital form using its decentralized network technology.VentureBeat - Jan. 21 -
Boosting Digital Infrastructure to prepare for Industry 5.0
Industry 4.0 remains key as we move into Industry 5.0, where automation meets sustainability. By mixing in IoT, AI, and smart systems, manufacturers can boost innovation, setting the stage for a ...CBS News - Jan. 20 -
Fortinet's Commitment to Securing the Digital World Through Innovation and Partnerships
Fortinet is a driving force in the evolution of cybersecurity and the convergence of networking and security. As a leader in the industry, the company recognizes the critical importance of securing ...CBS News - Jan. 20 -
UK set to introduce digital driving licences
The government says technology should "make people's lives easier" but any system won't be mandatory.BBC News - Jan. 18 -
The Detroit Lions Are the Class of the NFL—and TV’s Biggest Stars
Odds are Dan Campbell probably doesn’t spend a lot of time thinking about his team’s TV ratings, but on the off chance the head coach of the Detroit Lions needs something new to regale the barista ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17 -
Biden to sign executive order boosting digital identity protection
President Biden will sign an executive order on Thursday intended to boost the privacy of Americans amid continued cyberattacks against the U.S. "Adversary countries and criminals have increasingly ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
How Volvo wants to save the planet with EVs, digital twins | Lars Stenqvist
Volvo is trying to hit ambitious targets for fuel efficiency and EVs by 2040. And it's inventing its path to get there.VentureBeat - Jan. 15 -
Write Down Your Thoughts in a Digital Journal on Your Phone
People have been keeping personal diaries for several millenniums, but free smartphone apps now let you capture much more than words.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
Class of 2025? The IPO hopefuls that could revive London
After disappointment in 2024, financial services, industrials and consumer names could debut this yearFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
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How the Northern Lights and Digital Photography Have Boosted Astrotourism
As astrotourism booms, the northern lights get a boost from digital photography.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
The silent business of digital identity has remade Relx
Company once known as Reed Elsevier has moved from legal and scientific publishing into AI fraud detectionFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
The laws turning Arab-Israelis into ‘second-class citizens’
Rules on deportations and taking part in elections seen as deepening systemic inequality of Palestinians in the countryFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Ketamine could be reclassified as Class A drug
Illegal use of the drug reached record levels last year, the Home Office said.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Nvidia unveils Project Digits personal AI supercomputer for researchers and students
Nvidia today unveiled Nvidia Project Digits, a personal AI supercomputer that serves AI researchers, data scientists and students worldwide.VentureBeat - Jan. 7
