Land Use Change Alert (LUCA) is a land survey and management technology that excels due to its capacity to encompass all types of forest ecosystems. It harnesses information from the radar satellite system Sentinel 1, operated by the European Space Agency, addressing a crucial deficiency in global forest monitoring.
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Google's Duet AI Assistant Joins Race to Transform Work Processes
Google has announced the rollout of its Duet AI assistant across all of its Workspace apps, including Gmail, Drive, Slides and Docs. Duet, introduced at Google's I/O developer conference, offers features such as turning outlines into presentations, generating charts, writing email responses, and finding files in Drive. It also includes app-specific features like AI-based lighting and sound adjustments in Google Meet and automatic thread summaries in Chat.
Blue-Tick Phishing Scams Target Consumers Complaining on X
Experts said the recent changes to X’s verification processes have made it difficult for users to identify trusted accounts.
Canada Powers Up: Multi-Billion Dollar Investments Surge in Battery Manufacturing
With the rapid acceleration of the global energy transition, an unprecedented opportunity presents itself in the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain. The government of Canada has its sights set on its domestic battery ecosystem and is successfully luring top-tier companies to make substantial investments.
Meta Unveils Web Version of Threads App in Bid to Revive Platform
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is set to launch a web version of Threads, its social media platform aimed at challenging X, formerly Twitter. Threads initially experienced rapid growth after its launch in July but quickly lost users due to limited functionality. Meta's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, announced the web version's rollout, allowing users to post threads, view feeds and interact with other users.
UNESCO Recommends Smartphone Prohibition in Classrooms
Citing evidence of a connection between excessive mobile phone usage and diminished educational outcomes, UNESCO highlighted the negative impact of prolonged screen time on children's emotional well-being.
Revolutionary Domestic Kirin 9000s Chip Debuts in Huawei's Mate 60 Pro+
In a groundbreaking introduction, Huawei has unveiled its latest flagship smartphone, the Mate 60 Pro+, which boasts the innovative Kirin 9000s chip, a first-of-its-kind domestically manufactured processor. This milestone achievement signifies a pivotal moment in China's tech industry.
Zoom's Updated Terms Are Empowering AI With Customer Data Training
Zoom has updated its terms of service to include the ability to use customer data for training and tuning its artificial intelligence (AI) models. The updated terms, effective July 27, grant Zoom the right to utilize certain aspects of customer data, such as product usage information, telemetry and diagnostic data, for AI purposes. While this type of data usage is not uncommon, it signifies a strategic move towards Zoom's own AI ambitions. Notably, customer content like messages, files and documents does not appear to be included in this category, and Zoom clarified that AI models are not trained using audio, video or chat content without customer consent.
Can Satellite Connectivity Resurrect Smartphone Sales?
The smartphone’s new capacity to connect to satellite services guarantees omnipresent connectivity. Will there be takers?
Nokia Aims for Connectivity on the Moon
Nokia Bell Labs is deploying the first cellular network on the Moon to demonstrate that cellular technologies can provide the critical communications needs for future lunar or Martian missions.