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The US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is discussing plans to eliminate an entire team responsible for publishing and maintaining critical atomic measurement data in the coming weeks, as the Trump administration continues its efforts to reduce the US federal workforce, according to a March 18 email sent to dozens of outside scientists. The data in question underpins advanced scientific research around the world in areas like semiconductor manufacturing and nuclear fusion.“We were recently informed that unless there is a major change in the Federal Government reorganization plans, the whole Atomic Spectroscopy Group will be laid off in…

IT is growing very fast, and new technologies emerge frequently. DevOps is one such emerging methodology, the result of the latest technological developments and has become popular recently. Most businesses are adopting DevOps, and therefore, the demand for a DevOps Release Manager who can plan projects by scheduling shorter and faster releases has increased. Release Manager vs DevOps Release Manager A Release Manager in IT is responsible for managing the complete software delivery life cycle. They work with the team from the planning phase to the deployment phase through the development and testing phases.  On the other hand, the DevOps Release…

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The webcam is 1080p, which is solid, though we’re seeing a lot of premium laptops move to 5-megapixel or even 12-MP sensors like Apple’s new MacBook Air (M4). I did encounter one serious problem—flickering during video calls. The camera worked fine, but every time I started a video call, it would flicker to black every few seconds. Lenovo seemed convinced this was a fixable bug, but that’s not what you want to see on a pricey machine.Fast and Long-Lasting Enough?The ThinkPad X9 14 is available in two processor options, the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V and Core Ultra 7 258V.…

OpenAI released updates Monday for Advanced Voice Mode, its AI voice feature that enables real-time conversations in ChatGPT, to make the AI assistant more personable and interrupt users less frequently. Manuka Stratta, an OpenAI post-training researcher, announced the changes in a video posted Monday to the company’s official social media channels. OpenAI’s latest update aims to address a frequent problem with AI voice assistants, which will interrupt users when they pause to think or take a deep breath. Free users of ChatGPT now have access to a new version of Advanced Voice Mode that lets users pause, without being interrupted,…

Finally, Wessler recommends that travelers be sure to update their operating systems on both laptops and phones before crossing the border. That’s because CBP could, in some cases, use tools like Cellebrite or GrayKey to exploit unpatched vulnerabilities in those devices, accessing them without the user unlocking them. “It may be that if your operating system is six months out of date, your device is vulnerable,” Wessler says. “The newest version may not be.”Keep Passwords SecretThis is the tricky part. American citizens can’t be deported for refusing to give up passwords for social media accounts or encrypted devices, says the…

Shortly after senior Trump administration officials discussed and celebrated the bombing of Yemen in an encrypted group chat that, unbeknownst to them, included the editor-in-chief of the Atlantic, a subset of the group feasted at an opulent, secret dinner featuring the president where guests were asked to pay $1 million apiece to snag a seat.The date was Saturday, March 15. President Donald Trump was at his Mar-a-Lago estate attending a “candlelight” dinner that wasn’t on his public calendar. On the lawn outside, luxury cars were on display: a Rolls Royce was parked near a Bugatti and Lamborghini. Guests milled about,…

Genetic testing company 23andMe, once a Silicon Valley darling valued at $6 billion, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection late Sunday as it prepares for a sale of the business. CEO Anne Wojcicki, who cofounded the company in 2006, has also stepped down after months of failed attempts to take the firm private.As uncertainty about the company’s future reaches its peak, all eyes are on the trove of deeply personal—and potentially valuable—genetic data that 23andMe holds. Privacy advocates have long warned that the risk of entrusting genetic data to any institution is twofold—the organization could fail to protect it, but…

AI is shaping the future, but is it truly designed for everyone? Frankie Woodhead, chief product & technology officer at AI-powered learning management system, Thrive, argues that neurodiverse input is not just beneficial but essential for creating inclusive, ethical and effective AI systems. In this Q&A, Woodhead explores how neurodivergent talent enhances AI development, helps combat bias, and drives innovation – offering insights on how businesses can foster a more inclusive tech industry. Why is it important to have neurodiverse input into AI development? Neurodiverse perspectives are absolutely critical for AI development, and it goes far beyond simply ticking a…

Data is information that is collected, stored, and processed. It can be in the form of numbers, words, images, or other forms of information. It is often used to represent specific information about people, places, things, or events, and can help understand patterns, trends, and relationships related to the information being collected. A critical component of many fields, including business, science, technology, and the social sciences, it is used to inform decision-making, drive innovation, and improve understanding of the world around us. In the subsequent sections, you will learn about databases, their different types, and how data is stored and…