Almost 12% of women have dropped out of their tech role to better fulfil care commitments, according to research by the Tech Talent Charter (TTC), with almost 40% of women saying whether or not they plan to stay in their role depends on their current care responsibilities. Research by the…
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Security Think Tank: Three ways to identify the best encryption use cases
“We need encryption! Make it end-to-end! Implement it everywhere!” Sound familiar? These are the mandates that many CISOs are receiving right now. They’re coming from executive management teams that are alarmed by the rising tide of ransomware attacks, scrambling to address privacy pressures from customers and regulators, and wildly casting…
GTA 6 release date: Here’s what we know so far and role of a tech titan
Everyone’s buzzing with excitement about the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) game. It’s one of the most anticipated titles from Rockstar, and gamers all over the world can’t wait to get their hands on it. And the things that everyone wants to know is, what is the GTA…

Virgin Media O2 trials connected farm of the future
In a deployment that is part of what is being dubbed the Great Rural Revival, Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has announced it is conducting a test and trial connecting a 126-acre estate to create the connected farm of the future, with the aim of demonstrating the transformative power of connectivity…

Apple fan Elon Musk says will buy iPhone 15; Explains why, calls it ‘incredible’
It seems like everyone is interested in buying the latest iPhone 15 series since its debut on September 12. While Apple only started selling them on September 22, the iPhone 15 has been in high demand with the devices flying off the shelves, with the top-end iPhone 15 Pro Max…

Geomagnetic storm caused by CME sparks rare red auroras over Scotland
Solar activity has been on an upward trend in the last few months and it is expected to increase as the Sun approaches the solar maximum. Earth is set to be in the firing line of CMEs, solar storms, geomagnetic storms, and more as the peak of the Sun’s 11-year…

Historic! Osiris-Rex touches down on Earth, brings back major asteroid in NASA first
A seven-year space voyage came to its climactic end Sunday when a NASA capsule landed in the desert in the US state of Utah, carrying to Earth the largest asteroid samples ever collected. Scientists have high hopes for the sample, saying it will provide a better understanding of the formation…

46-foot asteroid heading towards Earth today, says NASA; Check out this space rock called RD15
Asteroids are a small, but inseparable part of our solar system, but they possess a massive potential for destruction. Therefore, NASA is on a continuous mission to track asteroids and study them in order to take preventive measures in case the threat is serious. NASA actively monitors asteroids to safeguard…

5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI-powered tour guides to AI robot CEO, and more
Filipino travellers embrace AI-powered tour guides for trip planning; Waitrose uses AI to make successful Japanese food products menu; Polish Drinks Company appoints AI robot ‘Mika’ as experimental CEO; AI-generated naked child images shock Spanish town – this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look. 1….
WhatsApp Flows: What is this new automation tool and how does it work?
On September 20, Meta, at the Conversations event in Mumbai, announced a set of new features for WhatsApp Businesses to enable them to build in-chat experiences for seamless interactions with their customers. Three features announced during the event were WhatsApp multiple payment options, Meta Verified badges, and WhatsApp Flows. And…