Technology News for Wednesday 18th December 2024

1. Welcome to the NEW myAugusta!

The dashboard shows customizable widgets that you can use to show course specific information, Office 365 email and files, events, and more. You will need to authenticate with Microsoft Office once to display your email and files in myAugusta using the ...

2. The top technology stories from 2024

Technological developments were a key topic in 2024, for global news and for the World Economic Forum. From agritech advancements to progress on tackling the digital divide, here are some of our must- ...

3. Great holiday gifts for your tech-savvy family and friends

So, if you haven't ...

4. US cyber watchdog wants immediate switch to encrypted apps following 'Salt Typhoon' hacks

WASHINGTON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - The U.S. cybersecurity watchdog CISA is telling senior American government officials and politicians to immediately switch to end-to-end encrypted messaging following intrusions at major American telecoms blamed on ...

5. How to Find Your Way Around That Updated Photos App

A screenshot of Apple's Photos app for iPad, which shows part of a photo grid. Apple's Photos app, revamped for the recent iOS 18, puts the library, album collections and other menus ...

6. Controversial COVID study that promoted unproven treatment retracted after four-year saga

Hydroxychloroquine is used to treat malaria and was tested as a treatment for COVID.Credit: George Frey/AFP via Getty. A study that stoked enthusiasm for the now-disproven idea that a cheap malaria drug can treat COVID-19 has been retracted — more than ...

7. Microsoft's new open-source AI solution will beam wildlife data from remote corners of the world

The project includes blueprints for a solar-powered device equipped with advanced sensors, including camera traps and acoustic monitors. Microsoft says this enables SPARROW to operate autonomously with minimal environmental impact. Researchers will be able ...

8. Viewers watched 20.35 billion hours on Twitch in 2024. 'Stream Big' explores why

In his forthcoming book, Stream Big, gaming journalist Nathan Grayson explains why people are drawn to Twitch: It's like sitting on a couch and watching a friend play a video game. You're not necessarily playing with them, but you're still experiencing ...

9. Astronomers Detect Earliest and Most Distant Blazar in the Universe

A groundbreaking discovery has revealed the presence of a blazar—a supermassive black hole with a jet pointed directly at Earth—at an extraordinary redshift of 7.0. The object, designated VLASS J041009.05?013919.88 (J0410?0139), is the most distant ...

10. The value and effectiveness of geriatric assessments for older adults with cancer: an umbrella review

Twenty-six systematic reviews were included, of which six included a meta-analysis of the data. Thirteen associations and or outcomes were identified. Overall geriatric impairments predicted or were associated with majority of identified outcomes.

11. The Best Christmas Gift Ideas for Tech Lovers

In this article: Wireless Earbuds; Smart Home Gadgets; Gaming Consoles; Virtual Reality Headsets; Wearable Tech; Streaming Devices; Drones and Action Cameras; Portable Chargers and Power Banks; Subscription Services; Must-Have Smartphones and Tablets ...

12. Giving animal strength to medical robotics

University of Queensland researchers have developed a 3D printing method to produce shape-shifting liquid metal robotics with musculoskeletal qualities inspired by animal physiology. Dr Ruirui Qiao and her research team at the Australian Institute for ...

13. New project aims to advance secure communications through quantum technology

The U.S. National Science Foundation has named CU Boulder a collaborator on newly announced pilot projects supported by the National Quantum Virtual Laboratory (NQVL) initiative. This groundbreaking effort seeks to accelerate the development of quantum ...

14. Mice in virtual space: Hungarian researchers discover new mechanisms of vision with their own VR device

The BrainVisionCenter Research Institute and Competence Center (BVC), in collaboration with the HUN-REN Institute of Experimental Medicine (HUN-REN IEM), has developed a virtual reality (VR) headset optimized for mice. This joint achievement opens new ...

15. Supreme Court Fast-Tracks TikTok Case in Face of Jan. 19 Deadline

The company and its Chinese parent invoked the First Amendment in urging the justices to step in before a deadline to sell or be shut down.

16. With a January ban looming, TikTok's future in the US is more uncertain than ever

A new law gives TikTok a Jan. 19 deadline to sell to a non-Chinese company or face a nationwide ban. Law professor Alan Rozenshtein explains what this means and how President-elect Trump might intervene. Sponsor Message. Facebook; Flipboard

17. Viewers watched 20.35 billion hours on Twitch in 2024. 'Stream Big' explores why

According to Grayson, these real-time reactions are key to attracting such a large user base for the live-streaming platform. He says one of the features that distinguishes Twitch streaming from other forms of media consumption is the chat.

18. Microsoft won't let customers opt out of passkey push

Microsoft last week lauded the success of its efforts to convince customers to use passkeys instead of passwords, without actually quantifying that success. The software megalith credits passkey adoption to its enrolment user experience, or UX, ...

19. Two Tencent-Appointed Epic Games Board Members Resign Amid DOJ Antitrust Inquiry

Epic Games, which also counts Disney among its investors, is the owner of popular online gaming platform Fortnite and the creator of Unreal Engine, the industry's top tech used to build video games. According to ...