A U.S.-based digital-advertising standards body has unveiled significant updates to its global privacy framework — the new version of the IAB Tech Lab’s Global Privacy Protocol (GPP) now incorporates four additional U.S. state laws (Maryland, Indiana, Kentucky, Rhode Island) and introduces a revamped architecture, while the release of the Data Deletion Request Framework (DDRF V2)…

In a recent interview, Anton Osika (CEO of the startup Lovable) argues that a computer science degree is no longer a guaranteed doorway into the technology industry—instead, traits like curiosity, adaptability, and the ability to quickly ship products are increasingly valued, as modern tools and AI platforms lower traditional barriers to entry.[Read More...]

In the United States, the technology job market is experiencing a sharp recalibration: entry-level hiring in tech has dropped significantly, with overall software developer job postings down more than 70 % from early 2023 to Q1 2025, according to workforce-intelligence data. [Read More...]

A new regulation will allow U.S. authorities to require non-citizens to be photographed at any point of departure — airports, seaports, land crossings — as part of an effort to combat visa overstays and passport fraud. The rule will also allow submission of other biometrics such as fingerprints or DNA, extending an earlier pilot program.[Read…