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…

In a potential major escalation of the tech trade war, the US is weighing new export controls that would restrict shipments to China of any goods designed or manufactured with US-origin software — ranging from laptops to jet engines — in response to China’s recent rare-earth export restrictions, marking a sharp move to limit Chinese…

One of the biggest problems a retailer can face is when a rival finds a way to bring customers their key product in a more convenient way. That's how Amazon drove Borders Books, Waldenbooks, and a number of smaller booksellers out of business. First, the online retailer simply delivered physical books to people's houses.[Read More...]

Apple has announced updates to its bug bounty program that double the maximum reward to $2 million for researchers who discover critical security vulnerabilities, with total payouts potentially exceeding $5 million when bonuses are included. The company said the $2 million base reward represents “the largest payout offered by any bounty program” it is aware…

Neurological conditions are the leading global cause of disability, affecting more than three billion people worldwide. Combined with mental health conditions and substance use disorders, they could cost the global economy up to $16 trillion by 2030. Against this backdrop, neurotechnology represents an extraordinary promise. It ranges from clinical applications – such as brain and…

The U.S.-based ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, announced the opening of its first office in India this year. Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw remarked that India is uniquely positioned to drive the next wave of AI-led transformation. With OpenAI, the India AI Mission aims to build an ecosystem for trusted and inclusive…

IVECO BUS is participating in Busworld Europe 2025, the must-attend event for the global bus and coach industry, held at Brussels Expo in Belgium from October 4 to 9. At stand No. 402B in Hall 4, IVECO BUS, a major European player in sustainable mobility and a leader in alternative energies, is showcasing its comprehensive…