by alex | Nov 6, 2024 | newsletter
A Russian court has fined Google over two undecillion rubles (a 36-digit figure, i.e. a sum that’s greater than the world’s total GDP) for removing Russia’s state media channels from YouTube. Two Undecillion Rubles… And Growing! As if being initially fined more money...
by alex | Nov 6, 2024 | newsletter
Openvibe, the cross-posting app that unites various social networks in one feed, has announced support for Threads, Meta’s decentralised Twitter alternative, allowing users to post and interact seamlessly across multiple platforms, including Mastodon, Bluesky, and...
by alex | Nov 6, 2024 | newsletter
Apple has unveiled its latest Mac mini as its first carbon-neutral computer, a compact desktop powered by M4 and M4 Pro chips, and a significant step towards sustainability. The new Mac mini, with a 5×5-inch footprint, combines high performance with a small design....
by alex | Nov 6, 2024 | newsletter
The BBC has reported that its own investigation has uncovered a number of X users profiting substantially by sharing US election misinformation, AI-generated images, and conspiracy theories. The investigation reportedly revealed networks of accounts amplifying each...
by alex | Nov 6, 2024 | newsletter
In this article, we look at how ‘green software’ can be used to enable devices, such as phones, to run longer and can make them more carbon-efficient when in operation. The Carbon Cost of the Upgrading Cycle A significant environmental impact of mobile phones comes...
