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From charging phones to mining Bitcoins: The energy use of everything
This World Environment Day, on June 5, we examine everyday energy use through appliances and digital tech. . Some of the biggest energy suckers in our homes include heating and cooling systems, applia...
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Q&A: Mark T. Hofmann, on the psychology of cybercrime
Mark T. Hofmann is a highly-acclaimed business psychologist, crime and intelligence analyst, and expert in behavioral and cyber profiling. A sought-after speaker, consultant, and trainer in the cybers...
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Canada’s Online Streaming Act (Bill C-11) explained
The Canadian Senate has passed Bill C-11, also known as the Online Streaming Act. It’s designed to force streaming services to favor (and financially support) Canadian content. Update on October 11,...
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Guide: How to use ChatGPT to improve your writing
With the introduction of ChatGPT in November 2022, many got a first taste of what an AI chatbot can do when it comes to generating text—and it’s a lot. Not only does ChatGPT answer questions, but ...
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How deepfakes are changing what we remember
Deepfakes are increasingly harder to detect, meaning they can be used to manipulate and alter people's memories—a phenomenon known as the Mandela Effect. . Have you fallen under the Mandela Effect? ...
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The cost of FOMO: Biggest event ticket price hikes for 2023
The rising cost of event tickets becoming a barrier to entry for the average fan . Men's Wimbledon Final revealed as highest-priced sports ticket of the year . Resale ticket prices soar by 428% for th...
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Q&A: Kateryna Balaban, on how VPNs are helping protect refugees
Kateryna Balaban is the Managing Director of Linking Help, the NGO behind UA.SUPPORT—an international pro bono legal platform and ExpressVPN partner that connects Ukranian refugees and asylum seeker...
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Will AI bots replace lawyers?
Imagine being able to hire an AI-powered attorney to help you fight a parking ticket or sue someone who has wronged you, without having to pay hefty legal fees. It may seem like a scene from a sci-fi ...
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Survey: Remote workers are working about 1/3 of the time
Some remote workers are wasting 1,400 working hours each year. . Four in 10 respondents said they gambled on their company-issued devices instead of working. . 42% of Americans we surveyed admitted to...
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The Twitterverse in Numbers
Despite Elon Musk’s acquisition sparking new interest in the platform, Twitter is predicted to lose 33 million users worldwide by 2024 . Over 6% of U.S. users are expected to quit the platform thi...
