Innovations

Google scraps plan to remove third-party cookies from Chrome
Google scraps plan to remove third-party cookies from Chrome

Google scraps plan to remove third-party cookies from Chrome

After years of deliberation, Google’s “Privacy Sandbox” initiative announced it will not be phasing out third-party cookies from its Chrome browser. The cookies allow advertisers to collect user information. After years of
3 days ago
Bangladesh student group halts protests for 48 hours
Bangladesh student group halts protests for 48 hours

Bangladesh student group halts protests for 48 hours

Bangladesh protest organizers are giving authorities a two-day “ultimatum” to restore internet service and end curfew, after clashes between students, pro-government supporters and armed police killed dozens last week. A student group
3 days ago
Belgium, Flanders, Antwerp, Le Mas (Museum aan de Stroom), architect Willem Jan Neuteligs (Photo by LECLERCQ Olivier / hemis.fr / hemis.fr / Hemis via AFP)

Dock at Antwerp’s MAS Museum opens as pop-up swimming pool

This summer, people will be able to swim in a zone of the Bonaparte Dock at the MAS Museum in Antwerp for the first time. From 28 July, visitors can enter the
5 days ago
Meta delays launch of AI software in Europe after complaints
March 16, 2022, Brazil. In this photo illustration, a woman holds a smartphone with the Facebook logo displayed on the screen with the Meta Platforms logo displayed in the background

Meta delays launch of AI software in Europe after complaints

US social media giant Meta, the company behind Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, is delaying the launch of its new artificial intelligence (AI) programme in the EU. The company made the announcement in
1 month ago
Microsoft reveals PCs with AI capabilities
Microsoft reveals PCs with AI capabilities

Microsoft reveals PCs with AI capabilities

The American multinational corporation has unveiled a new category of personal computers with artificial intelligence capabilities. The tech giant said that the AI features will take place on the device itself. Microsoft
2 months ago
New Caledonia state of emergency comes into effect
New Caledonia state of emergency comes into effect

New Caledonia state of emergency comes into effect

New Caledonia saw a third night of riots over an electoral reform imposed by France. Pacific nations such as Australia, New Zealand and Vanuatu have called for peace. A state of emergency came into
2 months ago
French campaign urges men: 'Drive like a woman!'
French campaign urges men: 'Drive like a woman!'

French campaign urges men: ‘Drive like a woman!’

There is a perception in society that men are safer drivers than women, according to the Victims and Citizens association. But French road accident statistics suggest otherwise. A new campaign aimed at
2 months ago
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