Spam Texts Are Taking Over and There is No End in Sight

Americans are on track to receive a record-breaking 150 billion robotexts in 2022, according to Robokiller’s Mid-Year Report. Well, 2023 is about to shatter 2022 by 100+%, as Americans are expected to have over 180 billion robotexts and 80 billion robocalls and spam in 2023. These figures will mark record-setting increases of 100+% and 10%, […]

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Innovation Outlasts Invention: Assessing the Value of New Tech

When assessing the value of new tech — what comes to mind? Assessing the value of Generative AI has gotten a lot of buzz for its novelty, unique applications, and potential impact on the business world. The “buzz” has contributed to the reported size of the generative AI market: $8 billion in 2021, with a […]

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The dirty truth about your phone – and why you need to stop scrolling in the bathroom

We carry them everywhere, take them to bed, to the bathroom and for many people they’re the first thing they see in the morning – more than 90% of the world owns or uses a mobile phone and many of us couldn’t manage without one. But while health concerns about phones use usually focus on […]

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Top Python Development Companies In 2023

Technology now plays a significant role in everyday life, including communication, education, healthcare, entertainment, and transportation. People may now access information and connect with others from anywhere worldwide because of the development of smartphones, computers, and the internet. Numerous industries have seen substantial breakthroughs because of technology, which has allowed businesses to increase productivity and […]

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Social media now trumps traditional family networks in Libya – my Facebook survey reached 446,000 women

When I told my family and friends I intended to pursue a PhD researching HIV awareness among married women in Libya, my home country, the reaction was not encouraging: “You’d be lucky to even get members of your family to respond,” said one. They weren’t being unnecessarily pessimistic but rather managing my expectations, considering I […]

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Prescription drugs’ fine print is important – a toxicologist explains how to decode package inserts to take medications safely and increase their effectiveness

Many adults take prescription drugs, and usage rates are continually increasing. With approximately 1.3 million emergency department visits in the U.S. caused by adverse drug events each year, patient education is becoming increasingly important. All prescription drugs come with instructions on how to safely and effectively use them. Depending on the medication, there may be […]

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Can rainbows form in a circle? Fun facts on the physics of rainbows

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. Can rainbows form in a circle? – Henry D., age 7, Cambridge, Massachusetts The legend goes that there is a pot of gold hidden at the end of every rainbow. […]

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What to Expect From Ransomware Gang Attacks in 2023

Criminals profit from ransomware. It works — it pays. But knowing how these gangs work can help us prepare for the next ransomware onslaught. Criminals profit from ransomware. It pays off and works, just like all malware on the Internet of Things.  In the previous year, phishing or ransomware is the subject of a recent […]

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43 Cleantech Startups Working Towards Making India’s Future Sustainable

Inc42 has compiled a list of 43 cleantech startups, which have come up with out-of-the-box solutions to contribute to India’s clean energy goal Cleantech startup Renew Power joined the startup unicorn club in 2017 after raising $300 Mn through a rights issue GPS Renewables commissioned a BioCNG plant based on Source Separated Organics in Indore. […]

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How AI is Transforming The Way Banks Onboard New Accounts

With fresh scrutiny on the banking system following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, there is another aspect of the financial system that often gets less attention: the vulnerability of the technology systems that global financial institutions operate on. While the end-user experience of financial services, both in institutional and retail settings, has transformed significantly […]

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