Culture
Growth of online connectivity shaping cultures around the world; diversity of all kinds gaining new influence; the fusion of ideas and perspectives—this page covers the trends and news that will influence culture into the future.
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https://allwork.space/2024/04/u-k-government-tackles-sicknote-culture-in-bid-to-boost-employment/
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Allwork
In a bid to tackle rising health-related work absences and boost employment, the U.government has announced plans to overhaul the "fit note" system and address what Prime Minister Rishi Sunak calls a "sicknote culture." Mental health professionals attribute this rise to factors including pandemic stress, social media, and insufficient mental health services.
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https://fashionunited.com/press/event/the-lycra-companys-pavilion-at-intertextile-shanghai-features-sustainable-innovations-and-co-exhibitors/2024082761583
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Fashionunited
The LYCRA Company, a global leader in developing innovative fiber and technology solutions for the apparel and personal care industries, announced today that it is showcasing its sustainable offerings and more at Intertextile Shanghai from August 27 to 29. The LYCRA Company Pavilion in Hall 4.1...
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https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/amit-shah-launches-attack-on-hemant-soren-led-govt-says-jharkhands-tribal-count-declining-fastest-in-country/articleshow/111890966.cms
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Economictimes
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday alleged that the largest decline of tribal population in the country is occurring in Jharkhand, and said BJP will bring a white paper on the state's demography if it forms the next government there.Launching a scathing attack on the Hemant Soren-led JMM...
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https://www.designboom.com/technology/kim-mesches-color-changing-resin-tops-dresses-heat-activated-technology-04-08-2024/
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Designboom
Look through Kim Meschescolor-changing resin tops and dresses Kim Mesches unveils his Collection 5 where a series of color-changing tops and dresses made of resin shift hues using heat-activated technology. The psychedelic colors go from blue to orange, purple to lavender, moss to jade green, and...
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https://www.africanews.com/2024/07/12/un-report-world-population-to-peak-in-mid-2080s/
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Africanews
The latest UN report predicts that the world's population will reach its peak in the mid-2080s, growing from 8.2 billion in 2024 to around 10.3 billion by the mid-2080s, and then decreasing to around 10.2 billion by the end of the century.
According to Navid Hanif, Assistant Secretary-General...
According to Navid Hanif, Assistant Secretary-General...
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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-12806001/Gorgeous-model-Aitana-Lopez-ai-artificial-intelligence.html?ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490&ns_mchannel=rss
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Dailymail
Published: 18:05 EST, 29 November 2023 | Updated: 18:41 EST, 29 November 2023 Aitana López seems to have come out of nowhere and taken the modeling industry by storm.The pink-haired, toned 25-year-old from Barcelona has reportedly secured advertising deals worth more than $1,000 per Instagram...
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https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/the-opc-and-other-privacy-authorities-8923328/
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Jdsupra
The first resolution aims to protect employee privacy, which has been under increasing pressure due to the rise of intrusive electronic surveillance of workers, such as by measuring productivity levels, moods and fatigue, as well as using artificial intelligence (AI) systems, for instance, for evaluating job applications and reviewing the facial expressions of interviewees during video calls.
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/christopherelliott/2024/04/27/how-artificial-intelligence-is-changing-the-way-you-buy-travel-insurance/
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Forbes
Artificial intelligence is changing the way you buy travel insurance. Here's how.getty
Artificial intelligence is transforming the way you buy travel insurance. From shopping for a policy to filing a claim, there's no part that hasn't been touched by AI.
"AI is revolutionizing travel insurance,"...
Artificial intelligence is transforming the way you buy travel insurance. From shopping for a policy to filing a claim, there's no part that hasn't been touched by AI.
"AI is revolutionizing travel insurance,"...
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https://techbullion.com/the-future-of-work-and-freelancing-in-the-cryptocurrency-era/
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Techbullion
The world of work has changed significantly in the past few years, and the emergence of cryptocurrencies has only accelerated this shift. In this article, we will explore the future of work and freelancing in the cryptocurrency era. From the rise of remote work to the impact of blockchain technology on the job market, we will examine the key trends shaping the way we work and how we can prepare for the future.
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https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/state-privacy-law-2024-major-6483247/
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Jdsupra
2024 has started off with a bang for state privacy law developments. Only two months into the new year, there has been significant enforcement activity in California and Connecticut - with the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) winning a key court case that allows it to begin immediate enforcement of its revised California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) regulations; the California Attorney General's office (California AG) announcing its second-ever enforcement decision under the CCPA and continuing with its enforcement "sweeps;" and the Connecticut Attorney General's office (Connecticut AG) releasing a report providing insights into its active enforcement of the state's comprehensive privacy law - the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA).
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https://www.mondaq.com/Article/1369098
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Mondaq
Today, the UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology announced further details on the new transatlantic data flow mechanism for UK-to-US personal data transfers. In particular, the UK Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology today laid new adequacy regulations before the UK Parliament to give effect to the proposed arrangement.
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https://hackernoon.com/youve-got-mail-subject-brain-science-not-just-computer-science-is-the-future-of-work
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Hackernoon
The "future of work". It promises so much, yet I fear it may deliver very little. The issue is an age-old problem that has existed since the dawn of technological time. We are stuck in the cycle of applying computer science rather than brain science. Let's take email as one example. Yes, it's an...
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https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/amazon-begins-offering-physical-products-games-vr-99202852
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Abcnews
Amazon begins offering physical products in games, VR Amazon said Tuesday it launched a new service that will allow customers to purchase physical products while playing video games or interacting in virtual realityByHALELUYA HADERO AP Business WriterWASHINGTON -- Amazon wants you to buy...
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https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/google-play-system-june-updates-detailed
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Androidcentral
Google detailed several patches for June regarding its Play Systems for Android users, which brings security and privacy fixes alongside Play Protect improvements. Google also rolled out "auto-lock" for lost or stolen devices alongside the ability for users to use a USB cable and WiFi for data restoration and backup.
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https://www.dispatchtribunal.com/2023/07/05/ceek-vr-price-down-0-7-this-week-ceek.html
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Dispatchtribunal
CEEK VR (CEEK) traded 4% lower against the US dollar during the 1-day period ending at 19:00 PM Eastern on July 5th. One CEEK VR token can currently be purchased for about $0.0548 or 0.00000180 BTC on popular exchanges. Over the last seven days, CEEK VR has traded down 0.7% against the US dollar....
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https://www.heraldnet.com/opinion/comment-for-air-travel-climate-friendly-alternatives-needed/
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Heraldnet
The jetliner was packed so tight that I couldn't even work on my laptop. The tray table was too low and the seat in front too far back. The screen on the seat in front was too close for my eyes to focus on a movie. I've opened cans of sardines that seemed to have more room. My partner, Rick, and I were among the 7.5 million estimated U.air travelers this holiday season, a record number since the American Automobile Association started tracking numbers in 2000.
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https://www.eugenewei.com/blog/2019/2/19/status-as-a-service
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https://uproxx.com/music/how-to-watch-jack-harlow-no-place-like-home-vr-concert/
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Uproxx
Jack Harlow is bringing it back home — and this time, he's taking us with him for the full experience. Back in November, Harlow returned to his home state of Kentucky to kick off his third annual No Place Like Home Tour, during which he performs in various venues across the state. During the final show in Lexington, footage was captured as Harlow performed at Rupp Arena, to later be used in a special concert film and documentary.
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https://9to5mac.com/2023/10/09/meta-quest-3-mixed-reality-reviewed/
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9to5mac
Mixed reality headset makers seem to face a choice: do it well, or do it cheap. Priced from $3500, Apple Vision Pro sure ain't doing it cheap. The consensus from those who have tried Vision Pro, though, seems to be that the experience is technologically impressive.
Can the same be said for Meta's...
Can the same be said for Meta's...
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https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2023/12/co-star-app-ask-stars-chatbot-ai-astrology/676274/
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Theatlantic
The first thing I ask Banu Guler, the founder of the astrology app Co-Star, is whether she can read my chart. We swap phones to look at each other's profile. After we put our devices aside, she scrawls my astrological chart from memory into her notebook, a circle bisected by various lines like an...
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https://www.dubaiweek.ae/hr-forum-discusses-future-jobs-in-dubai/
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Dubaiweek
With the aim of facilitating voters during the polling days from October 4 to The National Elections Commission invites members of electoral bodies to activate UaePass, a digital identity, and download the app available on the Apple Store and Google Play stores to vote remotely.• Remote voting will be available 24 hours a day from 9 am on October 4 to 8 pm on October ABU DHABI, September 28 / WAM / The National Election Commission has announced that it has dedicated the "Share UAE" application for remote voting on the Apple Store and Google Play stores, the National Election Commission's website and its smart application.
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https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/pupils-sent-home-school-uniform-29006488
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Manchestereveningnews
Pupils have been sent home from school amid a row over new uniform rules at a high school in Salford. The changes have been brought in at Buile Hill Academy in Salford, which is being supported by a new education trust after failing to improve its 'requires improvement' Ofsted rating. Prior to...