Author: Jordan Cruz

Inclusion of Turkish Venture in the List of Top Global ‘Ed Tech’ Startups

Inclusion of Turkish Venture in the List of Top Global ‘Ed Tech’ Startups

Business
Uppy, a Turkish education technology venture known for its significant impact potential, has earned a spot among the world's top startups in the field of education technology, reinforcing its pioneering role in the "ed tech" sector. During the G-20 Digital Innovation Alliance (DIA) Summit held in Bangalore, India, Uppy was awarded the prestigious title of "Second Best Ed Tech Startup." The summit brought together 120 startups from 20 countries and marked a significant achievement within the realm of education technology. The accolade, unanimously decided by the international jury, was presented to Uppy by Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Minister of Communication and Information Technology of India, on behalf of Prime Minister Modi. Scientifically Grounded Approach For five years leading...
Pressure Mounts on Target to Revise a Popular Company Policy in Its Hometown

Pressure Mounts on Target to Revise a Popular Company Policy in Its Hometown

Business
Get Free Report, a staple of the Twin Cities much like the Minnesota Timberwolves and Twins, has established a significant presence. The company's logo proudly graces the stadiums of these NBA and MLB franchises, showcasing its local commitment. With a history of over 60 years, Target's philanthropic arm, the Target Foundation charity, has actively invested in the community, reflecting its Minnesota heritage and responsible corporate citizenship. Nevertheless, some of the company's neighbors are urging Target to enhance its efforts to rejuvenate the city it proudly calls its home. Declining Target Headquarters Presence In 2021, Target's corporate headquarters in downtown Minneapolis boasted a workforce of 8,500 employees. However, by 2022, this number had decreased to 7,100. Yet,...
ChromeOS 116 is being released: Introducing fresh autocorrect, enhanced search for cloud and local Files, and additional features

ChromeOS 116 is being released: Introducing fresh autocorrect, enhanced search for cloud and local Files, and additional features

Technology
Google is in the process of rolling out ChromeOS 116, bringing a series of minor additions over the next few days. Among the updates in ChromeOS 116 is an "enhanced Autocorrection" feature, which comes enabled by default for English in compatible apps when using a physical keyboard. This feature automatically corrects spelling, typing, and other errors. Additionally, Google has improved the performance of Autocorrect, both with the virtual keyboard and in other assistive features. The Files app has received a search upgrade, now allowing simultaneous searches across local content and Google Drive. The search results page is equipped with various filters, including options such as "My files" or "Everywhere," as well as time-based filters like "Any time," "Today," "Yesterday," and mor...
Southwest Airlines Modifies ‘EarlyBird’ Service Perk for Selecting Prime Seats

Southwest Airlines Modifies ‘EarlyBird’ Service Perk for Selecting Prime Seats

Business
European wholesale gas prices have experienced a decline following the apparent resolution of a planned strike at Australia's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant. Concerns arose due to a potential walkout at Woodside Energy's North West Shelf plant, which had the potential to disrupt global LNG supplies and trigger a notable increase in gas prices. However, on Thursday, Woodside Energy reached a preliminary agreement with the unions, a development aimed at preventing the strike from taking place. Since reaching their peak on Tuesday, benchmark EU and UK gas prices have fallen by nearly 33%. Representatives of the employees at the North West Shelf facility expressed support for the in-principle agreement with Woodside Energy. A vote to ratify the deal was scheduled for 7:...
Google Workspace brings client-side encryption to Gmail, Calendar apps

Google Workspace brings client-side encryption to Gmail, Calendar apps

Technology
Google Workspace has introduced client-side encryption (CSE) to its Gmail, Calendar, and Meet mobile apps, following its initial implementation on the web. This enhancement provides organizations with direct control over encryption keys, ensuring that neither Google nor unauthorized entities can access text, audio, or video content. Particularly beneficial for companies dealing with sensitive or regulated data, this feature is now available for general use. In the realm of document collaboration, Google Workspace is making strides. CSE will soon support comments in Docs (currently in preview) and is being tested for viewing, editing, and converting Microsoft Excel files. Additionally, Google Meet will soon offer guest access support, and administrators will have the ability to enforce ...