Georgia governor vetoes cybercrime legislation
Georgia's governor has vetoed a bill that would have criminalized unauthorized computer access after receiving blowback from the state's booming cybersecurity industry.
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Tech giants urge governor to veto Georgia cybercrime bill
Tech giants Google and Microsoft have joined a chorus or cybersecurity experts urging Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal to veto a bill that makes unauthorized computer access a crime punishable by up to a year in prison.
Security
May 1, 2018
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Maryland bill seeks transparency in online political ads
In the wake of alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. presidential race, Maryland is close to enacting a law that some experts say would set a new standard for how states deal with foreign interference in local elections ...
Internet
Apr 19, 2018
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A slightly warmer office won't make it too hot to think
If you're reading this article in your office, chances are the air conditioning is set to around 22°C. Setting the temperature to 25°C could cut your office's daily air-conditioning energy consumption by 18%, drive down ...
Environment
Apr 12, 2018
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Bill addresses Facebook, Google 'duopoly' over online ad revenue
The news industry, which has been pushing for the right to bargain collectively against tech giants that are eating up ad revenue, is cheering a new bill introduced this week.
Internet
Mar 9, 2018
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Retrofitting homes to improve energy ratings and reduce emissions
University of Melbourne researchers have discovered how to retrofit homes to be more energy efficient, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and cutting electricity bills significantly.
Energy & Green Tech
Mar 8, 2018
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Tesla seeks its own Wisconsin dealerships to teach customers
Tesla officials pressed Wisconsin legislators Tuesday to let them to establish their own dealerships in the state, saying the company needs direct contact with customers to teach them about the electric vehicles' technology.
Business
Jan 30, 2018
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How playing games on your phone or tablet could cut your power bill
Summer has arrived, and with it, soaring energy bills. Australian households are paying more for their power as generators struggle to meet consumer demand.
Energy & Green Tech
Jan 5, 2018
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Juggling bills may be key at-risk indicator for food insecurity
Pawning family valuables or paying one bill while letting another bill slide may be warning signs that someone is at risk for being food insecure. A new University of Illinois study uses data collected from people who visit ...
Economics & Business
Dec 18, 2017
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Uber signs partnership with Vietnam's leading e-wallet firm
Uber Technologies Inc. on Wednesday signed a deal with MoMo, Vietnam's leading financial technology firm, enabling Uber riders to pay for trips using MoMo's e-wallets in a country where most transactions are done in cash.
Business
Nov 29, 2017
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