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Kotlin 2.2.20 boosts WebAssembly support Kotlin 2.2.20 has been released, with the latest version of the concise, multiplatform, “pragmatic” programming language bringing its WebAssembly -compilation component, Kotlin/Wasm , into beta. JetBrains announced Kotlin 2.2.20 release on September 10 . The release includes a beta version of the Kotlin/Wasm tool for compiling Kotlin code into WebAssembly (Wasm), with improvements to exception ha… Apple unveils iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max Apple today introduced iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max with a striking new design that delivers a dramatic leap in performance. From Data To Decisions: UX Strategies For Real-Time Dashboards Real-time dashboards are decision assistants, not passive displays. In environments like fleet management, healthcare, and operations, the cost of a delay or misstep is high. Karan Rawal explores strategic UX patterns that shorten time-to-decision, reduce cognitive overload, and make live systems trustworthy. The Free Ride for EVs in the Carpool Lane Is Coming to an End The US government is ending a program that allowed EVs and hybrids to display a “Clean Air Vehicle” sticker and use the HOV lane on freeways, even if the driver was alone in the car. Ram ends EV pickup truck plans Stellantis, the parent company of Ram, said Friday that it will no longer develop a battery-electric full-size pickup. The company cited low demand for full-size battery-electric trucks as the primary reason. All of the iPhone 17 models compared All four of the devices will be available to preorder on Friday and will be available on September 19. UK workers wary of AI despite Starmer’s push to increase uptake, survey finds Exclusive: A third of those polled do not tell bosses about use of tools and half think AI threatens the social structure It is the work shortcut that dare not speak its name. A third of people do not tell their bosses about their use of AI tools amid fears their ability will be questioned if they do. Research for the Guardian has revealed that only 13% of UK adults openly discuss their use of AI… Anger over corruption and nepotism fuel Nepal’s deadly protests over social media ban Nepal’s government has faced violent protests over a ban on popular social media platforms, leading to police use of deadly force and the resignation of the prime minister Big Tech's energy-hungry data centers could be bumped off grids during power emergencies As Big Tech’s data centers continue to grow threatening to overload U.S. electricity grids, policymakers are considering bumping the energy-hungry data centers off grids during power emergencies The EU AI Act is Here (Is Your Data Ready to Lead?) The EU AI Act and related regulations are pushing organizations to shift from experimentation to enterprise-wide AI adoption, with a focus on compliance, transparency and risk management. Everyone needs an AI phone. No, don't hang up, it's true Analyst bets smart money on 'proactive digital companion' upgrade cycle Generative AI will supposedly spark a smartphone renaissance, driving both unit shipments and the value of devices sold this calendar year – or so claims a rather optimistic forecast from Gartner's consultants.… |
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