The foundational economy has largely been overlooked in public policy but it could provide shelter from the Brexit storm for the UK’s deprived regions.
Two driverless tractors spray vines in a Texas vineyard. Each one is controlled from a single command station (2012).
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Donor-driven e-government projects in developing countries often attempt to transplant what was successful elsewhere. But success requires buy-in from locals – both governments and citizens alike.
The Viva Tech Fair took place in May 2018 in Paris, showcasing innovation in Africa. The continent’s fablabs, driven by digital tools and collaborative dynamics, are shaking up traditional foundations.
Companies, such as Google, Facebook and Microsoft are working together to take down terrorist propaganda.
Though Google has reported significantly more profits in Australia, the profit margins of the local company remain very low compared to its worldwide group.
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It is well known that modern multinationals such as Google can derive substantial revenue and profits from Australia without significant physical presence here.
Tech companies are beginning to recognise that there is an ethical dimension to their work, and that they have some responsibility for the well-being of their users.
More than 120 million copies of Minecraft have been sold.
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New research uncovers how Australian children actually use Minecraft – shedding light on what devices they use, the social nature of play and a reality check on claims of gender-neutrality.
Digital nomadism and van life lie at the heart of today’s work aesthetics. These trends may create liminal experiences within job markets
Readers should cast a more critical eye over information they use from the web, to make sure the knowledge built from it is trustworthy and accurate.
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Textbooks were once a major piece of educational infrastructure. But as digital content expands, a new kind of ‘textbook’ is improving the quality of K-12 instruction.
Modern working conditions are forcing unions to alter the way they are structured.
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A Productivity Commission report on digital disruption argues that government’s should stop creating barriers to innovation but it fails to provide solutions on privacy and ownership of data.
Something wiki this way comes.
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