Copper is used in a lot of technology. Expect prices to rise and supply to become more scarce for things like cables.
https://www.theregister.com/2022/07/15/netzero_emissions_copper/
https://www.theregister.com/2022/07/15/netzero_emissions_copper/
The Register
Copper shortage keeps green energy, tech ventures grounded
Copper the balloon popper for 2050 net-zero goals according to S&P
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The question to ask is who pays for this raising of standards. Usually this is passed onto the consumer.
https://www.engadget.com/fcc-chairwoman-proposes-100mbps-broadband-standard-181617127.html
https://www.engadget.com/fcc-chairwoman-proposes-100mbps-broadband-standard-181617127.html
Engadget
FCC chair proposes raising broadband standard to 100Mbps | Engadget
The FCC chairwoman has proposed raising the national broadband standard to 100Mbps — the first increase since 2015..
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There is also a push in the US regarding sharing medical information among providers.
https://techcrunch.com/2022/07/15/european-health-data-space-edpb-edps-opinion/
https://techcrunch.com/2022/07/15/european-health-data-space-edpb-edps-opinion/
TechCrunch
Europe’s health data reuse plan needs some surgery, say privacy supervisors
The rapid adoption of the Data Governance Act suggests there's broad backing among EU lawmakers for the data reuse strategy.
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We are in a strange period in history where 'Governments' all over the world are brazenly trying to selectively edit, censor and otherwise manipulate the news. Maybe it's happened in the past but it seems to be getting out of control.
https://apnews.com/article/technology-social-media-government-and-politics-f13f1f5aa9ba98d12ecb05c416f6b3ef
https://apnews.com/article/technology-social-media-government-and-politics-f13f1f5aa9ba98d12ecb05c416f6b3ef
AP News
Governments ramp up demands for user info, Twitter warns
Twitter is warning that governments around the globe are making more requests of the company to remove posts or snoop on accounts.
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Tech Tip: Check your laptop battery from the command line like a pro!
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/07/battop-command-line-battery-info-health
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/07/battop-command-line-battery-info-health
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It is odd how this article dances around a very specific G20 country that has tons of tracking in it's websites.
https://www.techradar.com/news/over-half-of-g20-government-websites-have-tracking-cookies
https://www.techradar.com/news/over-half-of-g20-government-websites-have-tracking-cookies
TechRadar
Over half of G20 government websites have tracking cookies
No sinister plot developing here, just reckless web design, researchers say.
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How soon before this tech ends up in US vehicles...?
https://www.engadget.com/eu-intelligent-speed-assistance-vehicles-anti-speeding-europe-000007992.html
https://www.engadget.com/eu-intelligent-speed-assistance-vehicles-anti-speeding-europe-000007992.html
Engadget
EU will require all new cars to include anti-speeding tech by 2024
The policy applies to all new cars entering the European market.
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Reddit bans the word groomer as hate speech.
This is how this game is played. They will not stop until you can only use the approved words they want you to use, and cram acceptance of their political lies down your throat.
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2022/07/18/woke-reddit-bans-the-word-groomer-as-hate-speech/
This is how this game is played. They will not stop until you can only use the approved words they want you to use, and cram acceptance of their political lies down your throat.
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2022/07/18/woke-reddit-bans-the-word-groomer-as-hate-speech/
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