Plastics Industry Pushed ‘Advanced Recycling’ Despite Knowing Problems The latest buzz around the plastics industry sheds light on their push for “advanced recycling,” which has been met with serious scrutiny. A recent report reveals that these companies were apparently aware of the technical and economic inefficiencies of their solutions yet chose to promote them anyway. … Read more
Apple Asks Court To Halt App Store Rule Changes While It Appeals Apple is trying to put a stop to recent court orders that could shake up its App Store payment policies. They’ve filed a request asking the judge to pause changes while they appeal, arguing that the new rules could cause major harm to … Read more
Users find RISE with SAP service levels below industry standard Gartner’s recent research highlights significant concerns regarding SAP’s RISE programme, revealing that users are facing higher costs and lower service levels than anticipated. The study indicates that the service quality associated with RISE with SAP is not meeting the industry standards, and internal processes within … Read more
NASA JPL boss bails for ‘personal reasons’ as budget cuts bite Lauri Leshin, the director of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), is set to leave her position in June, handing over the reins to veteran David Gallagher. Her tenure has been fraught with challenges, including budget cuts and mission delays. She’ll remain a professor at … Read more
ESA feeling weightless and unwanted amid proposed NASA cuts The European Space Agency (ESA) is feeling left out in the cold as it faces potential NASA budget cuts of up to 24%. This situation comes after years of collaboration between the two space agencies, leaving ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher cautious but determined. With significant … Read more
Google To Fund Development of Three Nuclear Power Sites Google has joined forces with Elementl Power to invest in the development of three nuclear power sites, each aiming for at least 600 MW of nuclear capacity. The specifics regarding the locations and the investment amount remain undisclosed. The collaboration focuses on working with utility partners … Read more
Generative AI Primer: Foundations, Frameworks, And Strategic Action Today, the challenge isn’t just understanding what generative AI is—it’s knowing how to engage with it meaningfully when most conversations are dominated by either technical jargon or speculative fear. Leaders are expected to vet AI-powered platforms, support faculty or staff adoption, and articulate the risks of misuse. … Read more
New GNOME Executive Director Named The GNOME Foundation has appointed Steven Deobald as the new Executive Director, following the short tenure of Holly Million. With a long history as a GNOME user and advocate for free software, Deobald is expected to enhance transparency and financial stability within the organisation. Source: Slashdot Key Points Steven Deobald … Read more
CIO vs. CTO: Key differences in roles and responsibilities Company leaders often used the CIO and chief technology officer titles interchangeably in the jobs’ early days, but now their roles have become distinctly different. This article outlines the differences between a CIO and a CTO and discusses how they can work together to boost company … Read more
VMware Perpetual License Holders Receive Cease-And-Desist Letters From Broadcom Broadcom is making waves by sending cease-and-desist letters to VMware users holding perpetual licenses that have expired. Following its acquisition of VMware in late 2023, Broadcom has stopped the sale of perpetual licenses and is now nudging users towards subscription models. Source: Slashdot Key Points Broadcom’s … Read more
