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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released a Consultation Paper on Audit related provisions of Interconnection Regulations, 2017 and Digital Addressable Systems Audit Manual. Broadcasters have been requesting the removal of DPO-caused audits from the regulatory framework while keeping broadcaster-caused audits. In other news, Tech Mahindra and Northeastern University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on innovation in Open Radio Access Networks (ORAN) and 6G connectivity. The partnership will focus on research, development, and testing of next-generation wireless networks. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses consultation paper by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on issues related to market structure and competition in cable television services to examine subject of monopoly in the sector as its landscape has changed substantially with the advent of digital technologies.

The article reports on the supposed survival of paper calendar amidst digital technologies like smartphones, and mentions that personalized planners and appointment books have remained popular.

In gadget-head circles, one of this summer's most buzzworthy new products is the Pulse pen: a ballpoint that simultaneously records both your handwriting and the sound of the words you are transcribing. Both are transferred to a Windows PC when you return home -- seemingly perfect for lecture-hall students, journalists and note-takers of any kind. Well, perfect except for one thing: the Pulse pen doesn't work unless you write on special paper. Thousands of tiny micro- speckles tell the pen's tiny camera where it is on the page as you write, but limits you to writing in notebooks that you buy from the Pulse company. No back-of-the-envelope brainstorms, no legal pads, no using your own letterhead. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant is advocating for increased powers to target the revenue of social media giants in order to combat the hosting of graphic and violent content. Inman Grant emphasizes the need to restrict such content to protect younger users and prevent the spread of misinformation and disinformation. She proposes penalties such as cutting revenue from ads and the ability to profit from personal data as a means of enforcing Australia's Online Safety Act. Inman Grant also highlights the shortcomings of the act and the need for stronger enforcement mechanisms. The article discusses the challenges faced by the eSafety Commissioner in dealing with social media platforms and the potential impact on children who are exposed to violent content. It also explores the debate surrounding age limits for social media access and the unintended consequences of banning young people from these platforms. [Extracted from the article]

Recykal, a tech startup focused on circular economy solutions, has appointed ALN Rao as the Head of Electronics Circularity. With 38 years of experience in environmental stewardship and circular economy, Rao will lead the company's expansion into electronics recycling and sustainable practices. Prior to this role, Rao held leadership positions at organizations such as Attero Recycling and Aditya Birla Retail. Recykal, which operates in various waste categories, channeled 10 lakh tonnes of waste in 2023. [Extracted from the article]

The American Medical Association (AMA) recently discussed the risks and benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) at its annual meeting. While the organization adopted new policies on prior authorization and other concerns, it delayed making decisions on AI until a future meeting. The AMA debated the use of AI in supporting physicians' decisions and insurers' use of AI in determining medical necessity. The organization also considered issues such as disclosure, liability, data privacy, and cybersecurity related to AI. The AMA plans to continue assessing these issues and making informed recommendations. [Extracted from the article]

Facebook's recent decision to remove the Facebook News tab in Australia is the first move in a conflict between big news companies, independent publishers, digital platforms, and the government. This clash stems from the fact that digital platforms like Google and Facebook have profited from content created by others, leading to a decline in advertising revenue for traditional news companies. In response, the Australian government introduced the News Media Bargaining Code, which requires platforms to negotiate with media companies. Google has already made deals with Australian publishers, but Facebook initially removed all Australian news content before eventually restoring it. However, Facebook has now announced that it will not renew its deals with Australian publishers and may remove news content altogether if designated by the government. This situation has raised concerns about the impact on smaller publishers and the potential loss of reliable news sources for the public. Additionally, Meta's decision to axe its monitoring tool, CrowdTangle, has raised concerns about the spread of misinformation on its platforms. If Meta withdraws from Australia altogether, it could have significant economic consequences. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has also warned that Meta's actions could be seen as an abuse of its market power, potentially leading to further enforcement action. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on the Siemens Financial Services announces that the company has released a new research paper which focuses on digital transformation in the manufacturing industry stating that the key point is ceasing to invest in transformation.

The article announces the appointment of Neeti Wahi as the Chief Digital and Information Technology Officer at Indus Towers, effective December 2023, emphasizing her new role in leading digital and IT initiatives for the company.

The article reports that the National Highways Authority of India has digitized its bank guarantees, accepting electronic versions via National eGovernance Services Ltd. This move aims to increase efficiency, transparency, and paperless storage, streamlining the bank guarantee life cycle.

Tech Mahindra and Northeastern University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on innovation in Open Radio Access Networks (ORAN) and 6G connectivity. The partnership will focus on research, development, and testing of next-generation wireless networks, with a particular emphasis on large-scale testing and certification of the ORAN ecosystem. Tech Mahindra's expertise in telecom and Northeastern University's Open6G Open Testing and Integration Center (OTIC) will be leveraged to provide comprehensive testing services for compliance, interoperability, performance, and functionality of ORAN products. The collaboration will enable end-to-end testing in both virtual and real-world environments, using innovative solutions like digital twin technology. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on the retail digital transaction which increases for the year 2017 to 2018 for paper clearing or cheques, retail electronic clearing such as the National Electronic Funds Transfer, Immediate Payment Service and card transactions at point of sale.

The article presents the statement from the International Monetary Fund that India's tax agency's role in promoting digital public infrastructure initiatives.

The article emphasizes the importance of leveraging social media for business growth by creating a strong online presence. Topics discussed include defining a brand voice, creating engaging content, and using visuals effectively. It also highlights the benefits of interacting with your audience, utilizing analytics, and collaborating with influencers to enhance business visibility and connection with customers.

The article offers information on the impact of modern technology, specifically cell phones, on traditional Native American communities.

The article reports on the Digital Appeals Processing System (DAPS) being launched by the Cook County Board of Review at Cook County, Illinois. Topics discussed include the system making the property assessment appeals process simpler, updates about appeals being sent to taxpayers electronically, and the views of Michael Cabonargi, commissioner at the Board of Review, on the Board becoming more accessible, efficient and transparent due to the DAPS.

The article discusses the human ability to pay attention, with the author advocating for a type of divided attention related to multitasking. The author describes an experiment carried out at Duke University wherein incoming freshman students were given free iPod mp3 players as a means of investigating attention capacity in the digital age. She then details a course she taught relating to the experiment, which investigated the functioning of the human brain during Internet-use. The author also evaluates her methods for grading students who participated in the class.

This article profiles Henry Jenkins III, a professor of humanism at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts who is an author and consultant on how digital technology is reshaping marketing, business and cultural communications. Jenkins' advocacy and commentary on science fiction, comic book heroes, and fans of television shows have been used in congressional testimony and new marketing guidelines for informing and influencing online and mobile culture. Jenkins has helped his university win grants to develop websites that provide materials to teach media skills to elementary and secondary school students, to develop multimedia archives and databases for teaching humanities, and to partner with universities in Singapore to research and develop video games.

Quaid-e-Azam Academy for Educational Development (QAED), an ISO Certified premier teacher training institute of Punjab, partnered with Microsoft Pakistan, to embark upon its digital transformation journey. This Microsoft certification program called Imagine Academy will provide industry-leading assessments of skills and knowledge through the new project-based testing, giving educators real-world exercises to appraise their understanding of Microsoft tools and technology. [Extracted from the article]

At the same time, they have discussed the implementation of OBE (Objective Based Teaching) learning systems in Asian universities and the certification of the programs. Within the framework of the Erasmus + Capacity Development project "CENTRAL: Capacity building and exchange towards attaining technological research and modernizing academic learning" and under the theme "International workshop on the implementation of e-learning and open educational resources as a driver for digital transformation", the University of Malaga has hosted an international workshop to reflect on the potential of communication techniques, networks, systems and services to provide capabilities that serve to revolutionize the global use of ICT in Education and for business incubation. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the challenges that many families face when it comes to grocery shopping, meal planning, and cooking. It introduces the Albertsons Meal Plans and Recipes tool, which aims to simplify dinnertime by allowing users to plan, shop, and prepare personalized recipes based on dietary preferences. The tool features a library of 9,000 exclusive recipes, an AI-powered "Scan Your Own Recipe" feature, and a budget tracker. It is available for free on the Albertsons grocery app and website. The article also provides two sample recipes: Sheet Pan Cajun Shrimp Fajitas and Cheese Tortellini and Cauliflower with Creamy Spinach Marinara. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the challenges that many families face when it comes to grocery shopping, meal planning, and cooking. It introduces the Albertsons Meal Plans and Recipes tool, which aims to simplify dinnertime by allowing users to plan, shop, and prepare personalized recipes based on dietary preferences. The tool features a library of 9,000 exclusive recipes, an AI-powered "Scan Your Own Recipe" feature, and a budget tracker. It is available for free on the Albertsons grocery app and website. The article also includes two recipe examples: Sheet Pan Cajun Shrimp Fajitas and Cheese Tortellini and Cauliflower with Creamy Spinach Marinara. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the importance of family meals and offers a convenient solution for simplifying dinnertime. Albertsons, a grocery store, has developed a Meal Plans and Recipes tool that allows users to plan, shop, and prepare personalized recipes based on dietary preferences. The tool features a library of 9,000 exclusive recipes, including dishes like Sheet Pan Cajun Shrimp Fajitas. It also includes a "Scan Your Own Recipe" feature that digitizes handwritten recipes and turns them into shoppable ingredients. The tool is available for free on the Albertsons app and website. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on Cox Communications successful journey in embracing digital transformation and providing tips for other businesses to navigate technological evolution effectively, ensuring purposeful and successful adaptation in the digital era.

The article discusses Google DeepMind's breakthrough in using artificial intelligence to predict the structures of over two million new materials, highlighting the potential for advancements in real-world technologies.

The article reports that Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) has launched a new journal, Digital Chemical Engineering, to provide a platform for publishing new interdisciplinary research across the domains of chemical engineering and digital sciences and technologies. It mentions emerging digital transformation in the chemical industry brings new challenges and opportunities and partnership with Elsevier and extend the boundaries of traditional chemical engineering.

The article discusses the readiness of India for the next phase of growth with the government initiative Digital India Programme and the abundant possibilities of economic value creation and empowerment of citizens as digital applications permeating sector after sector.

The article focuses on crafting a compelling brand narrative for 2024, emphasizing the importance of storytelling in the digital age and providing strategies to engage audiences, including emphasizing unique journeys, enhancing website interactivity, and showcasing community involvement.

The article focuses on the several statements regarding the domination of finger pointing devices such as laptops, smartphones, and tablets in transactions over the use of pen and papers.

The article reports that Anaptyss, a provider of digital solutions for the financial sector, has announced the establishment of an integrated capability and innovation center in Gurugram, India, with plans to hire more employees in the next 18-24 months.

Sooner or later, almost everything goes digital: cameras, camcorders, music players, TV, books, you name it. So far, though, there's been no successful electronic version of the input device beloved by reporters, students, lyricists and claims adjusters: good old pen on paper. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The article focuses on the significance of National Retail Solutions (NRS) Loyalty Programs in helping businesses compete effectively and retain customers in a highly competitive market. It discusses the importance of personalization in loyalty programs, tailoring rewards to customer behavior, and the features offered by NRS Loyalty Programs to engage and understand customers better.

The article features FreightBro, a startup company engaged in the freight industry of India, which could be a digital enabler that helps digitalize and automate several manual operations suited to small- and mid-tier freight forwarders.

The author argues that journalism education is more important in the 21st century than it has ever been but that the approach to the subject must be willing to change along with digital technology. While he notes the influence of blogs and online journalism, he suggests that print newspapers will not become obsolete in the near future. He goes on to argue that a failure to revise journalism programs and take into account digital journalism will lead to programs becoming irrelevant.

The article informs that there is no clarity on India Digital Ecosystem of Agriculture about who will own the data that will be generated from it, and is coming up with a framework for creating what it termed as AgriStack in the country.

Information about several papers discussed at a conference held July 29, 2015 sponsored by the global enterprise Tata Group on strengthening online portals for selling electronic items and health platforms is presented. Topics discussed include views of N. Chandrasekaran, chief executive officer (CEO) of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on training employees on digital technology, introduction of e-commerce and online grocery platform and suggestions for ensuring sustainable profitable growth.

The presents a report on the significant focus of the information technology budget of airports and airlines of the world would be on enhancing passenger services automation.

The article offers information on the Digital India campaign of the government in India, which focuses on digital empowerment of citizens. Topics discussed include the move of people towards metros and cosmopolitan cities to build the start-up ecosystem; the reach of smartphones and internet in the country; and the lack of access to digital technology in tier 2 and tier 3 cities in comparison to more urban areas.

The article outlines ways on how Catholics can use social media and other digital technologies in a faithful manner.

The article explores that Google search defined the internet for a whole generation across the spectrum of digital technology with Google pay including in payments, ecommerce, hardware, software and business tools. It mentions that Google has never been able to replicate a robust services ecosystem like the successful G Suite platform, a suite of cloud computing.

The article reports on the forecast of the research firm CRISIL regarding the share of the digital services specifically the information technology services in India which is expected to double in 2020.

The article reports that India will be among top beneficiaries from cloud computing, and presents the views of Shailender Kumar, Managing Director at Oracle India, on increased government spending on digital technologies.

The article focuses on role of traditional toys in children lives helping child reach critical developmental milestones, compares toys with digital devices and offers tips for using toys for promoting imagination and creativity.