Good news, disabled Australians! You'll soon be getting an app that will implement a welfare compliance regime designed by the people who brought you robo-debt. But don't worry, it'll have blockchain. No, this isn't good news at all. What makes it worse is that it's clear the government wants to extend technology-driven compliance to all Australians, with an emphasis on cracking down on your mistakes, not theirs. Kathryn Campbell, Secretary of the Department of Social Services, says the long-term plan is to have one app for all Commonwealth government services. "One to rule the world," she said last month, apparently oblivious to how evil that sounds. Senators are already worried that the disability app, intended to be used by participants in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to claim expenses against their support plan, will go the way of COVIDSafe : Millions of dollars spent on technology that doesn't really do the job. The intention was to fix a poor web … [Read more...] about NDIS gets a government app with blockchain but no ethics
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As Joe Biden works to fix chips shortage, Intel promises help for automakers
U.S. President Joe Biden met with executives from major companies on Monday to discuss the global chip shortage that has hit automakers and spurred Intel Corp to announce it plans to make chips for car plants at its factories in the next six to nine months. During the meeting, Biden said he had bipartisan support for legislation to fund the semiconductor industry. He previously announced plans to invest $50 billion in semiconductor manufacturing and research as part of his drive to rebuild U.S. manufacturing under a $2 trillion infrastructure plan. The global chip shortage stems from a confluence of factors as carmakers, which shut plants during the COVID-19 pandemic last year, compete against the sprawling consumer electronics industry for chip supplies. That industry has seen a boom as people spend more time at home. Biden and his top advisers view the semiconductor shortage as a "top and immediate priority," the White House said after the meeting. Intel Chief Executive … [Read more...] about As Joe Biden works to fix chips shortage, Intel promises help for automakers
Acer Gateway GAHR012 review: Good design, average sound
Acer has launched a new pair of true wireless earphones called the Gateway GAHR012. The wireless earbuds feature a stick form factor and come with touch control features. The Acer Gateway GAHR012 earbuds were launched with a price tag of Rs 3,499. But they are listed at a discounted price of Rs 2,999 on leading e-commerce websites. We have been using the earbuds for some time and here’s the review Acer Gateway GAHR012: Design The Acer Gateway GAHR012 earbuds feature an in-ear form factor with a stem design. It comes in a white case with a gloss finish. It's not too shiny that makes it look cheap. The glossiness is perfect to the amount that it does not look dull either. There are no other colour options for the Acer earbuds and it only comes in White colour. The case is slightly small which is a good thing. This means it can be slipped into your jeans pocket easily. It is also lightweight and easy to carry. The case has four LED indicators to reveal battery levels. There … [Read more...] about Acer Gateway GAHR012 review: Good design, average sound
Should I buy a Sony projector?
So you’re considering a projector? Perhaps you’re a movie fan who wants to curate their own home cinema night, popcorn and all. Or you’re a gamer who wants to step out onto a distant planet and blast life-sized aliens to smithereens? With the right projector you can do all of these things, and so much more. If you are indeed ready to take the plunge, or are looking to upgrade, there are a few considerations to take into account. Projectors require a little more planning and setting up when compared with televisions. To get the best out of one, you’ll need to attach it to the ceiling, as – unlike TVs – you’ll need distance between the lens and the screen to project. (Unless of course, you go for a short throw model, but we’ll talk a little more on this later.) A ceiling-mounted beamer also eliminates the possibility of shadows cast by passing people or pets. Not all need to be ceiling mounted as smaller projectors can be moved in and out of a room as needed, but Sony’s range … [Read more...] about Should I buy a Sony projector?
Nvidia ajoute l’option ray tracing sur votre Chromebook
Les Chromebooks ne sont guère connus pour leurs prouesses graphiques, mais cela pourrait bien changer. MediaTek, le plus grand fournisseur mondial de puces ARM pour ordinateurs portables, s'associe à Nvidia pour tenter d'intégrer des fonctions graphiques avancées, telles que le ray tracing, sur les appareils ARM pris en charge. Le PDG de MediaTek, Rick Tsai, a commenté récemment cette collaboration : " Nous sommes impatients d'utiliser notre technologie et de travailler avec Nvidia pour apporter la puissance de n’importe quel GPU moderne sur nos ordinateurs ARM pour jouer, créer et bien plus encore. Cette accélération matérielle sera un énorme coup de pouce pour l'ensemble de l'écosystème ARM ". Quels sont les meilleurs Chromebooks de 2021 ? Lire notre test complet du Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Chromebook Voici les meilleurs jeux optimisés pour PC portable Cet effort combiné pourrait faire de la concurrence au SoC M1 d'Apple, qui affiche aujourd’hui des … [Read more...] about Nvidia ajoute l’option ray tracing sur votre Chromebook