Season 2 of ‘Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock’ shot in Calgary

The second season of the rebooted Fraggle Rock franchise premiers March 29 on AppleTV+. Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock season 2 was filmed inside the Calgary Film Centre. During Global News Calgary’s exclusive tour on set, we got to see the world of fraggles, gorgs and doozers come to life in real time. John … Read more

Global smartphone market set for 2024 rebound: report – National

Global smartphone shipments are expected to rebound three per cent this year as easing inflation aids a demand recovery in emerging markets and the integration of generative AI attracts buyers to premium devices, a report by Counterpoint Research said on Thursday. Global shipments had declined more than four per cent last year, earlier data from the … Read more

Tech platforms face ‘whack-a-mole’ situation in fighting health misinformation – National

When Dr. Garth Graham thinks about health misinformation on social media platforms, he envisions a garden. No matter how bountiful or verdant that garden is, even the head of YouTube’s global health division admits it’s often in need of tending. “How do you weed and pull out the bad information?” he questioned. “But also…how do … Read more

China’s police pledge to build ‘new quality combat capacity’ with tech aimed at preventing risks

Since then, provincial and city security forces have pledged to increase the use of big data and improve their ability to predict and prevent risks. These risks include phone scams, offshore gambling, political rumours, “harmful” online information and “disruptive and subversive activities by domestic and foreign hostile forces”, according to the public security ministry. During … Read more

The Nora Project Demonstrates Transformative SEL Practices through STEMpathy Program

Unit Rooted in Disability Studies and Engineering Design Process Featured in CASEL Paper CHICAGO, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Nora Project (TNP), a nonprofit committed to building inclusive classrooms, has been recognized as a promising approach to social and emotional learning (SEL) by CASEL, a multi-disciplinary network of researchers, educators, practitioners, and child advocates … Read more

Reddit Aims For Valuation Up To $6.4B In IPO

Reddit is targeting a valuation of up to $6.4 billion as it gets for its initial public offering. The number is below the $10 billion level achieved by the company during a 2021 fundraising round, with the disparity reflecting increased expectations for tech company profitability. The IPO would raise $748 million at the top of … Read more

AI, robotics, quantum computing in focus as China strives to develop new quality productive forces

BEIJING, March 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Developing new quality productive forces has become a major theme in China’s policymaking since it was first put forward by Chinese President Xi Jinping in September 2023. It is also listed as a priority for this year’s economic tasks outlined in the Government Work Report delivered to the ongoing … Read more

Stratolaunch Celebrates First Powered Flight of TA-1 Test Vehicle

“Today was a great day for the Stratolaunch team. I am extremely proud of their perseverance to reach this point. The successful outcome of the test is a direct result of the team’s technical prowess and professionalism,” said Dr. Zachary Krevor, Chief Executive Officer for Stratolaunch. “While I can’t share the specific altitude and speed TA-1 reached due to … Read more