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Passports may soon become obsolete as facial recognition and smartphones take over

TechSpot

In the coming years, the traditional paper passport, a document that has been a cornerstone of international travel for over a century, may soon become obsolete. In its place, facial recognition technology and smartphones are poised to become the new standard for identity verification at airports worldwide.

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An artist-in-residence at every tech company? Seattle nonprofit sets ‘big, hairy, audacious goal’

GeekWire

Artist Bailey Ambrose, right, discusses “LIDAR,” a drumming robot, with host Dominique Thomas on an episode of “Future Arts Live!,” a hybrid streaming program put on by Seattle nonprofit Future Arts. (Rachel Sweeney Photo) Sounding like veterans of the tech industry that they are hoping to better collaborate with, the co-founders of Seattle-based Future Arts have their sights set on a “big, hairy, audacious goal” ( BHAG ).

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AAA games struggle to keep up with skyrocketing graphics costs

TechSpot

For decades, giants in the gaming industry like Sony and Microsoft banked on realistic visuals to captivate audiences. This strategy has transformed once-flat pixelated worlds into immersive experiences that rival cinematic productions. However, the cost of achieving such realism has skyrocketed, leading to a reevaluation of priorities within the gaming.

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AI and Gamification in Recruitment

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The hiring industry has seen revolutionary changes in recent years. With automation and AI incorporated into hiring workflows, hiring managers find it easier to focus on other aspects of talent management such as creating a candidate-experience-rich onboarding process, workforce planning and management and improving the hiring pipeline. Digital recruitment strategies have helped organizations cut down the interview cycle and improve the chances of hiring.

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The Ultimate Contact Center Buyer's Guide: A Crucial Decision

Harness the True Power of your Contact Center In today’s fast-paced business environment, selecting the right contact center solution is critical for enhancing customer experience, improving operational efficiency, and optimizing costs. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the essential factors to consider when choosing a contact center software that aligns with your business needs.

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Microsoft faces FTC scrutiny over alleged antitrust practices in federal cybersecurity deals

TechSpot

Microsoft has received a subpoena to turn information over to the US Federal Trade Commission amid accusations of anticompetitive behavior. The company's wide-ranging cybersecurity agreement with multiple federal agencies may violate antitrust law.

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Project shows you can run a Minecraft server on the 60-year-old COBOL language

TechSpot

Modder meyfa recently published tools and instructions for running a Minecraft server using COBOL, a programming language created for business IT systems in the 1950s and 60s. Despite COBOL's enterprise-focused nature and the developer's lack of prior experience, this alternative version of Minecraft runs smoothly, supporting most of the game's.