The extraordinary story of how theSDGs came to be is called Bucking the system
A report by the UN Development Programme (UNDP) said investments in R&D have brought down the cost of renewable energy. “The price of solar cells, for example, has declined 100-fold. Equitable energy-transition programmes typically seek to reduce emissions, provide energy security, access and affordability,” it added. It further said governments should invest first in research and development of cost-effective alternatives.
The new models of the iPad differ from those of the old model
Apple unveiled its new iPhone lineup, featuring a ‘Dynamic Island’ feature that allows users to hold their phones in both hands. The feature acts as a moveable pill-shaped cutout, one that shows real-time notifications, alerts, and activities. It is reserved for the premium iPhone 14 models, however, it’s probably less snappy than the A16 found in the entry-level iPhone 15 models.
The video shows a Pennsylvania prisoner walking up a wall
Roberto Cavalcante, a 34-year-old convicted murderer who is currently on the run in Pennsylvania, US, made his escape from jail by scaling a wall sideways, climbing over razor wire and jumping from a roof, authorities said. Authorities said that Cavalcante may have heard a conversation about the door lock as the family was looking at doors that evening.
A bad law on the internet is being foisted on the UK
The UK government has dropped the so-called “spy clause” which required messaging platforms to scan messages for signs of child sexual abuse. The government said it won’t force technology on tech companies, but the controversial clauses are still in the legislation and are likely to pass into law. “It’s absolutely a victory,” Signal Foundation’s President Meredith Whittaker said.
The mysterious power of the platform, the internet’s building block
Platforms help people to manage their accounts across other platforms, advertising platforms, social media platforms, cloud platforms, product platforms and platforms for dog walking. “Platformania” refers to a world where the body itself might soon become a platform ( if it hasn’t already been transformed into one under our noses), as the authors of The Business of Platforms have phrased it.
It is easy to get lost in space
Bethesda’s sci-fi shooter Starfield, which is the studio’s first entry in the series, has been rated “E 10+” by The Verge. According to Gamerscore, the game is rated “A (Good)” by GameTrailers and “A (Excellent) by IGN and PC Gamer.” “Starfield is…very polished game that the studio has ever made,” said Gamasutra. The game is available on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.