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Агентство интернет-исследований (IRA), ведущая российская фабрика троллей, базируется в Санкт-Петербурге и было основано примерно в 2013 году, к 2015 году разросшись до около 400 сотрудников, работающих в 12-часовые смены. Сотрудники IRA работали по строгим квотам: 5 политических постов, 10 неполитических постов и
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    October 28, 2025, 10:20 AM EDT. Michigan is bracing for a potential data center boom driven by AI and cloud computing, which could pull electricity from the grid far beyond current residential demand. Utilities say the projects offer jobs and tax revenue but risk dramatic grid strain if multiple centers come online near the same time. Regulators, utilities, and communities are weighing how to accommodate tens or hundreds of megawatts of additional load, fund transmission upgrades, and set fair rates. Protests and public meetings, like rallies outside the MPSC, highlight concerns about reliability, power costs, and environmental impacts. The moment could redefine Michigan's utility business by accelerating grid modernization, demand management, and long-term planning to balance Big Tech demand with consumers.
  • Parks Associates: 19% of US Internet Households Have Professionally Monitored Security; 7% Use Non-Professional Services
    October 28, 2025, 10:10 AM EDT. New Parks Associates data from the Residential Security Dashboard shows rising interest in residential security services and smart video adoption. In the US, 19% of internet households use professionally monitored systems, while 7% pay for non-professional services such as alerts and video storage. Average monthly fees have climbed to $54, fueling competition as brands like Roku, Arlo, Wyze, and Eufy join traditional players Vivint, Brinks, and ADT. 33% of households own a smart camera; among the 35% paying for services, 21% self-monitor video devices. About 78% of security system owners pay for some service-professional monitoring, self-monitoring, or storage. Opportunities lie in upselling add-ons, integrating automation, and offering AI-powered analytics and privacy-preserving experiences.
  • This startup raises $26 million to protect data in subsea cables - pitch deck revealed
    October 28, 2025, 10:08 AM EDT. A cybersecurity startup has raised $26 million to safeguard data carried by subsea cables. The funding round signals growing investor interest in protecting critical telecom infrastructure and cross-border data flows. The pitch deck reportedly outlines the company's approach to securing undersea fiber networks, including encryption, traffic monitoring, anomaly detection, and rapid incident response across offshore and onshore segments. The technology targets carriers, hyperscalers, and data centers relying on submarine cables and aims to improve resilience while reducing latency. With rising data volumes and geopolitical risks, the startup positions itself at the intersection of cybersecurity, telecom infrastructure, and data protection. Next steps focus on product development, pilot deployments, and partnerships with network operators.
  • Purdue Expands Free Online AI and High-Demand Tech Certificates to Alumni via Google Career Certificate Partnership
    October 28, 2025, 10:00 AM EDT. Purdue University will extend free access to Google Career Certificate programs and its ABET-recognized AI microcredentials to alumni starting Nov. 13. The initiative covers high-demand tech skills such as cybersecurity, data analytics, digital marketing, e-commerce, IT support, and project management, with certificates issued by Purdue after completion. Alumni will also gain free entry to the microcredential "Demystifying AI, Understanding Risks and Shaping the Future," part of Purdue's globally unique AI credential series. ABET recognition underscores the program's quality assurances for learning outcomes and continuous improvement. The expansion-aimed at lifelong learning and career development-builds on Purdue's broader free online offerings, including Purdue X courses and the Purdue Online YouTube channel, and reflects a sustained commitment to alumni engagement in a fast-changing tech landscape.
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    October 28, 2025, 9:56 AM EDT. Samsung's Galaxy Watch 8 introduces the Antioxidant Index, a new feature that estimates body carotenoid levels via a quick thumb scan. Using spectroscopy and a multi-wavelength LED sensor, the watch measures skin light absorption and, with onboard algorithms, presents a score indicating dietary fruit-and-vegetable intake. Readings appear as three categories-very low, low, and optimal-and evolve over one to two weeks to reflect sustained habits rather than daily fluctuations. Developed with Seoul National University and Samsung Medical Center, the metric aims to complement existing wellness tools like sleep, activity, and vascular load. The innovation broadens wearable health tracking beyond heart rate and steps toward nutritional awareness.