Monthly Archives: April 2025

3D streaming gets leaner by seeing only what matters

A new approach to streaming technology may significantly improve how users experience virtual reality and augmented reality environments, according to a new study. The research describes a method for directly predicting visible content in immersive 3D environments, potentially reducing bandwidth requirements by up to 7-fold while maintaining visual quality.
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Legal questions linger over deferred resignation program as feds feel pressure to accept offer

“I don’t like this deferred resignation. I do think it is playing on people’s fears,” Michael L. Vogelsang, Jr. said. The post Legal questions linger over deferred resignation program as feds feel pressure to accept offer first appeared on Federal News Network.
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Federal benefits face possible cuts in House Republicans’ budget resolution

Proposals for the GOP budget resolution are already circulating, including possibilities for changing federal benefits in retirement and health insurance. The post Federal benefits face possible cuts in House Republicans’ budget resolution first appeared on Federal News Network.
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AI models of the brain could serve as ‘digital twins’ in research

In a new study, researchers created an AI model of the mouse visual cortex that predicts neuronal responses to visual images.
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A new robotic gripper made of measuring tape is sizing up fruit and veggie picking

It’s a game a lot of us played as children — and maybe even later in life: unspooling measuring tape to see how far it would extend before bending. But to engineer, this game was an inspiration, suggesting that measuring tape could become a great material for a robotic gripper. The grippers would be a particularly good fit for agriculture applications, as their extremities are soft enough to grab fragile fruits and vegetables, researchers wrote. The devices are also low-cost and safe around humans.
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DHS employees consider workforce transition amid major uncertainty

Staff across DHS, including at CISA and FEMA, are considering deferred resignation or other offers amid reports that their agencies will be targeted for cuts. The post DHS employees consider workforce transition amid major uncertainty first appeared on Federal News Network.
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DHS employees consider workforce transition amid major uncertainty

Staff across DHS, including at CISA and FEMA, are considering deferred resignation or other offers amid reports that their agencies will be targeted for cuts. The post DHS employees consider workforce transition amid major uncertainty first appeared on Federal News Network.
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DHS employees consider workforce transition amid major uncertainty

Staff across DHS, including at CISA and FEMA, are considering deferred resignation or other offers amid reports that their agencies will be targeted for cuts. The post DHS employees consider workforce transition amid major uncertainty first appeared on Federal News Network.
http://news.poseidon-us.com/TK6BxW

IRS pauses plan to rehire fired probationary employees, citing recent court decisions

The IRS says fired probationary employees will remain on paid administrative leave until further notice, walking back plans to bring them back to their jobs. The post IRS pauses plan to rehire fired probationary employees, citing recent court decisions first appeared on Federal News Network.
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Massive cloud revenues drive hyperscaler building boom

Digital services revenues grew 13% in 2024, as cloud, SaaS and AI platform consumption fueled data center investments, according to Synergy Research Group.
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