Here are some quick tech updates for you from 7th Dec 2022:
With the Figma deal under review and the economy changing directions for the worse, Adobe seems to be joining the cohort of tech majors to turn to layoffs in preparation if a recession. Adobe has laid off nearly 100 employees from its sales team as part of a cost-cutting measure amid economic turmoil.
While Adobe is not the only tech company to have laid off employees recently, its scale of layoffs is smaller than that of other tech giants like Meta, Twitter, and Amazon.
In a statement to the publication, Adobe said that the company “shifted some employees to positions that support critical initiatives” and wiped out “a small number” of other jobs. On the other hand, the company is also “hiring for critical roles.”
Meta’s Targeted Ad Model Faces Restrictions in Europe: Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp must obtain user consent for personalized ads
The European data privacy group NOYB (None of Your Business) has won a case against Meta for bypassing” the requirement to get opt-in consent to use their personal data for targeted advertising. The case, which was filed in Austria, argued that the company’s use of personal data for targeted advertising violated European privacy laws.
The court agreed with NOYB’s argument, ruling that Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp must stop using personal data for targeted advertising unless they obtain explicit consent from users.
Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp have not yet commented on the ruling, but it is expected that they will appeal the decision. This is not the first time that NOYB has taken legal action against tech companies for violating European privacy laws, and the group has previously won cases against Google and Amazon.
The ruling is a victory for privacy advocates, who have long argued that tech companies must be held accountable for their use of personal data. It remains to be seen how the ruling will affect the companies’ advertising practices in Europe.
New technology could increase scan speeds of three-dimensional MRIs
A recent breakthrough in technology has the potential to significantly increase the speed at which three-dimensional MRIs can be performed. This development, which was reported in the journal Nature Communications, could have major implications for the medical field, allowing doctors to quickly and accurately diagnose a wide range of conditions.
The new technology uses a technique called compressed sensing, which reduces the amount of data that needs to be collected during an MRI scan. This allows the scan to be completed in a fraction of the time that it would normally take, without sacrificing accuracy or resolution. In tests, the researchers were able to reduce the scan time by up to 90%, while still producing high-quality images.
The development of this technology has been hailed as a major step forward in the field of medical imaging. Faster MRI scans will not only save time and resources, but they will also make the experience more comfortable for patients, who often find the long scan times to be unpleasant. Additionally, the ability to quickly and accurately diagnose conditions will allow doctors to provide more effective treatment, improving patient outcomes.
The researchers behind the technology are now working on adapting it for use in clinical settings. If successful, the technology could be available for use in hospitals and clinics within the next few years, providing a major advance in the field of medical imaging.
Read detailed news here: https://www.news-medical.net/news/20221206/New-technology-could-increase-scan-speeds-of-three-dimensional-MRIs.aspx
