Qatar Airways Launches World’s First Boeing 777 with Starlink, Offering Free High-Speed In-Flight Internet
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Qatar Airways Launches World’s First Boeing 777 with Starlink, Offering Free High-Speed In-Flight Internet

Technology tamfitronics Qatar Airways has raised the bar in air travel by becoming the first airline to install SpaceX’s Starlink technology on its Boeing 777 fleet. This innovative upgrade provides passengers with high-speed, low-latency internet, making it easy to stream videos, play games, and work while flying at 35,000 feet.The airline plans to expand Starlink internet access to its entire fleet of Boeing 777 aircraft by 2025, showing its dedication to improving the flying experience for its passengers. With this new technology, travelers can stay connected and enjoy a range of online activities during their flights.One of the most exciting aspects of this service is that it will be offered for free to all passengers. This means that travelers will no longer have to worry about expensive in-flight internet fees or limited connectivity. Instead, they...
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Gartner’s Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends For 2025
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Gartner’s Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends For 2025

Technology tamfitronics Trends for 2025gettyGartner Inc. announced its top 10 strategic technology trends for 2025 at its IT Symposium/Xpo in Orlando this week.“This year’s top strategic technology trends span AI imperatives and risks, new frontiers of computing and human-machine synergy,” said Gene Alvarez, Distinguished VP Analyst at Gartner. These trends can also help technology leaders ensure innovation is both responsible and ethical, he added.The 10 trends Gartner believes will drive disruption and opportunity for IT leaders next year are: Agentic AI AI governance platforms Disinformation security Post-quantum cryptography Ambient invisible intelligence Energy-efficient computing Hybrid computing Spatial computing Polyfunctional robots Neurological enhancementAgentic AI Agentic AI refers to software programs, also known as agents, that can make decisions and take actions independently to achieve specific goals defined by a human. These systems combine AI capabilities with memory,...
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‘Why would they stay?’ Women leaving tech to avoid harassment
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‘Why would they stay?’ Women leaving tech to avoid harassment

Technology tamfitronics Sexual harassment and discrimination remain rife in Australia’s technology start-ups and women are leaving as a result, according to a new report that paints a bleak picture of the financial and human toll on some of the nation’s fastest-growing businesses.Grapevine is a women-led collective that began in 2023 in a bid to expose and address inequality in Australia’s technology sector, and one year on the group says little has improved.Paloma Newton (left) and Misha Garg from Grapevine, an initiative to stamp our harassment in the tech sector.Credit: Steven SiewertAmid a mounting number of allegations of inappropriate behaviour at software firm WiseTech Global and coding program Grok Academy, Grapevine has released a new report into the financial impact of toxic workplace behaviours, drawing on stories from hundreds of employees across the sector.It found...
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