Image: Marvel, CapcomIn case you missed it, Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is getting a physical Switch release this week.If you do happen to be picking up a hard copy, select regions and stores will be offering a bonus physical comic while supplies last. It's a "new" 32 page physical copy and will come "packed in the game". Here's a teaser, courtesy of Capcom's socials and the GameStop website:Capcom has listed this deal in the US for the Switch and PlayStation physical releases at GameStop, Amazon, Best Buy and Walmart. It will be available for $50 USD or your regional equivalent.When this collection was released for the Switch in September, we called it a stunning showcase of '90s fighter evolution, awarding it an "excellent" nine out of ten stars. Wanna take you for a rideSubscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube785kWatch on YouTube Will you be picking up the physical collection? Let us know in the comments.Related GamesSee AlsoShare:340 Liam is a news writer and reviewer for Nintendo Life and Pure Xbox. He's been writing about games for more than 15 years and is a lifelong fan of Mario and Master Chief. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...Related ArticlesMario & Luigi's Future In Doubt As A Potential Sony Acquisition EmergesUpdate: Kadokawa acknowledges Sony's offerNew Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Update Leaves The Switch BehindLa-li-lu-le-lower resolutionReview: Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake (Switch) - Square Doesn't Drop The Ball, Just Some FramesThe wait is finally overNew Switch Emulator Devs Are Jumping Through Hoops To Avoid A Nintendo TakedownNinjas in 3... 2... 1...

Here is yet one more sign of the travel industrys noticeable boom: a major growth round for one of the B2B startups servicing it. Lighthouse, a data analytics platform for hotels and others in the hospitality industry, has closed a Series C of $370 million. The KKR-led round catapults Lighthouse to a valuation of over $1 billion.The funding will be used to continue building out more data sets, analytics tools and AI functionality, the company said. It may also be using this large capital injection for acquisitions to evolve its business: the company has made four acquisitions to date, and one from earlier this year Stardekk has built all-in-one hotel software for managing reservations and more.The company is based out of London, and this is one of the biggest rounds for a startup based in the city, as well as one of the biggest rounds for the travel sector, for this year.For those tracking how Europes startup ecosystem is performing at the moment, Lighthouses funding track record is instructive: the company raised $80 million in 2021, at a peak moment for fundraising.This latest round is an affirmation from investors that its been doing the right things in the last several years.In Europe, startups have been beaten by slower activity across a number of segments of tech, geopolitical turmoil and slow economic growth. Lighthouse has aimed its business at a global market (currently estimated to be worth some $15 trillion annually), and its focus on business intelligence and applying newer technology like AI to providing it, underscores how data-driven businesses continue to see opportunities.The companys core set of tools are not directly related to taking bookings or managing staff and accounts per se. Instead, its focus is on business intelligence, specifically analytics and insights. It says that it crunches 400 terabytes of travel and market data daily, and leverages AI to provide insights to customers, with products targeting large hotel chains, and others targeting smaller operations.It says it has more than 70,000 hospitality providers using its tools, with some of the big names including Holiday Inn, Radisson and NH Hotel Group.The round is a testament to the demand among hotels for better tooling to improve its pricing and overall offer to customers, at a time when we have more choice than ever before, and more ways of finding and booking hotels.Were just getting started in making hospitality data and tools more powerful, accessible, and affordable, said Sean Fitzpatrick, CEO of Lighthouse, in a statement. I couldnt be more energized by what were working towards. Were hopefully speaking with him later today to hear more.The companys previous round included Spectrum Equity, F-Prime Capital, Eight Roads Ventures, and Highgate Technology Ventures, and all of these investors are also participating in this latest Series C.

The United States Department of Justice argued Wednesday that Google should divest its Chrome browser as part of a remedy to break up the companys illegal monopoly in online search, according to a filing with the U.S District Court of the District of Columbia. Google would not be allowed to re-enter the search market for five years if the DOJs proposed remedy is approved.Ultimately, it will be up to District Court Judge Amit Mehta to decide what Googles final punishment will be, a decision that could fundamentally change one of the worlds largest businesses and alter the structure of the internet as we know it. That phase of the trial is expected to kick off sometime in 2025.Judge Mehta ruled in August that Google was an illegal monopoly for abusing its power over the search business. The judge also took issue with Googles control of various gateways to the internet and the companys payments to third parties in order to retain its status as a default search engine.The DOJs latest filing suggested that Googles ownership of Android and Chrome, which are key distribution channels for its search business, pose a significant challenge to apply remedies for making the search market competitive.The Justice Department proposed other remedies to address the search giants monopoly, including that Google spin off its Android mobile operating system. The filing noted that Google and other partners might be against that spin-off and suggested strict remedies, including not using Android to disadvantage its search competitors. The DOJ hinted that if Google fails to put limitations on Android, it should be forced to sell it off.Prosecutors also argued that the company should be prohibited from entering into exclusionary third-party contracts with browser or phone companies, such as Googles contract with Apple, which is to be the default search engine on all Apple products.The DOJ also argued that Google should license its search data along with ad click data to rivals.Additionally, the DOJ also jotted out conditions prohibiting Google from entering the browser market again five years after the company spins off Chrome. Plus, it also proposed that after the Chrome sale, Google shouldnt acquire or own any rival ad text search, query-based AI product, or ads technology. Whats more, the document outlined provisions for publishers to opt out of Google using their data to train AI models.If the court accepts these remedies, Google will face a serious setback as a competitor to OpenAI, Microsoft, and Anthropic in AI technology.Googles responseIn reponse, Google said DOJs latest filing was a radical interventionist agenda that would harm people the U.S. and the countrys tech prowess in the world. DOJs wildly overbroad proposal goes miles beyond the Courts decision. It would break a range of Google products even beyond Search that people love and find helpful in their everyday lives, president of global affairs and Googles chief legal officer Kent Walker said in a blog post. Walker made additional arguments that the proposal would put security and privacy of users at stake, detoriate quality of Chrome and Android, and hurt services like Mozilla Firefox, which depends on Goolge Search.He added that if the proposal goes through, it will hamper peoples ability to access Google Search. Plus, it would damage the companys prospects in AI race. DOJs approach would result in unprecedented government overreach that would harm American consumers, developers, and small businesses and jeopardize Americas global economic and technological leadership at precisely the moment its needed most, he said.The company is set to file its reponse to this filing next month.The Wednesday filing confirms earlier reports that prosecutors were considering pushing Google to spin off Chrome, which controls about 61% of the browser market in the U.S., according to web traffic service StatCounter.

Our series profiling the most innovative 3D printing companies continues with Axtra3D. Ahead of the 2024 3D Printing Industry Awards, we caught up with Rajeev Kulkarni, Chief Strategy Officer.Axtra3D is driving 3D printing technology forward with its innovative Lumia X1 system, which leverages Hybrid Photosynthesis (HPS) and TruLayer technologies to deliver next-gen AM performance. The Lumia X1 integrates the speed and efficiency of DLP with the precision of SLA, enabling simultaneous imaging of internal and external structures for high throughput and exceptional detail. TruLayer technology ensures consistent layer curing and eliminates peeling effects, significantly enhancing print accuracy. With a wide material compatibility, including silicone and biocompatible photopolymers, Axtra3Ds solution supports diverse applications across industries such as healthcare, automotive, and consumer electronics.Axtra3D is also shortlisted for the Enterprise 3D Printer of the Year (Polymers) award.3DPI: Can you describe your 3D printing innovation and how it differs from existing technologies in the market?Rajeev Kulkarni: At the core of the Lumia X1 from Axtra3D is a breakthrough approach that eliminates the traditional trade-offs between accuracy, print speed, surface finish, and feature resolution typically encountered in conventional SLA or DLP processes. HPS combines DLP and laser imaging to simultaneously image both internal and external structures. The DLP handles large areas for high throughput, while the laser focuses on intricate details and external walls, ensuring high resolution.TruLayer technology precisely controls the layer heightwhether 25 microns, 50 microns, or morebefore curing, eliminating the need for overcuring and preventing any risk of delamination. By using the exact amount of energy required to cure each layer, TruLayer minimizes light bleeding from side walls, enhancing print accuracy. Additionally, the horizontal separation between the film and glass virtually eliminates peeling effects, ensuring zero hydrostatic forces during separation and promoting optimal print quality.450 PP parts produced with ceramic mold inserts printed using HPS on the LumiaX1. Photo via Axtra3D.3DPI: What specific problem does your innovation solve, and what makes it a groundbreaking solution in the 3D printing space?Rajeev Kulkarni: HPS provides SLA-quality parts at DLP/LCD speed. It combines the best aspects of throughput, accuracy, feature resolution, and surface finish from each technology into one system.The dual imaging approach allows the printer to produce exceptionally detailed parts at up to 20 times the throughput of conventional SLA.These combined innovations enable the same system to print everything from micro stents to large 19 molds at speeds up to 20 times faster than conventional SLA. Additionally, the Lumia X1 supports a wide range of materials, including low- to high-viscosity photopolymers and specialized materials like silicone and bio compatibles, making it ideal for industrial and medical applications.3DPI: Which industries or sectors do you see your technology bringing the most benefits?Rajeev Kulkarni: LumiaX1 technology has targeted and successfully executed multiple applications and solutions within the industrial and healthcare sectors.For example, concept injection molding with ceramic mold inserts. Axtra3Ds Lumia X1 HPS 3D printer, paired with Ultracur3D RG 3280, offers a faster, cost-effective alternative by enabling high-quality mold insert production in a single day. This process can deliver a finished part within an 8-hour workday, with production costs under $100 per set, making it ideal for rapid prototyping and low-volume production of PP, PE, TPE, TPU and ABS. The high-stiffness, temperature-resistant material supports hundreds to thousands of injection cycles, allowing for quick, affordable iterations and the production of complex designs.Another application is direct true silicone 3D printing. True silicones unique rheological properties create challenges in achieving the ideal viscosity and flow for accurate 3D printing, leading to potential defects like poor layer adhesion or incomplete curing. TrueSil-X50, a 100% pure, biocompatible silicone material optimized for Lumia X1s Hybrid Photosynthesis (HPS) technology, allowing high-precision and high-resolution parts suitable for industrial and healthcare applications. The combination achieves resolutions previously difficult in photopolymerization, which allow for reliable, isotropic end-use parts. This has enabled robust applications across industries, including industrial components like sealants, connectors, and grippers, and healthcare products such as anatomical models, wearable devices, implants, and cosmetic applicators.End-use electronic connectors are a further application. The printers advanced technology is redefining the manufacturing process for these critical components, addressing industry challenges and setting new standards of fast throughput (60 connectors in under 3 hours), high accuracy, repeatability, and fire-retardant properties. The crisp edges and consistent hole diameters make it ideal for precise electronic components. The result is connectors with crisp edges and highly accurate hole diameters, often down to 300 microns.For functional prototypes and low volume production, the combination of throughput, surface finish, accuracy, and resolution ensures that parts produced by the Lumia X1 are comparable to injection-molded parts. Its ability to handle large parts (up to 499mm) with fine features and smooth surfaces is invaluable for prototyping and low-volume manufacturing. From engine parts and interior elements in automotive to lightweight, high-strength aerospace parts, thin-walled components for durable goods, and precise casings and connectors for consumer electronics, our customers have applied it across a myriad of applications.Axtra3D also has applications for dental solutions. The dental industry demands precision, biocompatibility, and rapid turnaround. The dental labs benefit significantly from the advanced capabilities of the Lumia X1 to create models, aligner molds, splints, surgical guides, and dentures. HPS technology boosts productivity delivering 40% more throughput than other market solutions.3 kg, mold insert with a 20-micron flat mating surface across the entire print area. Photo via Axtra3D3DPI: What milestones have you achieved, and what are your next major goals?Rajeev Kulkarni: Since the product was launched 18 months ago and the completion of the beta program, the company has sold over 30 printers. Revenue has consistently doubled each year from 2022 to 2024. It has been adopted by industry leaders, including Protolabs, Toyota Motors USA AM, Estee Lauder, Becton Dickinson, Molex, and 10+ service bureaus worldwide.The company has expanded globally with operations in the US and EU, and sales across North America, the EU, and Japan.Strategic partnerships have been developed with top photopolymer material companies like AM Forward, NextDent, 3D Systems, Henkel Loctite, Pro3Dure, and Keystone, resulting in the launch of over 20 materials.The companys patent portfolio continues to grow, with 15 patents currently granted.Secured $9.75M in Series A funding at times when the AM industry has been struggling.Axtra3Ds immediate goals are to scale the customer support organization for deeper partnerships with customers, scale outside US, EU and Japan and broaden our product offering.3DPI: Is your 3D printing solution scalable for mass production, and if so, what steps have you taken to ensure scalability without compromising quality?Rajeev Kulkarni: Quality of product and design is critical and at the heart of our solutions. The Axtra3D printer features a modular architecture that enables easy scalability, allowing it to handle increased production volumes while maintaining consistency. With compatibility across a wide range of high-quality materials and strategic partnerships, the printer is adaptable to industries like automotive, healthcare, and consumer goods. Coupled with optimized software, real-time quality control, and predictive maintenance, this system ensures high performance, minimal downtime, and consistent output at scale.3DPI: Can you say something about the development process behind your innovation, including key challenges and how they were overcome?Rajeev Kulkarni: The HPS and TruLayer innovations were developed specifically to overcome the challenges of traditional SLA and DLP and by merging their strengths. After two years of intensive R&D, these technologies were successfully integrated.HPS addressed the challenge of print throughput and precision. This was particularly complex, as both light sources had to image coaxially and in perfect sync with identical frequency. Through systematic experimentation and innovation, this was achieved, enabling enhanced print speed and precision.Our TruLayer innovation goes beyond high resolution, it was crucial to produce large, flat surfaces with 20-micron flatness. TruLayer technology overcame this by eliminating hydrostatic forces and peel-off constraints between cured layers, allowing precise production of expansive flat geometries.Additionally, the company pioneered a unique slicing engine and software that simultaneously generates raster scan data and image data, utilizing both datasets concurrently to cure each layer. This dual-data approach enhances precision and control, contributing to superior print quality and consistency.Want to share insights on key industry trends and the future of 3D printing? Register now to be included in the 2025 3D Printing Industry Executive Survey.What 3D printing trends do the industry leaders anticipate this year?What does the Future of 3D printing hold for the next 10 years?To stay up to date with the latest 3D printing news, dont forget to subscribe to the 3D Printing Industry newsletter or follow us on Twitter, or like our page on Facebook.While youre here, why not subscribe to our Youtube channel? Featuring discussion, debriefs, video shorts, and webinar replays.

Metal 3D printer manufacturer Meltio has introduced the Meltio Engine Blue integration kit at Formnext 2024.Designed to integrate seamlessly with industrial robotic arms and vertical machining centers, this new system aims to enhance the process of metal 3D printing parts. Leveraging factory-calibrated Blue Laser technology, it offers substantial improvements in productivity, energy efficiency, and ease of use, building on the foundations of the Meltio Engine V3.In Hall 12.0 Booth C119, the manufacturer is demonstrating Meltio Engine Blues versatility with metal parts made from marine bronze, copper, dual-wire materials, and a build plate integrating tool steel, mild steel, marine bronze, and stainless steel, highlighting its capability for multi-material and complex material production.The new Meltio Engine Blue represents a crucial breakthrough in Meltios directed energy deposition (DED) technology, designed specifically to respond to the current demands of the manufacturing industry around the world. For our industrial customers, the Meltio Engine Blue represents a significant improvement in reliability and deposition rate, enabling increased production speed and quality, explains Meltio Product Manager, Alejandro Nieto.Jet engine exhaust created using Meltio Blue Engine. Image via Meltio.Faster metal parts production and streamlined operationsBoasting a deposition rate that is up to 3.5 times higher than its predecessor and a 30% reduction in energy consumption, this system highlights its efficiency in metal AM processes. Simplified installation and maintenance are achieved through a compact, lightweight design that eliminates components like fiber optics and collimators.These updates enhance operational reliability, allowing the creation of high-density, durable metal parts for industries like aerospace, automotive, defense, energy, maritime, mining, and oil and gas, with various materials that can be processed with precision.Nieto emphasized that the development of the Meltio Engine Blue involved over two years of meticulous work. The engineering team collaborated closely with partners and integrators to address challenges identified with the previous V3 system. Key industry demands, such as reducing maintenance time, enhancing reliability, and improving deposition rates, guided the development process.Several technical upgrades play a vital role in the advanced capabilities of Meltio Engine Blue. A dual wire-feeding system, featuring internal motors and a 10-meter wire roller liner, ensures stable material handling for uninterrupted operation. High-quality servo motors on the T0, T1, and Z axes, along with encoders on feeders and an absolute encoder on the Z axis, contribute to precise and stable deposition.Process oversight is further enhanced by an integrated melt pool camera, which allows real-time monitoring of operations. Customers will also benefit from features such as quick-connect components for easier installation, screen options in 27 and 17 sizes, and an optional deployable deposition head for expanded applications.In addition, safety measures have been upgraded to meet the highest industrial standards. A service mode key, coupled with redundant internal safety systems, ensures secure operations in demanding environments.By reducing maintenance needs and eliminating frequent laser alignment, the system minimizes downtime while improving operational efficiency. A 30% reduction in energy consumption compared to the previous version helps lower operating costs and contributes to sustainability goals.As per Meltio, higher deposition rates and reduced maintenance requirements make the system a practical choice for manufacturers aiming to optimize production workflows without compromising quality.A nozzle guide vane. Image via Meltio.Technical specifications of the Meltio Engine BlueLaser SystemBlue Laser (Higher absorption and power efficiency; wider range of compatible materials than IR) 1000W 9 x 450 nm direct diode lasersPrintheadRobot Mounted 20.5 to 23 kgPrinthead Size (W x D x H)262 x 272 x 572 mmControl UnitWall mounted, air-cooled 80.5 kg 600 x 300 x 800 mm. Separate wall mounted 27 HMICoolingWater-cooled deposition head, chiller includedPrint Envelope (W x D x H)Depending on robots reachProcess ControlMelt Pool Camera & Closed-loop wire modulationPower Input200/240 V 3W+PE 380/415 V 3W+N+PEPower Consumption9,2 kW peak 2-5 kw avgSlicer SoftwareMeltio Space 1-year subscription includedFeeder SystemQuad-point traction servomotor feeder, frictionless linersWire FeedstockDiameter: 0.8-1.2 mm / Spool Type: 8S300 External wire drum readyProduct ConfigurationsSingle or dual wireCompatible MaterialsStainless steels, carbon steels, tool steels, nickel alloys, titanium, copper alloys, gold alloys and moreCatch up on all the news fromFormnext 2024.Voting is now open for the2024 3D Printing Industry Awards.Want to share insights on key industry trends and the future of 3D printing? Register now to be included in the2025 3D Printing Industry Executive Survey.What 3D printing trends do the industry leaders anticipate this year?What does the Future of 3D printing hold for the next 10 years?To stay up to date with the latest 3D printing news, dont forget to subscribe to the 3D Printing Industry newsletter or follow us on Twitter, or like our page on Facebook.While youre here, why not subscribe to our Youtube channel? Featuring discussion, debriefs, video shorts, and webinar replays.Featured image shows a jet engine exhaust created using Meltio Blue Engine. Image via Meltio.Ada ShaikhnagWith a background in journalism, Ada has a keen interest in frontier technology and its application in the wider world. Ada reports on aspects of 3D printing ranging from aerospace and automotive to medical and dental.

The first phase of an extensive rehab at Gund Hall by Bruner/Cott, reported on by AN last December, is now over at Harvard GSD. The job entailed negotiating an iconic 1972 Brutalist building by John Andrews and making it perform better. The Boston office reskinned Gund Hall with a new high-performance envelope, helping it cut down energy costs and improve usability while providing other ancillary benefits. By the numbers, 1,617 glazing units were swapped out with new ones. Gund Halls east curtain wall and clerestory windows now have triple-pane glass, and the north and south curtain walls are stocked with hybrid vacuum-insulated glass. Motorized window shades now mitigate heat gain from direct and reflected sunlight; this gadgetry reduces glare for students toiling in the trays and the pit.Gund Halls east curtain wall and clerestory windows now have triple-pane glass, and the north and south curtain walls are stocked with hybrid vacuum-insulated glass. (Chuck Choi)Exits to the terrace were also widened to make Gund Halls outdoor spaces accessible to those with reduced mobility, marking the first time in the GSDs history where those egress points have been wheelchair accessible. Outside, concrete that was deteriorating was patched up by construction crews. Bruner/Cotts design team, which include George Gard and Jason Jewhurst, made the conscious decision to keep Gund Halls 50-year-old facade support steel within the buildings original glazing system. For Sarah Whiting, Harvard GSD dean, the renovation is cause for celebration. In a statement, Whiting said for the first time in over 50 years, the trays will be warm in the winter, cool in the summer, and we wont have rain leaking onto our desks.When John Andrews was originally tasked to design a new facility for the Departments of Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Urban Planning and Design, he surprised his clients with a unique building that was at once solid and transparent and prioritized the student body, united within an enormous, light-filled, single space, Whiting continued. Though much has changed since Gund Hall first opened in 1972, the careful rehabilitation of the structure underscores the schools commitment to this same priority: our students.Navigating An Enormous, Light-Filled, Single SpaceHow did Bruner/Cott, engineers, and consultants make Gund Hall more energy efficient and less leaky? The new envelope adds another layer of conventional insulating glass, creating a sandwich thats just a few millimeters thicker than your average double glazing.This extra few millimeters may seem small, but it pays dividends: Triple-pane glass is almost ten times more efficient than single-pane glass, Bruner/Cott said. This technology, architects added, is already popular in Europe. Gund Hall is now one of the first buildings in the U.S. to employ it on a large scale.An exterior detail shows the improved glazing. (Noritaka Minami)The windows meet advanced energy codes. (Noritaka Minami)At Gund Hall, the new special window assembly system meets advanced energy codes while conserving original design elements. Designers at Bruner/Cott used BIM software for slashing carbon emissions and energy consumption, making the building more storm resistant. The natural light is also now much better inside the trays, Bruner/Cott noted. The renovation exceeded Massachusettss stretch energy code for alterations. According to calculations, the renovation will save about 18,000 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, meaning a nine-year carbon payback as a result of the project. Gund Hall will also realize 22.2 percent reduced energy use intensity and a 19.1 percent reduction in utility costs.David Fixler, a GSD lecturer who chairs the departments Building Committee, said that the idea to upgrade the trays glazing had been in and out of the GSDs eye for the better part of two decades, and this latest renovation makes Gund Hall a more environmentally friendly place.Project SpecificationsDesign and Executive Architect (Prime Consultant): Bruner/Cott ArchitectsBuilding Envelope Consultant, Structural Engineer: SGHOwners Project Manager: RedgateDaylighting Consultant: LAM PartnersSustainability, Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer: Vanderweil EngineersSpecifications: KalinBuilding and Accessibility Code: Jensen HughesBuilding Envelope Consultants: HeintgesConstruction Manager: Shawmut Design and ConstructionGlazier (Key Sub-Contractor): A&A Window ProductsCurtain Wall and IGU Fabricator (Key Supplier): Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope (OBE 360)Vacuum-Insulated Glass, Glass Substrate, and Glass Coating Supplier (Key Supplier): Vitro

On Thursday, December 5, ANs Facades+ conference series returns to Seattle. The event will feature a symposium with six expert-led presentations as well as a building product expo, connecting architects to leading manufacturers. To assemble the days program, AN worked with Julia Nagele and Sean Ludviksen, senior principal and principal, respectively, at HEWITT, a Seattle-based practice. Click here to find more information and register. Skyglasss complex glass envelope changes appearance based on perspective. (Lara Swimmer)Skyglass: Minimal Moves, Maximum ImpactThe first presentation of the day spotlights Skyglass, a new residential tower in South Lake Union designed by HEWITT. Julia Nagelewill be joined on stage by Brad Glauser, design and technical consultant at Edify Studios, to discuss the buildings unique shifting glass facade, which zig-zags in depth. The pair will delve into the projects technical details, sharing how they achieved the unique facade by using a robust structural system and while managing a tight budget.Miller Hull will share its recent work for the U.S. State Department including the recently completed U.S. Embassy in Guatemala. (Gabe Border)Designing Diplomacy: Integrating Culture, Climate, and PerformanceNext, Mathew Albores and Brian Court, principal and senior principal, respectively, at Miller Hull, will take the stage to share the firms recent work for the U.S. State Department, specifically focusing on two projects: the U.S. Embassy in Guatemala City, Guatemala and the U.S. Consulate in Guadalajara, Mexico. For this type of work, the architects focus intently on local climate, site, and context, producing built forms that are specific to their locale.The PDX Terminals mass timber roof was integrated with large spans of glazing that face the runway. (Dror Baldinger)Resiliency Takes Flight: Hanging the Curtain Wall at PDXIn the following session, Glen Justice, principal at ZGF, and David C. Young, principal at RDH Building Science, will present the complex curtain wall design for the expansion of the Portland International Airport. This new terminal features a large mass timber roof that was carefully integrated with spans of glazing that face the runway. The panelist will share technical challenges and lessons learned from this exciting and groundbreaking project. Sourcing, Supply Chain, and Procurement: Lessons from the FieldAfter lunch there will be a roundtable discussion on the procurement process for facade materials, looking at recent trends post-pandemic and in regard to the staggering costs due to inflation. Join Richard Green, principal and owner of Green Facades, Louis Mark, founder of Window Installation Specialists, and Luis Martinez, project executive at Swinerton, for this exciting conversation.The Seattle Central Librarys all-glass envelope was innovative at the time of its completion. (Lara Swimmer/Esto)Kind of Blue: Seattle Central Library at 20The days final panel looks back on the design and construction of the Seattle Central Library on the 20th anniversary of its completion. Jay Taylor, senior principal at MKA, Steve DelFraino, principal at LMN Architects, Marc Simmons, founding principal of Front, and Joshua Ramus, founding principal of REX, will share stories and memories from the project, imparting how the buildings completely glass envelope with its diagrid mullions is still relevant and innovative today.

close Must-turn off privacy settings on your iPhone in iOS 18.1 AI The 'CyberGuy' walks you through which settings to adjust. With Apple rolling out the latest iOS 18.1 update, privacy has become an even hotter topic. The update introduces advanced AI capabilities through Apple Intelligence and Siri, giving your device more autonomy in understanding and learning from your behaviors.While this sounds promising, it also means that your iPhone might be capturing and analyzing sensitive information, especially if you have certain financial or health-related apps on your device.Well walk you through which settings to adjust, why its important and how to ensure that Apples AI isnt overstepping its boundaries with your personal data. Apple Intelligence on iPhone. (Apple)Why privacy matters more than ever in iOS 18.1iOS 18.1 brings a slew of AI-powered features aimed at enhancing your experience with Siri and Apple Intelligence, but its worth questioning: How much does your iPhone really need to know about you? If you're like most people, privacy is a top priority, especially when it comes to sensitive data such as banking information, health details and your location.When Apple Intelligence is enabled, it starts "learning" from your interactions with certain apps, creating a digital profile that can theoretically tailor your experience. This is a double-edged sword; while personalization might sound appealing, its crucial to consider what data Apples AI is learning and why you might want to limit its reach. Apple Intelligence and Siri on iPhone. (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)Apple Intelligence requirements for iPhoneDevices: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro MaxSettings:Device language and Siri language set to a supported language.Storage: 4 GB available storage.Operating systems: iOS 18.1, update to iOS 18.1 viaSettings > General>Software Update.If available, tapUpdate Now and begin downloading and installing iOS 18.1 Steps to update your iPhones software. (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)Recommended apps to turn off 'Learn from this App'Financial apps: Banking and finance apps often contain highly sensitive information. Disabling learning on these apps prevents Apple Intelligence from accessing details about your transactions, account balances or other financial data.Health and fitness apps: Health-related apps can reveal personal information that you may not want to share with Apple Intelligence, even if its just being used for personalization.Location-based apps: Location data can be incredibly telling. Maps and similar apps often gather your location history, places you frequent and travel patterns. Turning off learning from these apps will help you avoid disclosing this information.The critical settings you need to changeApple Intelligence and Siri settings are at the heart of managing your data privacy. By navigating here, youre taking the first step in controlling what Apples AI can access. Heres how to protect your sensitive information from being used by Apple Intelligence and Siri:Open your iPhone and go toSettings.Tap onApple Intelligence and Siri.Enable Apple Intelligence bytoggling it on. Steps to enable Apple Intelligence. (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)Once youre in the Apple Intelligence section, scroll to the bottom and tapApps.These are all the apps that Apple Intelligence will learn from.Youll find a list of all the apps from which Apple Intelligence learns.Click oneach app andtoggle off next to "Learn from this App."Remember:Gray means off, andgreen means on. Steps to turn on "Learn from this App" on iPhone. (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HEREHow to customize Siri and Apple Intelligence settingsEven if you turn off learning for certain apps, you may want to activate other AI settings selectively based on your preferences. For instance, some users prefer Siris suggestions for navigation but dont want AI involved with their social media or financial accounts. This customization is entirely up to you, but its essential to know where these toggles are and what each does.Why you should revisit these settings regularlyOne thing about privacy settings is that they can change with each software update. As Apple introduces more features, some apps may automatically gain access to Apple Intelligence. Its essential to check these settings periodically to ensure that no new permissions have been granted without your knowledge.Kurt's key takeawaysThe arrival of iOS 18.1 is exciting, especially with the enhanced AI features, but its crucial to stay vigilant about your privacy. Banking, health and location apps contain some of your most sensitive data, and allowing Apple Intelligence to learn from them might open up unintended risks. By turning off "Learn from this App" in settings, youre taking a proactive step to control your personal information. Remember, gray is off, green is on, and when it comes to privacy, sometimes its best to err on the side of caution.Revisit these settings occasionally to ensure they remain as you want them and stay in control of your data. Taking a few minutes to manage these settings today can go a long way in safeguarding your privacy in the future.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPHow do you feel about the balance between convenience and privacy with AI features? Let us know by writing us at Cyberguy.com/Contact.For more of my tech tips and security alerts, subscribe to my free CyberGuy Report Newsletter by heading toCyberguy.com/Newsletter.Follow Kurt on his social channels:Answers to the most-asked CyberGuy questions:New from Kurt:KURT'S HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDESUnbeatable Best Black Friday dealsBest gifts forMen |Women |Kids |Teens |Pet loversBest deals:Laptops |DesktopsCopyright 2024 CyberGuy.com.All rights reserved. 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The Information Commissioners Office (ICO) approach of only fining public sector organisations in the most serious cases is under fire from privacy campaigners at Open Rights Group (ORG), who say there is an urgent need to test the regulators claims that fines do not act as an effective deterrent for public sector bodies.The campaigners say the ICOs approach of limiting fines to public sector bodies for only the most serious data protection issues is not working, as problems often persist well after other, less-severe enforcement actions have been taken.In an increasingly digital world, data protection is vital for our personal security. TheICOs reluctance to take enforcement action, alongside its policy of not challenging public sectororganisations where needed, is not working, said ORG chief executive Jim Killock.As we see the development of AI technology and its increased use by public sectororganisations, we need strong data protection laws and a strong regulator who will act as the first line of defence for the British public.In July 2022, the ICO adopted a revised two-year trial approach to working with public authorities, with commissioner John Edwards arguing in an open letter that fines are ineffective in ensuring data protection compliance because of how they indirectly punish victims of data breaches in the form of reduced budgets for vital services.In July 2024, the ICO then published its Annual report and financial statements for the 2023-24 financial year, in which the data regulator reviews its performance over that period. It shows where the ICO has investigated public and private bodies, and the proportion of these investigations that have resulted in reprimands, enforcement notices (that obligate recipients to change their data practices), or fines.In terms of its actions against public sector bodies for data protection breaches, the ICO issued one fine (to the Ministry of Defence over a data leak that exposed the identities of 245 Afghanis), two enforcement notices (one regarding the loss of control of child abuse case files at the Crown Prosecution Service, and another against the Home Office for its GPS tagging of refugees), and 28 reprimands.Examples of these reprimands include one for Thames Valley Police for disclosing a witnesses address to suspected criminals, which forced the person to move house; one for theUniversity Hospital of Derby and Burton NHS Trust for failing to process outpatient data in a timely fashion, which delayed medical treatments for some patients for up to two years; and one for West Midlands Police over multiple incidents where the data mix-ups meant officers attended the wrong addresses.Other instances include two reprimands for the Ministry of Justice, one over the disclosure of adoption details against court instructions, and another for leaving four bags of confidential waste in an unsecured holding area in the prison, which both prisoners and staff had access to.Given the number of reprimands handed out for clearly harmful data practices in comparison to the low number of fines and enforcement notices, the ORGis therefore calling on theICOto use its full powers against public sectororganisations, including enforcement notices and fines where necessary.Computer Weekly contacted the ICO about the ORGs analysis and arguments, and was directed to an ICO statement on its public sector approach from June 2024.While we have continued to issue fines to public bodies where appropriate, we have also been using our other regulatory tools to ensure peoples information is handled appropriately and money isnt diverted away from where its needed the most, it said.We will now review the two-year trial before making a decision on the public sector approach in the autumn. In the meantime, we will continue to apply this approach to our regulatory activities in relation to public sector organisations.On 20 November 2022, in reference to the ICOs private sector enforcement, information commissioner John Edwards told The Times that the large financial penalties often issued by European regulators tend to result in lengthy legal battles, which could drain regulators resources and ultimately weaken their ability to enforce meaningful changes.I dont believe that the quantum or volume of fines is a proxy for impact, he said. You know, they get a lot of headlines. Its easy to compile league tables, but I actually dont believe that approach is necessarily the one that has the greatest impact.He added that the ICO prefers to engage with companies to encourage compliance rather than issue fines worth hundreds of millions of pounds.According to an ORG analysis of the ICOs latest annual report, the instances of enforcement action that have taken place show the gravity of the public sectors data mispractice, and that there is little evidence reprimands lead to genuine change despite the increased reliance on them.The ICO should use the full range of its enforcement powers in the public sector until and unless it can prove alternative approaches result in a substantial improvement in data protection compliance, said ORG in one of its recommendations for the ICO.It added that the regulator should publish all evidence resulting from the two-year public sector approach trial where public sector organisations were only fined as a last resort, and that this should be followed up by externally conducted independent audit to validate the findings.ORG further added that there should be amendments to the new Labour governments proposed Data Use and Access Bill (DUAB), so that the ICO is banned from issuing more than one reprimand to an organisation: Any subsequent breaches should result in an escalation of action not additional final reprimands that both undermine the premise of the initial reprimand and have little impact on behaviour.The DUAB should further be amended to require the ICO to publish a league table of public sector bodies subject-access request (SAR) performance, so that organisations which consistently fail to respond within the statutory times frame can be prioritised for enforcement action.SARs are an important vehicle for ensuring individuals privacy and safety, it said. Since 2018, however, the ICO has also been attempting to get three authorities to deal with their SAR backlogs without success. This year, six years after problem first became apparent, Plymouth City Council, Devon and Cornwall Police and Dorset Police were each sent a final reprimand.This year marks the first time the number of reprimands have been published by the ICO in an annual report, which it committed to doing in December 2022 after a freedom of information request from Jon Baines a senior data protection specialist at law firm Mishcon de Reya revealed the regulator had failed to disclose the majority of the 42 reprimands it had issued to public sector bodies between May 2018 and November 2021.A follow up freedom on information request from Baines from June 2022 found a further 15 reprimands since November 2021 that had not been publicly disclosed up to that point.Read more about UK data protection enforcementICO reprimands Essex school for illegal facial recognition use: The Information Commissioners Office has reprimanded Chelmer Valley High School in Chelmsford for introducing facial recognition and failing to conduct a legally required data protection impact assessment and obtain the explicit consent of students.ICO selectively discloses reprimands for data protection breaches: Data protection experts question ICOs selective approach to publishing formal reprimands for contravening the law, after FoI request reveals the Cabinet Office was among the organisations reprimanded.ICO police cloud guidance released under FOI: Long-awaited guidance from the UK data regulator on police cloud deployments highlights some potential data transfer mechanisms it thinks can clear up ongoing legal issues, but tells forces its up to.

Apple has dropped a series of software updates across its various product lines as it aims to ward off the impact of two newly discovered zero-days, both of which may have already been exploited in the wild.The fixes for CVE-2024-44308 and CVE-2024-44309 both attributed to Clment Lecigne and Benot Sevens of the Google Threat Analysis Group affect devices running iOS and iPadOS 17.7.2 and 18.1.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1.1, and visionOS 2.1.1. They are also present in Safari 18.1.1.CVE-2024-44308 affects the JavaScriptCore framework and enables a threat actor to achieve arbitrary code execution if the target device can be made to process maliciously crafted web content. According to Apple, there are reports that it has already been actively exploited on Intel-based Mac systems.CVE-2024-44309 affects the open source WebKit browser engine used extensively within the Apple ecosystem, and is described as a cookie management issue that enabled a threat actor to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack.In an XSS attack, a threat actor is able to insert malicious data into content from trusted websites, which is then included with content delivered to the victims browser. They can be used to achieve a number of goals, including session cookie theft enabling the threat actor to masquerade as the victim, but are also used to spread malware and steal credentials.Again, there are reports of in-the-wild exploitation of CVE-2024-44309 against Intel-based Macs.Michael Covington, vice-president of strategy at Jamf, a device management company specialising in Apple products, said that it is very important for defenders to promptly address vulnerabilities in WebKit, given the frameworks criticality to the Safari web browser.The fixes provided byAppleintroduce stronger checks to detect and prevent malicious activity, as well as improve how devices manage and track data during web browsing. With attackers potentially exploiting both vulnerabilities, it is critical that users and mobile-first organisations apply the latest patches as soon as they are able, said Covington.CVE-2024-44309 is not the first issue to affect WebKit identified this year. In late January Apple patched CVE-2024-23222 which also made it into the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agencys (CISAs) Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalogue.Also exploited as a zero-day, CVE-2024-23222 was a type confusion flaw leading to arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable deviceAs ever, Apple has provided scant detail on either of these vulnerabilities or how they have been taken advantage of. However, their identification by Google teams that have previously worked on vulnerabilities exploited by predatory commercial spyware vendors such as disgraced Israeli firm NSO may indicate the sort of people to whom these new flaws may be of interest.Apple remains alert to such issues, and notably issued a security alert to iOS users in over 90 countries back in April, after detecting that they were being targeted by a mercenary spyware attack that was remotely compromising their devices.As usual, Apple users who have not enabled automated updates can download the patches by navigating to their devices Settings menu, then to General, then to Software Update.Read more about mobile securityMobile devices bring their own set of challenges and risks to enterprise security. To handle mobile-specific threats, IT should conduct regular mobile security audits.To keep corporate and user data safe, IT must continuously ensure mobile app security. Mobile application security audits are a helpful tool to stay on top of data protection.Behavioural-based biometrics offer tantalising advantages over more traditional biometric solutions. Learn about some of the benefits and potential challenges for safe and secure implementation.