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A research team from Kookmin University has achieved significant success with two papers accepted at the prestigious CVPR 2026 conference.

A research team led by Professor Eom Dae-ho from Seoul National University has had their paper accepted for CVPR 2026, a prestigious international conference on artificial intelligence.

Educationist Ebenezer Mbamalu warns that many Nigerian schools are unprepared for the shift to computer-based testing for the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examinations.

The horoscope advises taking on tasks that require unconventional thinking while being cautious when working on the computer on February 27.

The UK will be represented by artist Sam Bartle, known as 'LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER', at the Eurovision Song Contest with his experimental electronic music style.

Several incidents related to aggressive behavior among detainees and the discovery of prohibited items were reported in Estonian prisons last week.

Haryana has announced the recruitment of 1672 postgraduate teacher positions in computer science with a salary of 1 lakh rupees.

Data centers are imposing significant price increases on computer components, with SSD prices rising by 55% over the past six months due to ongoing demand.

Milagros Miceli, an Argentine sociologist and doctor in Computer Engineering, criticizes the working conditions of AI data workers while advocating for their acknowledgment in the AI revolution.

Darmstadt computer scientist Christian Reuter discusses how social media manipulates users and shares his views on youth bans.

Police discovered a concerning text file about vengeance and attacks on a teenager's computer during a home search in Vantaa.

Microsoft's Silica project showcased a groundbreaking technology that enables long-term data storage in glass, promising unprecedented stability.

A group of boys visited a 57-year-old man accused of child abuse several times a week to play computer games.

The article discusses how markings found on Ice Age carvings could encode information comparable to that of early cuneiform, suggesting sophisticated information storage methods in Paleolithic times.

A National Court in Spain ordered a compensation of 20,000 euros to a court official who suffered a triple humeral fracture after tripping over loose computer cables at her workplace.

Ilta-Sanomat introduces a new mini crossword that can be solved on mobile or computer, enhancing the experience for puzzle lovers.

The Chaos Computer Club is promoting alternatives to major American tech companies through events aimed at ensuring digital independence.

The Chaos Computer Club aims to promote alternative digital services and reduce reliance on major American tech companies like Google, Paypal, and Whatsapp through events and awareness campaigns.

A man in his 40s was caught by police just a day after stealing high-priced graphics processing units (GPUs) from a computer parts store in Pyeongtaek, South Korea.

Finnish quantum computer manufacturer IQM plans to go public this summer to raise €450 million, with a valuation of $1.8 billion.

The Korea Football Association is digitizing referee assignments to enhance fairness and transparency, eliminating the existing Referee Committee's authority.

The Computer History Museum has launched an online platform called OpenCHM, making its exhibits accessible to a global audience.

A man stole GPUs worth 160 million won from a computer parts store in Pyeongtaek, South Korea.

The Argentine government has reported a robbery at the Ministry of Labor where thieves stole computer equipment, televisions, and other items.

American Twitch star Rani "Stable Ronaldo" Netz earned $266,000 in January, responding to competing platform CEO Ed Craven's allegations of fake viewer numbers.

Milagros Miceli, an Argentine sociologist and computer engineering doctor, discusses the implications of AI on the workforce, highlighting that it is creating numerous low-paid jobs rather than replacing existing positions.

The article discusses a leak from Saxo Bank where a former employee took photographs of sensitive information from the bank's work computer, raising concerns about insider security and the implications of the data breach.

A 39-year-old car mechanic faces charges for possession and acquisition of child pornography after 45,000 files were discovered on his computer during an investigation.

Colombia allows a computer-generated candidate, Gaitana, represented as a blue-skinned woman, to run for legislative seats on behalf of Indigenous communities.

The state of Piauí in Brazil has received 50 rifles and 35 pieces of computer equipment to enhance its security forces.

Ilta-Sanomat introduces a new crossword puzzle that can be solved on a mobile phone or computer, adding to its popular collection of puzzles.

A WA Police officer has been charged with multiple offenses relating to computer crime and illegal surveillance, leading to his suspension from duty.

Registrations for free computer courses offered by IFSertãoPE in Petrolina are open until this Friday, with a focus on programming and spreadsheet skills.

A Swedish officer's computer and iPad were stolen at a NATO-linked conference in Lisbon by a Portuguese man, who is now charged with attempted espionage.

A Portuguese man has been charged in Portugal for attempting to sell stolen information from a Swedish officer's laptop and tablet to the Russian embassy in Lisbon.

A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of electronic computer fraud in a case involving the takeover of securities accounts and unauthorized stock trading in Japan.

China is advancing its medical technology sector, with the startup NeuroXess making strides in brain-computer interfaces and human testing.

Anthropic's newly released AI model, Claude Sonnet 4.6, can perform multi-step actions on computers, such as filling out online forms and coordinating information across multiple browser tabs.

Matilde Malmberg reflects on her experience as a high school teacher and the impact of artificial intelligence, particularly ChatGPT, on education.

A group of researchers has developed a method to generate genuinely random numbers using a computer, addressing a longstanding challenge in information technology.

The Abia state government has shortlisted 24,023 applicants for a Computer-Based Test as part of its teacher recruitment process, aiming to hire 4,000 teachers.

The UK has selected YouTuber and electronic artist Look Mum No Computer, also known as Sam Battle, as its entry for the Eurovision 2026 competition.

The YouTuber Look Mum No Computer will represent the UK at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, according to the BBC.

The UK entry for the Eurovision Song Contest has been announced as YouTube star Look Mum No Computer, marking a fresh direction for the competition.

A video game based on Norwegian mass murderer Anders Behring Breivik's attacks on Utøya has been removed from the online platform Roblox following a complaint from a Norwegian organization.

The West African Examinations Council has released the results of the 2025 Second Series of the Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination for private candidates, indicating a decline in overall performance compared to the previous year.

A couple in Plymouth was mistakenly blacklisted from Sainsbury's petrol stations due to a computer error, leading to weeks of being refused service.

The ENIAC, the first programmable, electronic, and digital computer, was installed at the University of Pennsylvania on February 15, 1946, marking a significant milestone in computing history.

A tech article from Finland discusses the importance of checking and upgrading RAM to improve computer performance.

Mikko Hyppönen, a renowned cybersecurity expert, carries a floppy disk containing a computer virus as a memory from his early career.