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Towards Global Access for the Print Disabled

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

A Policy Update from an engineer, Jim Fruchterman of Benetech June 8, 2010 The international copyright negotiations in Geneva around a proposed Treaty for the Visually Impaired (“TVI”) have been steadily heating up. The Proposals A. Joint Recommendation Proposal (US-JR). law (this is a wildcard issue right now).

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Massachusetts governor won’t sign facial recognition ban

The Verge

Charlie Baker has refused to sign a law banning most government use of facial recognition. It makes exceptions for running facial recognition searches against a motor vehicles registration database, as long as police obtain a warrant or demonstrate “immediate danger” that requires a search. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge.

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Dear Sophie: How do I change my L-1B to an H-1B through the lottery?

TechCrunch

Sophie Alcorn Contributor Share on Twitter Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” She connects people with the businesses and opportunities that expand their lives.

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In 2023, you won’t be able to fly most drones in the US without broadcasting your location

The Verge

If you intend to fly a drone in the US, you’re going to want to pay attention: the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) just issued the single biggest set of changes to US drone law since the agency first took an interest in the technology. With the proper license, you’ll soon be able to fly at night and over people.

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Why the startup sector should keep its eye on the SEC

TechCrunch

And the scale of the SEC’s proposed reforms should alarm entrepreneurs, investors and employees in the innovation economy. Three key areas of proposed intervention by the SEC offer examples of why the venture community should be paying attention. In short, the SEC’s actions could slow one of our greatest engines of innovation.

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VanMoof’s new V e-bike is its fastest ever

The Verge

That’s much faster than VanMoof’s current e-bikes, which are capped at 25km/h in Europe and 20mph in the US, and well beyond what local laws currently allow. European laws also require owners of s-pedelecs to obtain liability insurance and registration.

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Cheating VanMoof e-bikes will be slowed outside the US

The Verge

We are making a change on November 17 to avoid any discussion on adherence to these laws.”. Bikes with more powerful specs require insurance and registration at a minimum, which is why the vast majority of e-bikes sold in Europe seem underpowered and slow to Americans accustomed to 750W motors. GIF: VanMoof.

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