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Atlassians Confluence gets a new template gallery

Confluence, Atlassian’s content-centric collaboration tool for teams, is making it easier for new users to get started with the launch of an updated template gallery and 75 new templates. They incorporate what the company has learned from its customers and partners since it first launched the service back in 2004. About a year ago, Atlassian gave Confluence a major makeover, with an updated editor and advanced analytics. Today’s update isn’t quite as dramatic, but goes to show that Confluence has evolved from a niche wiki for technical documentation teams to…

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‘I was asked for 430 a month for my shut nursery’

“I was really upset, I felt my son was being penalised for something beyond his control,” she says. ‘I don’t want a flight voucher, where’s my refund?’ ‘The future of our nursery is pretty bleak’ Since 21 March, UK nurseries have only been allowed to serve the children of key workers, leaving many almost empty and forcing some to temporarily shut. But some parents are still being asked to carry on paying some or all of their monthly fees as a retainer to hold their child’s place, with bills stretching…

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Myriota raises $19.3 million to expand its IoT satellite constellation

Internet of things satellite connectivity startup Myriota has raises a $19.3 million Series B funding round, led by Hostplus and Main Sequence Ventures, with additional funding from Boeing, former Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull, Singtel Innov8 and others. The company has now raised $37 million in Funding, and has four satellites on orbit already, with a plan to expand that to 25 by 2022 with the help of this new funding. Myriota provides low-cost, power efficient direct satellite connectivity for IoT uses, including industrial applications like equipment monitoring and measurement of…

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As a Nurse, Ive Got Nothing But SupportBut My Heart Breaks for the Patients I Serve

ShareTweetPin Perhaps it’s because I’m a registered nurse working the bedside of this virus, but I feel like I’ve seen plenty of information about what it’s like for healthcare workers fighting this COVID-19 fight. I’ve seen stories about violence towards people in scrubs out there, but personally I’ve received nothing but support and encouragement. Most of my friends know about our struggles with personal protective equipment (PPE), be it the fears it will run out or the frustration with the ever-changing guidelines of safety by the CDC. People have seen…

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Killer of Bangladesh independence leader arrested after 45 years on run

Ex-military captain one of dozens sentenced to death for murder of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Police in Bangladesh have arrested a fugitive killer of the countrys independence leader, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, nearly 45 years after the brutal assassination, the countrys home minister has said. Abdul Majed, a former military captain, was arrested in the capital, Dhaka, Asaduzzaman Khan said, adding that the arrest was the biggest gift for Bangladesh this year. Majed publicly declared his involvement after the killing, and had reportedly been hiding in India for many years. It was…

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Pre-school edtech startup Lingumi raises 4m, adds some free services during COVID-19

At these difficult times, parents are concerned for their children’s education, especially given so much of it has had to go online during the COVID-19 pandemic. But what about pre-schoolers who are missing out? Pre-school children are sponges for information but don’t get formal training on reading and writing until they enter the classroom when they are less sponge-like and surrounded by 30 other children. Things are tougher for non-English speaking children who’s parents want them to learn English. Lingumi, a platform aimed at toddlers learning critical skills, has now…

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Musician Christopher Cross calls coronavirus ‘possibly the worst illness I’ve ever had’

(CNN)Singer-songwriter Christopher Cross revealed on social media that he tested positive for coronavirus. “I’m not in the habit of discussing medical issues on social media,” Cross said Friday on Facebook and Instagram. “But I do so in hope this will help other people to understand how serious and how contagious this illness is.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Christopher Cross (@itsmrcross) on Apr 3, 2020 at 8:00am PDT “For those of you who still do not believe the COVID-19 virus is real, or think it is…

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These Harry Potter-Themed Zoom Backgrounds Will Transport You To Hogwarts

Warner Bros. Pictures The 10 Best ‘Harry Potter’ Zoom Backgrounds To Add Some Magic To Your Hangouts By Daffany Chan Updated: March 25, 2020 Virtual conferencing tools make it easier to stay connected while practicing social distancing during the spread of coronavirus. Many people are using Zoom to tune into their workplace or classroom and stay on top of things this spring. If you’re looking to add a personal flair to your video calls and impress your coworkers, you can add a unique backdrop to your conference room. Here are…

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One Free Press Coalition Spotlights Journalists Under Attack

In May 2019, WIRED joined the One Free Press Coalition, a united group of preeminent editors and publishers using their global reach and social platforms to spotlight journalists under attack worldwide. Today, the coalition is issuing its eighth monthly “10 Most Urgent” list of journalists whose press freedoms are being suppressed or whose cases demand justice. Here’s April's list, ranked in order of urgency: 1. Last year he endured 16 days in Evin prison for his tweets and was released on bail. 2. Philippines)Editor facing potential detention arrested again March…

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