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Futuro del trabajoJuly 5, 2026 · 3 min

Device Revives Eyes from Deceased Donors for Transplants

Researchers have developed a device that pumps oxygen-rich fluid through the ocular artery, enabling eyes from deceased donors to regain the ability to respond to light. The breakthrough could make full eye transplantation possible, a milestone never achieved in humans.

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Futuro del trabajoJuly 4, 2026 · 5 min

Sony eliminates physical games on PlayStation: goodbye to the second-hand market

Sony has announced that from January 2028 it will stop producing Blu-ray discs for new PlayStation games. The decision, affecting both PS5 and the future PS6, responds to the growing preference for digital distribution and deals a heavy blow to the second-hand market and collectors.

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Futuro del trabajoJuly 3, 2026 · 4 min

AI Hits Highly Educated Tech Workers Hardest in California

A new report from the California Policy Lab shows that since the launch of ChatGPT, workers with bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degrees in roles with high exposure to AI have experienced higher unemployment rates in California. Unemployment insurance claims among graduates rose more than 50% between November 2022 and July 2023. The analysis suggests that AI is causing job displacement, especially in the Bay Area tech sector.

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Futuro del trabajoJuly 2, 2026 · 3 min

US Home Battery Record Driven by High Electricity Costs

In Q1 2026, US home battery installations hit a record 673 MW, according to the EIA. The boom is driven by rising electricity costs and state policies that encourage storage, especially in California, Hawaii, Texas, and Arizona.

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Futuro del trabajoJune 30, 2026 · 4 min

TikTok Fined €530M for GDPR Violations, Ban on Sending Data to China to Be Reviewed

Ireland's High Court has upheld the €530 million fine against TikTok for GDPR violations but ordered the regulator to reconsider the ban on transferring European user data to China. The decision offers a partial reprieve for the platform while reaffirming its liability for unlawful data processing.

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Futuro del trabajoJune 29, 2026 · 5 min

California launches tool to monitor AI impact on jobs

California has developed the first state-level tool to monitor the impact of artificial intelligence on employment. Although initial data does not show mass layoffs, it does reveal warning signs in the Bay Area and among higher-educated workers. TheVortiq's analysis explores what this initiative means for the future of work.

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Futuro del trabajoJune 29, 2026 · 4 min

Hardware Price Hikes: Apple, Xbox, and Valve Spark Consumer Anger

In just three days, Apple, Microsoft, and Valve have announced price hikes of up to 20% on their flagship products. The common trigger is a shortage of DRAM memory, hoarded by AI data centers. Consumers react with outrage as manufacturers point to Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron.

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Futuro del trabajoJune 28, 2026 · 4 min

SAP CEO predicts end of human programming in 3-4 years

SAP CEO Christian Klein stated that in three or four years there may be no human developers at the company. The statement, backed by the 'Autonomous Enterprise' strategy, points to a radical transformation of the programmer's role toward supervising AI agents.

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Futuro del trabajoJune 28, 2026 · 4 min

Loneliness as a Risk Factor for Disease: What Science Says

Loneliness not only affects emotional well-being, but science links it to an increased risk of serious diseases such as heart disease, stroke, dementia, and premature death. Organizations like the WHO and the U.S. Surgeon General consider it a public health epidemic.

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Futuro del trabajoJune 27, 2026 · 5 min

Cloudflare cuts 1,100 jobs but boosts engineering by 45%

Cloudflare eliminated 1,100 jobs in May 2026, but in the following weeks its engineering team grew by 45%, according to BNP Paribas data. The move reflects a strategy that prioritizes automation and AI over traditional sales forces.

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Futuro del trabajoJune 27, 2026 · 5 min

AI Does Not Eliminate Engineering Jobs: Data Shows Resilience

A new analysis from SignalFire reveals that, far from disappearing, engineering jobs have gained weight in tech hiring. The data suggests AI is transforming roles, not eliminating them, and that demand for engineers remains robust.

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Futuro del trabajoJune 27, 2026 · 3 min

AI reduces junior job offers in Switzerland by 30%

An analysis of 7.3 million job offers in Switzerland shows a 30% drop in ads for beginners since the arrival of generative AI. The most affected positions are those involving easily automatable tasks, such as writing, data analysis, and customer service.