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CBC - Technology (21 minutes ago)

This year's winners included a study that explores the feasibility of using pigeons to guide missiles, an experiment that saw scientists explode a paper bag next to a cat standing on the back of a cow, and a paper that explores the swimming abilities of dead trout.

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CBC - Technology (21 minutes ago)

A billionaire stepped out for the first private spacewalk Thursday, teaming up with SpaceX on the daring endeavour hundreds of miles above Earth.

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The Guardian - Technology (22 minutes ago)

Labor ministers hit back at US billionaire, saying he is inconsistent on free speech and calling his comment 'crackpot stuff'Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastElon Musk has called the Australian government "fascists” over new legislation aimed at tackling deliberate...

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The Guardian - Technology (22 minutes ago)

Competition authorities were too slow to stop tech giants from dominating Web 2.0. They can't repeat that mistake with AIWhen a company triples in value in just a few months, as computer chip company Nvidia has, investors take notice. But regulators do too, because they know from experience how monopolies engage in illegal anti-competitive behavior...

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The Guardian - Technology (22 minutes ago)

Research challenges conventional wisdom that evidence and arguments rarely help to change believers' mindsWhether it is the mistaken idea that the moon landings never happened or the false claim that Covid jabs contain microchips, conspiracy theories abound, sometimes with dangerous consequences.Now researchers have found that such beliefs can be...

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ABC News - Technology (24 minutes ago)

Lawyers for Sam Bankman-Fried have filed an appeal claiming that the imprisoned FTX founder was the victim of a rush to judgment by a public that wrongly believed he was guilty before he was even arrested

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NASASpaceflight.com - Space (25 minutes ago)

SpaceX is still preparing for Flight 5 of Starship but may have to wait at…The post Launch Pad work continues at Starbase as Flight 5 delayed by FAA appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.

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New York Times - Technology (35 minutes ago)

Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore of NASA spoke from the International Space Station for the first time since their Boeing orbital transport returned to Earth uncrewed.

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Yahoo News - Tech (An hour ago)

Uber, Waymo Expand Driverless Rides to Austin, Atlanta

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The Guardian - Technology (An hour ago)

National police agency says it is investigating 513 cases of deepfake pornography as a new scandal grips the countryThe anger was palpable. For the second time in just a few years, South Korean women took to the streets of Seoul to demand an end to sexual abuse. When the country spearheaded Asia's #MeToo movement, the culprit was molka – spy cams...

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Space.com - Space (2 hours ago)

The decision to send Boeing's Starliner capsule home uncrewed from the ISS was driven in part by time constraints, according to NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore.

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Space.com - Space (2 hours ago)

A partial lunar eclipse of the Super Harvest Moon is coming on Sept. 17, 2024. Here's how you can watch it online for free.

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ABC News - Technology (2 hours ago)

Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. jumped Friday after former President Donald Trump said he won’t sell shares of the company, saying that he doesn't need the money and likes the social media platform to get out his voice

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ABC News - Technology (2 hours ago)

The astronauts stuck in space say it was hard to see their Boeing capsule leave without them

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Space.com - Space (3 hours ago)

Sci-fi in the 1970s was weird, wonderful, and where franchises were born.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Technology (3 hours ago)

Banning access to social media for young people is an honourable idea, but we need to make sure they have other things to do instead.

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ABC News - Technology (3 hours ago)

Stuck-in-space astronauts make first public comments from space station since Boeing capsule returned to Earth empty

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ABC News - Technology (3 hours ago)

Ride-hailing leader Uber on Friday announced it will dispatch robotaxis built by driverless technology pioneer Waymo beginning next year in Austin, Texas, and Atlanta in a deal that deepens the bond between once-bitter rivals

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Yahoo News - Tech (3 hours ago)

Italy tests AI-assisted teaching in schools to boost IT skills

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CTV - Sci-Tech (3 hours ago)

Stuck-in-space astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams said Friday they appreciated all the prayers and well wishes from strangers back home.

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Space.com - Space (4 hours ago)

Sony Pictures released a final launch trailer for "Venom: The Last Dance," which premieres on Oct. 25, 2024.

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Space.com - Space (4 hours ago)

A 1.2% scale model of SpaceX's Starship Super Heavy rocket underwent NASA wind tunnel testing, during which high-speed forced air simulated varying flight conditions.

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ABC News - Technology (4 hours ago)

A consulting firm run by the brother of two top New York City officials is facing federal scrutiny over his work on behalf of companies that were seeking city contracts

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BBC - Technology (4 hours ago)

The huge figure makes the footballer easily the most followed celebrity on the planet.

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New York Times - Technology (5 hours ago)

Fatalities spiked 71 percent last year, far outpacing the 13 percent rise in cases, the World Health Organization said.

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New York Times - Technology (5 hours ago)

In a new study, many people doubted or abandoned false beliefs after a short conversation with the DebunkBot.

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Space.com - Space (5 hours ago)

The first open-word game from the galaxy far, far away feels like the Han Solo simulator we've been waiting for.

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Yahoo News - Tech (5 hours ago)

Y Combinator expanding to four cohorts a year in 2025

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Yahoo News - Tech (5 hours ago)

United Air to Offer Free Wi-Fi in Deal With Musk's Starlink

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Yahoo News - Tech (5 hours ago)

23andMe settles data breach lawsuit for $30 million

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ABC News - Technology (5 hours ago)

In a $115 million settlement, while admitting no wrongdoing, tech behemoth Oracle has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit over allegations it tracked consumer activity both on and offline

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CTV - Sci-Tech (5 hours ago)

The world still holds many unanswered questions. But thanks to the efforts of the research teams awarded the IG Nobel Prize on Thursday, some of these questions – which you might not even have thought existed – now have answers.

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New York Times - Technology (6 hours ago)

The company said that the site would close indefinitely and that it would permanently stop making liverwurst. Union officials said the plant's 500 workers would be given severance and offered relocation.

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NDTV - Tech (6 hours ago)

nfinix may be developing a smartphone with an ultra-slim profile, according to a report. The purported handset is also tipped to be equipped with a rear triple camera setup stacked in a vertical orientation, along with the Infinix branding on the back. If this Infinix handset is launched to the public, it would potentially be one of the slimmest...

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NDTV - Tech (6 hours ago)

Adobe Express, the content creation platform, was expanded in eight Indian languages on Friday. The company said this move will empower more native language speakers in the content creation process. The platform also offers generative artificial intelligence (AI) features, which users can take advantage of. Notably, the language expansion is...

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NDTV - Tech (6 hours ago)

eToro will stop offering nearly all cryptocurrencies to its customers as part of a settlement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. In a statement, eToro co-founder and CEO Yoni Assia said that the settlement allows the company to "focus on providing innovative and relevant products across our diversified US business."

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NDTV - Tech (6 hours ago)

iPad (2021) will be offered at a significant discount during the Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2024, according to details leaked by a tipster. The sale is anticipated to start soon, although the official dates have not been announced by the e-commerce platform. However, details of some sale offers have begun to surface online. This sale will be...

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NDTV - Tech (6 hours ago)

Our picks for the games to look out for in September include Astro Bot, The Plucky Squire, EA Sports FC 25, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and more.

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NDTV - Tech (6 hours ago)

Sector 36 is loosely based on 2006 Noida serial murders but doesn't follow the long-winding legal case that accompanied the incident.

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Yahoo News - Tech (6 hours ago)

Vanta's Christina Cacioppo takes the stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024

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Yahoo News - Tech (6 hours ago)

Musk's X Deemed Too Small for EU Crackdown on Big Tech's Power

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NBC News - Science (6 hours ago)

A 650-foot tsunami in Greenland was the result of melting glacial ice that caused a landslide. The waves it created bounced back and forth for nine days.

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Space.com - Space (6 hours ago)

"Iron Winds and Metal Rain." Not the title of a heavy metal album but an accurate weather prediction for a hellish exoplanet called WASP-76b.

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Space.com - Space (6 hours ago)

Follow in the footsteps of Apollo astronauts with a new space-themed backpack that aims to inspire a sense of exploration and transport wearers to the lunar surface.

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ABC News - Technology (6 hours ago)

United Airlines says it will offer free WiFi service on flights using the satellite-based Starlink service from Elon Musk’s SpaceX

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The Guardian - Science (7 hours ago)

Scientists say an epilepsy drug could reduce sleep apnoea symptoms, but how else can snoring be tackled?It has blighted many a relationship, but at least one group of snorers has been offered fresh hope this week as researchers announced that taking an epilepsy medication was associated with a marked reduction in sleep apnoea symptoms. What causes...

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France24 - Business & Tech (8 hours ago)

The athletes have crossed the finish line of the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games. Now economists are trying their best to accurately assess the economic impact of this global event on the city and on France. Our guest, Wladimir Andreff, is one of them. He is a specialist of sports economics and a professor emeritus at the university of Paris...

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Yahoo News - Tech (8 hours ago)

MicroStrategy's Latest $1.1 Billion Bitcoin Purchase Is Largest Since 2021

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Yahoo News - Tech (8 hours ago)

Oracle Sees $104 Billion Sales in Fiscal 2029 on Cloud Boom

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Yahoo News - Tech (8 hours ago)

Adobe Falls Most in Six Months on Disappointing Sales Outlook

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Space.com - Space (8 hours ago)

The private Polaris Dawn crew notched another milestone on Thursday (Sept. 12), beaming photos home using SpaceX's Starlink broadband satellites.

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Space.com - Space (8 hours ago)

JUICE successfully identified water and the building blocks of life in Earth's atmosphere. In doing so, the probe headed for Jupiter's moons confirmed that its instruments are working properly.

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Space.com - Space (8 hours ago)

SpaceX's latest Starlink satellite launch lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Sept. 12, adding to a constellation of more than 6,300 operational satellites.

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NDTV - Tech (8 hours ago)

Infinix Xpad was launched in India on Friday. It is the first tablet offering from the company. The tablet sports an 11-inch full-HD+ screen, an 8-megapixel main camera and a quad speaker unit. It supports Wi-Fi as well as 4G LTE connectivity and ships with Android 14-based XOS 14. The tablet will be available for purchase in the country later...

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NDTV - Tech (8 hours ago)

Liquidity pools are like reservoirs of cryptocurrencies locked within blockchain-based smart contracts. Anyone can become a "liquidity provider" for a DeFi protocol by depositing their crypto tokens into these smart contracts, pooling their assets alongside those of other participants.

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France24 - Business & Tech (8 hours ago)

The most ambitious mission yet in the billionaire space race saw Jared Isaacman become the first non-professional astronaut to walk in space on Thursday, in partnership with Elon Musk's SpaceX. The Polaris Dawn mission has been welcomed by the aerospace community for pushing the boundaries of 21st-century spaceflight, but dismissed by some in the...

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CBC - Technology (9 hours ago)

A crew of four private astronauts ascended into space early Tuesday on a risky SpaceX mission to attempt the first private spacewalk using the company's new spacesuits and a redesigned spacecraft.

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ABC News - Technology (9 hours ago)

A study that explores the feasibility of using pigeons to guide missiles and one that looks at the swimming abilities of dead fish were among the winners of this year’s Ig Nobels, the prize for comical scientific achievement

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Space.com - Space (9 hours ago)

Polaris Dawn astronaut Sarah Gillis released a new music video from space while playing violin inside the mission's Crew Dragon spacecraft.

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Space.com - Space (9 hours ago)

The current generation of gravitational wave detectors could "hear" supernovas over 65 million light-years away, helping scientists determine if a dying star creates a black hole or a neutron star.

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BBC - Technology (9 hours ago)

The broadcaster said the tech bosses' companies had released "toxic particulates" into cultural life.

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NDTV - Tech (9 hours ago)

Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 5G and Tecno Phantom V Flip 2 5G have been launched with MediaTek Dimensity chipsets and AMOLED displays. These latest foldable smartphones are equipped with 50-megapixel rear cameras and run on Android 14. Both models come with Tecno AI features, while the book-style Phantom V Fold 2 supports the Phantom V Pen.

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NDTV - Tech (9 hours ago)

A new record has been established with 19 people currently orbiting Earth. The record was achieved on September 11, 2024, when a Russian Soyuz rocket launched three new crew members towards the International Space Station (ISS). This milestone surpasses the previous record of 17 set last year.

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NDTV - Tech (9 hours ago)

Recent simulations suggest a very small chance that asteroid Apophis could be deflected onto a collision course with Earth before its close approach in 2029. Although current data points to a safe pass, the risk remains, especially if another space object were to strike Apophis. The odds are extremely low, but a final verdict won't be available...

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NDTV - Tech (9 hours ago)

Voyager 1, NASA's most distant spacecraft, recently underwent a crucial thruster adjustment to maintain its orientation and data transmission capabilities. The 47-year-old spacecraft faced challenges due to ageing components and power limitations, requiring careful engineering solutions. Despite these issues, Voyager 1 continues to send valuable...

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NDTV - Tech (9 hours ago)

A recent discovery of Neanderthal DNA from a fossil named Thorin has revealed a previously unknown evolutionary path. Thorin's lineage reportedly remained isolated from other Neanderthal populations for nearly 50,000 years. The DNA evidence suggests that this group evolved separately in Europe without intermingling with other Neanderthals or early...

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NDTV - Tech (9 hours ago)

NASA has released awe-inspiring photos of the Red Spider Nebula, located 3,000 light-years away in the constellation of Sagittarius. The nebula, with its vibrant red hues and spider-like structure, showcases shockwaves as high as 62 billion miles, created by one of the hottest stars known. This celestial marvel has left the internet buzzing, with...

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NDTV - Tech (9 hours ago)

Gemini Live, the two-way conversational artificial intelligence (AI) feature by Google, is reportedly rolling out to Gemini free users on Android. The voice mode was first unveiled during Google I/O in May, and was rolled out to Gemini Advanced users last week. However, a new report claims that the feature is now being expanded to all users of...

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NDTV - Tech (9 hours ago)

Honor 200 Lite 5G was unveiled in select global markets in June this year alongside the Honor 200 5G and Honor 200 Pro 5G. The base and Pro variants of the Honor 200 series have also been launched in India. Now, the Lite variant has been confirmed to arrive in the country. The company has announced the India launch date and availability of the...

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NDTV - Tech (9 hours ago)

Xiaomi 14T series is scheduled to launch on September 26 in Berlin as the successor to the Xiaomi 13T lineup. Ahead of their official debut, specifications of the upcoming smartphones have been leaked, hinting at features such as MediaTek Dimensity chipsets, 144Hz AMOLED displays, and camera units co-engineered with Leica. Furthermore, the...

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Yahoo News - Tech (10 hours ago)

United Airlines taps Elon Musk's Starlink for in-flight internet

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Yahoo News - Tech (10 hours ago)

US locks in steep China tariff hikes, many to start Sept. 27

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CBS News - Technology (10 hours ago)

Ruling comes on same day EU court enforces whopping $2.7 billion penalty against Apple in long-running antitrust case.

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Space.com - Space (10 hours ago)

Japanese company ispace plans to launch Mission 2, its second shot at landing on the moon, this December on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.

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The Guardian - Science (10 hours ago)

Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England had best views, with sightings as far south as KentSkies across the UK have been lit up again by the northern lights, with the possibility of another view on Friday night.Also known as aurora borealis, the phenomenon could be seen most clearly in Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England on...

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Yahoo News - Tech (11 hours ago)

Insight Partners explores $4 billion-plus sale of Tricentis, sources say

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NDTV - Tech (11 hours ago)

In a recent affidavit, WazirX informed its users that only 441 have backed the moratorium appeal filed by its majority stakeholder, Zettai, in a Singapore court. WazirX also disclosed to Gadgets360 that it currently has two million monthly active users.

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NDTV - Tech (11 hours ago)

Realme Pad 2 Lite was launched in India on Friday alongside the Realme P2 Pro 5G. The tablet is equipped with an octa-core MediaTek Helio G99 chipset paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. It runs on Realme UI 5 for Pad out-of-the-box and sports a dual-tone vegan leather finish.

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New York Times - Technology (11 hours ago)

The agency said Keurig, in its financial filings, had claimed its pods could be "effectively recycled” but didn't note that two big recycling companies wouldn't accept them.

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CTV - Sci-Tech (11 hours ago)

At 700 kilometres above Earth, Thursday's historic SpaceX spacewalk took place higher than any previous NASA spacewalk, and featured cutting-edge technology.

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The Guardian - Science (12 hours ago)

The factoid about biodiversity and Indigenous peoples spread around the world, but scientists say bad data can undermine the very causes it claims to supportThe statistic seemed to crop up everywhere. Versions were cited at UN negotiations, on protest banners, in 186 peer-reviewed scientific papers – even by the film-maker James Cameron, while...

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Space.com - Space (12 hours ago)

Boeing Starliner's historic first mission with astronauts did not turn out as planned. Starliner's 2 NASA astronauts will share their experiences from the ISS today (Sept. 13).

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NDTV - Tech (12 hours ago)

OpenAI released the new o1 series artificial intelligence (AI) models on Thursday. The AI firm is calling these reasoning models for their advanced capabilities in solving mathematical and complex reasoning-based problems. There are two models — o1 which is available in preview, and o1-mini — in this iteration. The company said these AI models...

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NDTV - Tech (12 hours ago)

Vivo X200 Pro and Vivo X200 launch date in China has been announced by the company. We expect Vivo's next X series smartphones to be announced at the launch event, including two flagships that have shown up in recent leaks, which includes the standard Vivo X200 and the high-end Vivo X200 Pro models.

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Deutsche Welle - Science (13 hours ago)

With the Czech Republic, Poland and Germany preparing for heavy rainfall and flooding, here's what you need to know about the extreme weather phenomenon "five B" and why it's getting worse.

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The Guardian - Science (13 hours ago)

Landslide in Greenland caused unprecedented seismic event that shows impact of global heating, say scientistsA landslide and mega-tsunami in Greenland in September 2023, triggered by the climate crisis, caused the entire Earth to vibrate for nine days, a scientific investigation has found.The seismic event was detected by earthquake sensors around...

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ABC News - Technology (13 hours ago)

North Korea has offered a rare glimpse into a secretive facility to produce weapons-grade uranium as it says leader Kim Jong Un visited the area and called for stronger efforts to increase its number of nuclear weapons

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NDTV - Tech (13 hours ago)

Samsung Galaxy S25 is expected to launch early next year as a successor to the Samsung Galaxy S24. The handset will likely be introduced alongside the Samsung Galaxy S25+ and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. In recent days, leaked details of the Ultra version had surfaced online including design renders. Now, a new report has surfaced, sharing the...

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NDTV - Tech (13 hours ago)

iPhone 16 series was launched at the "Its Glowtime” event at Apple Park on Monday. Apple's latest smartphone lineup brings several hardware and software upgrades over the iPhone 15 series, including the inclusion of Apple Intelligence. However, one upgrade which the Cupertino-based tech giant did not advertise but is tipped to be coming with the...

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NDTV - Tech (13 hours ago)

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) in 2020 ordered an investigation into Amazon and Flipkart for allegedly promoting certain sellers with which they had business arrangements and giving priority to certain listings. 

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NDTV - Tech (13 hours ago)

Annapurna Interactive President Nathan Gary and his team had been negotiating with Ellison, the daughter of billionaire Larry Ellison, to spin off the video-game division as an independent entity. When Ellison pulled out of the negotiations, Gary and other executives resigned and were followed by around two dozen other staffers.

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NDTV - Tech (13 hours ago)

Bitcoin and Ether both recorded losses on Friday alongside Solana, Tron, and Dogecoin. On Indian exchanges like CoinSwitch and CoinDCX, Bitcoin is priced $60,708 (roughly Rs. 50.9 lakh).

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NDTV - Tech (13 hours ago)

Google Pixel 9 series was launched last month and came with several exclusive features powered by artificial intelligence (AI). However, a report now suggests that the Mountain View-based tech giant may be planning to roll out some of the AI features to its older Pixel handsets too. Features like Reimagine and Auto Frame are said to be in testing,...

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NDTV - Tech (13 hours ago)

Realme P2 Pro 5G was launched in India on Friday alongside the Realme Pad 2 Lite. The smartphone comes with a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC and a 5,200mAh battery with support for 80W wired SuperVOOC charging. It is equipped with a 6.7-inch full-HD+ 3D curved AMOLED screen, a 50-megapixel triple rear camera unit, and a 32-megapixel selfie shooter.

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NDTV - Tech (13 hours ago)

Google Chrome is getting new features that aim to improve the protection against online threats and have better control over their privacy. The revamped Safety Check feature will now notify users of potential security issues and take actions such as revoking permissions and flagging unwanted notifications on their behalf.

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NDTV - Tech (13 hours ago)

Microsoft Windows will be updated with improvements that are aimed at enhancing its resilience against incidents triggered by security firm, such as the global outage caused by CrowdStrike in July. After its Windows Endpoint Security Ecosystem Summit, Microsoft announced its intention to help security vendors adapt their solutions to function...

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CBC - Technology (13 hours ago)

A new process for making ammonia is being introduced, and the end result is carbon free ammonia created without using fossil fuels.

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Yahoo News - Tech (14 hours ago)

Russian Hackers Hit Taiwan Bourse, Bank in Surprise Attack

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Yahoo News - Tech (14 hours ago)

Oil prices extend recovery from multi-year lows

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NDTV - Tech (14 hours ago)

AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) users will be able to use the company's truly wireless stereo (TWS) headset as a hearing aid in the future, as Apple has now received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to enable the feature. An update will also bring support for a new hearing test, which will generate an audio profile for the...

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NDTV - Tech (14 hours ago)

Microsoft is laying off 650 employs from its Xbox unit. The job cuts will affect mostly corporate and supporting functions, the report said, citing a memo sent to staff by Xbox chief Phil Spencer.

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BBC - Technology (14 hours ago)

The teenager was arrested on suspicion of Computer Misuse Act offences and has since been bailed.

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ABC News - Technology (14 hours ago)

A fake video that ricocheted across the internet claiming tensions between France and the United Arab Emirates after Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s arrest likely came from Russia

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The Guardian - Technology (14 hours ago)

When the Grok tool gave false information, a collection of election officials sprang into action to tamp it downSoon after Joe Biden announced he was ending his bid for re-election, misinformation started spreading online about whether a new candidate could take the president's place.Screenshots that claimed a new candidate could not be added to...

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The Guardian - Technology (15 hours ago)

With storms becoming more frequent due to the climate crisis, insurers are forcing operators to respondOne of the least considered hazards of climate change is the increasing frequency of hailstorms and the size and the impact of the pieces of ice they produce. This, in turn, threatens one of the most promising solutions to the climate crisis:...

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The Guardian - Science (15 hours ago)

The winners of Royal Observatory Greenwich's annual competition have been announced. The images will be on display in the accompanying exhibition, opening at the National Maritime Museum in London on Friday Continue reading...

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NASASpaceflight.com - Space (15 hours ago)

This week’s manifest features four Falcon 9 launches, including the highly anticipated Polaris Dawn crewed…The post Launch Roundup: Polaris Dawn, ISS crewed launch headline busy week appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.

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NDTV - Tech (15 hours ago)

Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 has lately been doing rounds of the rumour mill. In the last couple of weeks, several details of the purported book-style foldable including its price range and specifications have leaked. Some of the leaks have also given us a look at the design of the handset. Now, another set of leaked renders have surfaced online showing...

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ABC News - Technology (16 hours ago)

People in Canada and northern U.S. cities including Seattle and Minneapolis may see faint auroras due to moderate solar storms

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The Guardian - Science (16 hours ago)

Scientific research on pigeon missiles and dead trout also win at awards for amusing studies with serious implicationsIn a stark demonstration of how award-winning breakthroughs can come from the most unlikely directions, researchers have won an Ig Nobel prize for discovering that mammals can breathe through their anuses.After a series of tests on...

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ABC News - Technology (17 hours ago)

A San Jose-based biotechnology company that helps doctors detect genetic causes for cancer is among those that could be cut out of the U.S. market over ties to China

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The Guardian - Science (18 hours ago)

Six out of 10 aged care residents in Australia are prescribed the drugs, despite weak evidence and side-effects such as dizziness and fallsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPeople over 65 are being prescribed antidepressants to treat pain despite weak evidence that the...

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NBC News - Science (20 hours ago)

Boeing officials have been noticeably absent at NASA briefings and have issued few statements about the Starliner spacecraft's tumultuous test flight.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Technology (21 hours ago)

Australians have been affected by attacks on the likes of Optus and Medibank but they will likely pale in comparison to more disruptive incidents that could be on the horizon.

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CBC - Technology (21 hours ago)

Thousands of genetic clones of the peach blossom jellyfish have been spotted in 34 waterways around the province.

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CTV - Sci-Tech (21 hours ago)

A study that explores the feasibility of using pigeons to guide missiles and one that looks at the swimming abilities of dead fish were among the winners Thursday of this year's Ig Nobels, the prize for comical scientific achievement.

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CTV - Sci-Tech (21 hours ago)

Teenagers who lived 25,000 years ago likely experienced the same stages of puberty as modern adolescents, and on a similar timeline, according to a new joint study.

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Yahoo News - Tech (22 hours ago)

Musk Calls Australia Officials 'Fascists' Over Social Media Laws

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Yahoo News - Tech (22 hours ago)

PDD's Status as Top China Growth Stock in Doubt After 30% Drop

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ABC News - Technology (22 hours ago)

Top Biden administration officials have discussed the future of artificial intelligence with a group of executives from OpenAI, Nvidia, Microsoft and other companies

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ABC News - Technology (22 hours ago)

The Justice Department is preparing criminal charges in connection with an Iranian hack that targeted Donald Trump’s presidential campaign

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ABC News - Technology (A day ago)

AP sources: Justice Department preparing criminal charges in connection with Iranian hack of Trump campaign

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CBS News - Technology (A day ago)

More than 20,000 users of Microsoft 365 tools alone reported issues accessing systems on Thursday morning in apparent software outage.

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Yahoo News - Tech (A day ago)

Morning Bid: Weekly rebound in reach, China data deluge looms

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NASASpaceflight.com - Space (A day ago)

Firefly Aerospace, the decade-old spaceflight company based in Cedar Park, Texas, is now working on…The post Firefly preparing new launch pads in Virginia, Sweden for Alpha rocket appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.

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ABC News - Technology (A day ago)

The U.S. House this week approved a sweeping package of bills to counter China’s influence

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ABC News - Technology (A day ago)

Several leading artificial intelligence companies pledged Thursday to remove nude images from the data sources they use to train their AI products, and committed to other safeguards to curb the spread of harmful sexual deepfake imagery

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Yahoo News - Tech (A day ago)

Silicon Valley's Y Combinator to Double Number of Cohorts Per Year

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New York Times - Technology (A day ago)

It's just a little guy, and not everyone agrees that it's actually a mini-moon.

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France24 - Business & Tech (A day ago)

Visa-free travellers going to the UK will have to get permission prior to their visit as the government expands its Electronic Travel Authorisation, or ETA, scheme to all visitors. A similar plan is also in the pipeline for the European Union. Plus, the Olympics may be over but the medal race continues. Around 1,400 people from nearly 70 countries...

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Space.com - Space (A day ago)

SpaceX's Starship likely won't be able to fly again until late November at the earliest, because the FAA and partner agencies need more time for licensing reviews.

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CTV - Sci-Tech (A day ago)

Defence Minister Bill Blair says Canada is working on incorporating artificial intelligence in its military, but the technology won't replace humans.

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Deutsche Welle - Science (A day ago)

Could you convince a person their fringe beliefs are wrong? Maybe not, but a new experimental chatbot has shown it's up to the task in welcome news for dinner hosts ahead of Thanksgiving.

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Yahoo News - Tech (A day ago)

OpenAI, Nvidia Executives Discuss AI Infrastructure Needs With Biden Officials

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Yahoo News - Tech (A day ago)

Amazon Pours $2.1 Billion Into Contract Delivery, Lifting Wages

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Yahoo News - Tech (A day ago)

A new report raises concerns about the future of NASA

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Yahoo News - Tech (A day ago)

OpenAI Releases New AI Model That Answers More Complex Questions

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Wall Street Journal - Technology (A day ago)

The ChatGPT creator has told potential backers its annualized revenue recently reached $4 billion.

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Wall Street Journal - Technology (A day ago)

The terminations mark the latest round of job cuts for game employees since the software giant's purchase of Activision Blizzard.

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ABC News - Technology (A day ago)

Fentanyl overdoses have become a leading cause of death for minors in the last 5 years or so — and social media, where tainted, fake prescription drugs can be obtained with just a few clicks, is part of the problem

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New York Times - Technology (A day ago)

Consumer Reports found lead in a variety of products, at a time when federal regulators are seeking authority from Congress to combat the problem of heavy metals in foods.

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ABC News - Technology (A day ago)

Piles of mine waste that loom above the historic Colorado mountain town of Leadville are a reminder of the city’s boom days

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The Guardian - Science (A day ago)

Study suggests hydrogel microparticles increase survival by 30% in bumblebees exposed to lethal doses of neonicotinoids Scientists have developed a "vaccine” for bees against pesticides – and it appears to work, according to an initial study.According to the findings, published in Nature Sustainability, hydrogel microparticles fed to bumblebees...

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The Guardian - Technology (A day ago)

In this week's newsletter: Eight years and many millions of dollars in the making, the latest high-profile multiplayer flop points to an existential problem in game development• Don't get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereAs is now traditional, right after I'd filed last week's Pushing Buttons, huge gaming news broke: Sony was...

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The Guardian - Technology (A day ago)

From crummy pubs to a 'cheeky Tesco run', some of the most mundane aspects of British life are going viralThink of British cultural exports in the 21st century and you might reach for the familiar examples: James Bond, Downton Abbey, Adele.But in the algorithm-driven universe of TikTok where a trend known as "Britishcore” is one of the most in...

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Yahoo News - Tech (A day ago)

Vance Backs Khan's Approach on Big-Tech Mergers, Acquisitions

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CTV - Sci-Tech (A day ago)

After years of speculation and hype, Sony will be launching an upgraded version of its popular PlayStation 5 at the console's highest ever price.

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Space.com - Space (A day ago)

The Polaris Dawn crew called down to Earth to honor the anniversary of 9/11, and to do a book-reading event to support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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Space.com - Space (A day ago)

The sun unleashed an X1.3-class solar flare on Thursday (Sept. 12), increasing the likelihood of widespread auroras this weekend.

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NDTV - Tech (A day ago)

Gemini app for iOS and Android is getting artificial intelligence (AI) agents dubbed Gems. These custom chatbots were first released to users on the web version of Gemini in August. The company is now rolling them out on the mobile app as well, allowing users to create and use chatbots designed for specific purposes. Alongside adding Gems, Google...

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NDTV - Tech (A day ago)

WhatsApp for Android is reported to soon integrate a two-way voice chat feature for the in-app artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Meta AI. Now, a new report claims that the voice mode feature will also include multiple voices of public figures, allowing users to customise their experience of interacting with the chatbot. Additionally, other...

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New York Times - Technology (A day ago)

New research suggests that dosage plays a role in a rare side effect of A.D.H.D. stimulants.

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New York Times - Technology (A day ago)

A new federal database helps users determine the likelihood of their community experiencing a landslide.

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The Guardian - Science (A day ago)

My father, Mike Robins, who has died aged 86, was a physiologist and cancer biologist whose research focus was on the growth of cells. He wrote many academic papers and, with Benjamin King, revised the standard undergraduate book Cancer Biology (2006).He also loved marine biology and, with diving friends and colleagues at the University of London...

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The Guardian - Science (A day ago)

Billionaire Jared Isaacman and SpaceX's Sarah Gillis exit capsule in slimmed-down spacesuits hundreds of miles upTwo astronauts have completed the first commercial spacewalk and tested slimmed-down spacesuits designed by SpaceX, in one of the boldest attempts yet to push the boundaries of privately funded spaceflight.Hundreds of miles above Earth...

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The Guardian - Science (A day ago)

The billionaire Jared Isaacman and his fellow crew members completed the first privately funded spacewalk as a livestream of the mission showed Isaacman manually opening the hatch to enter space. Upon seeing Earth, he said: 'Back at home we all have a lot of work to do but from here, the Earth sure looks like a perfect world'SpaceX Polaris Dawn...

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Yahoo News - Tech (A day ago)

Verizon to Take Quarterly Charge of Up to $1.9 Billion for Severance

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Yahoo News - Tech (A day ago)

Nokia approaches candidates to replace CEO, FT reports

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