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Companies ignore cybersecurity threats as they plunge into metaverse
Most organizations across Australia, the UK, and the US have either already invested in the metaverse or plan to do so soon. Yet, fewer than half are confident existing security infrastructure is capable of tackling associated cyberthreats.
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Apple will allow some Europeans to fix their own phones
Apple expands its self-repair program that launched in the US earlier this year to select countries in Europe.
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Nvidia sued over allegations its graphics card melts cables
A class action suit has been filed at a federal court in California over claims that hardware maker Nvidia's new RTX 4090 graphics card burnt or melted power cables.
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Microsoft partners up with tech firm to build supercomputer
Microsoft and Nvidia have announced a collaboration to build a world-class supercomputer driven by artificial intelligence (AI) in a project expected to span several years.
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Steve Jobs’ sandals sold for over $218,000
A pair of “well used” old Birkenstocks once owned by Apple’s founder Steve Jobs went under the hammer for $218,750.
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LG unveils stretchable display that could soon be everywhere
Twist it, fold it, stretch it – put it on a plane. LG, a South Korean multinational, has announced a high-resolution elastic screen that it said can withstand it all.
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Disney has more subscriptions than Netflix but loses money as a result
Disney's direct-to-consumer unit lost $1.5 billion this past quarter, but the company saw the total number of streaming subscribers rise to over 235 million.
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Harvard scientists build a robot gripper with spaghetti-like tentacles
A tentacle robot can gently grasp fragile objects by entangling and ensnaring them – just as a jellyfish would.
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Quantum computing developer: we know exactly how to scale
From accurate weather forecasting to faster drug development - quantum computers promise an exciting future. But there are problems we have to tackle along the way.
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TikTok to introduce adults-only content
It's not what you think. TikTok does not plan to emulate OnlyFans anytime soon.
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Musk wants Pentagon to pay for Starlink as Ukraine’s ambassador tells him to "f*** off"
Elon Musk's "good deed" to supply Ukraine with Starlink terminals is now backfiring as the billionaire is trying to charge the Pentagon for it and keeps hurling pro-Russian statements.
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Zuckerberg unveils Meta Quest Pro, priced at $1,499
Mark Zuckerberg has shown advanced headsets designed for collaboration and creativity.
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Boston Dynamics pledges not to weaponize its general-purpose robots
In an open letter signed by five other leading robotics companies, Boston Dynamics warned that “untrustworthy” people could use advanced mobile robots to harm others.
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AI offers a glimpse into a dog's mind
A "mind reading" algorithm reveals dogs to be action-oriented as opposed to their object-obsessed human best friends.
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Massive skill gap stands in the way of a quantum breakthrough – WEF
An effort must be made to ensure that there are enough people with the right skills to fill the explosion of jobs in quantum computing, the World Economic Forum said.
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Companies spending billions to have AI answer calls
In a drive to replace human call center workers with AI chatbots, companies will invest $2 billion globally this year alone. It could save them up to $80 billion by 2026.
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The hidden dangers of experimental food technologies
AgTech is beginning to help farmers produce climate-resilient foods as the industry becomes a part of the solution rather than the problem. But what are the inner dangers it poses?
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Instagram testing feature that seems identical to BeReal
BeReal exploded in popularity this summer. Now the entire concept on which it is built could become just another Instagram feature.
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DigitalOcean to acquire Cloudways for $350 million
A cloud services provider DigitalOcean agreed to acquire a website-hosting provider, Cloudways, for $350 million in cash.
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