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Alien art or hoax? Mysterious sphere baffles scientists in Colombia
A mysterious metal sphere found in Colombia has baffled scientists – was it alien tech, cryptic art, or just a hoax?
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Musk plans to launch uncrewed Starship to Mars by 2026's end
Two days after the latest in a string of test-flight setbacks for his big new Mars spacecraft, Starship, Elon Musk said on Thursday he foresees the futuristic vehicle making its first uncrewed voyage to the red planet at the end of next year.
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WordPress initiates new AI team to accelerate innovation
WordPress has founded a new AI team focused on accelerating and coordinating AI projects across the WordPress ecosystem.
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Asia’s rocket race heats up with Japan cutting costs and China sticking landings
Asia’s space race is heating up as Japan pushes to cut launch costs with a US-Japan joint test flight, while China perfects rocket landings to catch up with global leaders. Together, their private space companies are rapidly advancing reusable rocket technology, signaling a new era of competition and innovation in the region.
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One UI 8 is out: which Samsung users can try it out?
Samsung members with the Galaxy S25 can already test the system’s latest updates.
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Apple’s getting ready for OS rebrand, starting with its name
There might not be an iOS 19.
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New space milestone: China sends mission to collect asteroid samples
China on Wednesday embarked on its first mission to retrieve samples from a nearby asteroid with the nighttime launch of its Tianwen-2 spacecraft, a robotic probe that could make the fast-growing space power the third nation to fetch pristine asteroid rocks.
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Musk confirms June delivery for self-driving model Y
Tesla has been testing driverless Model Y cars in Austin, Texas and aims to deliver the first unit in June, CEO Elon Musk said on Thursday, amid buzz of an imminent robotaxi launch.
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It took only 15 years to bring WhatsApp to the iPad
In the era of apps, iPad users couldn’t get one for their WhatsApp fix. Until now.
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Japan backs AI chip startup EdgeCortix to power next-gen military tech
The Tokyo-based AI chip startup, along with other major tech players, is pivoting toward defense technology. The goal is to strengthen Japan’s semiconductor industry with defence-focused tech.
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Nokia and blackned partner up to develop next-gen tactical networks for the German army
Finland's Nokia and defence technology firm blackned, majority-owned by Rheinmetall, will jointly develop next-generation tactical networks for the German armed forces, the companies said on Wednesday.
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The Apple Music subscription price increase that no one knows about
Some Apple users should check their subscription plans.
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SpaceX's Starship loses control after surpassing previous failure points
SpaceX's Starship rocket roared into space from Texas on Tuesday but spun out of control about halfway through its flight without achieving some of its most important testing goals, bringing fresh engineering hurdles to CEO Elon Musk's increasingly turbulent Mars rocket program.
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Meta wants to use your content to train its AI, and no GDPR will stop it
Don’t want to train AI with your content? You’ll have to fill out a form.
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No, new quantum claims by Google don’t mean it’s 20 times easier to crack Bitcoin
A new paper from a Google quantum researcher has once again raised alarms that bitcoin’s (BTC’s) cryptography might be under a greater threat than previously thought. However, in short, once again, rumors about an imminent quantum attack on bitcoin are exaggerated.
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EU Launches Probe into Pornhub, Stripchat, XNXX, and XVideos
Adult content platforms Pornhub, Stripchat, XNXX and XVideos will be investigated for suspected breaches of EU online content law, EU regulators said on Tuesday.
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Google AI Mode sparks concerns: zero-click searches threaten the web
The rollout of Google’s new AI Mode, the “most powerful AI search experience,” has sparked allegations of content theft, revenue losses for publishers, and even fears of “burying the web alive.”
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“Utter BS,” users say after learning T-Mobile app is tracking them by default
Hidden screen recording settings have started a debate among T-Mobile users, with many seeing them as an invasion of privacy.
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Kesha becomes a tech entrepreneur with new AI LinkedIn for musicians
Kesha, famous for her track “TikTok,” has entered the tech world after announcing that her new platform will help musicians take control of their futures.
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Samsung may have found another way to unlock your smartphone
No passwords, fingerprints, or facial recognition.
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