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Brainrot: the addictive spiral of endless scrolling
Another word of the year is here. Let’s take a cognitive look at what it means.
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Jaguar’s new electric vehicle concept sparks online controversy
Jaguar’s polarizing new electric car design was unveiled at Miami Art Week, and commenters had a lot to say.
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WhatsApp cuts support for three iPhone models
WhatsApp has warned older iPhone model users that it will end app support for their devices next year.
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Gelsinger leaves Intel after failed comeback attempts
After more than three years at the helm of once-dominant chipmaker Intel, CEO Pat Gelsinger has announced his departure.
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Audio pinocchios: why some listeners are hacking Spotify Wrapped
As we brace ourselves for Spotify Wrapped 2024, many users are posting on social media that they’re rigging their year-end list by putting a certain song on repeat to avoid shame and embarrassment.
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Beyond the crowd: how virtual concerts are redefining live music
What was once a pandemic entertainment trend is truly here to stay.
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1Password announced its Black Friday deals. Get up to 50% off!
In a world where data breaches and cyberattacks are on the rise, online security is more crucial than ever. Managing...
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NordVPN introduces its Black Friday Deals: get up to 74% off!
Black Friday and Cyber Monday, slated for November 29th and December 2nd this year, are excellent days to get the...
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How AI can optimize your chores
Ever feel pushed for time and dread the idea of doing housework? Well, fear not as AI is well and truly underway in transforming your most hated routine.
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What Neuralink’s testing could mean for prosthetics
Elon Musk has been in the news a lot lately, for better or worse. However, there’s no denying that Neuralink's forthcoming testing could lead to huge strides in the realm of limb mobility.
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Fitbits help detect mood episodes in people with bipolar disorder
Using machine learning models, researchers have found that fitness trackers may help detect episodes of mania and depression in people with bipolar disorder.
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AI robot sparks an android revolt in China, but there's more to this viral story
“Come home with me,” said a small AI-powered robot, orchestrating the escape of 12 other machines from a Shanghai robotics company's showroom.
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Microsoft confirms more issues with latest Windows update
The company has temporarily halted updates for those who have installed various Ubisoft games and have SCL-supporting USB devices.
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Why are subsea cables allegedly being tampered with, and what impact does it have on us all?
Every year, between 100 and 150 incidents involving subsea cables that carry internet connections from one country to another are recorded. In each of those cases, the cables incur so much damage that they’re severed or cut and have to be fixed in some way.
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Apple's quiet comeback in creative software: Is Adobe in trouble?
As subscription fatigue grows and creative professionals seek more affordable options, we investigate whether Apple is positioning itself to disrupt the $60-a-month Adobe Creative Cloud monopoly.
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New “ultra-secure” phone service promises unique protection against threats
The carrier, which has worked with the governmental sector, says it can protect against SS7, Sim Swap, and other threats.
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Niantic builds centimeter-level accuracy positioning system from Pokemon Go player data
While players are busy catching Pokemons, millions of fresh scans each week improve Niantic’s Visual Positioning System (VPS). The company has accurately scanned 10 million locations worldwide, and VPS has already provided centimeter-level accuracy in over a million locations.
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North Korea hackers behind 2019 $42 million Ethereum heist, South Korea police say
South Korean police said on Thursday an investigation confirmed that hackers linked to North Korea's military intelligence agency were responsible for an Ethereum cryptocurrency heist in 2019, worth 58 billion won ($41.5 million) at the time.
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Open-source devs want to democratize health tracking with $18 ring from Aliexpress
Instead of paying half a grand for top-tier health trackers, you can try and build your own using a cheap generic device from Aliexpress for a few bucks.
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Google to stop serving political ads in EU
New European Union rules on political ads are too complicated for even the tech giant to untangle. Google says it will stop serving political advertising in the block due to operational challenges and legal uncertainties.
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