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Meta’s Threads EU launch scheduled for December – WSJ
Facebook and Instagram owner Meta plans a December launch of its X-alternative, Threads, in the EU, the Wall Street Journal reports.
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Amazon announces new cloud AI chip as Microsoft rivalry intensifies
Amazon.com on Tuesday announced a new artificial intelligence chip for its cloud computing service as competition with Microsoft to dominate the market for artificial intelligence heats up.
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China vs US: who’s winning the race for AI supremacy
The foremost global superpowers, the US and China, are competing for AI dominance, trying to complete the same puzzle using different pieces. And the US lead is not as clear-cut as many perceive.
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Hyundai opens robot-run factory in Singapore
Boston Dynamics robot dogs patrol the production floor of the South Korean auto giant’s new plant in Singapore.
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Cybernews podcast #17. AI in war: arms race begins now
The wars of the future will hinge on technology, with human ethics taking a back seat.
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Firefox users frustrated over alleged 5 second-delay on Youtube
A heated discussion has erupted on online forums among Firefox users, who believe that YouTube may intentionally slow down video loading times on its rival browser. The company said those with ad blockers "may experience suboptimal viewing, regardless of the browser."
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Quantum communication expert promises unhackable data transmissions
Data travels so quickly that you can download 15 hours of high-quality video in a mere second. For some businesses, this literally translates into being able to print money from algorithms.
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Electric air taxis 'quietly' complete first test run in NYC
With zero emissions, zero noise pollution, and seven minutes to the airport, it looks like the electric air taxi may win the hearts and minds of the New York City traveler.
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SpaceX’s Starshield means Starlink has become a juggernaut
The launch of Starshield, Starlink’s military-only cousin, means the commitment is for the long haul, a space security expert believes.
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Could mining in outer space solve our environmental problems?
Space is full of precious metals and resources that the Earth's economies could take advantage of at a low environmental cost. While the exploration of space continues, could space mining become a reality?
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NASA, US tech firms team up for Moon exploration initiative
NASA has chosen eleven American companies to help the US space agency develop cutting-edge technologies – all to advance long-term exploration on the Moon and in space.
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NASA’s partner sends human cells to space to study aging
A team of scientists and the International Space Station (ISS) National Lab sent tissue chips into space to research immune cells and find ways to stop them from aging.
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Falling Starlink satellites might soon start killing people
Falling debris from SpaceX‘s Starlink satellites could injure or kill a person every two years and threaten to down an aircraft, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says.
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Replicating the sun could be the key to carbon-free energy
Advancements in clean energy lie in harnessing the nuclear fusions of the sun. Recently, US scientists have repeatedly recreated fusion within a laboratory setting, which produced a higher energy yield than previous attempts. It lays the foundations for a giant breakthrough in science.
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Why I won’t be upgrading to the latest Apple Watch
Is there a way to enjoy Apple Watch without constantly worrying about running out of juice?
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OpenAI, Microsoft, Google, Anthropic create $10M AI safety fund, appoint new director
Frontier Model Forum founders Anthropic, Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI have announced the AI safety forum’s first executive director Chris Meserole, along with a $10 million AI Safety Fund to promote responsible artificial intelligence research.
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New evidence of life on Mars emerges
Analysis of data from the Curiosity rover has revealed that the Red Planet was once a river-laden world, providing a hospitable environment for life.
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ESA to use AI to protect infrastructure and tackle space debris
The European Space Agency (ESA) named AI as a strategic technology for reducing space garbage and protecting infrastructure – in orbit and on the ground – from cyberattacks.
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FCC issues first-ever space debris penalty worth $150K
The FCC penalized DISH, a US satellite broadcast provider, over the company’s failure to properly deorbit a satellite in a first-of-its-kind decision.
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GM's Cruise suspends all robotaxi service in US after California regulators pull permits
General Motors has suspended services nationwide for its Cruise self-driving car unit after the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) revoked its driving permits, claiming the robotaxi’s were a risk to public safety.
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