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Intel presents the “fastest processor in the world”
Intel has introduced its newest processor, the 14th Gen i9-14900KS, claiming it to be the fastest desktop processor in the world.
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Uh, robot: stuttering Figure 01 sends viewers into uncanny valley
The latest demonstration of the OpenAI-powered Figure 01 humanoid robot, complete with filler sounds, has left commentators both fascinated and unnerved.
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AI cannot replace scientists, say scientists
Scientists are enthusiastic about AI tools that help with scientific work. However, research suggests that trusting AI might lead to more results but less understanding.
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Meet Devin, Cognition’s fully autonomous AI software engineer
Cognition has revealed its first fully autonomous software engineer powered by AI.
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AI perpetuating covert racism, study warns
Language models perpetuate “covert racism” by discriminating against people with African American speech patterns.
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GPT4 used to translate medical jargon into layman’s terms
A US healthcare firm says it has successfully trialed a bespoke version of GPT4 that translates medical jargon into easy to understand terms.
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FDA approves blood glucose monitor compatible with smart devices
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor that can be paired with devices like phones and watches.
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Apple won‘t update third-party apps if users leave the EU
iPhone users who leave the EU for more than 30 days won’t have their third-party apps updated until they get back.
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Dressing robot mimics movements of care workers
Researchers at the University of York have created a two-armed robot that can help dress a patient in care.
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Google Search to tune down AI-generated and other low-quality content
Google has introduced further steps to enhance its main product, Search. An update in March will tune its ranking system to reduce unhelpful and unoriginal content. And, starting May 5th, Google will penalize “third-party content produced primarily for ranking purposes.”
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Anyone you followed on Twitter can now call you on X and discover your IP
Elon Musk may want to turn his X platform into an ‘everything’ app, but recent updates, which introduced audio and video calling features and enabled them by default, have annoyed some users. Anyone you follow on X can call you and obtain your IP address, disclosing an approximate location.
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Carmakers must bring back physical controls to get a 5-star safety rating in Europe
The European voluntary car safety performance evaluator, New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP), wants carmakers to bring back physical controls for turn signals, hazard lights, windshield wipers, the horn, or SOS features. Otherwise, points will be deducted starting in 2026.
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SpaceX launches Google-backed satellite to fight climate change
The world's most advanced methane-detecting satellite was launched into the earth's atmosphere Monday – its mission to track the methane emissions produced by the leading oil and gas companies across the globe.
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CHIPS Act threatens Taiwan’s security and hurts the US, researchers warn
Many in Taiwan view the CHIPS Act “as an attempt by the US to grab Taiwan’s technology,” writes a report signed by eight academic leaders. Instead of strengthening its domestic semiconductor manufacturing, the US could spend $52.7 billion to weaken its partner without gaining anything substantial, they warn.
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Doctors in Lithuania to prescribe walking app for patients
Doctors are keen to know how many daily steps you take. Some patients in Lithuania, instead of medicine, will be prescribed to walk a certain number of steps, with doctors tracking their progress on the app.
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Facebook accounts were vulnerable to zero-click takeovers
A security bug on Facebook allowed full account takeovers with zero user input. Hijackers were able to request a password reset and brute force 6-digit security codes for two hours.
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‘Amazon’s Choice’ doorbells are a security nightmare
Recent research has found that Eken doorbells pose serious security risks to consumers.
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Startup to launch ultra high-resolution satellites, sparking privacy concerns
A new generation of high-resolution satellites will be able to recognize your car and likely distinguish between people, providing imagery at 10 centimeters per pixel. However, very low-flying cameras are raising new privacy concerns.
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Bezos, Nvidia join OpenAI in funding humanoid robot startup
Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos, Nvidia and other big technology names are investing in a startup Figure AI that works in developing human-like robots.
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Why are people returning their Apple Vision Pro headsets?
Why is the highly anticipated Apple Vision Pro headset returning to stores from the hands of early adopters, influencers, and tech bros?
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