Do you have a dormant Gmail account? It’s time to wake up. As of Friday, Google started deleting any accounts that have been inactive for two years or more. Not only will the account be deleted, but all the photos, calendars, and files stored on Google’s servers will be permanently removed. Why would Google […]
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With the recent sacking and swift rehiring of Sam Altman by OpenAI, debates around the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) are once again in the spotlight. What’s more unusual is that a prominent theme in media reporting has been the ability of AI systems to do maths. Apparently, some of the drama at […]
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The world’s largest iceberg, after being stuck on the ocean floor for well over 4 decades, is on the move. A huge iceberg named A23a broke off from the Filchner-Ronne ice shelf in West Antarctica in 1986. A23a is currently the world’s largest iceberg, covering about 4000 square kilometers (more than four times the size […]
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Since the release of the iOS 17 update in September, Apple users have been introduced to a new and improved way of utilizing AirDrop through the NameDrop feature. This allows conveniently sharing contacts by bringing two iPhones or Apple Watches close together. However, a recent report by Forbes reveals that police officials in several US […]
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Readers are advised this article contains the names of Aboriginal people who have died, and mentions attempted genocide, violence towards and offensive language about Aboriginal peoples. We might imagine that scientists gain recognition thanks to the ideas they generate and the knowledge they contribute to our understanding of the world, earned through careers of diligent […]
Continue ReadingApple rolled out the fourth beta version of iOS 17.2 to developers, offering a range of new features and enhancements for iPhone and iPad users. Among the most notable changes is the option to modify the default alert sound. Previously, users could only change the sound within specific apps, but with iOS 17.2, they […]
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No one ever sets out to join a cult. At the beginning it looks like the group will meet some need or ideal. For most people it seems to work initially – at least somewhat. A recent Netflix documentary showed the experiences of people in the Twin Flames Universe group, which offers online courses in […]
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OpenAI, developer of ChatGPT and a leading innovator in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), was recently thrown into turmoil when its chief-executive and figurehead, Sam Altman, was fired. As it was revealed that he would be joining Microsoft’s advanced AI research team, more than 730 OpenAI employees threatened to quit. Finally, it was announced […]
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France and Italy team up to create the Lunar Multi-Purpose Habitat (MPH), a permanent Moon habitat. Thales Alenia Space just made a deal with the Italian Space Agency (ASI) to start the design of a living module for the Moon. This new agreement shows that Italy is playing a crucial role in both manned and […]
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In a move to embrace sustainable steelmaking, British Steel has unveiled a £1.25 billion plan to replace two blast furnaces at its Scunthorpe plant with electric arc furnaces. This follows the UK government’s commitment in September to invest up to £500 million towards an electric arc furnace at Tata Steel’s Port Talbot plant in south […]
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