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No actual photos have yet been released of NASA’s experimental plane, the X-70 Fractal. Illustration: Courtesy of NASA NASA has unveiled a new experimental vehicle, the X-70 Fractal, although many of its features remain…
Read moreLast month, hackers took advantage of a known flaw in internet-connected industrial refrigeration systems at hundreds of supermarkets in France, driving temperatures above 50ºC, sparking fires and floods while damaging…
Read moreThe Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Lyft, accusing the company and its drivers of "routinely" refusing service to passengers with disabilities. Its complaint focuses on individuals who use mobility devices…
Read moreThe good news? The AI tools already available on Galaxy phones are expected to remain free. The potential change was uncovered in One UI 9.5, where references to a new Galaxy AI Premium plan suggest Samsung is preparing…
Read moreSystem operator Statnett and the Norwegian government confirmed the move will look to halt the rapid expansion of power-intensive data centers across the country until regulations are in place. The Norwegian government…
Read moreIt's perfectly readable to me, at least most of the time, but turning a page of hurried notes into something I'd actually want to share usually involves typing everything out again. Google 's latest Gemini upgrade…
Read more“I haven’t seen any indication, particularly over the past two years, that companies are over-censoring,” Inman Grant said. The bill, known as the Digital Duty of Care, would require internet companies to look for and…
Read moreThe figures for the Harness framework, which launched in August , underscore the rising use of agentic tools enabling foundation models to complete complex tasks with minimal human oversight . Cui Tianyi, a former Jane…
Read moreThe company announced plans last week to retire Office 365 A1, the Student Use Benefit program, and free Exchange Online for Alumni. The changes generally take effect at institutions' first renewal or extension on or…
Read moreFor now, it is only available to users in the US who are 18 or older. No design or coding skills are needed, and creating and publishing effects is free. To make an effect, users type a description of the look they want…
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