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Weather Prediction Gets a Fun AI Twist on Pixel Phones in 2024

November 1, 2024

Get ready, Pixel phone users! Google is rolling out a brand-new weather app in 2024, complete with an AI touch. This app isn't just about giving you basic weather info. It's like having a friendly meteorologist in your pocket who chats with you about the weather. For instance, "It's cold and rainy t

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Google Chrome's New Update: Smarter Memory Management for All

October 31, 2024

Google Chrome's latest update promises better control over memory usage with an enhanced Memory Saver feature. While some users think Chrome is a memory-guzzler, recent tests suggest otherwise. The new version offers three memory-saving modes: Moderate, Balanced, and Maximum. Each mode handles inact

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Samsung's New AI Chips: A Step Ahead with Nvidia

October 31, 2024

Samsung Electronics has some exciting news to share with investors. They're making significant headway in supplying their top-notch AI memory chips to Nvidia Corp. This development is crucial as Samsung wants to keep up with its rival, SK Hynix Inc. , in a booming market. A senior executive hinted a

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Samsung & Apple's Thin Phone Race: A New Era?

October 31, 2024

Samsung is cooking up a new trick to challenge Apple's upcoming iPhone 17. Rumor has it, there's a "Slim" version of the Galaxy S25 in the works. This isn't just any phone; it's a response to Apple's plan for an ultra-thin iPhone 17. The iPhone 17 "Slim" is said to have a 6. 55-inch display and a si

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ChatGPT's New Search Feature: A Game Changer?

October 31, 2024

Imagine asking a chatbot for the latest sports scores, stock quotes, or news updates, and getting real-time answers. That's what OpenAI has just made possible with its new search feature in ChatGPT. This move puts OpenAI in direct competition with search giants like Google and Microsoft's Bing. The

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Google Maps: A New Look for Drivers

October 31, 2024

Drivers are in for a treat! Google Maps is giving its interface a fresh update. The changes? You can now plan your road trips with a cleaner, easier-to-navigate layout. Adding stops like restaurants or gas stations is a breeze. The app will suggest places you might need along the way. While you're o

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How Apple Turned AirPods into Hearing Helpers: A Look Inside

October 31, 2024

Apple recently shared some exciting details about turning their AirPods Pro 2 into practical hearing aids. The science behind this feature was developed at Apple's top-notch Audio Lab in California. Here’s the lowdown on how they did it. The Audio Lab is packed with cool spaces designed for

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Space Tech CEOs Navigate Defense and Commercial Markets

October 31, 2024

Running a space startup that caters to both the Department of Defense (DOD) and commercial companies can be tricky. Even Rogers, CEO of True Anomaly, warns that young startups might lose focus trying to sell to both. True Anomaly, for instance, sees itself as a defense company, not just a space one.

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AI Learns from Crypto's Past Mistakes

October 31, 2024

Artificial intelligence, or AI, is changing the world fast. Yet, despite its potential, it's also getting a bad reputation. People worry about AI causing harm, like spreading fake news or pushing people to do bad things. This reminds us of the early days of cryptocurrency, when people had big fears

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Fire at U. K. 's Nuclear Submarine Site: What You Need to Know

October 31, 2024

Early Wednesday morning, a big fire broke out at a shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness, a town in northwest England. This shipyard is run by BAE Systems, the U. K. 's top defense company. They're building new nuclear submarines there, called Dreadnought-class. Two people got hurt and went to the hospital