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First Look at OnePlus 13: Leaks Reveal Changes

October 18, 2024

Before OnePlus officially debuts its flagship phone, OnePlus 13, scheduled for the end of October, a famous leaker, OnLeaks, has shared an intriguing photo online. On a Chinese social media platform called Weibo, an image supposedly showing the OnePlus 13 surfaced. The leaker shared it with the capt

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Tesla's New Robot Makes Housework Look Easy

October 18, 2024

Imagine this: a robot helping out around the house, making life a bit easier. That's exactly what Tesla's Optimus Robot did in a fancy LA home. This robot wasn't just any robot, it was Tesla's latest creation, and it made its debut in a stunning $6. 85 million home in Mandeville Canyon. The robot wa

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Hand Prostheses Get a Big Boost in Control

October 18, 2024

Imagine losing the ability to use your hands. For many people with paralysis or diseases like ALS, this is a daily reality. Scientists have been working on a solution: neuroprostheses, which are artificial hands, arms, or legs that could restore mobility. However, these devices have struggled to mat

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Chat with AI on Windows: A New Desktop Experience

October 18, 2024

Ever wished you could chat with an AI directly from your Windows desktop? Now you can, thanks to the ChatGPT app for Windows! OpenAI, the brains behind ChatGPT, is testing this new tool, but there's a catch: it's only available to paying users. You can snag an early version from the Microsoft Store,

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Google Maps Tweaks Weather Display for a Cleaner Look

October 18, 2024

Google Maps is making a small change to how it shows weather information. Instead of having the weather widget appear on the map layer, it's moving it to a new section called "Latest in the area." This section slides up from the bottom of the Android app. The weather info will now be in the top-righ

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Machine Learning and Blockchain: A Secure Future for Crypto

October 18, 2024

Are you curious about how blockchain keeps cryptocurrencies safe? Well, it's not just the technology, but also the clever use of machine learning that makes it robust. Blockchain is like a big book of records, where every transaction is noted. No one can mess with these records without everyone know

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World Drops 'Coin', Unveils New Iris-Scanning Orb

October 18, 2024

World, the startup that once went by Worldcoin, has made some big changes. They've dropped the "coin" from their name and introduced a new iris-scanning device called the Orb. This device is designed to prove that you're a real human, not a bot or AI. The company's co-founder, Alex Blania, explained

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Inside the US Air Force Research Laboratory

October 18, 2024

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is a crucial part of the US Air Force. With over 11,500 staff and a budget of around $7 billion, it's like the brain behind the Air Force and Space Force. They work on all sorts of things, from keeping Airmen healthy to creating super-fast planes and lasers t

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Master Your Mind: A Deep Dive into the Alphabeats Focus Trainer

October 18, 2024

The Alphabeats EEG Focus Trainer is a cutting-edge tool designed to help users enhance their mental focus. This revolutionary device uses advanced neurofeedback technology and a companion app to train the brain effectively. By wearing the comfortable Brainbit Headband, users can easily engage in foc

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Google’s New Podcast Maker: A Closer Look at Illuminate

October 18, 2024

Google has introduced a new tool called Illuminate, designed to create podcasts with the help of AI. Unlike its predecessor, NotebookLM, Illuminate focuses solely on crafting podcasts. The tool is currently limited to a select few, with a waitlist for broader access. Illuminate uses Google’s Gemini