Mon 10 February 2025: The fourth edition of the LEAP 25 tech conference kicked off Sunday in Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, with the first day seeing the attraction of major investments and strategic partnerships exceeding a total value of $14.9 billion in infrastructure and artificial intelligence (AI). In a statement on its official website, the […]
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Mon 10 February 2025: The third Global AI Summit has kicked off Monday in Grand Palais in Paris with the participation of world-leaders and tech-titans. Representatives of major institutions along with presidents and ministers from various countries are expected to take to the stage according to Elysee Palace. The AI summit, co-chaired with India will last for two days […]
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Mon 10 February 2025: NASA will launch four satellites as part of the PUNCH mission to uncover the Sun’s mysteries. By creating an artificial solar eclipse, high-resolution images of the corona will be obtained. The launch is set for February 27 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. NASA is initiating a groundbreaking mission to study the Sun’s greatest mysteries […]
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Sun 09 February 2025: Podcasting is the medium of choice for millions of listeners looking for the latest commentary on almost any topic. In Australia, it’s estimated about 48% of people tune in to a podcast each month. However, the rise of podcasts has also led to a new trend of “fake podcasts”. In some cases, these […]
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Sat 08 February 2025: Electric cars in Britain are proving to be just as durable as their petrol and diesel counterparts, according to a groundbreaking new study published in Nature Energy on Friday. The research, based on data from 300 million MOT tests, found that electric vehicles (EVs) have an average lifespan of 18.4 years, […]
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Sat 08 February 2025: TikTok said on Friday it was allowing U.S. Android users to download and connect to the short video app through package kits on its website, in an effort to circumvent restrictions on the popular platform in the country. Apple and Google have not reinstated TikTok to their app stores since a U.S. law took effect […]
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Wed 05 February 2025: South Korea and Australia barred officials in select departments on Wednesday from using Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot DeepSeek, Seoul-based Yonhap News reported. Access to the service has been blocked on computers linked to external networks in foreign, trade, and defense ministries, The Interior and Safety Ministry sent a notice Tuesday […]
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Wed 05 February 2025: That satisfying feeling after doomscrolling through endless TikTok videos or impulsively shopping online mimics the relief of scratching an itch. This is dopamine at work — a brain chemical (neurotransmitter) responsible for feelings of reward and accomplishment. Whether indulging in viral videos or engaging in new hobbies, dopamine creates a sense […]
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Wed 05 February 2025: Chinese scientists have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) method to forecast dramatic increases in the intensification of tropical cyclones over a short period, state media reported on Tuesday. Developed by researchers from the Institute of Oceanology at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the latest method sheds new light on improving […]
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Tue 04 February 2025: There has recently been a shift online from centralized platforms like X (formerly Twitter) to decentralized alternatives like Bluesky. In particular, many users unhappy with the politics and antics of X owner Elon Musk are moving to Bluesky. Users migrating from X have cited a rise in bots and hate speech as the reason for […]
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