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Glitches force NASA to again push back return of B...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 23, 2024 0 95

The return of Boeing Starliner's first crewed mission to the International Space Station has been delayed yet again, NASA announce...

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Lagos has existing cab-hailing regulations but the...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 23, 2024 0 90

Lagos put together e-hailing regulations back in 2020 but those guidelines might be due for a review

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Eyowo secures full licence reinstatement from CBN ...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 23, 2024 0 99

In a significant turn of events, Nigerian fintech company, Eyowo, has announced the reinstatement of its full and…

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NIMC denounces NIN, BVN data breach allegations, w...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 23, 2024 0 84

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has firmly denied allegations that the NIN and BVN data of Nigerian…

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'Loch ness monster' microbe stretches its neck to ...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 23, 2024 0 88

A microbe can grow a neck that is 30 times as long as its body in just a few seconds. Origami folding explains how

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The Hope Diamond: The 'cursed' blue gemstone covet...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 23, 2024 0 118

One of the most desired gems in the world is believed to be cursed. But what is the Hope Diamond's history, value and worth?

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1,600-year-old coin discovered in Channel Islands ...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 23, 2024 0 80

Archaeologists on the Channel Islands off the coast of France have found two coins from the Roman era.

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Jaguarundi: The little wildcat that looks like an ...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 23, 2024 0 79

Jaguarundis are weird little felines that are about the size of domestic cats, have long bodies with short legs and round, flatten...

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Is Jupiter's Great Red Spot an impostor? Giant sto...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 23, 2024 0 90

Astronomer Giovanni Cassini observed Jupiter's 'Permanent Spot' in 1665, but new research suggests it's a different vortex from to...

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Lokiceratops, a ‘remarkable’ new dinosaur species,...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 23, 2024 0 87

A new dinosaur species called Lokiceratops rangiformis, which has "several unique features," has been discovered following a dig i...

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Rescue drone hits beaches designed to save lives a...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 23, 2024 0 87

Imagine you’re at the beach when you spot a swimmer in trouble a little over half a mile away. Throwing a lifebuoy that far is imp...

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Massive data breach exposes over 3 million America...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 23, 2024 0 75

A debt collection enterprise called Financial Business and Consumer Solutions (FBCS) has been impacted by a massive data breach th...

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Fox News AI Newsletter: Putin's AI-powered militar...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 23, 2024 0 90

Stay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents.

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New Google Pixel camera update 2024

DO NEWSFEED Jun 23, 2024 0 107

Google has rolled out the Pixel Camera v9.4 update, delivering several significant enhancements to Pixel devices. Read more here:

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US lawmakers visit detained Binance executive in K...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 23, 2024 0 84

“We found him suffering from the conditions there, as he has malaria and pneumonia, and he reports that he has lost significant we...

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Anyone can buy your Nigerian identity for ₦190 on ...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 23, 2024 0 89

"It is either the NIMC is doing a poor job at data protection by using a cloud storage to store data or an insider is allowing ind...

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As President Ruto digs in on finance bill, protest...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 23, 2024 0 73

"It won't be business as usual. This time we will refuse to be slaves," said Purity Kahumbi, a 26-year-old nursing graduate.

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Botswana nears highest unemployment rate since 200...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 23, 2024 0 99

At least two in ten Batswana are unemployed, despite claims by President Mokgweetsi Masisi in 2023 that his government created 100...

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The 49 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now (June 2024)

DO NEWSFEED Jun 23, 2024 0 95

Bridgerton, Scavengers Reign, and Sweet Tooth are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month.

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How to Exercise Safely During a Heat Wave

DO NEWSFEED Jun 23, 2024 0 85

An expert in heat-related illnesses outlines the dos and don'ts for when you're exercising or working outside this summer.

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The 6 Best Linen Sheets for Cool and Comfy Summer ...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 23, 2024 0 91

Linen might not be your first choice for bed sheets, but give it a try, especially in the warmer months. Here’s the linen we love ...

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These Are the Best Laptop Backpacks We've Tried an...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 23, 2024 0 83

Whether you’re biking to the office or schlepping a camera to a shoot, a laptop bag is your constant companion. These WIRED-review...

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Jabra Enhance Select 500 Review: Excellent Hearing...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 23, 2024 0 92

Jabra manages to upgrade its already fantastic hearing aids, though the improvements are quite minor.

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Chargeasap Unveils Insane 280W USB-C GaN Charger

DO NEWSFEED Jun 21, 2024 0 95

The Chargeasap Zeus Can Juice Up All Your Gadgets Image: Chargeasap The new Zeus charger from Chargeasap boasts a combined chargin...

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Elden Ring DLC: How to beat Bayle the Dread

DO NEWSFEED Jun 21, 2024 0 77

Attentive Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree players who investigate the area near the Suppressing Pillar in eastern Gravesite Plai...

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Here’s Where The Next Support Is

DO NEWSFEED Jun 21, 2024 0 98

Bitcoin has continued its recent bearish trajectory during the past day as the asset’s price has now slipped under $64,000. Here’s...

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Elden Ring DLC: How to get the Watchful Spirit inc...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 21, 2024 0 109

The long-awaited Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC has finally arrived, and it’s a marvel to behold. Following in the footste...

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Bernstein Analysts Revise BTC Target To $200,000, ...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 21, 2024 0 96

Analysts at global asset management firm Bernstein have revised their former Bitcoin target to $200,000, foreseeing the influx of ...

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TikTok admits US ban is inevitable if court doesn’...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 21, 2024 0 102

TikTok's future in the US may rest on the outcome of the case which could impact how the government uses its new authority to clam...

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Biden admin bans sales of Kaspersky antivirus soft...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 21, 2024 0 77

The company's close ties to the Russian government were found to pose a critical risk andthat the software's privileged access to ...

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Red state sues tech giant IBM over diversity ‘quot...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 21, 2024 0 83

The state of Missouri has filed a lawsuit against the technology giant, International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), for unl...

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Car dealerships forced to process orders by hand a...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 21, 2024 0 82

A software provider to some 15,000 car dealerships said that at least two cyberattacks forced it to shut down its computerized man...

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Amazon plans major revamp of money-losing Alexa wi...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 21, 2024 0 86

Known internally as “Banyan,” a reference to the sprawling ficus trees, the project would represent the first major overhaul of th...

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Tourists Dropping Dead From Heat in Greece

DO NEWSFEED Jun 21, 2024 0 96

Heat Stroke Two French women and a US man have gone missing on the Greek island of Amorgos, with temperatures soaring over 100 deg...

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New AI Snapchat Filter Transforms You in Real Time

DO NEWSFEED Jun 21, 2024 0 93

Dream Machine Snapchat filters are about to hit another level. The popular image based messaging app has unveiled its upcoming AI ...

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Premiere of Movie With AI-Generated Script Cancele...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 21, 2024 0 102

London Has Spoken The premier of a movie featuring an entirely AI-generated script was canceled last week amid public backlash, ac...

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Scientists Accused of Ignoring Gay Animals

DO NEWSFEED Jun 21, 2024 0 103

Kingdom Come Scientists have long observed animals engaging in same-sex behavior — but for a lot of complex reasons, those observa...

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Eli Lilly Blasts Use of Mounjaro and Zepbound for ...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 21, 2024 0 126

The pharmaceutical giant behind the popular weight loss injectables Zepbound and Mounjaro is, ironically, calling people out for u...

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Sorry, Elon, nobody wants your robot babysitting t...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 21, 2024 0 83

Elon Musk has big plans for his Tesla Optimus robot, which might include babysitting your children.

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What should SMBs look for in a security-focused ch...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 21, 2024 0 119

It's a dangerous assumption for SMBs to think they’re too insignificant for threat actors to bother about.

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7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Pr...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 21, 2024 0 87

From kick-ass Netflix thrillers to hair-raising horror movies, there’s plenty to watch this weekend.

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Paramount Plus announces release date for Yellowst...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 21, 2024 0 96

Paramount Plus sets November release for Yellowstone season five part two as Kevin Costner announces that he'll be leaving the sho...

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Four steps to build cyber resilience in the public...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 21, 2024 0 91

Elections loom, and nation-state cyber threats intensify. Learn 4 essential steps public sector organizations can take to safeguar...

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Chimpanzees seek out medicinal plants to treat ail...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 21, 2024 0 85

Scientists monitoring 51 chimpanzees saw sick or injured animals eating certain plant items that were not part of their normal die...

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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signs social media bill...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 21, 2024 0 76

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill aimed at protecting kids on social media into law on Thursday.

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TikTok asks for ban to be overturned, alleging att...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 21, 2024 0 86

TikTok is asking the courts to overturn a new law that could lead to a ban if its Chinese owners don't sell the platform.

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New York governor signs law restricting social med...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 21, 2024 0 91

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a new law Thursday that restricts social media companies from using "addictive" algorithms in fe...

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Detained Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan sues f...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 21, 2024 0 76

Gambaryan claims his detention violated his rights and was used to pressure Binance, causing hardship to his family....

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Data breach: NIN, BVN of Nigerians sold online for...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 21, 2024 0 121

AnyVerify is accused of data breach involving the commercial sale of personal information of Nigerians

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Data breach: Implications of websites selling citi...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 21, 2024 0 99

In a troubling revelation, Paradigm Initiative (PI) has uncovered a data breach and several unauthorised websites are selling…

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US members of Congress visit detained Binance exec...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 21, 2024 0 103

Two members of the United States Congress, Representative French Hill (Republican) and Representative Chrissy Houlahan (Democrat) ...

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New blood test detects ovarian cancer years before...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 21, 2024 0 84

Patients with early-stage ovarian cancer may have detectable changes in the immune cells in their blood.

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6 distinct forms of depression identified by AI in...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 21, 2024 0 86

A new analysis of the brains of 800 people has revealed that there may be six distinct types of depression, with potential implica...

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Do women get cold more easily than men?

DO NEWSFEED Jun 21, 2024 0 96

Does a person's sex make a difference in how they react to temperature changes? Here's the science.

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The unexpected behavior of pulsing stars could hel...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 21, 2024 0 107

New research offers the most precise measurements yet of pulsating Cepheid stars, which could reveal new clues about the immense s...

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Gates of Hell: Turkmenistan's methane-fueled fire ...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 21, 2024 0 82

Geologists set Turkmenistan's Darvaza gas crater ablaze in 1971, thinking the fire would die down within a few weeks, but the pit ...

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Hypersexual ‘zombie’ cicadas infected with parasit...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 21, 2024 0 92

Scientists are continuing to study the fungus Massospora cicadina on specimen of infected cicadas as the insects emerge across the...

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Autonomous big rigs from Volvo and Aurora are comi...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 21, 2024 0 93

Volvo and Aurora to pilot advanced self-driving trucks this summer. Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson discusses the milestone in the path t...

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2024 Finance Bill passes second reading despite Oc...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 20, 2024 0 93

204 MPs voted yes to the bill, while 115 voted no. The bill will now be presented to President William Ruto for assent

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Good Search Borrows, Great Search … Steals?

DO NEWSFEED Jun 20, 2024 0 86

This week, we talk about how content on the open web is being used to train AI-powered search tools, and how content publishers ar...

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Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 Review: A Premium Ch...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 20, 2024 0 95

This Chromebook punches above its weight for a premium feel without the premium laptop price.

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How to Avoid Scams and Shoddy Wares on Amazon

DO NEWSFEED Jun 20, 2024 0 80

Amazon is a mucky mess of ads, unknown sellers, misleading sales, and specious information. Defend your dollars with these tips an...

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Honor 200 Pro Review: Midrange Mixed Bag

DO NEWSFEED Jun 20, 2024 0 90

Honor’s quirky upper-midranger is a mostly good mixed bag, but you can do better.

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We’re Still Waiting for the Next Big Leap in AI

DO NEWSFEED Jun 20, 2024 0 119

Anthropic’s latest Claude AI model pulls ahead of rivals from OpenAI and Google. But advances in machine intelligence have lately ...

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Xbox will host its biggest booth yet at Gamescom 2...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 20, 2024 0 89

What you need to know Xbox Game Studios has announced it will be attending the world’s biggest gaming convention, Gamescom 2024, t...

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Here’s Why Bitcoin Is Going Up Today

DO NEWSFEED Jun 20, 2024 0 93

The Bitcoin price has noted recovery today, after witnessing a gloomy trading over the last 24 hours. The BTC price has dipped bel...

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Verizon Business Complete launches as an end-to-en...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 20, 2024 0 95

Verizon is out today with a new offering for business and enterprise customers who would like a comprehensive smartphone solution....

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Apple’s AI plans, and a carbon storage boom

DO NEWSFEED Jun 20, 2024 0 99

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of tech...

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Apps on Microsoft’s Copilot+ Surface just work…exc...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 20, 2024 0 91

Have you been burned before by Windows on Arm? Are you worried whether the apps you need will actually run on Copilot+ PCs? I was,...

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Ex-OpenAI chief scientist Ilya Sutskever – who hel...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 20, 2024 0 89

The company is called Safe Superintelligence and is described on its website as an American firm with offices in Palo Alto and Tel...

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Russia’s original space program nearly killed cosm...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 20, 2024 0 89

Yuri Gagarin was celebrated as the first man to orbit Earth. But he didn't make a complete orbit, almost died due to equipment fai...

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From drugstores to Rolling Stones concerts: The su...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 20, 2024 0 81

Clear CEO Caryn Seidman Becker envisions a future in which your face can open any door.

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NASA Launching Artificial Star Into Space

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Simulated Star NASA is planning to launch an unusual payload that's roughly the size of a toaster and outfitted with eight lasers ...

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Scientists Discover That When You Don't Sleep, You...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 20, 2024 0 88

Have you been getting very little sleep lately? Well, apparently, the lack of sleep is making you kind of slow and dumb. That's wh...

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Top Chatbots are Parroting Russian Propaganda, Rep...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 20, 2024 0 82

Reading Up Been reading any good Russian propaganda lately? According to a new report from the misinformation watchdog NewsGuard, ...

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Elon Musk Begs Advertisers to Return as Twitter's ...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 20, 2024 0 108

X-formerly-Twitter is in deep trouble — and owner Elon Musk is on his knees, yet again. While the New York Times reported last w...

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Astronauts Still Stuck on Space Station as Boeing ...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 20, 2024 0 89

It seemingly took a small miracle for Boeing's Starliner to limp to the International Space Station in one piece. The plagued sp...

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Top 5 Nigerian Film tech Startups

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Top 5 Nigerian Film tech Startups The Nigerian creative sector is a vibrant and thriving economy. According to reports, the creat...

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From dialogue to action: Climate Action Africa For...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 20, 2024 0 95

From dialogue to action: Climate Action Africa Forum 24 seeks to transform Africa’s climate future Yeaterday marked a pivotal mome...

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Car sales across the US disrupted after major cybe...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 20, 2024 0 106

Car dealerships were forced to go back to pen and paper.

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Navigating an influx of data in the age of AI

DO NEWSFEED Jun 20, 2024 0 82

Enterprises must ensure security and trust are central to IT decision-making – sovereign cloud can help.

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Microsoft’s latest bid to cajole Windows 11 users ...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 20, 2024 0 84

Microsoft takes another swing and a miss trying to convince Windows 11 users to make Edge their default browser.

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New Rust-based malware targets Microsoft Windows, ...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 20, 2024 0 88

Fickle Stealer is the newest infostealer hunting for your sensitive files and cryptocurrency wallet data.

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YouTube is reportedly canceling Premium membership...

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YouTube is apparently automatically cancelling Premium subscriptions for people who try to use VPNs to get discounts.

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European lynx species rebounds from brink of extin...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 20, 2024 0 86

In 2001, there were only 62 mature Iberian lynx on the Iberian Peninsula.

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Family's genes offer new clue to delaying Alzheime...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 20, 2024 0 73

Scientists studying a Colombian family plagued by early-in-life Alzheimer's have found a rare gene variant that seems to delay ini...

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LAUSD to move forward with student cellphone usage...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 20, 2024 0 92

If implemented, the proposal would prohibit cellphone use during school hours on all Los Angeles public school campuses, making LA...

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Nvidia tops Microsoft as most valuable public comp...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 20, 2024 0 100

Riding the AI revolution, Nvidia has surpassed Microsoft and Apple to become the next Big Tech powerhouse.

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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign social media bi...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 20, 2024 0 88

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is set to sign a bill aimed at protecting kids on social media into law on Thursday.

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Court strikes out escaped Binance executive, Nadee...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 20, 2024 0 97

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja today struck out a fundamental rights suit filed against the Office…

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Regulator orders shutdown of StarTimes South Afric...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 20, 2024 0 160

South Africa’s pay-TV landscape is facing a shakeup as the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) declined…...

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Stakeholders call for innovations to mitigate Afri...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 20, 2024 0 90

Yesterday marks a pivotal moment in the global effort to address climate change as the Climate Action Africa…

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Carbon shuts down debit card operations in Nigeria

DO NEWSFEED Jun 20, 2024 0 83

Nigerian digital lender Carbon has made a surprising move, shutting down its debit card operations just two years…

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Sam Altman’s Worldcoin to resume iris scanning in ...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 20, 2024 0 67

Kenyan authorities suspended the activities of Worldcoin almost a year ago for privacy and security concerns

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Astronomers discover the 1st-ever merging galaxy c...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 20, 2024 0 109

Two superluminous quasars, or active black holes at the centers of large galaxies, were found just 900 million years after the Big...

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'1st of its kind': NASA spots unusually light-colo...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 20, 2024 0 69

NASA's Perseverance rover spotted a bizarrely light-toned boulder on Mars, the likes of which have never been seen before.

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This AI-powered robot has worked out how to solve ...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 20, 2024 0 86

Footage shows the record-breaking TOKUFASTbot solving a Rubik's Cube so fast that it appears to happen in a single move. But in re...

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Supermassive black hole roars to life before astro...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 20, 2024 0 90

Astronomers may be watching a supermassive black hole "waking up" from a long slumber for the first time ever. The researchers thi...

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Newfound dinosaur with giant, horned headpiece nam...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 20, 2024 0 104

A newly identified dinosaur with large, ornate horns on its massive head shield has been named after a famous Norse god who sporte...

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NASA lunar orbiter pictures Chinese space probe on...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 20, 2024 0 149

New photos released by NASA show where China's Chang'e-6 space probe landed on the far side of the moon in a historic first-of-its...

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