The Motorola Defy Satellite Link is a compact and rugged credit-card-sized device that connects to any iOS or Android smartphone via Bluetooth 5.1, providing access to satellite messaging, location tracking, and SOS service. It is powered by a 600mAh battery and contains MediaTek’s 3GPP NTN-standard modem to support Bullitt Satellite Connect, as well as an…
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a warning to consumers about criminals using AI-powered voice cloning tools to impersonate people’s voices and scam money from their friends and family members. The technology can convert written text into convincing audio using a short sample of anyone’s voice. Voice samples can be obtained from sources such…
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Hackensack University Medical Center’s Department of Urology is now offering Focal One, an advanced noninvasive treatment option for individuals with localized prostate cancer. Focal One is an advanced robotic high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) system that allows urologists to accurately target and destroy diseased prostate tissue using sound waves, reducing the risk of side effects associated…
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Adobe has launched an artificial intelligence (AI) tool called Firefly that allows users to quickly modify images by typing in commands. The first model of Firefly focuses on creating images and text effects. For instance, users can highlight an element in a multilayer work of art and Firefly generates different versions of that element using…
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In a future where autonomous vehicles dominate the roads, researchers from North Carolina State University have proposed the installation of a white traffic light as a fourth color to signal to drivers that self-driving cars are managing upcoming intersections intelligently. This innovation could reduce traffic congestion levels and overall fuel consumption. The white light would…
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TSMC has emerged as the world’s largest chipmaker since entering into a partnership with Apple, owing to its foundry’s capability to achieve finer etching, with production of 3nm chips already in progress. Samsung, once a leader in the mobile chip industry, is now striving to respond by unveiling plans for a colossal investment of $230…
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According to Professor Reisner, plastic is essentially a form of fossil fuel, rich in energy and chemical composition that needs to be unlocked. However, due to the nature of the chemical bonds that make up plastics, less than 10% of the seven billion tonnes ever created have been recycled. This results in billions of dollars’…
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Lenovo-owned Motorola is set to launch a new lineup of Moto G smartphones and among them is the highly anticipated Moto G Power (2023). Recently, well-known leakster @onleaks revealed the design of the new mid-range smartphone, making it a device without secrets even before its official launch. The Moto G Power (2023) features a large…
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Tiny10, a streamlined version of Windows 10, has recently been updated to version 2303, offering a more contemporary and practical operating system for not only older PCs but also other compatible devices. This latest iteration boasts a lighter and more efficient Windows 10 experience, optimized for smoother performance. While Tiny10 2303 offers several notable improvements…
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After OpenAI’s successful ChatGPT, Google is reportedly working on a new project to create an artificial intelligence system that can comprehend over a thousand languages. While the search giant’s chatbot is still in development, this new project is said to be in progress, marking Google’s continued interest in AI advancements. The technology is expected to…
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Samsung is gearing up to launch its new Galaxy A54 smartphone and has been teasing significant innovations in its camera. The device has been touted to have a “professional level” camera, a marketing term that can be subjective. However, it suggests that Samsung has gone to great lengths to offer the best possible photographic quality…
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In recent years, Apple has been breaking its tradition of launching new iPhones only in September by introducing new variants in early spring. And the latest news suggests that the tech giant is now set to launch an iPhone 14 in yellow color. According to sources, a briefing is expected to take place soon at…
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Insomnia is a growing problem in the UK, with almost three-quarters of people not getting the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep per night, according to a study by insurance group Direct Line. The sleeplessness epidemic is due to a variety of factors, including stress, shift work, and caffeine or alcohol consumption. Sleep deprivation can lead…
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Reports of S Pen malfunctions on the Galaxy S23 Ultra keep growing on the Web, which seems to turn off from time to time completely randomly when in use and / or when it is removed from its slot. According to what has already been determined, to reconnect the S Pen to the smartphone it…
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We all know how important water resistance can be for a phone when it has its first rough encounter with water. And with the arrival of rainy weather, it’s good to know that water resistance (IP certifications) was a few years ago, reserved for rugged smartphones, but is now present in almost all phones, to…
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Qualcomm took advantage of the Mobile World Congress 2023 to announce the launch of Integrated SIM, or simply iSIM. This new evolution of the indispensable SIM card has been designed in collaboration with Thales, and is now available on Android smartphones powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. eSIM is not fully adopted by the general…
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YouTube has been accused of breaching a UK data privacy code designed to protect children. Duncan McCann, a campaigner for the 5Rights Foundation, has filed an official complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) claiming that the site is collecting the viewing data of children under 13. The data includes what videos children watch, where…
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Roughly two weeks after the release of the first beta version that started the new development cycle, Apple released a new beta version of iOS 16.4, which, as usual, is accompanied by the same versions of iPadOS 16.4, watchOS 9.4, tvOS 16.4 and macOS 13.3 Ventura. Behind this rush by Apple to release new versions,…
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Apple’s upcoming iPad Pro models, expected to launch next year, could come with a hefty price tag due to a rumored display upgrade. Reports from South Korea suggest that Apple may use a two-stack design for its next-generation OLEDs, with two light-emitting layers rather than one, which could make the displays brighter and longer-lasting than…
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Intel continues its program of renewal, and evolution, with a major new announcement: the company’s CPU range has indeed been renewed, with the debut of the new Intel Xeon W-3400 desktop processors and Intel Xeon W-2400 processors for jobs, which make up the family known by the code name Sapphire Rapids. The company anticipated the…
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Amazon’s self-driving car company, Zoox, has tested its robotaxi on open public roads in California, marking an important step in its journey to making autonomous vehicles widely available. Zoox’s autonomous employee shuttle initially served as a shuttle service for workers at its headquarters in Foster City on 11 February. Full-time employees are now able to…
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Bigscreen isn’t a very befitting new thing, as its first Virtual Reality headset is an ultra-compact device called the Beyond. The publisher of “cinema-style” VR visualization software is therefore banking on VR hardware: the Beyond headset weighs just 127 grams, or 170 grams if you add the headrest strap, making it by far the lightest…
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Drone surveying technology has revolutionized the way surveyors gather and analyze data. In the past, surveys were conducted by teams of people on foot, using traditional survey equipment such as total stations and theodolites. This was a time-consuming and often hazardous process, especially for surveys conducted in challenging terrain or hazardous environments. However, with the…
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Meet Wi-R: Data transfer technology that works… by touch Wi-R, a technology developed by startup Ixana, is based on quasi-static electro fields (or EQS). In detail this means that a simple handshake is enough to transmit information between two individuals, the body then acts as an antenna. Wi-R works wirelessly at a distance of…
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The Chinese manufacturer Huawei announced a new mid-range tablet, which it named MatePad SE 10.4, which, as its name implies, has a 10.4-inch screen. This MatePad SE 10.4 screen is actually an IPS panel with a resolution of 2000×1200 pixels. It is equipped with a Qualcomm chip, the Snapdragon 680, which is accompanied by 4…
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