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October 5, 2024

Meta must limit data for personalised ads – EU court

Facebook-owner Meta must minimise the amount of people’s data it uses for personalised advertising, the EU’s highest court says.The Court of Justice for the European Union (CJEU) ruled in favour of privacy

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October 3, 2024

OpenAI value surges to $157bn in funding deal

OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, has raised $6.6bn in its latest funding round, as investors including its early backer Microsoft continue to bet big on artificial intelligence (AI).The deal gave the tech

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November 22, 2024

New Grand Canyon Discovery Could Rewrite Geology Textbooks

A groundbreaking discovery in the Grand Canyon has shed new light on the Cambrian explosion of life, a pivotal event in Earth’s history. This finding, made by a team of researchers from

Billionaire completes first private spacewalk

A billionaire and an engineer have become the first non-professional crew to perform one of the riskiest manoeuvres in space – a spacewalk.Jared Isaacman and Sarah Gillis stepped out of the SpaceX

September 13, 2024

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Brazilian judge suspends Elon Musk’s X platform nationwide

On Friday, a Brazilian Supreme Court justice ordered the suspension of Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, in Brazil after the tech billionaire refused to appoint a legal representative in the country,

August 30, 2024

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A dangerous precedent? Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s arrest stokes speech war

In the war for control of the internet, the potential significance of Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov’s arrest is difficult to overstate. At the heart of French authorities’ case against the

August 28, 2024

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Google rolls out Easter eggs for Minecraft’s 15th anniversary

Minecraft is celebrating its 15th anniversary with an interactive game that appears when you search for the iconic video game on Google. “As the best-selling game in history, Minecraft has taken the

May 23, 2024

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With Copilot+ PC, Microsoft gives laptops a new AI shine

While people may enjoy the results of a personal makeover, rarely do we see our tried-and-true devices get the same kind of overhaul. Yet, personal computers – most notably Windows-based laptops –

May 23, 2024

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Researchers deciphering sperm whale language after years.

Scientists researching the sperm whales residing around the Caribbean island of Dominica have, for the first time, outlined the fundamental aspects of their potential communication methods. This endeavor aims to eventually enhance

May 15, 2024

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The Future of AI in Science and Technology: Revolutionizing Research, Drug Discovery, and Data Analysis

The Future of AI in Science and Technology Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our lives, transforming various industries and sectors. In the field of science and technology, AI

May 13, 2024

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The Transformative Power of Virtual Reality: Revolutionizing Industries and Changing the World

Introduction Virtual reality (VR) has revolutionized the way we experience the world around us. With its immersive and interactive nature, VR has transformed various industries and brought about significant changes in how

May 7, 2024

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