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Read More »El Niño is here, and that usually means more wacky weather
The notorious climate pattern known as El Niño has arrived, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced today. El Niño often triggers more extreme weather around the world, although we’ll have to wait and see how things shake out this year. Heat is one of its trademarks. A warning …
Read More »Judges likely to take AI rules into their own hands as lawmakers slow to act: experts
Judges are likely to take concerns over artificial intelligence into their own hands and create their own rules for the tech in courtrooms, experts say. U.S. District Judge Brantley Starr of the Northern District of Texas may have been a pioneer last week when he required lawyers who appear in …
Read More »Uber needs you to make greener choices so it can go carbon neutral by 2030
Uber is introducing a host of new product features aimed at steering its customers toward greener choices. The product features, which were unveiled at an event in London today, are also intended to boost the company’s chances of reaching its sustainability goals, which have it going completely carbon neutral in …
Read More »5 best tips to improve your cellphone signal
Poor cellphone reception can be incredibly frustrating, especially in today’s world, where we all rely so heavily on our phones for virtually everything, including communication, work and entertainment. If you’re experiencing low signal strength, you’re not alone. There are several solutions available to help you increase your cellphone signal. Reasons …
Read More »Apple wants to turn your iPhone into a pet-tracking camera
Apple has a new development framework that can be used to turn your iPhone into an autonomous pet-tracking camera. According to documentation on Apple’s website, developers can use pet-tracking features with motorized phone stands to capture and follow your pet around your house while you’re not home. As noted by …
Read More »Tesla’s Optimus robot fuses self-driving tech with mind-blowing humanlike capabilities
Have you ever imagined what it would be like if a robot could run your errands, do your chores and maybe even become an extension of you? Well, don’t put away your popcorn just yet, because Tesla’s new Optimus robot could bring us one step closer to this sci-fi fantasy. …
Read More »How social networks gave up on 2020 election lies
On tech platforms these days you can get away with just about anything, as long as you’re running for president. Take Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. A leading anti-vaccine conspiracy theorist, Kennedy lost his Instagram account in January 2021 when he tried to scare people away from getting the covid-19 vaccine. …
Read More »Crooks are targeting this easy money app on your phone
Venmo has grown in popularity, and for a good reason, because it is so easy and convenient to send and receive money electronically between you and another person. It operates as a digital wallet linked to your bank account or debit card, which enables you to make payments quickly and …
Read More »Riot and Coke think they figured out what leveling up tastes like
Coca-Cola has come up with a way for you to level up in real life. In a collaboration with Riot Games and in celebration of League of Legends, the two companies have developed a soft drink that they claim is what experience points taste like. (Author’s note: there are many …
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