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Why has the death of Matthew Perry affected so many of us so much?
New Scientist - 22 Nov 2023 20:00
Friends actor Matthew Perry died last month, and the public outpouring of grief has been huge. Why can celebrity deaths be so upsetting, asks Sara Novak
North Korea claims it sent a spy satellite to orbit for 1st time: report
SPACE.com - 22 Nov 2023 16:00
North Korean state media claims its Malligyong-1 spy satellite reached orbit on Tuesday (Nov. 21); if true, this would mark the first time the nation has accomplished such a feat.
Dominic Monaghan on The Lord of the Rings Cast's Matching Tattoos
Gizmodo - 22 Nov 2023 02:40
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Binance and CEO admit financial crimes, billions coughed up to US govt
The Register - 22 Nov 2023 03:02
Chief quits, pays own penalty after helping crooks launder cash, aiding sanctions evaders The world's largest cryptocurrency exchange just got a little smaller, with the US Department of Justice announcing Binance and it...
MacBook Air is $749 for Black Friday, and M3 MacBook Pro is $200 off
BGR - 22 Nov 2023 14:43
Are you looking for the fastest and most responsive experience possible on a laptop computer? You don’t need to spend a small fortune on a … The post MacBook Air is $749 for Black Friday, and M3 MacBook Pro is $200 o...
The Springwise Stocking: top 10 sustainable holiday gifts
Springwise - 22 Nov 2023 14:13
If you're stuck for presents this holiday season, browse some of our favourite green gifts that we've spotted this year The post The Springwise Stocking: top 10 sustainable holiday gifts appeared first on Springwise.
Elon Musk Trolls His Way Into the OpenAI Drama
Wired - 22 Nov 2023 03:43
Elon Musk cofounded OpenAI but left after his own failed coup. Now he has shared an unsigned letter containing unverified accusations against the recently fired CEO Sam Altman.
JWST Peers into the Atmosphere of a Puffy, Fluffy Planet!
Universe Today - 22 Nov 2023 01:34
Exoplanets are definitely a bit of a hot topic at the moment. Throw in a sprinkling of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and you have the recipe for magic! I still cannot believe that we have discovered, yes actually...
Hearing Loss Linked to Dementia
Neuroscience News - 22 Nov 2023 00:44
Researchers discovered that hearing loss in older adults is associated with specific brain changes, potentially increasing dementia risk. Using hearing tests and MRI, the study, identified microstructural differences in ...
These Beats headphones are 72% off in Walmart's Black Friday sale
Digital Trends - 22 Nov 2023 19:17
Buy some stylish Beats headphones for only $99 as part of Walmart's killer early Black Friday deals season.
I love this Lamborghini Countach Lego set, and it's 15% off for Black Friday
Digital Trends - 22 Nov 2023 16:45
I absolutely love this LEGO set for Black Friday that includes a Lamborghini Countach, which you build yourself, with over 250 pieces.
Robocar tech biz sues Nvidia, claims stolen code shared in Teams meeting blunder
The Register - 22 Nov 2023 16:45
Two companies both online when slide was viewed at presentation Nvidia is facing legal action in the US for theft of trade secrets from a German automotive company, which alleges its ex-employee made an epic blunder of s...
iPhone 15 breaks smartphone market's sales slump
AppleInsider - 22 Nov 2023 16:38
After 27 consecutive months of sales sinking year over year, new research says the iPhone 15 helped the global smartphone market see its first positive growth since June 2021. iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max Previously, Counte...
Half a kilo of cosmic fuel reignites NASA's deep space dreams
The Register - 22 Nov 2023 15:15
There ain't no party like a Pu-238 party NASA has celebrated a shipment of half a kilo of plutonium oxide by the US Department of Energy, the largest since US production of plutonium-238 was restarted just over a decade ...
With OpenAI in chaos, the tech recruiting feeding frenzy is on
L.A. Times - 22 Nov 2023 02:30
A few tumultuous days at OpenAI, the face of the booming AI industry, has kicked off intense interest among tech recruiters to snap up valuable talent.
USB worm unleashed by Russian state hackers spreads worldwide
Ars Technica - 22 Nov 2023 02:02
LitterDrifter's means of self-propagation are simple. So why is it spreading so widely?
Firefox slow to load YouTube? Just another front in Google's war on ad blockers
The Register - 22 Nov 2023 01:30
Search giant says delays not specific to any browser - just those evading advert breaks. YMMV Google has admitted its efforts to discourage the use of ad blockers on YouTube have resulted in a deliberate "suboptimal view...
Nvidia's Sales Surge, With No End In Sight for AI Boom
Wall Street Journal - 22 Nov 2023 01:27
The chip maker reported another quarter of record sales and gave a strong revenue outlook, pointing to red-hot demand for chips that underpin the artificial-intelligence boom.
Tesla's idle fees will charge drivers who keep their cars plugged in after they've topped up
Engadget - 22 Nov 2023 01:06
Tesla, which hosts 50,000+ supercharging stations for electric vehicles globally, is rolling out a new fee system that the company hopes will free up charging traffic at its stations. Supercharger idle fees will roll out...
AI diagnoses autism in young children with 98.5% accuracy
ReadWrite - 22 Nov 2023 00:56
A groundbreaking AI system, which can diagnose autism in children between 24 and 48 months with a remarkable 98.5% accuracy […] The post AI diagnoses autism in young children with 98.5% accuracy appeared first on ReadW...
SEC allegations against Kraken spark controversy in crypto world
ReadWrite - 22 Nov 2023 00:42
The Securities and Exchange Commission has recently filed a complaint against the cryptocurrency exchange Kraken. According to Protos, the SEC […] The post SEC allegations against Kraken spark controversy in crypto wor...
Our favorite Android TV is on sale for Black Friday, and here's why we love it
Android Central - 22 Nov 2023 00:30
The Hisense U8 miniLED TV, our favorite Android TV overall, is worth getting, especially with this Amazon Black Friday deal.