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The Pixel 8 Pro's videos get a whole lot brighter with video boost
The Verge - 23 Dec 2023 14:00
Only the Pixel 8 Pro gets Video Boost, one of the AI camera features announced at its launch. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge When Google introduced Night Sight on the Pixel 3, it was a revelation. It was as if someo...
Best Internet Providers in Berkeley, California - CNET
CNET - 23 Dec 2023 17:50
With fiber internet available to 80% of homes in Berkeley, most residents have several good internet options to choose from.
8 fantastic shows from 2023 to stream on Netflix
The Verge - 23 Dec 2023 16:00
The Verge / Photo courtesy of Netflix and IMDB With shows like Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, Blue Eye Samurai, and a wild new Castlevania spinoff, Netflix is still holding its own in the streaming wars.
The Atmosphere of an Exoplanet Reveals Secrets About Its Surface
Universe Today - 23 Dec 2023 18:29
Astronomers have now characterized the atmospheres of several exoplanets, with JWST and upcoming missions promising to turn that into the thousands. The next era will come when our observatories can directly observe the ...
MKF Collection by Mia K vegan leather handbags feature a range of colors and materials
The Gadget Flow - 23 Dec 2023 14:00
Elevate your style with the MKF Collection by Mia K vegan leather handbags. These tote bags come in various materials and colors, so you’re sure to find one you love. - Vegan leather design: All the tote bags in..
Ancient stars could make elements with more than 260 protons
Phys.org - 23 Dec 2023 16:40
The first stars of the universe were monstrous beasts. Comprised only of hydrogen and helium, they could be 300 times more massive than the sun. Within them, the first of the heavier elements were formed, then cast off i...
Liverpool vs. Arsenal Livestream: How to Watch English Premier League Soccer From Anywhere - CNET
CNET - 23 Dec 2023 16:30
It's a festive top-of-the-table showdown at Anfield.
Life beyond Earth may form in the coldest depths of space, Ryugu asteroid samples reveal
SPACE.com - 23 Dec 2023 03:00
PAHs may be able to form in cold regions of space, affecting what scientists think about the origins of planets and possibility of alien life.
NASA Tightbeams a Cat Video From 31 Million Kilometers Away
Universe Today - 23 Dec 2023 02:16
NASA’s Deep Space Network (DSN) has been responsible for maintaining contact with missions venturing beyond Low Earth Orbit (LEO) since 1963. In addition to relaying communications and instructions, the DSN has sent br...
ESET Threat Report: ChatGPT Name Abuses, Lumma Stealer Malware Increases, Android SpinOk SDK Spyware's Prevalence
TechRepublic - 23 Dec 2023 00:47
Risk mitigation tips are provided for each of these cybersecurity threats.
Why You Should Consider a Death Doula
Life Hacker - 23 Dec 2023 00:00
End-of-life doulas are compassionate and knowledgeable guides who can walk with you through death and grief.
GM halts sales of its new Chevy Blazer EV amid reports of major software issues
Engadget - 23 Dec 2023 23:42Daily Deals: Apple Watch 9 for $329, Apple Watch SE2 for $199, iPad mini for $399, etc
OS X Daily - 23 Dec 2023 22:10
Christmas may be two days away, but Amazon still has a handful of Apple products that can ship today or arrive in time, depending on your location anyway. Treat a loved one, or yourself, there is still time! Amazon item ...
Here Are The Four Most Common Scams Everybody Needs To Look Out For Now. - 'Scammers are using AI to call people.'
Twisted Sifter - 23 Dec 2023 16:24
This stuff is so shady!
Give Your iPhone a Gift: Clear Your Cache - CNET
CNET - 23 Dec 2023 16:20
Spread the holiday cheer to your iPhone by clearing your browser cache.
Apple offers publishers millions for AI access to archives
AppleInsider - 23 Dec 2023 15:21
Apple wants to license with content from news publishers to train generative AI systems, in multi-year deals to access content potentially valued to cost Apple tens of millions of dollars. Siri, Apple's main public-facin...
Rocket Lab wins $515 million contract to build 18 satellites for U.S. government agency
Space News - 23 Dec 2023 12:43
Space launch provider and satellite manufacturer Rocket Lab has secured a deal worth over half a billion dollars to build 18 satellites for a U.S. government agency. The post Rocket Lab wins $515 million contract to buil...
Apple is reportedly looking to team up with news publishers to train its AI
Engadget - 23 Dec 2023 09:43Scientists Have Found A Drug That Mimics Exercise In Mice
Twisted Sifter - 23 Dec 2023 07:58
It activates the body's "energy-gobbling" tissues.
Childhood Brain Growth Linked to Gut Microbiome
Neuroscience News - 23 Dec 2023 00:22
A new study uncovers the significant influence of the gut microbiome on cognitive function and brain structure in healthy children. Analyzing data from 381 children in The RESONANCE cohort, the research identifies specif...
AI companies would be required to disclose copyrighted training data under new bill
The Verge - 23 Dec 2023 00:04
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Two lawmakers filed a bill requiring creators of foundation models to disclose sources of training data so copyright holders know their information was taken. The AI Foundation Mod...
HR Insists Employees Take Notes Of Everything Said At Meetings. 100 Pages Later Their Toxic Boss Gets Fired.
Twisted Sifter - 23 Dec 2023 23:36
Whoopsy daisy!