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ESA sets sights on Apophis asteroid with Ramses mission
BGR - 18 Jul 2024 00:49
In 2029, a massive asteroid called Apophis is expected to whizz close to Earth. So close, in fact, that it will come within one tenth … The post ESA sets sights on Apophis asteroid with Ramses mission appeared first on...
Creating and verifying stable AI-controlled systems in a rigorous and flexible way
MIT - 18 Jul 2024 03:20
Neural network controllers provide complex robots with stability guarantees, paving the way for the safer deployment of autonomous vehicles and industrial machines.
Release the hounds! Securing datacenters may soon need sniffer dogs
The Register - 18 Jul 2024 02:54
Nothing else can detect attackers with implants designed to foil physical security Sniffer dogs may soon become a useful means of improving physical security in datacenters, as increasing numbers of people are adopting i...
Blizzard reveals gameplay for the new Diablo IV class, Spiritborn
Engadget - 18 Jul 2024 22:59Supermassive black holes provide 'hearts and lungs' that help galaxies live longer
SPACE.com - 18 Jul 2024 17:00
The universe would be filled with zombie galaxies and dead stars if not for supermassive black hole-powered 'hearts and lungs' that help slow star formation.
OpenAI Wants to See All of the New York Times Reporters' Notes and Memos
Gizmodo - 18 Jul 2024 16:45
Court documents revealed that the tech giant is demanding to see the Times's "notes, interview memos, records of materials cited, or other 'files'" related to millions of stories.
Looking ahead to the next 25 years of private space stations
SPACE.com - 18 Jul 2024 16:00
On Space.com's 25th anniversary, here's a look at the next 25 years of commercial space stations that are set to replace the International Space Station in low Earth orbit and beyond.
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Engadget - 18 Jul 2024 14:30Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 199 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements
Mac Rumors - 18 Jul 2024 01:40
Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser Apple first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed the Safari Technology Preview to test features that may be introduced i...
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Engadget - 18 Jul 2024 01:00Google shares new YouTube Shorts effect and more for World Emoji Day
Android Authority - 18 Jul 2024 00:43
Emoji Kitchen is ready to get just as weird with you as you're cool with.
Joe Biden Gets Covid in the Weirdest Week in Politics Ever
Gizmodo - 18 Jul 2024 00:37
"He is vaccinated and boosted and he is experiencing mild symptoms," according to the White House.
Netflix Gains 8 Million Global Subscribers Amid Price Hikes and Push to Ad-Supported Streaming
Mac Rumors - 18 Jul 2024 23:59
Netflix has gained more than 8 million global paid subscribers since April, according to new subscriber information included in the company's second quarter earnings results [PDF]. With the jump in paid subscriptions, Ne...
Get 37% Off a Fire TV 4K and Xbox Controller Bundle Before It's Too Late
CNET - 18 Jul 2024 23:54
You can now play Xbox games without a console. And this post-Prime Day deal will help you do it for much less.
Nothing teases a new phone launching soon, but it's probably not the one you're hoping for
Android Central - 18 Jul 2024 23:52
Nothing is set to launch a bigger and better version of the Phone 2a at the end of this month, teasing it on X.
Cuttlefish Can Create False Memories, Just Like Humans
Neuroscience News - 18 Jul 2024 23:48
Researchers have discovered that cuttlefish can form false memories, similar to humans. By exposing cuttlefish to overlapping features of different events, they induced the creatures to falsely remember seeing shrimp whe...
WhatsApp is testing a new look for status updates on Android and AI Studio
Android Central - 18 Jul 2024 23:47
Spot a new status update interface in the works for WhatsApp's Android version, as well as additional third-party AI chatbots.
Meta Exploring Stake in Ray-Ban's Parent Company
The New York Times - 18 Jul 2024 23:47
Meta is discussing taking a stake of as much as 5 percent of EssilorLuxottica, which makes eyewear brands like Ray-Ban and Oakley, people with knowledge of the talks said.
Fandango co-founder J. Michael Cline dead at 64
Engadget - 18 Jul 2024 23:47OpenAI debuts mini version of its most powerful model yet
ReadWrite - 18 Jul 2024 23:47
OpenAI has confirmed the launch of a cut-price mini-model in an initiative to expand its user base, amid growing competition…
Megabits vs. Megabytes: What's the Difference and Should You Care?
CNET - 18 Jul 2024 23:45
You could end up getting the wrong internet speed if you mix these two up.
These Prime Day Deals on Apple Products Are Still Available
Life Hacker - 18 Jul 2024 23:45
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