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Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts, spewing lava 330 feet into the sky
Live Science - 13 Feb 2025 00:31
As Kilauea erupts a 330-foot-tall fountain of lava, officials warn of hazards from volcanic gas that may affect nearby communities.
OpenAI Questions Rationale of Elon Musk's Bid to Control the Company
The New York Times - 13 Feb 2025 01:55
The company answered the billionaire's offer in a legal filing, accusing him of hypocrisy.
To Probe the Interior of Neutron Stars, We Must Study the Gravitational Waves from their Collisions
Universe Today - 13 Feb 2025 01:33
When massive stars reach the end of their life cycle, they undergo gravitational collapse and shed their outer layers in a massive explosion (a supernova). Whereas particularly massive stars will leave a black hole in th...
The Next Full Moon is the Snow Moon
NASA Breaking news - 13 Feb 2025 23:41
The next full moon will be Wednesday morning, Feb. 12, 2025, appearing opposite the Sun (in Earth longitude) at 8:53 a.m. EST. The Moon will appear full for about three days around this time, from Monday night into early...
Final Fantasy iOS Game Shuts Down Due to Curious In-App Purchase Bug
Mac Rumors - 13 Feb 2025 23:39
Square Enix today announced that iOS game Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles is shutting down immediately, due to some kind of in-app purchase bug. Apparently customers have been unable to access content purchased in the i...
Lost Records and Blue Prince are coming to the PlayStation Game Catalog at launch
Engadget - 13 Feb 2025 23:36Scientists create hydrogen with no direct CO₂ emissions at source
Phys.org - 13 Feb 2025 23:35
A new way of creating hydrogen, which eliminates direct CO2 emissions at source, has been developed by an international team of scientists.
Microsoft Supercharges AI to fix Windows software bugs
Digital Trends - 13 Feb 2025 18:54
Microsoft's new patent shows an upcoming system AI that makes detecting and fixing software issues easier for developers and regular Windows users.
Trump’s January 6th Twitter lawsuit settled for ‘about $10 million’
The Verge - 13 Feb 2025 02:19
Elon Musk's X has agreed to pay President Donald Trump “about $10 million” to settle his lawsuit against Twitter, reports The Wall Street Journal. The settlement would come on top of an estimated $250 million that Mu...
Why do health apps fail? Research bursts the hype with clear evidence
Digital Trends - 13 Feb 2025 01:19
According to research published in Nature, a majority of users living with serious health conditions fail to follow fitness guidance given exclusively via apps.
New Research Suggests Overreliance on AI Could Hinders Critical Thinking
CNET - 13 Feb 2025 00:55
Study finds that GenAI tools may be "encouraging over-reliance on AI, with confidence in the tool often diminishing independent problem-solving."
Gemini Advanced can now recall your past chats, to help it behave more like a real assistant
Android Authority - 13 Feb 2025 23:57
Google is rolling out an update to Gemini Advanced that allows it to recall past chats -- a feature that ChatGPT still lacks.
David Beckham's Russia Trademark Sparks Controversy Amidst His Support for Ukraine
IBTimes - 13 Feb 2025 23:56
David Beckham's company's has filed an application to have his name trademarked in Russia despite the former footballer's public suppot of Ukraine.
One of the most comfortable earbuds I've tested is near an all-time low price - and they sound great
ZDNet - 13 Feb 2025 23:55
The Bose Ultra Open earbuds feature fantastic sound quality with reliable ambient awareness. They're perfect for outdoor exercise and they're $70 off right now.
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Feb. 14, #614
CNET - 13 Feb 2025 23:53
Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for Connections No. 614 for Feb. 14.
The Getty Museum Purchased Its First AI Photograph
PetaPixel - 13 Feb 2025 23:50Joann Fabrics Closing Over 500 Stores Nationwide After the Second Bankruptcy Filing Within a Year
IBTimes - 13 Feb 2025 23:44
Fabrics retailer Joann is closing over 500 of its 800 US stores as management filed for bankruptcy for the second time and looks to sell the company to a potential suitor.
Tired of downloading terrible apps? This Google Play Store update will help
Digital Trends - 13 Feb 2025 23:44
The Google Play Store adds alerts that will help users spot frequently-uninstalled apps at a glance.
Our first look at the return of Peacock's surprisingly fun video game adaptation
BGR - 13 Feb 2025 23:44
If you ask me, Twisted Metal, the fan-favorite TV adaptation of the classic PlayStation franchise, is one of the most underrated series in Peacock's entire … The post Our first look at the return of Peacock’s surpris...
AirPods Pro 3: Three new features are coming this year
9 to 5 Mac - 13 Feb 2025 23:42
AirPods Pro 3 are coming later this year. Despite Apple continuing to make AirPods Pro 2 better with new software features, there's still a hardware successor on the way soon. AirPods Pro 3 are expected to arrive in Sept...
The Kindle Paperwhite just got a rare discount for Presidents' Day
Digital Trends - 13 Feb 2025 23:36
The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2024 features a 7-inch e-ink screen with adjustable warmth. It's on sale with a rare 16% discount from Amazon for Presidents' Day.
Blue Origin Cuts 10% of Its Employees
The New York Times - 13 Feb 2025 23:32
In an email to employees, the company's chief executive said the company had become bloated during its growth in recent years.