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Scientists to generate electricity from air humidity

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A study suggests that since humidity is ever-present, electricity can be generated continuously, eliminating the need for wind or solar technology, whether or not the wind blows from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/A5XEGW8 via IFTTT

Nasa to hold first public meeting on UFOs ahead of key report

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Previously, Nasa stated they have no evidence of extraterrestrial origin or alien life, making it difficult to draw scientific conclusions from their UFO study from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/Ndgj634 via IFTTT

AI impact on job market: Adapt and add value for long-term success

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Creativity, adaptability, and skills that AI cannot replicate will remain valuable in the age of AI from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/3guflBz via IFTTT

UAE to launch mission to asteroid belt to discover life's origins

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If successful, the mission will make UAE the first Arab nation and the second nation ever to successfully enter Mars' orbit on its first attempt from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/6qHX3tz via IFTTT

Unregulated AI can lead to humanity's extinction, world tech leaders warn

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OpenAI's ChatGPT's viral success has fueled an artificial intelligence arms race in the tech sector from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/wpCKnoO via IFTTT

WhatsApp makes Windows app more convenient with these two new features

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These two features are available to some beta testers and will be available to more people in coming weeks from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/P1iRyN9 via IFTTT

HEC shares scholarship opportunity for studies in Germany

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DAAD announces scholarships for Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) from The News International - Education https://ift.tt/u8w9N2p via IFTTT

2000-year-old 'computer' leaves scientists puzzled

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According to research, although it appeared to be quite straightforward, mechanism was technologically ahead of its time from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/Z3BMF2N via IFTTT

Life-containing water on Saturn's moon discovered

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Scientists believe presence of alien life may actually be possible on Enceladus from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/xzuIbmA via IFTTT

WhatsApp businesses to get 'status archive' feature

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Feature will be rolled out to beta testers of WhatsApp Business for Android and will be accessible to more users in coming weeks from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/ND06ERp via IFTTT

'Stars to completely disappear from night skies'

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Scientists say that introducing suitable changes to lighting can help reduce light pollution from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/IJhYeF6 via IFTTT

Lawyer embarrassed in court after ChatGPT messes up legal research

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The lawyer said that he "greatly regrets" relying on the chatbot, and was "unaware that its content could be false" from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/1O9hLw0 via IFTTT

South Korea's Naver to offer ChatGPT-like AI services to Saudi, other govts

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South Korea’s dominant internet giant to develop tailored versions of its latest ChatGPT-like AI models for countries reluctant towards US AI systems from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/RzrpxdE via IFTTT

Meet one of the volunteers who will spend a year on 'Mars'

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"I'm very excited about this, but I'm also realistic about what the challenge is," says the research scientist.. Canadian biologist Kelly Haston is about to embark on an extraordinary adventure that she never imagined as a child—preparing for life on Mars. In an exercise simulating a long-term stay on the Red Planet, the 52-year-old scientist will join three other volunteers in a Martian habitat located in Houston, Texas for an entire year. NASA has carefully selected the participants for this experiment, which aims to evaluate crew behavior in an isolated and confined environment in preparation for future real missions. The challenges that the participants will face include equipment failures, limited water supply, and even some unexpected surprises, according to Haston.  Communication with the outside world will also be affected by the significant delays caused by the distance between Earth and Mars, which can range from up to 20 minutes for one-way communication a

Twitter exits EU voluntary code against disinformation

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"Heavier regulation" to be implemented on Twitter and other massive social media platforms when new EU rules take effect in August from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/6XFmg4o via IFTTT

WhatsApp brings 'screen sharing' feature for users

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New feature is available to some beta testers for now but will be rolled out to more people over the coming days from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/JbxpD5Q via IFTTT

Ford EV users to access Tesla superchargers by next spring

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“We think this is a huge move for our industry and for all electric customers,” Farley says from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/SXCTuyn via IFTTT

WhatsApp to bring new feature for 'modern look'

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Feature, known as translucent effect, is under development and not yet available to beta testers from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/btsTPRB via IFTTT

OpenAI chief backtracks on his remarks about leaving EU

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OpenAI boss Sam Altman says he was "optimistic AI could introduce more jobs and reduce inequality" from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/5Zrqn6S via IFTTT

WhatsApp to introduce new features, shortcuts

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Both features are currently under development and will be available to users in the future update of the app from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/On6SFqy via IFTTT

ChatGPT empowers on-the-go conversations with enhanced features

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The innovative creation aims to add sparkle to dull human conversations from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/SOnYJTC via IFTTT

Women face double risk of death after heart attack compared to men: study

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Younger women, aged 55 and below, experienced delays in receiving treatment upon arrival at the hospital from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/zS0HiXb via IFTTT

South Korea successfully launches homegrown rocket after delay

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Seoul also plans to land spacecraft on Moon and Mars by 2032 and 2045, respectively from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/Zt8RPV0 via IFTTT

Nadra's new platform to empower startups, young entrepreneurs

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Platform designed as API stack, enabling private entities to conduct online biometric verification through secure data sharing with Nadra from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/1gKOJQ9 via IFTTT

Apple signs billion-dollar deal for 5G technology

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The collaboration between Apple and Broadcom is an attempt to fulfill a promise made in 2021 to invest more in the US economy from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/1kBDWC9 via IFTTT

TikTok challenges Montana's unprecedented ban in federal court

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Ban, scheduled to commence in 2024, has been deemed by TikTok as violation of constitutionally protected right to free speech from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/gPweKdc via IFTTT

Uber announces deal with Waymo on self-driving cars

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The former rivals have come together to use driverless cars for rides and food delivery from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/Ka6H0bd via IFTTT

OpenAI leaders ask for regulation of "superintelligent" AI to protect humanity

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The leaders suggest other companies working with AI to co-ordinate together to sustain potential risks until a regulatory body is established from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/WzFtgKO via IFTTT

WhatsApp releasing new feature for group chats

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WhatsApp is rolling out a new interface for the group settings screen which is "clearer and intuitive" from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/bnkZRzY via IFTTT

Microsoft partners with OpenAI to integrate Bing into ChatGPT

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Integration will allow ChatGPT users to access Bing's search capabilities, providing more up-to-date answers and information within chat interface. Microsoft and OpenAI have once again teamed up, and this time they're taking their partnership to new heights. At the recent Build conference in Seattle, Microsoft made an exciting announcement: Bing, its search engine, will now be the default search option in OpenAI's widely popular ChatGPT chatbot. This collaboration represents a significant stride in the advancement of generative artificial intelligence and showcases Microsoft's ongoing investment in OpenAI's groundbreaking technology. During the conference, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, emphasizing that this is only the beginning of their plans to leverage OpenAI's capabilities to enrich the ChatGPT experience with the best that Bing has to offer The integration of Bing into ChatGPT aims to provide users with timely an

TikTok sues Montana following recent ban by US state

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Chinese-owned video app claims ban as an "unconstitutional violation of free speech" from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/kd96vuW via IFTTT

In a first, astronomers discover 'radiation belt' outside solar system

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First ever radiation belt discovered around "brown dwarf" that is too light to be a star and too heavy to be a planet from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/fhFTUMZ via IFTTT

WhatsApp to release drafted messages indicator soon

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Enhanced support for message drafts is available to some beta testers and will be released to more users in coming days from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/fNFMwnH via IFTTT

WhatsApp launches message editing feature

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Users will be able to edit sent messages within a 15-minute window WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform owned by Meta Platforms, has finally granted users' long-standing wish for message editing capabilities. In an exciting development, the company recently announced the introduction of this highly anticipated feature, acknowledging the need for users to correct errors or revise messages they have sent. The rollout of this global update will take place gradually over the next few weeks, ensuring a smooth transition for all users. Once this feature becomes accessible, WhatsApp users will have the ability to edit their messages within a 15-minute timeframe after sending them. By simply long-pressing the message and selecting the "edit" option from the drop-down menu, individuals can effortlessly make any necessary modifications. Although the edited message will be clearly marked as such, the details of the edit history will remain undisclosed. This significant move br

AI-generated image of explosion near Pentagon causes dip in US stocks

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The viral image confirms potential use of AI to spread misinformation with unpleasant consequences from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/98cfIVE via IFTTT

Nasa Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope receives its 'heart'

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The instrument will prove to be a huge milestone for the undiscovered secrets of infrared astrophysics from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/jahAmZl via IFTTT

Meta faces billion dollar penalty

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Mark Zuckerberg's Meta gets fined by Ireland's Data Protection Commissioner for violating data transfer protocol from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/EF3Uhli via IFTTT

SpaceX private flight takes first female Arab astronaut to space

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Crew to return home by splashdown off the coast of Florida after spending a little over a week in space from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/epXfKGQ via IFTTT

Instagram back online following global outage

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Meta receives around 98,000 reports in 15 minutes following errors received by users internationally from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/djvPW4l via IFTTT

WhatsApp to introduce sticker-maker tool soon

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New update is currently under development and not yet available to beta testers. WhatsApp, the widely popular messaging app used by millions of people worldwide, is currently developing an exciting update aimed at enhancing user conversations with a touch of fun. Reports from WaBetaInfo suggest that this forthcoming update will introduce an in-app sticker creation feature, though it is not yet available for beta testers. The new update will empower users to swiftly create stickers directly from their own images.  According to WaBetaInfo, this feature utilizes iOS 16 APIs to effortlessly extract the subject from an image and automatically convert it into a sticker within the app. The sticker creation tool will be conveniently accessible within the chat share action sheet. Users can simply select a photo from their gallery, and WhatsApp will provide them with a range of editing tools, including the ability to remove backgrounds. By incorporating this feature into the app, WhatsApp aims

Elon Musk's SpaceX aborts mission less than a minute before launch

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Topped with 21 satellites, Falcon 9 rocket was scheduled to lift off from California on Friday at 9:19am from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/NLkG7x2 via IFTTT

WhatsApp Web will now have updated emoji-sharing option

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WhatsApp also redesigns chat share sheet from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/PlmdDJy via IFTTT

Is WhatsApp rolling out two changes for web version?

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Two new features are available to some beta testers and will be rolled out to more people over coming days from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/gRr0xJk via IFTTT

Elon Musk has some good news for Twitter Blue subscribers

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Musk announces the development on Twitter himself from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/f3dhkGb via IFTTT

Climate change takes toll on lakes as water bodies drying up

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Study reveals 53% of these water bodies witnessed decrease in water storage, amounting to annual decline of approximately 22 gigatonnes from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/6qHB4m7 via IFTTT

OpenAI launches ChatGPT mobile app for iOS, android version coming soon

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OpenAI's recent announcement marks official availability of ChatGPT on the App Store for iOS, with Android users eagerly awaiting their turn from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/xq4zeW8 via IFTTT

Twitter update: Users can now upload 2-hour videos

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"Twitter Blue Verified subscribers can now upload 2 hour videos (8GB)!" Elon Musk announces from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/xVQUDCf via IFTTT

Montana bans TikTok as governor Gianforte dubs app 'Chinese spy'

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TikTok spokesperson calls bill unlawful' and defends video hosting app as platform that empowers thousands of people across the state from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/J5WBdeI via IFTTT

Attention Gmail users: Google to delete your unused accounts

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Google is taking this measure for security reasons, and they plan to do it slowly and carefully, with plenty of notice. Google recently made an announcement regarding the deletion of unused personal accounts that have been inactive for two years or more. The policy will apply to various Google services, including Gmail, Google Docs, Google Drive, Google Meet, Google Calendar, as well as content within Google Workspace, YouTube, and Google Photos. However, Google has clarified that this deletion process will not affect accounts belonging to organizations such as schools or businesses, focusing solely on personal accounts. Starting from December, Google plans to commence the deletion process gradually and with prior notice. Before erasing an account, Google will send multiple notifications over several months to the account email address and the designated recovery email address, if provided. Google emphasizes the security concerns associated with abandoned accounts. These accounts are

World on track for 1.5°C warming, World Meteorological Organisation warns

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Scientists had previously estimated only a 10% chance of reaching 1.5C between 2017 and 2021 from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/Kk07x3U via IFTTT