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X website, app face temporary disruption in Pakistan

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A phone screen showing Twitter's new logo on Musk's Twitter handle with the older Twitter logo in the background. — AFP/FileX faced a temporary disruption in Pakistan for more than an hour when the nation awaited the remaining election results.Hundreds of users had reported to online usage... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/jakcyGn via IFTTT

Sam Altman to raise $7tn to make super AI chips in 'wildly ambitious tech initiative'

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman speaks during a keynote address announcing ChatGPT integration for Bing at Microsoft in Redmond, Washington, on February 7, 2023. — AFPOpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman is in talks with various officials including the government of United Arab Emirates, to... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/bSwqvfV via IFTTT

WhatsApp to allow non-admins to send messages on Communities — Here's when

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A display of the WhatsApp logo on a smartphone. — AFP/FileEvery WhatsApp Community has an announcement group where administrators can post pertinent information for members to see, however, it appears that non-admins may also soon be allowed to respond to messages, which would change... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/epE4Pu3 via IFTTT

380 million years old fish fossil discovered in Australia shocking scientists

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Life reconstruction of Harajicadectes zhumini, a 40 cm long lobe-finned fish that is not too distantly related to the fishes that gave rise to the earliest limbed tetrapods. — Brian Choo/Flinders UniversityAn extinct lobe-finned fish, a sleek species with large canines and bony scales from... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/dZsocJy via IFTTT

UK's nuclear fusion lab sets world energy-making record — so long carbon footprint

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The Joint European Torus, where the final fusion experiment at the facility generated 69 megajoules of energy. — United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority/FileNuclear fusion has produced more energy than it has ever produced, taking the world one step closer to its goal of clean, limitless... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/kU2AXCa via IFTTT

Are bugs attracted to light? Study rejects long-held belief

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The image shows a moth sitting on a lamp.Drawn like a moth to a flame or not?This famous idiom has gone out of date now as new research has found that flying bugs are not attracted to lights but rather hate them. This refutes the common belief that dates back to the Roman Empire, approximately one... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/jnYaGdh via IFTTT

Saturn's 'Death Star' moon Mimas probably has ocean — here's to know more

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An illustration shows Saturn's 'Death Star' moon Mimas with the gas giant and Enceladus in the background. — Nasa/File Scientists have found evidence that Mimas, a tiny moon of Saturn, might contain the makings of a habitable planet because there may be a liquid ocean beneath its thick... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/LZanV84 via IFTTT

Hungarian gamer makes Guninness World Record playing 'World of Warcraft' for 59 hours

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Barnabás Vujity-Zsolnay of Hungary gestures in his gaming area. — Guinness World Record/FileBarnabás Vujity-Zsolnay of Hungary achieved the record for the longest videogame marathon by playing World of Warcraft nonstop for 59 hours and 20 minutes, or about two and a half days... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/ZGQRbOy via IFTTT

How to clean your AirPods without damaging them?

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AirPods and its case. — UnsplashOne of the biggest benefits of owning an Airpod is the convenience it provides. Not only does it look stylish, but is also of great use.But with owning an AirPod comes the hassle of cleaning it. Over time, sweat, wax, germs, and dirt may build up, resulting in... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/D0x6QKr via IFTTT

VIDEO: Tesla owners warned not to wear Apple virtual reality headsets while driving

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Tesla owners were warned to keep their eyes on the road after videos of drivers using Apple's virtual reality headset went viral.Pete Buttigieg, the US Secretary of Transportation, stated in a post on X that the driver of any modern car must be engaged "at all times", according to BBC.Online... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/qYnwHjt via IFTTT

ESA shares captivating video from up above

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A screengrab showing a view from space. — Youtube/European State Agency ESAMarcus Wandt is set to return to the Earth after spending two weeks in space, in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.For those of us who haven't travelled 250 miles into the sky, Wandt shared a captivating video of the... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/9t3L8DJ via IFTTT

Astrographer captures rare aurora curl over Iceland

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A screengrab of rare aurora curl. — Instagram/@jeffdaiphotoOn a recent trip to Iceland, an astrophotographer recorded a very rare meteorological occurrence.Astrophotographer Jeff Dai uploaded a video to Instagram showing aurora curls in the night sky over the Kerid Crater in southern... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/WEnCB8d via IFTTT

Scientists create first ever 3-D printed brain tissue

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A representational image of a 3-D printed brain. — Reddit/@st314In a remarkable scientific victory, scientists have created the first 3D-printed brain tissue that functions similarly to natural brain tissue, Wion News reported.This is a major achievement in the search for cutting-edge... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/mzs8oH7 via IFTTT

TikTok to work on tackling misinformation for Feb 8 election

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A representational image of a person's holding a smartphone with TikTok seen launched on its screen. — AFP/FileAs Pakistan is set to witness its history's 10th general elections this week on February 8, TikTok — the popular short-form video hosting platform — has shared its... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/WAvyM0b via IFTTT

Amazon launches AI powered shopping assistant 'Rufus'

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Amazon beats earnings expectations in Q1 with help from cloud and ads units. AFP/FileWouldn't it be amazing to have an assistant while shopping who advises you on all the latest trends?Well, now you can have your own personal shopping assistant.Amazon on Thursday announced the launch of... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/wREloVZ via IFTTT

'Revolutionary' or 'digital fentanyl'? This is what billionaires think of Apple's new Vision Pro headset

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Apple's Vision Pro headset worn by a person. — AppleApple is about to release the Vision Pro headset, which James Cameron and Marvel director Jon Favreau have lauded as "revolutionary", however, some have compared the bulky gadget to "digital fentanyl" and a "face-hugging alien."The... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/sAxd3Ip via IFTTT

WhatsApp to release chat lock feature for web version

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A display of a WhatsApp logo. — AFP/FileMeta-owned WhatsApp is working on a new chat lock feature that will allow users to lock their private talks within the web client of the service, improving the security of such exchanges. WhatsApp is reportedly working on adding a closed chat... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/Wx70hRX via IFTTT

Gary Bowser: Who is hacker owing $14.5 million to Nintendo?

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Gary Bowser gestures for a photograph. — Andrew Francis WallaceGary Bowser, the Nintendo hacker, was released from prison in April 2023 after serving 14 months of a 40-month sentence owing millions to the gaming giant.His jail sentence was shortened by good behaviour but his... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/AFGs7ck via IFTTT

Nasa: Football pitch-sized asteroid approaches Earth!

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The asteroid is scheduled to make its closest approach at 2:41pm GMT on Friday. — NasaAsteroid 2008 OS7, a comet the size of a football pitch, is rated as "potentially hazardous" and is predicted to approach Earth at a speed of around 11 miles per second, approaching from a distance of 1.7... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/91mOtr2 via IFTTT

Scientists warn of increased landslides on moon as it continues to shrink

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This representational image shows the surface of the moon. — UnsplashA new study indicates that the moon's shrinking, accompanied by seismic activity like moonquakes, could lead to an increase in landslides, potentially posing dangers to future astronauts in areas near fault... from The News International - Sci-Tech https://ift.tt/tihN3CR via IFTTT