Month: January 2023
Nothing Phone 1 comes to US via $299 beta program
Nothing is finally giving people in the US a way to purchase its debut smartphone… sort of. After its CEO teased a “US launch” last month, the company has officially announced a new US-focused beta program. Customers can pay Nothing $299 and, in return, receive the black version of the…
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The US government is building an AI sandbox to tackle cybercrime
Audio player loading… Top US security agencies are developing a virtual environment that uses machine learning in an effort to gain insight on cyberthreats and share findings with both public and private organizations. A joint effort between the Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) – housed within the Department of Homeland…
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Earth’s ozone layer is on the mend
For decades, the Earth’s ozone layer, which protects life on our planet from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays, has taken a beating from common chemicals used in everything from refrigerants to hairspray. But now the holes in the ozone layer are diminishing, thanks to a decades-long global effort to…
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One of the best GPU utilities out there is under threat
Audio player loading… A popular GPU tool, MSI Afterburner, is seemingly under threat, although despite the controversy which has just bubbled up around the app, MSI assures us that there are no plans to ditch the utility (which is used for overclocking and more besides). Tech Powerup (opens in new…
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NASA is funding ideas for a Titan seaplane and faster deep space travel
NASA is still willing to fund unusual concepts in its bid to advance space exploration. The agency is handing out $175,000 initial study grants to 14 projects that could be useful for missions in and beyond the Solar System. The highlight may be TitanAir, a seaplane from Planet Enterprises' Quinn…
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Microsoft snaps up Fungible for Azure cloud and data center boost
Audio player loading… Microsoft has confirmed the acquisition of Fungible in the latest high-powered deal to boost its Azure cloud computing platform. Following December 2022 reports of a potential deal, and earlier suggestions of a failed Meta takeover, Microsoft has now confirmed (opens in new tab) its acquisition of the…
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