Month: November 2023
Google is testing community-sourced notes for search results
Google is experimenting with a feature that would allow people to add their own notes to search results for anyone to see. In theory, this would make results more helpful, providing a bit of human perspective — like feedback on recipe links or tips relating to travel queries — so…
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Mercedes-Benz opens its first 400kW EV charging station in the US
The hub is located at the automaker’s US-based headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, meaning most of the early users are likely to be Mercedes employees. But the company says that owners of non-Mercedes EVs are welcome to use the chargers as well. The charging station is the first of a proposed…
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Apple is giving iPhone 14 owners an extra year of free Emergency SOS services
iPhone 14 and 15 buyers won’t need to pay for Apple’s satellite-powered Emergency SOS safety feature anytime soon. This morning, the company announced that it’s extending the free phase of Emergency SOS for an additional year for iPhone 14 owners. That means that the service will now lapse at the…
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Researchers printed a robotic hand with bones, ligaments and tendons for the first time
Researchers at the Zurich-based ETH public university, along with a US-based startup affiliated with MIT, have done the impossible. They’ve printed a robot hand complete with bones, ligaments and tendons for the very first time, representing a major leap forward in 3D printing technology. It’s worth noting that the various…
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Who owns AI art?
In 2022, James Allen filed a copyright application for an image titled “Théâtre D’opéra Spatial,” or “Space Opera Theater.” While the picture had the look of a detailed sci-fi painting, Allen had actually created it through painstaking experimentation in the AI image generator Midjourney; he described using over 600 prompt variations…
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5 Best MagSafe Power Banks for iPhones (2023): High Capacity, Slim, Kickstands
Keep your iPhone topped up with one of these WIRED-tested MagSafe power banks. Source
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