Author: Zach_Wilson

Elevated levels of ‘forever chemicals’ found in smartwatch bands – here’s what you need to know

Scientists have tested the level of PFAS in some consumer smartwatch bands They found elevated levels of “forever chemicals” in some models These chemicals are potentially toxic and have been linked to diseases such as cancer Scientists from the University of Notre Dame have called for more comprehensive studies and…

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12 WIRED-Recommended Last-Minute Gift Ideas (2024)

If your Christmas tree is missing a present, these gifts will keep you on the nice list. Source

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Thousands of GPS tracking customers have info leaked following data breach

A security researcher found Hapn website is spilling sensitive information The data includes people’s names and business affiliation No location data was leaked, but the company is remaining quiet for now Hapn, a company that sells GPS tracking hardware and software, is reportedly spilling sensitive user information online. In late…

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Tokyo’s Best Video Game Arcades in Akihabara: Where to Go, What to Do

I visited several Japanese arcades, aka game centers, in Tokyo’s Akihabara ward. Here’s some advice about how to get the most out of your visit to gamer’s paradise—and which arcade you shouldn’t miss. Source

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Starlink’s first nationwide satellite texting service launches in New Zealand

SpaceX’s satellite-to-cell Starlink service has hit a nationwide coverage milestone in New Zealand — albeit with a few limitations. One NZ says it’s the first telecommunications company globally to power a nationwide satellite text messaging service via Starlink. Starlink has also signed up partners in Canada, Australia, Japan, Peru, Switzerland,…

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GitHub is making its AI programming Copilot free for VS Code developers

GitHub Copilot free tier now integrates directly into VS Code Limits include 2,000 monthly code completions and 50 chats GitHub now supports 150 million developers on its platform Microsoft-owned developer platform GitHub has confirmed it will be offering a free version of its Copilot AI assistant for all developers using…

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