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RetroArch Is Here: iOS All-In-One Emulator for GBA, DS, PSP, & MORE

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The ultimate iOS emulator is here, with RetroArch offering various old-school console emulations. Apple's latest emulator is here, and it is called RetroArch.

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Apple Teases Reader Mode in Magnifier App For iOS 18

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With so many accessibility features on the line, Apple recently previewed the new Reader Mode for the revamped Magnifier app on iOS 18.

Senate Committee Passes Bills to Combat AI Misinformation Ahead of US Elections

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The Senate Rules Committee has passed three bills to protect polls from AI risks, addressing concerns about deepfake campaigns deceiving voters.

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Uber Unveils Low-Cost Airport Shuttles, Pre-Booked Carpools

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Ride-hailing company Uber is launching new shuttle services for airports, concerts, and carpooling options at this year's Go-Get conference.

Scientists Discover Volcanic Ash Can Serve As Energy Storage For Renewable Energy

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An interesting finding from the researchers revealed that volcanic ash is more than just a waste as it can be used as a heat storage option in solar plants.

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Netflix to 'Exclusively' Host Christmas Day NFL Match-Ups in 2024

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With so many streaming giants bidding to stream NFL Christmas Day games, it seems that Netflix is the victor as it won a three-year deal with the NFL.

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Apple Launches New Accessibility Features Along with Eye Tracking Integration for iOS, iPadOS

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Apple announces new accessibility features, including eye tracking for iOS, Music Haptics, Vocal Shortcuts, and Vehicle Motion Cues, enhancing user experience for people with disabilities.

iOS 18 CarPlay Accessibility Features Arriving to iPhone, iPad this Fall

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With the impending debut of iOS 18, many things are expected to come including new accessibility updates for CarPlay. Here's what to expect about them.

Honda, IBM in Building AI-Powered Chips for Next-Gen Cars

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IBM and Honda Motor team up to develop next-generation computing technologies, focusing on software-defined vehicles (SDV).

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British Broadcaster Channel 4 Undergoes Major Makeover: More Personalized Recommendations, Show-Centric Design, and More

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Aiming to be a digital-first public streaming service by 2030, popular broadcaster Channel 4 is rolling out a new design and other changes for British viewers.

Instagram's Threads Launches Its Own Fact-Checking Tool

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Instagram's Threads announces a proprietary fact-checking tool to combat misinformation, addressing concerns over false content ahead of major elections.

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Dell Leak: New XPS Laptops, Major Chip Changes Coming in 2025 and More

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As Dell is set to unveil an Arm-powered version of its XPS 13 notebook, a leaked document reveals more details of the upcoming product and the firm's plans.

iOS 17.5 Bug Allows Old Deleted Photos to Reappear in Photo Libraries

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A Reddit post prompted iPhone users about the new iOS 17.5 bug which causes their old photos to resurface—even after years of being deleted. What is happening?

Meet Racer: Airbus Showcases New Plane-Helicopter Hybrid Aircraft

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Airbus unveils the Racer, a revolutionary hybrid aircraft combining plane and helicopter features for enhanced speed, stability, and operational efficiency.

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Sony Xperia 1 V1 is Launching Next Month: Better Camera, Screen Worth the Wait?

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Sony Xperia 1 V1 is finally here with a slightly bigger screen on top of impressive camera upgrades we haven't seen on previous models. Should you buy it?

MediaTek Dimensity 8250: Chipmaker Launches Next-Gen Chipset for Mid-Range Smartphones

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MediaTek unveils Dimensity 8250 chipset, featuring eight cores for enhanced performance, improved gaming, and AI processing, setting new standards for mid-range smartphones.

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NASA Captures Enchanting Scene of Greens and Blues Billowing in the Celtic Sea

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NASA observed an enchanting sight in the Celtic Sea during the spring of 2024. NASA observed an enchanting sight in the Celtic Sea during spring 2024 - a vast expanse of light greens and blues billowing across the water's surface.

Is Facebook Marketplace Safe? New Study Analyzes the Platform's Trust, Privacy, and Safety

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A new study delves into the trust, privacy, and safety landscape within the Facebook Marketplace. Facebook Marketplace, boasting over one billion monthly users, is the largest online resale platform today.

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Google I/O 2024 Unveils 'Ask Photos' to Enhance Image Search with Gemini

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Google I/O 2024 unveiled "Ask Photos," a new feature to enhance image search capabilities.

North Korea Allegedly Laundered $147.5 Million in Stolen Crypto: UN

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In March, North Korea reportedly funneled $147.5 million through the Tornado Cash virtual currency platform.

Hologram Company Looking Glass Unveils New 3D Visuals Without Headsets

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The hologram company Looking Glass has introduced two new spatial displays, a 16-inch and a 32-inch model.

Google Spotlights Generative AI in Search at I/O 2024

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Google is shining a spotlight on its generative AI offerings at the I/O 2024 event. Google is shining a spotlight on its generative AI offerings at the I/O 2024 event.

NASA Prepares to Land on the Moon Starting in Arizona Desert - Why?

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NASA is gearing up for lunar exploration under its Artemis campaign in the Arizona desert. A journey of a thousands steps (or rockets) to the moon starts in the desert.

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Intuitive Machines Proposes Lunar Technology for Mars Sample Return Mission Overhaul

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NASA's Mars Sample Return (MSR) program aims to collect and retrieve samples from Mars. With a budget of $11 billion over 15 years, NASA acknowledged that the current architecture had become overly complex and costly.

Biden Administration Quadruples Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles

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The Biden Administration has introduced a new set of tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and goods, quadrupling the tax on EVs.

Chinese Researchers Introduce Smart Contact Lenses Inspired by Mission Impossible, Revolutionizing Interaction

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Designed for human-machine interaction (HMI), these lenses track eye movements using techniques such as pupil-center corneal reflection and electrooculography (EOG).

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Dallas Police Now Leveraging AI, Facial Recognition Technology to Identify Criminals

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Dallas Police will use AI and facial recognition technology to help eliminate the gruesome work of identifying suspects through multiple witnesses and records.

Elon Musk Declares 'Cis,' 'Cisgender' Slurs on X, Sparking Controversy

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X's policy adjustments have sparked concerns about the safety of transgender individuals on the platform, even before classifying cisgenders as slurs.

Bumble's Apology Over Controversial Ad Campaign Sparks Discussion on Celibacy Stigma

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Online critics slammed Bumble's advertising campaign, arguing that it contradicted the company's principles to foster a more inclusive dating space for women.

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Lawyer Hosting Website That Uses AI-Copied News Stories Will Not Face Legal Action from ACM

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Australian publishing giant ACM will not be taking legal action against its lawyer who hosted multiple websites that used AI to copy news stories.