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A robot begins removal of melted fuel from the Fukushima nuclear plant. It could take a century
A long robot entered a damaged reactor at Japan's Fukushima nuclear power plant on Tuesday, beginning a two-week, high-stakes mission to retrieve for the first time a tiny amount of melted fuel debris from the bottom.
Energy & Green Tech
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D-Day for Apple, Google as EU court to rule on major cases
A top EU court will rule on Tuesday in a 13-billion-euro tax case involving Apple and Ireland, and could also deliver a victory for Brussels by upholding a multi-billion-euro fine against Google, in two eagerly awaited decisions.
Business
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China's Huawei unveils triple-folding phone
Chinese tech giant Huawei on Tuesday unveiled its new smartphone, billed as the world's first trifold phone, hours after US competitor Apple lifted the curtain on its new iPhone built for AI.
Consumer & Gadgets
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The iPhone 16, new AirPods and other highlights from Apple's product showcase
Apple squarely shifted its focus toward artificial intelligence with the unveiling of its hotly anticipated iPhone 16 along with a slew of new features coming with the next update to the device's operating system. While the ...
Consumer & Gadgets
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Australia plans age limit to ban children from social media
Australia will ban children from using social media with a minimum age limit as high as 16, the prime minister said Tuesday, vowing to get kids off their devices and "onto the footy fields".
Internet
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Brazil's shutdown of X fans debate over free speech curbs
Is Brazil's shutdown of Elon Musk's X a drastic but necessary move in the global fight against disinformation, or pure censorship?
Internet
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A capsule has been propelled through a Hyperloop test tube in a step forward for the transit system
Hyperloop, a new form of mass transit involving capsules whizzing on magnetic fields through depressurized tubes, has achieved significant liftoff in the northern Netherlands, a company developing the technology said Monday.
Automotive
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Improved virtual haptic technology enables uniform tactile sensation across displays
A virtual haptic implementation technology that allows all users to experience the same tactile sensation has been developed. A research team led by Professor Park Jang-Ung from the Center for Nanomedicine within the Institute ...
Electronics & Semiconductors
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New 2D metamaterial enhances satellite communication for 6G networks
A new, cheap, easily manufactured device could lead to improved satellite communication, high speed data transmission, and remote sensing, scientists say.
Engineering
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Scientists create air-operated propeller able to drive vessels and ferries
Scientists say they have designed a propeller system that can replace electrical and diesel-operated engines currently used to drive ferries plowing through the seas on pre-determined routes.
Engineering
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Q&A: How online crowds wield power, for good and bad
How do online crowds form, grow and behave? How do they wield influence? What distinguishes desirable crowd activism from mob harassment?
Internet
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Bridging the urban canyons: 5G's role in advanced real-time kinematic positioning
High-precision positioning in urban areas faces obstacles such as frequent signal blockages and interference from buildings, which compromise the performance of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)-based Real-Time Kinematic ...
Telecom
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Apple unveils new iPhone built for AI
Apple on Monday unveiled new iPhones built for generative artificial intelligence as it seeks to boost sales and show it is keeping up in the technology race.
Consumer & Gadgets
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Is cooling paint the key to turning down the planet's temperature dial?
The summer of 2024 has been another scorcher, with the highest temperature ever recorded by NASA on July 22 and the city of Phoenix reaching a milestone of 100 straight days of 100 degrees.
Engineering
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Research team identifies key visual perceptual factors for enhancing 3D display realism
A research team has identified key visual perceptual factors that enhance the viewing experience of 3D displays.
Electronics & Semiconductors
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The iPhone is about to be very different, and potentially better, in Europe—experts explain why
Depending on what side of the Atlantic you're on, your iPhone will soon be very different.
Consumer & Gadgets
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A better way to assess bridges' earthquake safety
Researchers from McGill University have developed a more efficient way to assess how likely a bridge is to be damaged in an earthquake. The information could help authorities prioritize infrastructure for upgrading and improve ...
Engineering
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Most Australian teens have a phone—but many are not keeping their identity and location secure
Most Australian teenagers have their own smartphone. According to a 2023 survey, 91% of young people between 14 and 17 owned a phone.
Consumer & Gadgets
22 hours ago
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Got Rizz? Co-founder of new dating app on using AI as your matchmaking wingman
Can artificial intelligence be an effective wingman?
Business
22 hours ago
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China's Hellobike looks to say hello to Europe
Chinese bicycle-sharing giant Hellobike plans to expand to Europe, its management said Monday, with its point of entry likely to be Paris.
Business
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