Articles by John Lopez
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Brightly Colored Plastics Break Down Into Harmful Microplastics Faster Than Plain Ones, Study Finds
A study by the University of Leicester finds that brightly colored plastics break down into microplastics more rapidly than plain-colored plastics, heavily impacting the environment.
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AI Is Now Generating Millions in Revenue for This Small Caribbean Island — But How?
Anguilla generates millions from ".ai" domain registrations, significantly boosting its economy due to the surge in AI technology and ChatGPT's launch.
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Google's Android Auto 12.0 Is Here; New Apps, Features Now Available for Drivers
Google's Android Auto 12.0 update introduces new apps like YouTube and Netflix, improved stability, expanded compatibility, and EV-centric features for a better driving experience.
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Samsung Plans to Outsource 25% of Smartphone Production to Chinese Companies
Samsung will outsource 25% of its smartphone production to Chinese manufacturers in 2024, aiming to cut costs and expand its budget phone market share.
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Study Explains Why Wild Boars in Chernobyl Remained Radioactive Decades After Disaster
A recent study investigates why wild boars in Chernobyl still have high radioactivity levels, citing a variety of factors including past nuclear tests and animal's eating habits.
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US Drug Distributor Cencora Reports Massive Cyberattack, Highly Sensitive Medical Data Compromised
US drug distributor Cencora reports a massive cyberattack compromising highly sensitive medical data amidst a surge in healthcare cyber threats.
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RUMOR: Microsoft Is Looking to Buy Steam Owner Valve for $16 Billion
Rumors are circulating that Microsoft plans to acquire Valve for $16 billion, but these claims lack credible sources and face skepticism due to Valve's successful independence and Microsoft's recent antitrust challenges with its Activision Blizzard acquisition.
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EU Commissioner Breton Urges US to Implement Similar Sweeping Tech Regulations
Commissioner Thierry Breton has called on the United States to implement new tech regulations to harmonize the digital marketplace between the two countries.
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Google Is Adding a Gemini AI Button for the Gmail App, Code Reveals
Google's Gemini AI chatbot is integrated into Workspace tools and is coming to the Gmail Android app, offering enhanced email drafting and summarization features.
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World's First Airline for Dogs Gears Up for Maiden Flight, Tickets Sold Out
Bark Air, the world's first airline for dogs, launches today with sold-out flights from New York to Los Angeles. It will provide pets with a luxurious, stress-free travel experience.
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Amazon to Take Down 2 Test Satellites Following Succesful Mission, Gears Up to Launch 3000 More Soon
Amazon successfully tested and will deorbit two prototype satellites, gearing up to launch 3,000 more for global broadband under Project Kuiper, aiming for universal internet access.
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Apple's iPhone SE 4 Is Coming to Own the Midrange Phone Market, as Rumored Pricing Leaks Online
The upcoming iPhone SE 4 is rumored to retain its value pricing, feature Face ID, and include a 48MP camera, challenging midrange competitors.
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TikTok Moves to Stop State-Affiliated Media Accounts From Influencing Other Countries
TikTok is now implementing measures to prevent government-backed media organizations from showing advertisements to users in other countries.
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Microsoft's Search Engine Bing Down for Hours; Services Relying on Bing API Still Not Working
Several search engines and programs relying on Bing's API, including DuckDuckGo, Ecosia, Microsoft Copilot, and ChatGPT Plus, are facing outages due to a Bing API issue.
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Airline easyJet Is Using AI to Manage Flights, Reports Improved Operations
British airline easyJet leverages AI, including Jetstream tool, to streamline operations like crew allocation, flight routing, and customer experience.
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Meta Is Developing New Multimodal AI Model Chameleon to Rival OpenAI's GPT-4o
Meta enters the multimodal AI arena with Chameleon, an early-fusion model excelling in image captioning and generation, rivaling Google and OpenAI.
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New Price Hikes Are Coming for T-Mobile's Legacy Plans: Reports
T-Mobile is reportedly increasing the prices of its legacy plans, with the changes being implemented as early as the June 5 billing cycle. Affected customers are expected to receive notifications of the updated plan pricing later today.
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Google TV Is Adding a New Remote Finder Feature: Here's How It Works
Google TV's new "Find My Remote" feature helps users locate misplaced remotes by triggering a sound. Announced at Google I/O, the feature is included in the Android 14 TV update.
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South Korea Bans Viral TikTok Music Video Praising Kim Jong Un, Calls It 'Psychological Warfare'
South Korea removes viral TikTok videos praising Kim Jong Un, citing them as psychological warfare, and flags them under the National Security Act.
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AI May Soon Determine Which Patients from the Emergency Room Need Admission: Study
Researchers use AI to improve emergency room admissions, potentially reducing hospital crowding and enhancing decision-making for patient care with advanced predictive models.
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No More Steering Wheel Nags, Tesla Cabin Camera Will Watch Over Drivers Using Autopilot Instead
Tesla's latest FSD software update enhances driver monitoring with Vision-Based Attention Monitoring to ensure safety, address concerns over Autopilot-related incidents, and improve the strikeout system.
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Elon Musk Threatens to Strip Tesla of AI and Robotics Unless He Has 25% Control Over the Company
Elon Musk demands 25% ownership of Tesla, threatening to halt AI and robotics development unless granted. Musk also seeks Tesla's reincorporation in Texas and reapproval of his 2018 compensation package.
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Smash Bros Director Skipped Dolby Surround for Kirby Due to Time Consuming Loading Screen Logo
Sakurai, creator of Kirby and director of Super Smash Bros, skipped Dolby Surround in a game to reduce loading time, prioritizing instant player engagement.
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Earth's Atmosphere Is Filled with Too Much Space Debris, Group Starts Plotting Constellations
Explore "Space Trash Signs," a project crafting constellations from space debris to raise awareness of the urgent space junk crisis.
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UK Researchers Reveal All Tested AI Chatbots are Vulnerable to Easy Jailbreaks
UK researchers find AI chatbots easily bypassed by jailbreaks, raising significant safety concerns ahead of the global AI summit in Seoul.
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How to Improve Your Workflow with Canva's Most Advanced AI Tools
AI tools like Canva's Magic Design boost productivity by automating tedious tasks, enabling creatives to focus on innovative work, enhancing efficiency.
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Everything You Need to Know About Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Fight on Netflix
Legendary boxer Mike Tyson takes on YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in an exhibition match streamed live on Netflix, marking the platform's foray into sports broadcasting.
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Elon Musk Arrives in Bali to Launch Starlink for Indonesia's Remote Islands
Elon Musk launched SpaceX's Starlink internet service in Indonesia, with sites in Bali and Maluku. The service targets remote areas to improve connectivity and healthcare.
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New Tesla Models to Launch Without Steam Support, Owners Shocked
Tesla surprised owners by removing Steam gaming support from new Model S and X vehicles as part of a broader cost-cutting and strategic realignment effort.
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Tencent's Biggest MOBA 'Honor of Kings' Set to Launch in Europe, Japan, North America Next Month
Tencent's renowned MOBA, Honor of Kings, launches globally on June 20. It targets Europe, Japan, and North America amid China's gaming regulation challenges.
