Articles by Quincy Jon
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TikTok's 'Time Travel' Filter Goes Beyond Fun: Dermatologists Validate Its Accuracy
The Time Travel filter on TikTok is the newest trend; it forecasts people's appearance as they age and elicits mixed emotions in users.
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Apple's Decision to Shut Down Beeper Mini Sparks Privacy Debate
Apple says it recently decided to disable Beeper Mini to protect iMessage users, which has ignited tensions between the two firms.
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AI Showdown: Can Gemini Outpace GPT-4? Google's Bold Claim Facing Scrutiny
Google recently introduced Gemini, asserting its position as the market's most advanced; however, the tech giant admitted that it presented an "edited" demo video of its latest AI model.
FDA Grants Historic Approval for Gene-Editing Treatment in Sickle Cell Disease
The US Food and Drug Administration approved a groundbreaking gene-editing therapy for sickle cell disease, which affects hundreds of thousands of Americans.
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Volkswagen in Talks with Renault for Low-Cost Electric Vehicle
As the market becomes more competitive, Volkswagen and Renault are reportedly in talks to work together to produce more affordable electric vehicles.
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Interpol’s Crackdown: Human-Trafficking, Cyber Fraud Escalate Into a Global Menace
The results of INTERPOL's first operation uncover the emergence of human trafficking and scam centers in many countries.
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Siri Evolution: Apple's iPhone 16 Promises Major AI Enhancements
With the upcoming iPhone 16, Apple plans to redefine user-phone interaction, including enhanced Siri, an analyst claims.
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Elon Musk's xAI Launches Grok Chatbot to X Premium+ Subscribers
Elon Musk announced on X the official release of Grok, an AI chatbot that will compete with ChatGPT.
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Biden Administration Facing Backlash as Menthol Cigarette Ban Delayed Again
Public health advocates have criticized the Joe Biden administration for delaying a ban on menthol cigarettes that cause cancer and other deadly diseases.
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WhatsApp's New 'View Once' Feature: Voice Messages That Vanish
WhatsApp launched "View Once," letting users make voice messages disappear after the recipient hears them.
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Empowering Non-Engineers: Lutra AI Secures $3.8m Seed Funding for Code-First AI Workflows
Founded by former workers from Coursera and Google, Lutra AI is poised to revolutionize the industry with its code-first approach and goal of making the creation of personalized AI-powered workflows more accessible.
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X Plans Expansion in Japan, Set To Hire Engineers for App Development Team
X (formerly Twitter) is set to hire engineers in Japan who will help the social media giant meet Japanese market expectations, per CEO Linda Yaccarino.
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Imagine with Meta: Free AI Image Generation Tool Now Available
Meta has launched Imagine with Meta AI, an AI image generator to compete with OpenAI's Dall-E, Midjourney, and Stable Diffusion.
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US Senator Warns of Government Surveillance Via Push Notifications, Calls Apple, Google for Transparency
US Senator Ron Wyden warned that unidentified governments monitor smartphone users via often overlooked push notifications that traverse Google and Apple's servers.
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South Fork Wind Makes History: First Utility-Scale Offshore Wind Farm Powers Up in the US
New York's South Fork Wind becomes the first utility-scale offshore wind farm to generate power in the US, a turning point in the country's sustainable energy sector.
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Mycoplasma Pneumonia Cases Surge Worldwide: What Parents Need to Know
Parental caution is advised as Mycoplasma pneumonia cases in children increase in various countries, including the US.
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X Unveils New Feature: Broadcast Community Posts to All Followers
X (formerly Twitter) announced a new broadcast feature that allows users to share community posts with all their followers as the platform keeps up with its competitors.
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ZestMoney, Once Valued at $445M, Announces Shutdown Amid Investor Woes
ZestMoney, an Indian buy-now, pay-later startup, has terminated employees as it opted to shut down after unsuccessful attempts to find a buyer.
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Study: Millennial and Gen Z Women Face Health, Safety Setbacks Compared to Previous Generations
Millennial and Gen Z women in the US are impacted by COVID-19, political conflicts, inflation, and negative social media content, according to the latest Population Reference Bureau report.
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New US Navy Cyber Strategy Emphasizes Stealthy 'Non-Kinetic Effects' in Future Warfare
The US Navy sees the use of covert disruptive actions as critical to the outcome of battles, which has led to a focus on non-kinetic effects in warfare.
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Meta and IBM Launch AI Alliance Advocating for 'Open Science' Approach
Meta and IBM join forces to promote open-source, following the lead of major tech companies, academic institutions, and independent programmers.
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UFC's Dana White Joins Elon Musk in Defying Advertisers' Attempts at Control
UFC CEO Dana White and Tesla CEO Elon Musk are making headlines for speaking out against corporate sponsorship interference.
Navy Beans Offer Potential Health Boost for Colon Cancer Patients
Medical experts at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center found that adding a cup of navy beans to regular meals improved the health of colon cancer patients.
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How AI Is Shaping Australia’s Job Landscape and Going Unnoticed
Artificial intelligence is creating jobs at an unprecedented rate, but economists note that the benefits are not evenly distributed.
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Tesla's Model 3 Tax Credit Slashed: What Buyers Need to Know
Starting next year, Tesla will cut the federal tax credit for two Model 3 trims in half. Tesla has officially confirmed a reduction in the federal tax credit for two Model 3 trims, slashing it by half, starting next year.
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Severe Weather Halts Apple iPhone Production: Foxconn, Pegatron Temporarily Close Indian Factories
Due to heavy rain and Cyclone Michaung, Foxconn and Pegatron temporarily stopped producing iPhones in Chennai, southern India.
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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Leak Reveals Sleek Design with Ultra-Thin Bezels
The latest Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Leak noted that the upcoming phone has the "thinnest bezel."
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UK Facing Extreme Cold: Vital Home Protection Tips to Prevent Serious Property Damage
As the UK faces an extreme cold, experts advise emergency tips to prevent serious and expensive home damage.
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BYD’s November Milestone: 170,000+ Fully Electric Vehicles Sold, Beats Nissan
Chinese EV maker BYD set a sales record in November, closing the gap with Tesla. BYD, China's largest electric vehicle (EV) maker, reached a sales record in November and surpassed Nissan.
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Triple Threat: CDC Warns of Rising COVID-19, Flu, and RSV Cases Across the US
Dr. Mandy Cohen, Director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, briefed a congressional subcommittee about the rise in respiratory illnesses, including flu, COVID-19, and RSV.
