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Google packs more artificial intelligence into new Pixel phones, raises prices for devices by $100

Google packs more artificial intelligence into new Pixel phones, raises prices for devices by $100

Google on Wednesday unveiled a next-generation Pixel smartphones lineup that will be infused with more artificial intelligence tools capable of writing captions about photos that can also be altered by the technology.
Apple releases fix for issue causing the iPhone 15 to run 'warmer than expected'

Apple releases fix for issue causing the iPhone 15 to run 'warmer than expected'

Apple has released an iOS 17 system update that includes a fix to prevent the iPhone 15 lineup from becoming uncomfortably hot. According to the release's accompanying patch notes, iOS 17.0.
Amphibians are the world's most vulnerable animals and threats are increasing

Amphibians are the world's most vulnerable animals and threats are increasing

The world’s frogs, salamanders, newts and other amphibians remain in serious trouble.
Meet this year's MacArthur 'genius grant' recipients, including a hula master and the poet laureate

Meet this year's MacArthur 'genius grant' recipients, including a hula master and the poet laureate

A scientist who studies the airborne transmission of diseases, a master hula dancer and cultural preservationist, and the sitting U.S. poet laureate were among the 20 new recipients of the prestigious fellowships from the John D. and Catherine T.
Who are the 2023 MacArthur 'genius grant' fellows?

Who are the 2023 MacArthur 'genius grant' fellows?

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation announced the 2023 class of fellows , often known as recipients of the “genius grant,” on Wednesday.
Got returns? Call Uber. The ride-hailing service is now offering to return parcels for a fee

Got returns? Call Uber. The ride-hailing service is now offering to return parcels for a fee

Uber is adding a new task to its list of services: mailing consumers' return packages.
TikTok ends retail business in Indonesia after ban on social media shopping

TikTok ends retail business in Indonesia after ban on social media shopping

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — TikTok said it will halt its online retail operation in Indonesia on Wednesday to comply with the country’s decision to ban e-commerce transactions on social media platforms — a big blow to the video platform's fastest-growi
Trio wins Nobel Prize in physics for split-second glimpse of superfast spinning world of electrons

Trio wins Nobel Prize in physics for split-second glimpse of superfast spinning world of electrons

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Three scientists won the Nobel Prize in physics on Tuesday for giving us the first split-second glimpse into the superfast world of spinning electrons, a field that could one day lead to better electronics or disease diagnoses.

A string of volcanic tremors raises fears of mass evacuations in Italy

ROME (AP) — Hundreds of small tremors have shaken a densely populated volcanic area west of the Italian city of Naples in recent weeks, pushing the government to quickly redraft mass evacuation plans, even though experts don’t see an imminent risk of
EU announces plans to better protect its sensitive technologies from foreign snooping

EU announces plans to better protect its sensitive technologies from foreign snooping

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union announced plans on Tuesday to better protect its cutting-edge technologies from foreign snooping that might threaten its economy and security in the wake of repeated warnings that the bloc needs to “de-risk” its rel
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