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LockBit Ransomware Developer Arrested in Israel

Dual Russian-Israeli national Rostislav Panev was arrested last August and is facing extradition to the US for playing a critical role in LockBit's RaaS activities, dating back to the ransomware gang's origins.

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Call ChatGPT from any phone with OpenAI’s new 1-800 voice service - Ars Technica

1-800-CHATGPT telephone number lets any US caller talk to OpenAI’s assistant—no smartphone required.

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How to turn text into audio using ElevenLabs AI Reader | Tom's Guide

Learn how to maximize the features in the ElevenLabs reader app, including Iconic Voices.

I just encountered this app today. It is reading my daughter's dry, technical college texts to her - and making them sound interesting! : )

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AI-powered blood test spots earliest breast cancer signs | The University of Edinburgh

A new screening method that combines laser analysis with a type of AI is the first of its kind to identify patients in the earliest stage of breast cancer, a study suggests.

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EPA bans two cancer-linked solvents found in some cleaners, lubricants and glues

The Environmental Protection Agency banned two solvents known to cause a range of cancers: trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE).

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New AI stroke brain scan readings are twice as accurate as current method   | Imperial News | Imperial College London

STROKE SCANS - AI pinpoints stroke timing, treatment potential from a single scan

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FBI says iPhone, Android users should stop texting each other. Here’s why

The FBI is warning iPhone and Android users against texting each other after a recent Chinese cyberattack.

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Niantic announces “Large Geospatial Model” trained on Pokémon GO player data | Pokémon GO Hub

Trainers, it has come to our attention that we finally have the answer to how is Niantic using our data. In a recent post published on Niantic’s official company blog, Niantic has shared detailed description of what they are building using your PokéSto

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Israeli scientists try to prevent Alzheimer's with a century-old vaccine - The Jerusalem Post

If – God forbid – I show the biomarkers associated with the probable development of Alzheimer’s, I will receive three doses of the vaccine, which has minimal side effects.

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Will our children still know the scent of Cyprus orange blossoms? 

By Nicolas Netien The sweet fragrance of orange blossoms that has perfumed Cyprus' spring air for generations may become just a memory. This week, as government plant health officers inspected our Akaki citrus grove, they discovered a tiny harbinger

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A scientist experimented on herself to treat her cancer. It worked.

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The 'morphing' wheel from South Korea that may transform lives and robots | Reuters

Imagine a wheelchair equipped with wheels flexible enough to navigate all manner of obstacles from kerbs to humps and even staircases.

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Meta nuclear powered AI data center scuppered by discovery of rare bee species - DCD

Despite setback, Meta hasn't ruled out nuclear deals in the future

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New Android Spyware Warning—Do Not Install These Apps

These dangerous apps are now infecting phones—here’s what you need to do.

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The great cryptophone hack: Drug gangs on trial in ‘historic’ Belgian case – POLITICO

Belgian investigators take on cartels in cases hinging on hacked criminals’ chat logs.

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Goodbye to Walmart thieves forever - a new security system has been invented that will change everything

Walmart, the retail giant, has taken a significant step to combat one of its biggest challenges: theft at self-checkout kiosks. In partnership with Digimarc,

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MIT team takes a major step toward fully 3D-printed active electronics | MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technolog

Researchers produced 3D-printed, semiconductor-free logic gates, which perform computations in active electronic devices. As they don’t require semiconductor materials, they represent a step toward 3D printing an entire active electronic device.

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Nobel prize win for Greek Cypriot scientist

A scientist of Greek Cypriot origin, Demis Hassabis, has been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize for chemistry, along with other two other colleagues. The trio won the award for having successfully used artificial intelligence to crack the code of almost all kn

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Complicated Passwords Make You Less Safe, Experts Now Say

Government experts are now recommending longer but easier to remember passcodes over complex ones using symbols and mixed capitals.

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Meta smart glasses can be used to dox anyone in seconds, study finds - Ars Technica

Linking Meta smart glasses to a face search engine can ID strangers in a glance.

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Stem cells reverse woman’s diabetes — a world first

She is the first person with type 1 diabetes to receive this kind of transplant.

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How pagers and hand-held radios can be modified to remotely explode | World News | Sky News

How does a decades-old piece of technology suddenly explode? Sky News talks to four experts about how a message to a pager or hand-held radio could trigger a deadly blast.

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Researchers extract data from air-gapped PC by monitoring RAM's electromagnetic radiation

As researchers from Ben-Gurion University have demonstrated time and again, however, nothing is impossible and if there's a will, there's a way.

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Google Chrome Deadline—You Have 72 Hours To Update Your Browser

The U.S. government’s recent emergency Chrome update warnings have September 16 and September 18 deadlines.

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High Doses of ADHD Drug Can Cause Serious Side Effects, Study Warns

A wake-up call.

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Kids who use ChatGPT as a study assistant do worse on tests | Popular Science

Researchers compare math progress of almost 1,000 high school students.

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Researchers find live fungi, bacteria and viruses high in the Earth's atmosphere

A team of climate, health and atmospheric specialists in Spain and Japan has found abundant live fungi, bacteria and viruses high in the Earth's atmosphere. In their study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy ...

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The U.S. added over one million square kilometers to its territory

The U.S. successfully claimed another one million square kilometers beneath the ocean, expanding its extended continental shelf boundaries.

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People With Depression May Have Key Brain Difference - Newsweek

Researchers offer insights for future treatment as well as determining those who are most at risk of mental health disorders.

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New process vaporizes plastic bags and bottles, yielding gases to make new, recycled plastics - Berkeley News

The catalytic process, discovered by researchers at UC Berkeley, efficiently reduces polymers to chemical precursors, bringing a circular economy for plastics one step closer to reality

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Study reveals molecular mechanism behind MS and other autoimmune diseases

A Yale-led study reveals a mechanism that triggers loss of immune regulation associated with multiple sclerosis and other diseases — and a target for treatment.

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First visualization of valence electrons reveals fundamental nature of chemical bonding

The distribution of outermost shell electrons, known as valence electrons, of organic molecules was experimentally observed for the first time by a team led by Nagoya University in Japan. As the interactions between atoms are governed by the valence elect

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Hidden Consciousness Detected in 25% of Unresponsive Patients Tested

Up to one in four patients who are unresponsive after suffering serious brain injuries might actually still be conscious – indicating more patients may be aware of their surroundings than previously realized, new research suggests.

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Why You Shouldn't Sign In With Google or Facebook

Signing in with your Google account has a few downsides.

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NVIDIA accused of scraping 80 years worth of videos daily to train AI models — what you need to know | Tom's Guide

A new report alleges that NVIDIA has been scraping videos from YouTube and Netflix to train AI models.

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A Flaw in Windows Update Opens the Door to Zombie Exploits | WIRED

A researcher found a vulnerability that would let hackers strategically downgrade a target’s Windows version to reexpose patched vulnerabilities. Microsoft is working on fixes for the issue.

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2.9 billion hit in one of the largest data breaches ever — full names, addresses and SSNs exposed

Stolen data was then put up for sale on the dark web

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Twice-yearly injection offers 100% protection against HIV, study finds

Twice-yearly shots used to treat AIDS were 100% effective in preventing new infections in women, according to study results that experts are calling "stunning."

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CrowdStrike IT Outage Explained by a Windows Developer

Dave explains the Crowdstrike IT outage, focusing in on its role as a kernel mode driver. For my book on the spectrum, see: https://amzn.to/3XLJ8kYGet the s...

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Mystery oxygen source discovered on the sea floor — bewildering scientists

A chemical reaction could be producing oxygen by splitting water molecules, but its source of energy remains unknown.

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Israeli firm behind tech that reportedly cracked Trump shooter’s phone wants more fed business | FedScoop

Cellebrite, a digital intelligence firm, announced a restructuring Wednesday aimed at getting more federal business and is closing in on a FedRAMP sponsorship.

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Disney Hack: Company Investigating After Internal Messages Leak

Disney hack: Company investigating after internal messages from Slack channels were released by a hacktivist group.

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Jennifer Wexton unveils AI recreation of voice

Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D-Va.) unveiled an artificial intelligence (AI) recreation of her voice Wednesday as she battles a neurodegenerative disease that has "robbed" her of her "full voice."

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It’s Time to Reassess Your Cybersecurity Priorities - SecurityWeek

By shifting towards cyber resiliency, organizations can significantly reduce their exposure to data breaches.

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New Fiber Optics Tech Smashes Data Rate Record

Expanded bandwidth yields a transmission rate of 402 terabits per second

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Nvidia's flagship gaming GPU can crack complex passwords in under an hour

A GeForce RTX 4090 could be cracking your password at this moment.

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New Google Play Store Warning—Do Not Install These Dangerous Apps

This nasty Android threat is back…

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ChatGPT just (accidentally) shared all of its secret rules – here's what we learned

Saying 'hi' revealed OpenAI's instructions until the company shut it down, but you can still find them

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Mouth-based touchpad enables people living with paralysis to interact with computers

MIT Media Lab Spin-off Augmental has developed the MouthPad, a device that allows users to interact with phones and computers using their tongue and other head gestures.

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The absolutely wild, true story of Anom, the FBI’s secret phone startup to wire tap criminals

Cybersecurity journalist Joseph Cox joins Decoder to discuss his new book Dark Wire all about the FBI’s secretive secure phone startup.

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Chinese hackers hide on military and govt networks for 6 years

A previously unknown threat actor dubbed "Unfading Sea Haze" has been targeting military and government entities in the South China Sea region since 2018, remaining undetected all  this time.

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Is Your Android Smartphone At Risk From A ‘Dirty Stream’ Attack?

Is this threat already hiding on your phone...

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Researchers Uncover Windows Flaws Granting Hackers Rootkit-Like Powers

Researchers detail a flaw in the Windows DOS-to-NT path conversion process which can be exploited by threat actors to gain rootkit like powers.

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New cars to come with ‘driver-facing cameras’ monitoring facial expressions while driving

Sky News host James Macpherson says new cars are being slammed for “driver-facing cameras” monitoring your movements.“If you are in the market for a brand-ne...

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Plastic lodged in arteries may be linked to higher risk of heart disease and death | Reuters

Minuscule pieces of plastic lodged in the fatty deposits that line human arteries may be linked with higher risks for heart disease, strokes, and death, Italian researchers reported on Wednesday.

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US pharmacy outage triggered by 'Blackcat' ransomware at UnitedHealth unit, sources say | Reuters

Hackers working for the 'Blackcat' ransomware gang are behind the outage at UnitedHealth's technology unit that has snarled prescription deliveries for six days, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Monday.

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OpenAI’s Sora: How to Spot AI-Generated Videos | WSJ

OpenAI just revealed Sora – an AI video generator that creates hyper-realistic scenes and animated worlds in moments. But the tech isn’t perfect. There are a...

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Alarming: Fraud spreads in Science -- and I fear it will become worse

In paid collaboration with reMarkable, I am happy to recommend this paper tablet which has made my workflow much more efficient and enjoyable. Read more at r...

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EV charging void has drivers trying new routes to power up | Reuters

Electric vehicle drivers unable to install a charger at home are turning instead to stopgaps offered by U.S. and European firms as alternatives to often expensive or inconvenient public charging points.

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Neuralink's first human patient able to control mouse through thinking, Musk says | Reuters

The first human patient implanted with a brain-chip from Neuralink appears to have fully recovered and is able to control a computer mouse using their thoughts, the startup's founder Elon Musk said late on Monday.

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OpenAI introduces AI model that turns text into video | Reuters

Microsoft-backed OpenAI is working on a software that can generate minute-long videos based on text prompts, the company said on Thursday.

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Proteins may predict who will get dementia 10 years later, study finds | Reuters

A study of frozen blood samples has turned up a trove of proteins that may predict several forms of dementia more than 10 years before the disease is diagnosed, researchers reported.

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Did Apple Just Create A Monster?

Birch Gold - Open an IRA in GOLD and get a FREE infokit. Text "BEN" to 989898. http://www.birchgold.com/BenMy producers had me try out the Apple Vision Pro, ...

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Google calls out spyware firms and advocates for tighter regulation | Reuters

Internet giant Google on Tuesday called out a series of surveillance software companies that it said were enabling the use of dangerous hacking tools, and urged the United States and its allies to do more to rein in the spyware industry.

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AI reveals first word of ancient scroll torched by Mount Vesuvius | Popular Science

The carbonized scrolls are too delicate for human hands, but AI analysis found 'purple' amid the charred papyrus.

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Could a Giant Parasol in Outer Space Help Solve the Climate Crisis? - Governors' Wind Energy Coalition

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What is Britain's Post Office scandal? | Reuters

One of Britain's biggest miscarriages of justice, the wrongful conviction of hundreds of Post Office workers due to faulty software, has exploded into the public domain following a TV drama, triggering demands for justice.

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Google agrees to settlement in $5B lawsuit accusing the company of tracking users in 'incognito' mode

Google agreed to a settlement on a lawsuit filed against it claiming the company tracked browsing history and trends despite being in a private mode.

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iPhone Thief Explains How He Breaks Into Your Phone | WSJ

Thieves are stealing Apple iPhones, passcodes and thousands of dollars from their victims’ bank accounts. WSJ’s Joanna Stern sat down with a convicted thief ...

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Using AI, MIT researchers identify a new class of antibiotic that can kill MRSA

Using artificial intelligence, MIT researchers discovered a class of compounds that can kill methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a drug-resistant bacterium that causes more than 10,000 deaths in the U.S. each year.

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AI cannot be patent 'inventor', UK Supreme Court rules in landmark case | Reuters

A U.S. computer scientist on Wednesday lost his bid to register patents over inventions created by his artificial intelligence system in a landmark case in Britain about whether AI can own patent rights.

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AI is here, and it's making movies. Is Hollywood ready?

Director Scott Mann had an issue: too many swear words in his thriller movie. Could artificial intelligence help him get a PG-13 rating?

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Tri-State police department installing 'flock cameras'

The cameras have already led to six vehicles being recovered in 9 days

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AI threatens wages, not jobs - so far, ECB paper finds | Reuters

The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence could reduce wages, but so far is creating, not destroying jobs, especially for the young and highly-skilled, research published by the European Central Bank showed on Tuesday.

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OpenAI researchers warned board of AI breakthrough ahead of CEO ouster, sources say | Reuters

Ahead of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s four days in exile, several staff researchers wrote a letter to the board of directors warning of a powerful artificial intelligence discovery that they said could threaten humanity, two people familiar with the matter t

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North Koreans use fake names, scripts to land remote IT work for cash | Reuters

Using fake names, sham LinkedIn profiles, counterfeit work papers and mock interview scripts, North Korean IT workers seeking employment in Western tech companies are deploying sophisticated subterfuge to get hired.

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UK approves gene therapy to cure two blood disorders - BBC News

In a world first, medical regulators in the UK have approved a gene therapy that aims to cure sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia. The treatment is the ...

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FBI struggled to disrupt dangerous casino hacking gang, cyber responders say | Reuters

The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has struggled to stop a hyper-aggressive cybercrime gang that's been tormenting corporate America over the last two years, according to nine cybersecurity responders, digital crime experts and victims.

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Chaos as Optus outage disconnects half of Australia | Reuters

Millions could not pay for goods, book rides or get medical care.

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Climate's 'Catch-22': Cutting pollution heats up the planet

Air pollution, a global scourge that kills millions of people a year, is shielding us from the full force of the sun. Getting rid of it will accelerate climate change.

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As baby boomers retire, German businesses turn to robots | Reuters

Companies are turning to automation as the gradual exit of the post-war generation tightens the labor squeeze.

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Israeli cybersecurity company launches 'Iron-Bot'

Ram Levy founder and CEO of Konfidas breaks down how his companies new program 'Iron-Bot', aids in combating malicious links, spams, fishing and fake news ta...

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Exclusive: Nvidia to make Arm-based PC chips in major new challenge to Intel | Reuters

Nvidia dominates the market for AI computing chips. Now it is coming after Intel’s longtime stronghold.

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Internet companies report biggest-ever denial of service operation | Reuters

Google, Amazon and Cloudflare say they weathered the largest-known denial of service attack and are sounding the alarm over a new technique they warn could easily cause widespread disruption.

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Microsoft CEO says tech giants battling for content to build AI | Reuters

Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella said Monday tech giants were competing for vast troves of content needed to train artificial intelligence, and complained Google was locking up content with expensive and exclusive deals with publishers.

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Cisco to buy cybersecurity firm Splunk for $28 billion | Reuters

Cisco Systems on Thursday agreed to buy cybersecurity firm Splunk for about $28 billion in its biggest-ever deal to strengthen its software business and capitalize on the boom in artificial intelligence.

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In a first, RNA is recovered from extinct Tasmanian tiger | Reuters

The Tasmanian tiger, a dog-sized striped carnivorous marsupial also called the thylacine, once roamed the Australian continent and adjacent islands, an apex predator that hunted kangaroos and other prey. Because of humans, the species is now extinct.

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Focus: Synthetic graphite for EV batteries: Can the West crack China's code? | Reuters

New investments in the United States and Europe aim to challenge China’s stranglehold on a key ingredient used in most electric vehicle batteries – graphite – but industry experts said that will be an uphill battle.

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EV broken? Finding a technician to fix it may take a while | Reuters

A global shortage of technicians and independent repair shops qualified to fix electric vehicles (EV) threatens to increase repair and warranty costs for drivers, potentially undermining upcoming deadlines to cut vehicle carbon emissions.

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Microsoft to unbundle Teams from Office, seeks to avert EU antitrust fine | Reuters

Microsoft said on Thursday it would unbundle its chat and video app Teams from its Office product and make it easier for competing products to work with its software, but rivals said it may need to do more to stave off a possible EU antitrust fine.

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Tri-State man relies on artificial intelligence to help dismiss court case

Not only did the man represent himself in court, he relied on artificial intelligence to help get his case dismissed.

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Factbox: Agents and substances categorized as carcinogenic to humans | Reuters

Aspartame, the artificial sweetener used in products from Coca-Cola's diet sodas to Mars' Extra chewing gum, is the latest substance to be declared a possible carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).

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Chip wars: How ‘chiplets’ are emerging as a core part of China’s tech strategy | Reuters

The sale of struggling Silicon Valley startup zGlue’s patents in 2021 was unremarkable except for one detail: The technology it owned, designed to cut the time and cost for making chips, showed up 13 months later in the patent portfolio of Chipuller, a

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Russian hackers lured embassy workers in Ukraine with ad for a cheap BMW | Reuters

Hackers suspected of working for Russia's foreign intelligence agency targeted dozens of diplomats at embassies in Ukraine with a fake used car advert in a bid to break into their computers, according to a cybersecurity firm report published on Wednesday.

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Japan leaning toward softer AI rules than EU -source | Reuters

Japan is leaning toward softer rules governing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) than the European Union, said an official close to deliberations, as it looks to the technology to boost economic growth and make it a leader in advanced chips.

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Researchers say there's evidence that consciousness continues after clinical death

Researchers at NYU's Langone Medical Center have conducted a study of patients who have experienced near-death experiences, and the results are intriguing an...