TECHNOLOGY

Nov 14 2024TECHNOLOGY

Starlink's Big Week: 24 More Satellites Head to Space

This week has been a whirlwind for SpaceX, with a series of launches from Florida's Space Coast. Among these was a mission on Thursday that sent 24 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit. The launch, postponed from its original time, finally blasted off at 8:21 a. m. from Cape Canaveral Space Forc

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Nov 14 2024TECHNOLOGY

Two Screens, One Monitor: A Month with a Portable Dual-Screen

Ever wish you could have two displays in one handy device? Laptops with dual screens are trending, but they often come with trade-offs. So, let's talk about portable monitors with two screens. I've been using one for a month, and it's got some cool tricks up its sleeve. Portable monitors with two s

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Nov 14 2024TECHNOLOGY

Australia to Limit Kids' Social Media Access at 16

You might be surprised to learn that the Australian government wants to ban kids under 16 from using social media. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese thinks social media is harming kids, so he wants a new law. This law, to be discussed in Parliament starting November 18, would make it tough for kids un

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Nov 14 2024TECHNOLOGY

Google Maps Getting Smarter: Report Transit Delays and Plan Better Trips

Google Maps is launching some cool new features just in time for the holidays! One of the most exciting updates is the ability to report transit delays. Now, when you’re checking out a transit station on Google Maps, you’ll see a handy “Report delay” button. This lets you tell Google if there are an

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Nov 14 2024TECHNOLOGY

Unexpected Farewell: Pixel 5a Gets a Surprise New Update

The Pixel 5a, a mid-range phone known for its metal build and large display, is getting a surprising final update from Google. This comes as a bit of a shock because the phone was supposed to stop receiving new software updates after August 2024. But Google has a habit of sending out one last update

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Nov 14 2024TECHNOLOGY

How Images Tell Stories: ARMNet’s Revolutionary Way of Predicting Emotions

Imagine you’re looking at a picture. What emotions does it make you feel? Image emotion analysis has traditionally focused on specific emotions like happiness or sadness. But a new approach, using something called a dimensional emotion space, can capture finer emotions more accurately. The challenge

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Nov 14 2024TECHNOLOGY

Spotting Strange Events in Big Video Data

Video cameras are vital for safety, but with so many hours of footage, figuring out what's normal and what's not can be tough. This research uses the power of ResNet50, VGG19, EfficientNetB7, and the superstar ViT_b16 to smartly shrink video files. By pinpointing key frames, the system avoids exhaus

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Nov 14 2024TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft's Upcoming Handheld: A Long Wait Ahead

Phil Spencer, the head of Microsoft Gaming, has spilled the beans on an upcoming Xbox handheld device. But don't get too excited, as it might take a few years before we see it on store shelves. In a chat with Bloomberg, Spencer hinted that the company is in the early stages of developing a handheld

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Nov 14 2024TECHNOLOGY

The Dark Side of AI: A Privacy Dilemma

Ever thought about what happens when the smart gadgets in your home start sharing your personal details with the world? That's the scary reality we're facing with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and data collection. You see, AI is like a super smart detective, but instead of solving crimes,

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Nov 14 2024TECHNOLOGY

Finally Transfer Your Health Data Easily Between Android Devices

Are you tired of losing your health data when switching Android devices? Google's Health Connect has finally added backup and restore features, allowing you to easily migrate your health and fitness data. Starting in late 2024, you can export your data to cloud storage services like Google Drive in

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