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Jun 27 2025TECHNOLOGY

Pixel Phones Face Sales Ban in Japan Due to Patent Fight

A recent court decision in Japan has blocked Google from selling certain older Pixel phones. The ruling came after a patent dispute with Pantech, a Korean mobile company. The patents in question involve technology used in 4G networks. The court found that Google had not been cooperative in resolvin

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Jun 27 2025HEALTH

A New Way to Measure Hip Problems and Predict Success

Hip issues, like femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), often get fixed with a hip arthroscopy. But sometimes, the surgery doesn't work as well as hoped. One big reason is that not enough bone is removed during the procedure, a problem known as cam underresection. Doctors use X-rays to check if they'v

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Jun 27 2025HEALTH

How Shape Matters in Measuring Skin Heat During Workouts

Researchers wanted to know if the shape used in software affects skin temperature readings during exercise. They tested two shapes: boxes and ellipses. The study involved 42 male runners. Their skin temperature was checked in three different situations: when they were resting, after dipping in cold

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Jun 27 2025POLITICS

What's the Real Deal with Iran's Nuclear Sites?

Iran's nuclear program has taken some serious hits recently. American and Israeli forces have been targeting key sites, but how much damage was actually done? Opinions vary. Fordo, a major enrichment site, is buried deep inside a mountain. It's got thousands of centrifuges working on uranium. The U

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Jun 27 2025TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft's 13-inch Surface Laptop: A Confusing Mix of Old and New

Microsoft released a new 13-inch Surface Laptop. It's not quite as good as last year's 13. 8-inch model, but it's also not a good replacement for the cheaper Surface Laptop Go. It's a bit cheaper than last year's models, but only because Microsoft removed some lower-priced options. This laptop is o

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Jun 27 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google Photos Gets a Smarter AI Search, But Is It Enough?

Google has brought back its AI-powered search feature in Google Photos, but this time with a faster response time. The feature, known as "Ask Photos, " allows users to search for images using natural language queries. For example, you can ask it to find photos of "dogs" or "beach" and it will show y

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Jun 27 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Green Money and Tech Fuel Eco-Friendly Growth

The link between green energy and economic growth is not as simple as it seems. Many studies have looked at how green finance and technology affect growth, but they often miss the bigger picture. A recent study tried to fix this by looking at 29 countries from 2014 to 2021. It used a special method

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Jun 27 2025TECHNOLOGY

Pixel's Clock App Gets a Makeover: What's New and Who Cares?

The Clock app is a staple on every Android device. It's not flashy, but it's used a lot. Google just pushed out an update, version 7. 14, and it's not just any update. It's bringing some changes that might make your life a tad easier, or at least a bit different. First off, there's a new widget in

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Jun 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google's Gemini Update: What's Changing and Why It Matters

Google recently announced a change to its Gemini AI assistant on Android devices. Starting July 7, 2025, Gemini will be able to assist with apps like Phone, Messages, and WhatsApp, even if Gemini Apps Activity is turned off. This update has sparked some confusion and concern among users. The initia

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Jun 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

JBL's Endurance Zone: A New Way to Listen While Moving

JBL has introduced the Endurance Zone earbuds, a fresh take on open-ear true wireless earbuds. These aren't your typical earbuds. They're designed to let you hear your music and the world around you at the same time. Think of them as a mix between headphones and open-back speakers. They're perfect f

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