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Jan 17 2025TECHNOLOGY

TikTok's Fate in Court: A Quick Decision

The Supreme Court has hinted that it might release a decision this Friday, right as TikTok’s deadline to either break away from its Chinese owner or face a ban is drawing near. This announcement came rather suddenly, and the justices won't be reading their opinions out loud in the courtroom like the

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Jan 17 2025TECHNOLOGY

Samsung's New Trick: AI Boost for Stock Apps

Samsung is diving deeper into AI with its latest move. Google's Gemini AI will soon be connected to Samsung's stock apps like Calendar, Notes, and Reminders. This isn't surprising, given Samsung and Google's tight partnership over the years. They've even worked together to save the Android smartwatc

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Jan 17 2025TECHNOLOGY

Why Two Engines for One Fighter Jet? The F135 and XA100 Rivalry

Two engines, one fighter jet. The F-35 Lightning II, America's stealth aircraft, uses the Pratt & Whitney F135 engine. But why isn't there a General Electric engine option? Let's dive into the history and tech behind these engines. In 1997, the Pentagon chose Lockheed Martin and Pratt & Whitney for

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Jan 17 2025TECHNOLOGY

Carbon Nanotubes and MoS2: A New Twist on Ternary Circuits

Imagine a world where computers process more data using simpler systems. That's the promise of multivalued logic (MVL) systems, which go beyond the usual binary logic. Scientists have been trying to make these systems work better using negative transconductance (NTC) devices made from thin semicondu

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Jan 17 2025TECHNOLOGY

Building Tiny Tech: Making Nanomaterials Work Together

Imagine if you could build tiny machines that are almost invisible to the naked eye. That's what scientists are doing with nanomaterials. These are materials that are incredibly small—about 100, 000 times thinner than a human hair! To make high-tech devices, scientists need to gather and organize th

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Jan 17 2025TECHNOLOGY

Amazon Deal Alert: Get the Garmin Venu 3S for Less

Recently, Garmin's premium smartwatch, the Venu 3S, has caught the attention of fitness enthusiasts and tech lovers alike. Released at the end of 2023, this watch is perfect for both beginners and seasoned athletes. Currently, the 41mm Venu 3S is available for $349. 99 (originally $449. 99), which i

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Jan 17 2025TECHNOLOGY

LG's New 4th-Gen OLED: Brighter and More Efficient

LG Display just unveiled their 4th-gen OLED panel. This new display is extra bright and uses less power than before. How did they do it? By adding a second blue light layer. This makes the panel 33% brighter than the last generation. LG is switching things up for their 2025 TV lineup. They’re ditch

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Jan 17 2025TECHNOLOGY

Apple Hits Pause on News Alerts After Mistakes

Apple has decided to temporarily stop using AI to summarize news alerts. This comes after some false information was sent out, causing confusion. For instance, a BBC article was misunderstood, leading people to believe something that wasn't true. The tech giant is now working on making these summari

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Jan 16 2025TECHNOLOGY

iPhone SE 4 Leaks: A New Look for Less

Recently, a leak has shown off dummy models of the upcoming iPhone SE 4. These models suggest that Apple is ditching the classic design for something new. The leaked photos show the phone in both white and black, which are regular color choices for Apple. What's interesting is that the rear camera o

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Jan 16 2025TECHNOLOGY

Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Takes Off, but Landing Fails

Thursday morning, Blue Origin, a company started by Amazon's Jeff Bezos, made a big step. They launched New Glenn, their first rocket strong enough to send satellites into space. This happened at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The rocket took off after 2 a. m. ET and carried a piece

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