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Nov 15 2024TECHNOLOGY

iPhones Now Reboot to Stay Safe: How Apple's New Feature Works

You might have heard that some iPhones suddenly reboot on their own. It turns out, this isn't a glitch, but a new security feature Apple has added to iOS 18. The feature, called "inactivity reboot, " makes your iPhone restart if you haven't unlocked it in 72 hours. This is a clever move by Apple to

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Nov 15 2024HEALTH

Health for All, Safety for All: Cambodia's Double Win

The world has been shaken by the COVID-19 pandemic, making everyone more prepared for future health crises. The WHO's Pandemic Treaty and the World Bank's Pandemic Fund are great steps forward. But what if we could combine these efforts with a broader healthcare goal like universal health coverage (

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Nov 15 2024CRYPTO

The Must-See Wallets for Your Bitcoin and Dogecoin

Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Dogecoin are making waves again, with Bitcoin even hitting $90, 000 this week. If you’re diving into crypto, you’ll need a safe place to store your digital wealth. Leaving your assets on a crypto exchange means the company holds them in a custodial wallet. While con

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Nov 15 2024SCIENCE

The Hidden Microbe: How Bacteria Alter the Gender Balance of a Weevil

Ever wondered how tiny microbes can control the lives of insects? Well, scientists discovered that the weevil Ceratapion basicorne, used to fight a weed called yellow starthistle, has a problem. In labs where these weevils are controlled, many of them end up being female. This isn't natural; usually

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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 2024FINANCE

Finance and Tech: A Decade-Long Dance

Imagine walking into a room filled with finance leaders, and you hear them talking about the future of their industry. Adena Friedman, the big boss at Nasdaq, and C. S. Venkatakrishnan, the top dog at Barclays, recently shared their thoughts at the Fortune Global Forum in New York City. Friedman bel

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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 2024CRIME

Camera Gear Heist: Thieves Target Tech Warehouse

In the early hours of a Monday morning, a trio of thieves set their sights on a tech warehouse in Youngsville, North Carolina. The warehouse, belonging to custom PC and hardware seller PowerGPU, was infiltrated through multiple entry points. The thieves cleverly disabled the internet and security sy

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Nov 14 2024CRIME

Two Chiefs Players Face Home Break-ins

Last month, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce experienced break-ins at their homes within a few days of each other, according to law enforcement reports. These incidents aren't what you hope for, particularly for professional athletes. The break-ins happened a

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Nov 14 2024HEALTH

The Evolution of Capsulorhexis: Why It's Still King

Ever wondered why some things stick around longer than others? In the world of cataract surgery, one technique has been a real keeper. We're talking about Continuous Curvilinear Capsulorhexis, or CCC for short. This method of cutting the lens's outer layer has been the go-to choice for surgeons for

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