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Mar 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

Meta's Big Move: Building Its Own AI Chip to Cut Costs

Meta, the company behind popular social media platforms, is diving headfirst into the world of AI chips. Why? To save a ton of money. The costs of AI infrastructure are skyrocketing, with Meta's AI costs alone expected to hit $65 billion. This is a massive amount of cash, and it's part of a much lar

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Mar 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

NVIDIA's Big Showdown: What's Next for AI and Gaming?

NVIDIA's big event, the GPU Technology Conference, is just around the corner. This year, it's happening March 17-21 in San Jose. But don't worry if you can't make it in person—there's a liveblog and livestream for the keynote with CEO Jensen Huang on March 18. Mark your calendars for 1 PM ET/10 AM P

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Mar 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tragedy Strikes: A Life Lost in the Shadows of Tech

In the bustling tech industry, a grim reality lurks. A young woman, Ladi Anzaki Olubunmi, lost her life in Kenya. She was a content moderator for TikTok, employed by Teleperformance Kenya. Her body was found in her home after three days, in a state of decomposition. Colleagues share that she was tir

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Mar 12 2025ENVIRONMENT

Weather's Role in Almond Disease

Almond orchards face a significant threat from a fungus called Diaporthe amygdali. This fungus causes two nasty diseases: twig canker and shoot blight. Researchers wanted to understand how weather affects this fungus in Mediterranean climates. They created a special test using quantitative PCR (qPCR

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Mar 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

Chromecast Chaos: What's Going On? !

In recent hours, users of Chromecast (2nd gen) and Chromecast Audio devices have been facing a frustrating issue. They can't cast any audio or video content. This problem is widespread, affecting all users of these two models. The error message "Untrusted device" pops up in apps like YouTube, preven

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Mar 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

Earbuds That Track Your Health: Are They Worth the Price?

Earbuds have evolved into tiny health trackers. The latest example is the Synseer healthbuds, which are packed with sensors to monitor your health. They use advanced technology to track your heart rate through your ear canals, promising a "pristine listening environment" for both hearing and heart s

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Mar 12 2025ENVIRONMENT

North Sea Collision: A Threat to Marine Life and Fisheries

In the North Sea, a recent collision between a cargo ship and an oil tanker has raised serious concerns about environmental damage. The incident happened off the Yorkshire coast of England. The U. K. Coastguard has set up a safety zone around the two ships, which are no longer stuck together. It i

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Mar 12 2025BUSINESS

AI: Your New Business Buddy, Not Boss

Mark Cuban, a well-known tech investor, recently spoke at a big conference in Austin. He had some interesting things to say about AI and small businesses. He believes AI can give small businesses a big boost, but it's not a magic solution. It's more like a helpful tool. Cuban thinks that ne

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Mar 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google's Pixel 10: Same Old, Same Old?

Google's upcoming Pixel 10 has been spotted in some early images, and it looks like the company is playing it safe with the design. The Pixel 10 seems to be sticking with the same flat sides and prominent camera bar that made the Pixel 9 series so popular. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, as the

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Mar 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

Powerhouse at a Price: The Mac Studio M3 Ultra

Apple's new Mac Studio, powered by the M3 Ultra chip, is a beast of a computer. It's not for the average user, but for those who need serious power. The base price is $3, 999, but if you want all the bells and whistles, you're looking at a whopping $14, 099. The M3 Ultra has a 32-core CPU, 80-core G

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