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Oct 28 2024TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft's New Photo Tool: Super Resolution - Worth the Hype?

Ever found yourself with old, blurry photos that you wish looked better? Microsoft has a new trick up its sleeve called super resolution. The catch? You need a special computer called Copilot+. This tool uses AI to make your photos up to eight times bigger. Sounds amazing, right? Well, hold on a se

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Oct 27 2024BUSINESS

Truckload Contract Rates: Slowly Climbing Back

Over the past six months, the average dry van truckload contract rate has shown a slight increase of 1. 2%. This change might seem minor, but it's actually significant in the surface transportation market. Despite being down 2%-3% annually, these rates have grown since the second quarter of the year

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Oct 27 2024BUSINESS

How to Build an Innovative Company: Jon McNeill's Simple Steps

Jon McNeill, the former president of Tesla and Lyft, shared his insights on innovative thinking during the World Business Forum in New York City. He introduced the idea of "innovation by subtraction, " which emphasizes simplifying goals and processes to achieve massive success. McNeill highlighted T

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Oct 25 2024TECHNOLOGY

Rocket Revival: A Second Chance for Antares

Ever heard of the Antares rocket? It's not as famous as some others, but it has an interesting past. Ten years ago, an Antares rocket crashed just seconds after liftoff in Virginia. The blast was so strong, it shook the ground. Now, companies like Northrop Grumman and Firefly Aerospace are working o

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Oct 24 2024BUSINESS

Strike Vote: Union Says No to Boeing's Job Offer

On Wednesday evening, Jon Holden, president of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), announced that 64% of Boeing machinists had voted to reject the company's latest contract offer. The vote came as a surprise to many, as the strike had already affected production

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Oct 24 2024HEALTH

Discovering the Oura Ring: A Game Changer for Health Tracking

The Oura Ring has been making waves in the fitness tracker world, and for good reason. Users have been raving about its accuracy, comfort, and durability. But what sets the Oura Ring apart from the rest? Let's dive in. First off, the ring is designed to be worn 24/7, except during charging and show

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Oct 23 2024TECHNOLOGY

Soldiers' Gear: Can Army, Microsoft Cut Costs on IVAS Headsets?

The US Army is pushing Microsoft to lower the price of its HoloLens-based IVAS headsets. These high-tech goggles have seen a bumpy journey since 2018 when Microsoft began developing them. The Army wants the price tag of $80, 000 per unit to drop significantly. The project, initially worth $480 milli

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Oct 23 2024TECHNOLOGY

Meta Bans Jet-Tracking Accounts for Safety Reasons

Meta has recently taken down several accounts that tracked the whereabouts of private jets belonging to famous people like Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, and Donald Trump. These accounts were removed from Meta's platforms, including Instagram, Threads, and soon, Facebook. The accounts were managed by J

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Oct 22 2024SPORTS

Why Do Sprinters Seem to Die Younger Than Marathon Runners?

Track and field athletes are known for their incredible fitness. But there's a big debate going on about which type—sprinters or marathon runners—live longer. This all started when a coach compared sprinters to cancer patients. Ouch! But a writer named Steve Magness had a different take. He said, "H

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Oct 22 2024CELEBRITIES

Flight Tracking Accounts on Instagram and Threads Get Shut Down

Jack Sweeney, a Florida college student, found out that many of his flight-tracking accounts were disabled on Monday. These accounts, on Instagram and Threads, had been monitoring the private jets of famous people like Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Kim Kardashian. The reason given by Meta, the com

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