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NASA postpones Starliner astronauts' return to 2025
NASA announced that the astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry WilmoreThe two astronauts, who were supposed to return to Earth after a short mission, will remain in space until February 2025, when They will return aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft.. The mission was initially scheduled to last only eight days, but technical problems with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft caused it to Extending…
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Uber to Accept Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies as Payment Options Soon
Uber has announced that it will soon allow its customers to pay using Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The company’s CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi, explained that this step comes to enhance the options available to customers, and that it is part of Uber’s strategy to provide the best services. Currently, Uber accepts a variety of payment methods such as bank cards, PayPal,…
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Google adds adaptive touch to Pixel 9 display
Google launched the new Pixel 9 with an “Adaptive Touch” feature on the screen, which automatically adjusts touch sensitivity based on the surrounding conditions. This feature makes using the phone easier if your fingers are wet, if you are wearing gloves, or if there is a screen protector. The new feature first appeared in the settings of the Pixel 9,…
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Telegram founder's arrest sends Toncoin down 20%
The digital currency Toncoin (TON) suffered a sharp decline after Arrest of Pavel Durovfounder of the Telegram application at Le Bourget Airport near Paris. Toncoin’s price has fallen by 20.6% in the past 24 hours, reaching $5.3, with its market cap falling to $13.6 billion, making it the ninth largest cryptocurrency. Despite the market rebound on Saturday, August 24, Toncoin…
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Telegram founder Pavel Durov arrested in France
French media reports announced the arrest of Pavel Durov The founder of Telegram at Bourget Airport near Paris on Saturday evening. Telegram is one of the most prominent social media platforms, especially in Russia, Ukraine and the former republics of the Soviet Union, and aims to reach one billion users within the next year. Durov, who lives in Dubai, founded…
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Meta shuts down WhatsApp accounts linked to Iranian hacking group
AI generated image Meta said it has shut down a small group of WhatsApp accounts linked to an Iranian hacking group that targeted officials associated with the administration of President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. The company explained in a blog post that the fake accounts belonged to an Iranian threat actor known as APT42, which other technologists,…
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23% of Internet users will be subject to cyberstalking by 2025
A new report from VPNRanks warns that around 23% of internet users are at risk of being cyberstalked by 2025. Three in ten Americans are expected to be affected by this type of crime, with a total estimated to reach nine million victims by 2025. As the internet spreads around the world, the number of perpetrators of these digital crimes…
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Study: AI-Generated Text Detection Tools Are Inaccurate
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania have revealed that AI-generated text detection tools are not as reliable as some people think. These tools are used to analyze texts to see if they were written by AI, but they rely on specific markers that can also appear in human-written texts. Sometimes, detection tools can easily identify AI-generated texts, but they have…
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ASUS Launches ROG Strix XG27AQDNG QD-OLED Monitor
ASUS has launched a new monitor in the ROG Strix series called the XG27AQDNG, which comes with a QD-OLED panel with a resolution of 1440 pixels and a refresh rate of up to 360 Hz. This 26.5-inch monitor is an ideal choice for gaming enthusiasts thanks to its advanced features. The new monitor is very similar to the previous XG27AQDMG…
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Some specifications of the iPhone 16 series camera leaked
New leaks have revealed some details related to the cameras in the upcoming iPhone 16 series. The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are expected to get minor improvements, keeping the 48MP main sensor, while upgrading the wide-angle camera aperture from f/2.4 to f/2.2. Leaks also suggest that these models will support macro photography for the first time. As for…
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