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Sound waves could change your morning brew

[[{“value”:” Researchers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) have unveiled a new method of making espresso that could dramatically reduce energy consumption. The technique uses ultrasonic sound waves and room-temperature water to produce espresso-strength coffee in under three minutes, eliminating the need for the hot water traditionally required in espresso brewing.  The team […]

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AI may be making us worse at spotting fake news

[[{“value”:” Relying on artificial intelligence to verify news may actually make people less capable of identifying misinformation, according to a new study from the MIT Media Lab. The findings draw parallels with GPS navigation, which has been shown to weaken people’s natural sense of direction over time. In a series of experiments, participants who used

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Google introduces Search Agent in US:AI will work 24 hours in background; will alert immediately on updates

For 25 years, the way of finding anything on the internet has remained almost the same. Whenever we need information about a product, flight ticket, or any news, we have to go to Google and search. Many times people wait for a sale, keep refreshing websites for products coming back in stock, or continuously check

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Humanoid robots outnumber human employees:’Figure AI’ hiring robots faster than humans, CEO says, ‘This is just the beginning’

For years, experts have debated whether robots and artificial intelligence would eventually replace human workers. Now, one company says that the future may already be arriving. Robotics startup ‘Figure AI’ has announced that, for the first time, the number of robots working at the company has surpassed the number of human employees. The announcement has

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Employees with low AI usage face higher layoff risk:According to a Gallup survey, the likelihood of losing job due to not using AI is 18%

Now, hard work and experience alone are not enough in a job. Employees who do not use AI need to be cautious. According to a Gallup survey of over 23,000 employees in America, tech employees who do not regularly use AI are three times more likely to lose their jobs compared to those who do.

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Think before you tap ‘Allow’ to continue:Microphone permissions can put your privacy at risk if granted; here’s when to say yes and no

Many of us install free apps without giving much thought to the permissions they ask for. A game, photo editor, shopping app, or even a flashlight app pops up a message asking for microphone access, and most people simply tap ‘Allow’ to continue. But have you ever stopped to wonder why a non-audio app needs

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Maintenance charges will be levied for keeping PhonePe wallet inactive:₹100 will be deducted every three months if not used for 365 days

Digital payment platform PhonePe is preparing to charge a maintenance fee from its users for inactive wallets. According to the company’s new rules, if a user’s PhonePe wallet is not used continuously for 365 days (1 year), it will be considered ‘dormant’ or inactive. A charge of ₹100 will be deducted every quarter from such

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Anthropic CEO explains why he didn’t hold hands with Altman:How a ‘disorganised’ India AI Summit remark sparked political debate in India

What began as an awkward moment on stage between two of the world’s most influential AI leaders has now snowballed into a political controversy in India. A video clip from the India AI Summit held earlier this year has resurfaced online, showing OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei appearing hesitant to hold

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How do pigeons released kms away find their way home?:New research suggests they use magnetic sensors in their livers to navigate

For nearly a century, scientists have been trying to solve one of nature’s most fascinating mysteries: how do pigeons released hundreds of kilometres away manage to find their way home with astonishing accuracy? These birds can navigate across unfamiliar landscapes, through changing weather conditions, and often return to the exact location they started from. Researchers

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ChatGPT can now set reminders and automate tasks for you:OpenAI introduces ‘Scheduled Tasks’ feature to monitor things; learn how you can use it

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has introduced a new ‘Scheduled Tasks’ feature that allows ChatGPT to handle recurring tasks, send reminders, and even monitor information in the background. The update is rolling out to paid users and is designed to help people automate routine tasks without constantly interacting with the chatbot. What Is the new

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