On Saturday evening, X users in India were unable to access the main Reuters news account and the Reuters World account. X restored access to both accounts on Sunday. According to Reuters, Indian users trying to view the @Reuters account — which has 25 million followers — were shown a message saying the account “has […]
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Although they won’t be operational for a few more years, China has revealed two colossal turbines. Each one measures 6.2 meters (20 ft, 5 in) in diameter, weighs 80 tons, is made of high-strength martensitic steel, and contains 21 water ladles. Each turbine has a capacity of 500 MW—a global first—though they have not yet
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A research team led by the Institute of Zoology at the Chinese Academy of Sciences has discovered that the naturally occurring metabolite betaine functions as a “molecular stand-in” for physical exercise. When given at levels found in highly active individuals, it can slow down—or possibly even reverse—aging in kidney, vascular, and immune cells. Although we
A recent study reveals that emojis play a significant role in building closeness within your relationships through text messaging. You’re familiar with emoji—the expressive little symbols that quickly convey emotions and ideas. And yes, both “emoji” and “emojis” are acceptable plurals, but I’ll stick with “emoji.” Only recently have we begun to understand just how
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Giving a smart device to a tween can feel risky for parents, given the many online threats. To address this, kid-friendly tech company Pinwheel has introduced a new option for families who want to stay connected without resorting to a smartphone. A Safe, AI-Powered Smartwatch for Kids Hits the Market Pinwheel Watch just released a
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A former SpaceX security manager with access to classified U.S. government programs is suing the company and a senior employee, alleging discrimination, sexual harassment, and retaliation. Jenna Shumway, promoted to senior contractor program security officer after joining SpaceX in 2022, also claims that Daniel Collins—a former Defense Department official brought on to oversee security compliance
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Even Tesla’s energy storage unit—once a rare bright spot—is now feeling the pressure of the company’s broader struggles. For the second quarter in a row, installations of its Powerwall and Megapack systems have declined. Tesla reported 9.6 gigawatt-hours of energy storage deployed in Q2, down from 10.4 GWh in Q1. The division reached its highest
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When communicating via email or social media, we often imply rather than state things outright, relying on subtext to convey our true meaning—and hoping the reader understands it. What happens when it’s not a person, but an AI system on the receiving end of our messages? Can conversational AI grasp the hidden meaning in our
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Las Vegas data center operator Switch is growing its significant footprint in Southern Nevada by building a new type of facility known as an “AI factory.” Switch is developing a new site near Jones and the 215 Beltway, close to its southwest Las Vegas data centers. Clark County records show plans for two data center
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Massachusetts energy startup Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has signed an agreement to supply Google with 200 megawatts of electricity from its future ARC fusion power plant in Chesterfield County, Virginia. The facility is projected to go online in the early 2030s, meaning it will be some time before Google can tap into CFS’s carbon-free energy.
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