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New Fungus-based Material is Biodegradable, Edible… and Alive

Materials Science, Tech /

Researchers have been using fungi to create innovative materials, such as fire-resistant insulation for buildings and even 3D-printed batteries. A New Approach to Mycelium-Based Materials Now, one of the scientists involved in this line of research, Dr. Gustav Nyström, along with Ashutosh Sinha from the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA), have […]

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Netflix Expands Its Lineup with Additional Live TV Content

Entertainment, Film & Video /

Netflix is expanding its livestreaming offerings, the company revealed during its Upfront presentation on Wednesday.With 94 million global monthly active users, the platform has gradually added live TV, including WWE wrestling, comedy, award shows, and other events—though not all have been successful. Netflix chief content officer Bela Bajaria announced that the platform will introduce new

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OpenAI Introduces its GPT-4.1 Models to ChatGPT

Artificial Intelligence, Tech /

OpenAI announced on X Wednesday that it is launching its GPT-4.1 and GPT-4.1 mini AI models in ChatGPT. According to OpenAI spokesperson Shaokyi Amdo, the GPT-4.1 models are designed to assist software engineers using ChatGPT for writing or debugging code. OpenAI claims that GPT-4.1 outperforms GPT-4o in coding and following instructions, while also being faster

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YouTube Targets TV ad Dollars with NFL Deal and Creator Content

Entertainment, TV Tech, Uncategorized /

At its annual Brandcast event for advertisers, YouTube unveiled several initiatives aimed at drawing more TV ad spending to its platform. Key among them is an expanded partnership with the NFL, including exclusive streaming rights to the league’s first Friday game of the 2025-2026 season. Additionally, YouTube plans to test a new format that helps

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U.S. Data Center to use Non-foreign lithium Batteries

Carbon Capture, Material & Energy /

A data center developer and a battery startup will debut a new kind of energy storage at a U.S. data center, marking the latest effort by tech firms to address the rising energy demands of artificial intelligence. Prometheus Hyperscale and XL Batteries will install an organic flow battery at Prometheus’ one-gigawatt Wyoming data center, starting

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The LA Olympics Confidently Introduces Its Official Air Taxi Partner

Transportation & Automation, Travel Tech /

Archer has been selected as the official air taxi provider for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. According to a press release from the company, if all goes according to plan—a significant uncertainty—their Midnight eVTOL aircraft will shuttle VIPs, fans, and key personnel between major event locations, while also assisting with emergency

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Smartinhaler Delivers Timely, Precise Asthma Treatment

Medical Care, Medicine /

The Hailie Smartinhaler, developed by med-tech company Adherium, helps improve asthma management by making sure inhalers are used properly and on time. It’s been supporting asthma patients in the U.S. since 2017, and now the company aims to bring it to Australians as well. Asthma affects up to 29% of the global population, causing symptoms

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Frikar Pedal-Electric Quadcycle Expands Across Europe

Tech, Transportation & Automation /

If you spot a sleek, futuristic-looking vehicle gliding silently through the streets of Oslo, Berlin, Vienna, or Brussels, take a closer look — someone might be pedaling it. If that’s the case, there’s a strong chance you’ve found the Frikar, a pedal-electric quadcycle that Podbike now sells in four European countries. From Podbike to Frikar:

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Microsoft Blames Job Cuts on Emerging Technologies

Artificial Intelligence, Tech /

On Tuesday, Microsoft announced it was streamlining management and leveraging new technology, amid reports of thousands of employee layoffs. The AI-driven tech giant did not reveal the exact number of job cuts, but U.S. media reports estimate around 6,000 positions, roughly 3% of its global staff. According to a filing with Washington state’s labor agency,

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Apple’s New Accessibility Feature May Soon Let you Control your iPhone with Your Thoughts

Computer & Electronics, Mobile Phones, Tech /

Apple is entering the brain-computer interface (BCI) space, according to a press release from New York-based startup Synchron. The goal is to help individuals with limited mobility control devices like iPhones, iPads, and the Vision Pro headset using only their thoughts. Founded in 2016 by neurologist Dr. Tom Oxley, Synchron is developing a minimally invasive

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