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Frikar Pedal-Electric Quadcycle Expands Across Europe

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

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

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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Apple’s New Feature May Soon Let You Control Your IPhone With Your Mind

According to a press release from New York-based startup Synchron, Apple is entering the brain-computer interface (BCI) space. The goal is to help individuals with limited mobility control iPhones, iPads, and the Vision Pro headset using thought-based commands. Revolutionizing Brain-Device Connections with Minimal Invasiveness Founded in 2016 by neurologist Dr. Tom Oxley, Synchron is a

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Probiotics vs Prebiotics: How Do They Differ and Do You Need Both?

If you visit your local pharmacy or supermarket, you’ll likely encounter probiotics and prebiotics. They’re found in certain foods, available as drinks or pill supplements, and also occur naturally in common foods. You may have a general sense that probiotics and prebiotics are beneficial for health, or that they’re good for your “microbiome. “But what

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An ultra-thin Solid-state Speaker Delivers Full-range Sound for Smartwatches

Last year, California’s xMEMS Labs introduced a solid-state micro-speaker aimed at delivering full-range sound for open earphones. Now, the Sycamore has been modified to create “the thinnest speaker in the world, specifically designed for wrist-worn wearables.“ Slimmer Speakers, Smarter Watches Smartwatch makers are adding more features without increasing bulk. xMEMS says its Sycamore-W design cuts

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Google Reports 1 Billion+ Daily RCS Messages In The U.S

At the Android Show ahead of Google I/O, Google provided a quick update on the adoption of RCS (Rich Communication Services) — the modern alternative to SMS that includes features like high-resolution media sharing, typing indicators, read receipts, and enhanced group chats. The company revealed that RCS now handles over a billion messages daily in

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Google Is Integrating Gemini into Android Auto for In-Car Use

Google announced during its Android Show—held ahead of the 2025 I/O developer conference—that Gemini, its generative AI, will be rolled out to all vehicles compatible with Android Auto in the coming months. According to the company, incorporating Gemini into Android Auto, and later this year into vehicles with Google’s built-in operating system, will enhance the

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Amazon Prime Video to Introduce Ads in India Beginning June

Starting June 17, Amazon will begin showing ads on movies and TV shows on Prime Video in India—over a year after launching ads in countries like the U.S., U.K., Germany, and Canada. On Tuesday, Amazon informed Prime members in India via email that “limited advertisements” would soon be included in their streaming experience. The company

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TikTok Debuts AI Alive to Turn Images into Videos

TikTok announced on Tuesday the launch of its first image-to-video AI feature, named “TikTok AI Alive,” which lets users convert static photos into videos within TikTok Stories. According to TikTok, the feature is available exclusively through the Story Camera and uses AI to generate short-form videos with “movement, atmospheric, and creative effects.” For example, if

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