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Smart Clothing Enables Device Control Through Finger Movements without Physical Contact

Touch-sensitive clothing has already been explored for device control through touchscreen-like taps and swipes on fabric. While impressive, this technology has its limitations. A new “touchless” fabric, however, detects finger gestures without requiring direct contact. Scientists from Nottingham Trent University (UK), Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (Germany), and the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano (Italy) are collaboratively developing the […]

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The DOJ’s Latest Proposal Still Demands that Google Divest Chrome But Permits AI Investments

Apps & Software, Tech / cumbonguala

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) remains firm in its demand that Google sell its Chrome web browser, according to a court filing on Friday. Initially proposed under President Biden’s administration, the DOJ has upheld this plan under the second Trump administration. However, the department has softened its stance on Google’s artificial intelligence investments, no

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Musk Might Still have An Opportunity to Challenge OpenAI’s Shift to a For-Profit Model

Artificial Intelligence, Tech / Valeriano Ndeyi

Elon Musk faced a setback in his lawsuit against OpenAI this week, but a federal judge’s remarks suggest there’s still room for optimism for those opposing OpenAI’s shift to a for-profit model. Musk’s lawsuit, which also targets Microsoft and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, alleges that OpenAI abandoned its original nonprofit mission to develop AI for

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Colossal CEO Ben Lamm Believes Humanity has a Moral Duty to Develop De-Extinction Technology

Biotechnology, Medicine / Jorge Paka

Colossal CEO Ben Lamm assured audiences at SXSW that the company has no intention of creating a real-life Jurassic Park, addressing any lingering doubts about its mission. The Dallas-based startup, which uses genetic editing to revive extinct species like the woolly mammoth, aims to develop a “de-extinction toolkit” to support modern conservation efforts. “Modern conservation

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DeepSeek: A Complete Guide to the AI Chatbot App

Apps & Software, Artificial Intelligence, Tech / Jorge Paka

This week, Chinese AI lab DeepSeek gained widespread attention as its chatbot app soared to the top of both the Apple App Store and Google Play charts. Trained using compute-efficient techniques, DeepSeek’s AI models have sparked debate among Wall Street analysts and technologists about the U.S.’s ability to maintain its AI leadership and the long-term

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AI Uncovers a Novel Method to Enhance Titanium Alloys and Accelerate Production

Engineering / Mauro Lucas

AI is transforming titanium alloy manufacturing, making it faster, stronger, and more precise. Traditionally, producing high-performance titanium components—used in spacecraft, submarines, and medical devices—was slow and resource-intensive. Even with advanced 3D printing, extensive testing was required to fine-tune manufacturing conditions. A team from Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) and the Whiting School of Engineering

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Have We Finally Seen the Universe’s First Stars?

Space & Environment / Mauro Lucas

Long before stars illuminated the cosmos, the Universe existed in a vast sea of hydrogen and helium. Only when these gases clumped together under immense pressure did the first stars ignite, forging heavier elements in their fiery cores. While scientists have long theorized about these early stars—known as Population III stars—no one has ever seen

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Apple Unveils the New MacBook Air Featuring the M4 Chip

Computer & Electronics, Tech / Ana Manuel

Apple unveiled a new MacBook Air on Wednesday, featuring enhanced performance while keeping its familiar design. The latest model is powered by the M4 chip, the newest addition to Apple’s M-series lineup. Available in 13-inch and 15-inch sizes, the MacBook Air starts at $999 for the smaller model—$100 less than the previous entry price of

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Converting Liquor Waste into Energy: Baijiu Sediment Repurposed as a Sodium-Ion Battery Anode

Renewable Energy / Mauro Lucas

A research team from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, collaborating with baijiu manufacturer Wuliangye, has developed a carbon-based anode for sodium-ion batteries using baijiu sediment. Their study, published in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, details how they processed the sediment to enhance its suitability as an anode material. Baijiu, a widely

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X Now Allows Users to Query Grok by Tagging it in Replies

Apps & Software, Artificial Intelligence, Tech / Valeriano Ndeyi

X is actively working to make xAI’s Grok model more accessible to users. Several users reported that they can now tag Grok in replies and ask questions to receive explanations about a post. Previously, Grok was available via a sidebar button, and users could also click the Grok button next to posts to have the

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