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Google has agreed to pay $8 billion to Samsung over four years in order to make its apps the default on Samsung phones, according to court testimony from James Kolotouros, Google’s vice president for partnerships. The information was presented in the ongoing trial between Google and Epic Games, the maker of “Fortnite,” which alleges that […]
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In this story from the Radio Diaries’ series “The Unmarked Graveyard: Stories from Hart Island,” we learn about a woman named Hisako Hasegawa, who lived in room 208 of The Belvedere Hotel in Manhattan for over 40 years. Hasegawa was born in Japan and came to New York in the 1970s. She was well-liked among […]
Artist Rhim Lee’s TED talk on her “mushroom suit” has gained almost 1.5 million views due to her talent as a speaker and her innovative idea. The suit is designed to help nature extract nutrients from our bodies after we die. Although Lee’s idea has drawn attention to the process of nutrient recycling and detoxification, […]
Los Angeles County boasts the highest number of public electric-vehicle fast chargers in the United States. However, WSJ’s Joanna Stern embarked on a remarkable journey to test their functionality in her Rivian R1T. What she discovered was shocking – almost 40% of the charging locations she visited presented problems such as out-of-order signs, payment complications, […]
The author of this web content shares their personal experience of being diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 44 after struggling with mental health issues for several years. They highlight that ADHD can take different forms and can go undiagnosed until adulthood. They discuss the challenges and benefits of ADHD in the context of […]
In a groundbreaking study published in the peer-reviewed journal Science, Google DeepMind’s AI meteorology model, GraphCast, has proven to outperform conventional weather forecasting methods in predicting global weather conditions up to 10 days in advance. The study revealed that GraphCast surpassed the leading conventional system operated by the European Centre for Medium-range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) […]
FBI Director Christopher Wray has urged US lawmakers not to implement a warrant requirement for searches on data collected under FISA Section 702. The controversial amendment will expire in December unless Congress extends it. While Section 702 allows the government to spy on communications of foreigners outside the US, it also collects data on US […]
In this blog post, the author emphasizes the importance of maintaining compatibility and stability in the curl project. They discuss how changes to the code should be made with consideration for legacy platforms, even if those platforms have limited usage. The author explains that their focus on stability and promises is what sets curl apart […]
WebAssembly (Wasm) is a versatile bytecode that operates on the web and serves as a compilation target for various programming languages. It can be used in conjunction with languages such as Rust, AssemblyScript, and Emscripten. One of the standout qualities of Wasm is its compact binary format, which ensures consistent performance and compatibility with JavaScript […]