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ChatGPT-powered Furby reveals toy’s ‘plan to take over the world’ | Science & Tech News
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Furby was no doubt one of the creepiest toys to emerge from the 90s, and the dead-eyed robots are finding new ways to horrify 25 years on. The pointy-eared monstrosities were pitched as an interactive pet with none of the mess back in 1998 and used a combination of sensors and software to develop new…
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Microsoft reveals AI ‘copilot for work’ that can write your emails and let you skip meetings | Science & Tech News
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Microsoft has revealed an AI “copilot for work” that can write your emails and allow you to catch up on skipped meetings. The tech giant is bringing the ChatGPT-like assistant to all of its Office apps, including Word, Teams, and Outlook. A recorded video showed the bot summarising calls, taking notes during meetings, and answering…
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Meta could rival Twitter as it reveals work is under way on new social network | Science & Tech News
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Meta has revealed it is working on a new social network solely designed for sharing text updates. The app would appear to be a direct competitor to Twitter, with a company spokesperson confirming it will be a “decentralised” platform similar to other alternatives that grew in popularity after Elon Musk‘s takeover. “We’re exploring a standalone…
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Facebook parent Meta reveals 55% drop in profits after mass layoffs | Business News
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Facebook’s parent firm recorded a 55% drop in profits during the final quarter of 2022 – the result of a $4.2bn restructuring charge that included the cost of thousands of job cuts. Meta Platforms, which also includes WhatsApp and Instagram in its stable, said its net income profit measure slumped to $4.65bn between October and…
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Getting a manicure? Wear gloves or sunscreen, GP warns, after study reveals UV lamp risks | World News
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If your idea of pampering involves a trip to the nail salon, a doctor has a warning for you – protect your hands or risk damaging your skin cells permanently. Dr Najia Shaikh – a GP, skin doctor and the founder of One Skin Clinic – told Sky News “it’s better to be safe than…
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LauncherOne: Virgin Orbit reveals why UK’s first rocket launch failed as it plans further attempts | Science & Tech News
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The first rocket launch from UK soil failed because of a premature shutdown in the rocket that prevented LauncherOne from reaching orbit, Virgin Orbit has said. The opening part of the mission went according to plan, the company said, as its plane took off from Spaceport Cornwall, Britain’s first such site, at Newquay Airport. A…
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Twitter relaunches paid blue ticks – as Musk reveals enormous increase to character limit | Science & Tech News
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Twitter has restarted its premium membership after a disastrous launch which saw the platform flooded with imposters. Elon Musk made expanding the Twitter Blue service a focus after his takeover in October, and chief among the changes was granting members the profile checkmark previously reserved for verified accounts. But the move quickly descended into farce,…
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Fungal infections ‘increased significantly’ during COVID pandemic as WHO reveals health-threatening fungi list | World News
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Fungal infections “increased significantly” among hospital patients during the COVID pandemic, says the World Health Organisation as it released its first-ever list of fungi posing the greatest threat to human health. The WHO’s report, outlining fungal “priority pathogens”, warned some strains are increasingly drug-resistant and becoming more widespread. Only four types of treatments exist, with…
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Apple reveals new iPads and updated Apple TV | Science & Tech News
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Apple has announced two new iPads, finally ditching the ubiquitous home button from its standard model and bringing a powerful new chip to the Pro. The 10th generation of the basic tablet joins the Air and mini versions in boasting an all-screen design, as was first introduced with the iPhone X back in 2017. It…
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Elon Musk being investigated by federal authorities, Twitter reveals in court filing | Science & Tech News
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Elon Musk is being investigated by federal authorities over his conduct in his $44bn (£39bn) takeover deal of Twitter, the social media company has said in a court filing. The world’s richest man recently announced he would go ahead with purchasing the platform for the huge sum, following months of legal battles. Twitter, which sued…