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The rise and fall of BlackBerry – and why director thinks world may be ready for its return | Science & Tech News
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With the latest iPhone now in people’s hands and Google’s annual Android flagship not far behind, it’s a pertinent time to release a film about the once iconic device that paved the way for both. BlackBerry hasn’t appeared alongside them on shop shelves for years, and any remaining devices were effectively killed off last January…
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FIFA’s interactive World Cup in ‘disarray’ as EA Sports launches rebranded game of its own | Science & Tech News
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The future of FIFA’s interactive World Cup appears in disarray, after failing to deliver its promised new video game amid a bitter end to its three-decade partnership with EA Sports. EA has not only this week launched a rebranded game – FC 24 rather than FIFA 24 in the previous naming system – but also…
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World’s biggest flower that stinks like rotten meat at risk of extinction, say scientists | World News
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The world’s foulest-smelling flower – which mimics the odour of rotting flesh – could be at risk of extinction. Scientists estimate 60% of the 42 Rafflesia species are at “severe risk” due to factors such as deforestation and a lack of seed-banking and propagation. They say some new species may be getting eradicated before they…
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US defence chief insists world ‘nowhere close’ to existential AI threat | Science & Tech News
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The world is “nowhere close” to artificial intelligence (AI) becoming an existential threat, according to the Pentagon’s computer intelligence chief who predicts future supremacy in the field will all come down to data. Recent headlines around generative models like ChatGPT have misled people about their power, according to Dr Craig Martell, the US defence department’s…
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Elon Musk sparks fury as billionaire admits scuppering Ukrainian attack on Russia | World News
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Elon Musk has sparked a backlash as he admitted his Starlink satellite communications network was not activated near the Crimean coast – effectively thwarting a sneak attack by Ukrainian forces on Russian ships. Ukrainian officials have reacted furiously to claims in a new biography of the tech billionaire which reportedly says the secret order meant…
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‘Glittering gold blob’ found on sea floor baffles scientists | World News
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A mysterious golden orb found on the sea floor has baffled scientists. It was discovered on 30 August, but tests are still under way to determine the object’s origin. The egg – as some speculate it might be – was found by marine biologists aboard a vessel run by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration…
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Human shoulders and elbows evolved as brakes for apes climbing trees, new study says | World News
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Humans’ rotating shoulders and extending elbows – which allow us to reach a high shelf or throw a ball – may have evolved as a natural braking system for our primate ancestors, new research suggests. Early humans needed the movements to slow their descent out of trees so they could climb down without dying, researchers…
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Rumours of Ebola outbreak at Burning Man Festival – here’s why they’re false | World News
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The Burning Man festival in Nevada has been dominated by rain, mud baths and videos of Chris Rock and Diplo’s escape – but a slightly different picture is emerging online. Social media has seen a torrent of misinformation claims of an “Ebola outbreak” at the festival – causing mass panic. The hashtag #Ebola has made…
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Blue supermoon: Stunning pictures capture lunar event around the world | Science & Tech News
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Stunning pictures have captured the rare blue supermoon over the UK and other locations throughout the world. The moon appeared larger than usual as it shone in the night sky on Wednesday night, peaking around 2.35am on Thursday in the UK. While the moon is typically around 252,088 miles away at its furthest point from…
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India launches rocket towards the sun after successful moon lander mission | World News
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Ten days after India’s success in landing the first ever spacecraft on the southern side of the moon, the country has launched ‘Aditya L1’, its first mission to study the sun. The spacecraft was launched on the polar satellite launch vehicle rocket, from Sriharikota on the eastern coast of India at 11.50am local time. The…