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France investigates Shein and Temu after sex doll scandal

Online retailers Shein, Temu, AliExpress, and Wish are under investigation in France for potentially allowing minors to access pornographic content on their platforms, according to the Paris prosecutor’s office. The investigation follows a report from France’s consumer watchdog, which raised concerns about the sale of childlike sex dolls on Shein’s website. The prosecutor’s office indicated […]

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Apple Podcasts is generating automatic links and chapters

Apple Podcasts is set to introduce automatically-generated chapters for English-language shows, alongside a feature that allows creators to insert timed links at specific moments within their episodes. These timed links could also be automatically included when creators mention another podcast during their shows. Creators will have the option to opt out of both features. The

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Valve will finally turn off the Steam Deck’s screen while it’s downloading games

Valve is currently testing a new feature for the Steam Deck that allows for low-power downloads without keeping the handheld’s display on. This feature is part of a recent update available on the Steam Deck’s Beta and Preview channels. According to Valve, the device can now complete all ongoing downloads in a low-power mode while

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UQ researchers capture first high-resolution images of the yellow fever virus

Researchers at the University of Queensland (UQ) have successfully captured the first high-resolution images of the yellow fever virus (YFV), which is transmitted by mosquitoes and primarily affects the liver. This research identifies structural differences between the vaccine strain (YFV-17D) and virulent strains of the virus. Dr. Summa Bibby, from UQ’s School of Chemistry and

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Prisoners in exile tell of brutality behind bars in Belarus

Larysa Shchyrakova, a political prisoner from Belarus, was released in September 2023 as part of a deal involving the easing of sanctions negotiated between Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko and then-U.S. President Donald Trump. Shchyrakova had been imprisoned for three years on charges of “extremism” and “discrediting” Belarus. During her time in custody, she missed significant

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Tesla says Musk should be paid $1tn

Tesla is preparing for its annual general meeting (AGM) in Austin, Texas, where the discussion will center on Elon Musk’s proposed compensation package, which could value him at $1 trillion. Tesla has actively promoted this package through digital ads and a specific video on Votetesla.com featuring board chair Robyn Denholm and director Kathleen Wilson-Thompson advocating

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Reddit added to Australia’s teen social media ban due to start next month

Reddit has been included in Australia’s new social media ban aimed at children under 16, set to take effect on December 10. This initiative marks a world-first approach to restricting children’s access to certain online platforms. Alongside Reddit, the ban will include live-streaming platform Kick, totaling nine targeted sites. These also encompass Facebook, X (formerly

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Google has a ‘moonshot’ plan for AI data centers in space

Google has announced a new initiative called Project Suncatcher, aiming to develop a potential way to alleviate resource limitations faced by energy-intensive AI data centers on Earth. This project proposes launching AI chips into space on solar-powered satellites, with the goal of creating space-based data centers. The concept involves leveraging sunlight in space to provide

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AI ‘godmother’ Fei-Fei Li says she is ‘proud to be different’

Professor Fei-Fei Li, recognized as the “godmother” of artificial intelligence (AI), expressed pride in her distinction as the only woman among seven AI pioneers receiving the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering. The King will present the award during a ceremony at St James’s Palace today. The other honorees include Professors Yoshua Bengio, John Hopfield, and

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Nearly all drivers say vehicles’ lights are too bright in study

A study commissioned by the UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) indicates that a significant majority of drivers believe headlights from oncoming vehicles are excessively bright and distracting. The study found that 97% of respondents regularly or sometimes experienced distractions from oncoming vehicles, while 96% felt that many headlights were unreasonably bright. In response to these

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