• Mon, December 2, 2024

by: Tim Hastings

Smallest walking robot makes microscale measurements

Cornell researchers in physics and engineering have created the smallest walking robot yet. Its mission: to be tiny enough to interact with waves of visible light and still move independently, so that it can maneuver to specific locations—in a tissue sample,

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Indian-Origin CEO Strikes "Significant" UK Pact To Combat Cancer, Dementia

The root causes of diseases like cancer, dementia and heart disease are expected to be better understood following a "significant" research partnership involving an Indian-origin entrepreneur's genetics initiative.

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This $150 Apple Watch SE Cyber Monday deal is the cheapest Apple Watch you'll see all year

This Cyber Monday deal brings the best Apple Watch for most people down below its Black Friday price—lowest of the year.

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AI is making us smarter, says AI pioneer Terry Sejnowski

From a long perspective of working in the trenches of machine learning, Terry Sejnowski has been an enthusiastic advocate for the positive impact of artificial intelligence (AI). In 2018, he wrote in the book The Deep Learning Revolution that "AI will make you smarter."

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Young Man Dances To Express His Joy As He Becomes A Medical Doctor: "God Did"

Daniel Kwarteng Dzumah graduated as a medical doctor from KNUST, and celebrated with joyful dance. He thanked God, family, and friends for their support.

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ISRO chief inspires students at IIT Guwahati to innovate for India's progress

ISRO chief S Somanath urged youth to pursue science and technology careers to help India lead globally. He spoke at the India International Science Festival in IIT-Guwahati, encouraging innovation and space research.

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Incline Education fund exceeds $1,000,000 mark

Incline Education Fund (IEF) has exceeded the $1 million mark as it heads into the new year. "It's well over $500,000," said Executive Director Mary Danahey after tallying its donations

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MTR and HKUST's smart traffic research wins at HK's ICT Awards 2024

A collaborative research initiative between HKUST and MTR has been recognised with multiple accolades at the Hong Kong ICT Awards 2024.

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Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure: What to Expect Under Trump

Trump will take a largely deregulatory approach to tech, while aiming to aggressively pursue foreign cyber threat actors.

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Get a huge 75% saving in this Peacock Cyber Monday streaming deal and pay just $19.99 for 12 months

This Cyber Monday streaming deal will save you $60 on the price of a 12-month subscription to NBCUniversal's streaming service, Peacock. You can get a whole year of TV shows and movies for just $19.99, or if you prefer, pay-as-you-watch for $1.99 a month for six months.

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I took learning to a new level and aced my classes at university in the Metaverse

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Tech millionaire Bryan Johnson struggles with Mumbai's 'air pollution'; says 'throat and eyes burn' despite N95 mask

Tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson, promoting his book in Mumbai, shared his struggles with eye irritation and sore throat despite using air purifiers and an N95 mask. His post echoed Debarghya Das' concerns about India's air pollution and its health effects.

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Top Healthcare Government Contractors Driving Innovation in 2025

With a focus on blending technology and strategy, Fairfax, Virginia-based consultancy ECS is undeniably at the forefront of healthcare system modernization and support. Their fearless leader is another Wash100 Award winner: John Heneghan, who serves as president.

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The Download: words of wisdom from the departing White House tech advisor, and controversial AI manga translation

A Japanese publishing startup is using Anthropic's flagship large language model Claude to help translate manga into English, allowing the company to churn out a new title for a Western audience in just a few days rather than the 2-3 months it would take a team of humans.

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Why are IIT placements failing to deliver jobs? Former IIT Director Explains

A high-performing IIT graduate struggled with campus placements due to alleged bias but succeeded through an independent portal. Concerns about favoritism in campus placements have prompted IIT Bombay to form a panel for transparency.

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Amazon's Ring Video Doorbell Black Friday deal beaten by rival retailer

Amazon has slashed the price of its Ring Video Doorbells for Black Friday, but another major retailer is offering it even cheaper

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'Tissue engg a revolutionary cancer treatment'

Bengaluru: Experts believe that tissue engineering is emerging as a revolutionary technology in the fight against cancer, offering new hope for more effective, affordable, and less toxic treatments. By enabling precise tissue regeneration and modification,

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From Data to Domination: IIT Roorkee, TimesPro Launch Postgraduate Certificate in Data Science & ML

With an endeavour to future-proof the careers of tech professionals, the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee and TimesPro - a Higher Edtech Platform have announced the commencement of admissions for the ninth batch of the Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Data Science and Machine Learning.

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Nikhil Singla: Pioneering Innovations And Leading Technology Into The Future

Nikhil Singla's journey from Rajasthan, India to leading technology innovator at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), driving global impact through transformative leadership, innovation, and community engagement.

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Austin ISD voters to decide District 8 school board seat in runoff. Meet the candidates.

Fernando Lucas de Urioste and Lindsey Stringer will compete Dec. 14 in a runoff for the Austin school board's open, at-large District 8 seat.

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QF's QSTP engages international tech startups in second edition of global innovation program

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What's ahead for fabricators in 2025?

This year, economic activity continued its post-pandemic return to normal, and 2025 should continue that trend in durable goods activities. The consensus is that vehicle sales will grow at a modest but healthy rate, and sales of home appliances also will continue to show growth. Some of the factors that will influence fabricating include:

by: Tim Hastings

Can Artificial Rain, Drones, or Satellites Clean Toxic Air?

In late November, Delhi's environment minister Gopal Rai sought permission from the central government to use cloud seeding to produce artificial rain to break the smog layer and reduce air pollution. The same proposal was made last year, but was not carried out due to unfavorable weather conditions.

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Seeing Memories Form: Scientists Shed New Light on the Hippocampus

A groundbreaking study involving neuroscientists from the Institute of Science and Technology Austria and the Max Planck Institute has unveiled new molecular mechanisms in the hippocampus responsible for memory formation.

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UDST leads the way in sustainable transportation with 'Move Smart' Event

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Is Propellant Additive Manufacturing The Future Of The Ammo Business?

Although it's in its infancy, this new technology signals a sweeping change coming for firearm enthusiasts. Less propellant, precise burn rates, improved reliability and enhanced performance are on the horizon—even if it's a distant one.

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Sturgess public hearings to conclude with final statements

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Colorado receives millions of dollars in federal arts funding every year. Will that change under Trump?

The National Endowments for the Arts and Humanities have been targeted for decades, but Trump was the first president to attempt to eliminate the agencies

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New technology helps people get their voices back. Marylanders are among the first to use it

The device Watson is using now is called AVA Voice, created by the start-up Laronix, based in Australia and New York, that aims to fill what it views as a neglected niche. Thousands of people lose their voices every year to disease or severe injury, which company researchers saw as emotionally devastating and practically challenging.

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Unmissable post Black Friday deal will help you save on electric bills

A smart plug that includes energy monitoring can highlight phantom devices and give you smart controls for your electricals.

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How sustainability efforts in the food industry are going up in flames

The clock is ticking on myriad climate targets, but progress appears to be stalling. As a swathe of senior sustainability leaders leave the industry, what can be done to reverse the damage?

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ISRO's workhorse PSLV-XL to launch Proba-3 mission: All you need to know

India's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-XL (PSLV-XL) will launch the European Space Agency's (ESA) Proba-3 mission from Sriharikota on December 4, 2024. Proba-3 involves two satellites flying in precise formation to study the Sun's corona with unparalleled accuracy.

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Windows 10 is fighting back and it is terrible news for Microsoft's Windows 11

Windows 10 might be less than 12 months away from being sent to the history books but that's not stopping people from using it.

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What the departing White House chief tech advisor has to say on AI

We discussed AI risks, immigration, the CHIPS Act, and eroding trust in science.

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China: Passengers may experience 5G connectivity in 1,000km/h trains, says study

Currently, the high-speed trains offering 5G networks operate at 350km/h, even through long tunnels. However, the challenge arises while travelling at near-sonic speeds and staying connected to mobile

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Call to boost Aussie research funds as review launches

A study of Australian research investments has been welcomed by business, academic and technology groups, but some say more urgent action is needed.

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Want to try the 'Human Washer of the Future'? Japanese company develops AI-bathtub

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Asia's Universities Are Redefining Excellence In Higher Education

Asia's universities are reshaping global higher education, leveraging innovation and collaboration to address economic challenges and redefine academic excellence

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Cyber Monday 2024 camera deals live: Plus, savings on telescopes, binoculars and stargazing accessories

We're also constantly watching price fluctuations and checking for new deals throughout Cyber Monday so you can be confident that the deals below are up-to-date and also genuine. We spy the retailers inflating their prices just to drop them back down to normal price so don't worry, you won't get scammed.

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Millions of Android users put on red alert and told to delete these popular apps now

Millions of Android users are being warned to stay alert and check their devices for a new type of threat. This scary warning, which has been issued by the security team at McAfee, comes after a huge number of Android users have been targeted by so-called SpyLoan attacks.

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Australia news LIVE: House values tumble as economy struggles; PM touts international coverage of social media ban

Amid signs the economy continues to face headwinds, CoreLogic data to be released on Monday shows Sydney house values fell by 0.4 per cent in November while they dropped by 0.5 per cent in Melbourne.

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Sky offers last chance to ditch your dish and get a vastly cheaper way to watch TV

Want to watch Sky and Netflix without paying the usual high price? There's a very limited time to get exactly that.

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Time Moves Faster On Moon Than On Earth? Scientists Reveal

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Data, AI, and customer-centricity: Navigating the redefinition of financial services in the digital era

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'Worth $19.5 million': NASA to launch an artificial star which will orbit 22,236 miles above Earth

NASA, in collaboration with George Mason University, is preparing to launch the Landolt NASA Space Mission, a $19.5 million initiative to place an artificial "star" in orbit by 2029.

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Canada to tackle labor shortage with immigrants in key sectors

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Hong Kong universities should press on with building global connections, Zheng Yanxiong says

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LIVE: 590+ Black Friday Deals & Sales Still On in Australia

The mega Black Friday sales are almost over with only today, Sunday December 1 left of the massive Cyber Weekend.

LIVE: 590+ Black Friday Deals & Sales Still On in Australia

The mega Black Friday sales are almost over with only today, Sunday December 1 left of the massive Cyber Weekend.
The article from News.com.au outlines the best deals available during Black Friday 2024, highlighting significant discounts across various product categories. It mentions substantial savings on electronics, with up to 50% off on selected items like smart TVs, laptops, and smartphones. Fashion and beauty products are also featured, with notable reductions on clothing, shoes, and makeup from popular brands. Home appliances, including vacuum cleaners and kitchen gadgets, are available at reduced prices, with some deals offering up to 40% off. Additionally, the article points out special promotions on gaming consoles, furniture, and travel packages, advising shoppers to act quickly as these deals are time-sensitive and stock might not last. The piece also provides tips on how to maximize savings, such as using cashback offers and comparing prices across different retailers.

Read the Full Couriermail Article at:
https://www.news.com.au/checkout/sales-and-deals/black-friday/black-friday-2024-best-overall-deals/news-story/3162e055b31dbf123f403ce408816d4d


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