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Harvey Weinstein Found Guilty On A Sex Crimes Charge In New York Retrial
A Manhattan jury found Harvey Weinstein guilty on a sex crimes charge on Wednesday in a retrial after a state appeals court last year overturned the former movie mogul's 2020 conviction.
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IO Interactive's James Bond Game Is Called 007 First Light, Full Reveal Set for This Week
IO Interactive’s upcoming James Bond game finally has an official name after years of carrying around the Project 007 working title. The Hitman developer’s new game is called 007 First Light, and it is set for a full reveal later this week at the first-ever IOI Showcase.
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Apple Silicon Chips for Upcoming Mac Models, AI Servers Reportedly in Development
Apple is working on new chips for its upcoming Mac computers that are expected to arrive in 2026 and 2027, according to a Bloomberg report. The company's Apple Silicon chips were first unveiled in 2020, and Apple is expected to launch new Mac computers with its next-generation M5 chip later this year. It is also said to be developing new chips for ...
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Greenland’s Melting Glaciers Expose 1,620 km of New Coastline Since 2000
Over the past 20 years, Greenland’s glaciers have melted enough to expose 1,620 kilometres of new coastline, altering the Arctic’s geography. Satellite data from 2000 to 2020 tracked these changes, showing significant ice loss. The study also identified 35 newly exposed islands, some of which remain unclaimed on existing maps. Scientists warn o...
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Crypto Scams Likely Set New Record in 2024, Helped by AI: Chainalysis
The use of generative AI likely lifted revenues from crypto scams to a record high in 2024, Chainalysis has said in its recent report. The company pointed to marketplaces that support pig butchering operations and the use of GenAI as factors making it easier and cheaper for scammers to expand operations.
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PS6 Could Launch in 2027 as Chip Design Said to Be Complete
Microsoft believes its next-gen Xbox console and Sony’s PlayStation 6 will launch in 2028. A new claim, however, advances that timeline, suggesting the PlayStation parent is further along the development cycle for the PS5 successor. The design of the chip that will power the PS6 is reportedly ready, and Sony could begin producing the SoC for test...
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PayPal Launches Crypto Buying, Selling, and Holding for US Business Accounts Owing to User Demand
US-based merchants with PayPal business accounts can now buy, sell, and hold cryptocurrency directly through PayPal. This new service allows merchants to facilitate cross-chain crypto transfers and provides the option to withdraw their crypto assets.
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"Until We Can Restore Peace On Border...": S Jaishankar On India-China Ties
The 2020 clash between Indian and Chinese troops in Galwan Valley overshadowed the relations between the two countries and New Delhi's focus for the last four years has been disengagement on the border, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar said
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Chang’e 5 Probe Reveals Volcanic Activity on the Moon Occurred Much Earlier Than Previously Believed
China's Chang'e 5 mission has brought new insight into the Moon's volcanic history, suggesting that the volcanic activity might have taken place much sooner than previously believed. Samples of lunar soil, returned to Earth in 2020, contain glass beads formed by volcanic eruptions just 120 million years ago. This is a significant discovery, as it c...
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Around 10,145 Vacancies In BSF Till July 1, 2024: MoS Nityanand Rai In Rajya Sabha
The MoS said a total of 7,372 new posts were created by the BSF in the last five years between 2020 and 2024.
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NCERT Set To Release New Textbooks, Syllabus For CBSE Classes 3, 6
The CBSE said there would be no change in the curriculum and textbooks for other classes for the academic year 2024-25 starting April 1, 2024.
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The Most On-Time Airline In 2023 Filed For Bankruptcy In 2020
If your New Year's resolution includes flying the most punctual airlines-in addition to choosing the best airports- the 2023 annual on-time performance results from Cirium, published January 2, should help.
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University Body Introduces New Initiative To Bridge Industry-Academia Gap
'Professor of Practice': The initial tenure can be up to one year, with the possibility of extensions based on performance and contribution, which Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) will assess.
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HTech to Launch New Handset in India by Year End, Foldable Phone Coming in Early 2024: CEO Madhav Sheth
HTech is looking to expand its product portfolio in India. In a recent media interview, the company's CEO Madhav Sheth revealed Honor's intentions to launch a foldable phone in the first half of 2024 in the country. He also stated that the next Honor smartphone launch will likely launch by the end of this year.
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The Last of Us Part II Remaster Seemingly Confirmed by Naughty Dog Developer
The Last of Us Part 2 is getting a remaster, as accidentally confirmed by a Naughty Dog developer’s LinkedIn. Lead outsource artist Mark Parajillo’s post has since been updated, but it originally mentioned that he’d be working on ‘The Last of Us: Part II: Remastered.’ While this isn’t an official confirmation, a July interview with comp...
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Harvey Weinstein Found Guilty On A Sex Crimes Charge In New York Retrial
A Manhattan jury found Harvey Weinstein guilty on a sex crimes charge on Wednesday in a retrial after a state appeals court last year overturned the former movie mogul's 2020 conviction.
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IO Interactive's James Bond Game Is Called 007 First Light, Full Reveal Set for This Week
IO Interactive’s upcoming James Bond game finally has an official name after years of carrying around the Project 007 working title. The Hitman developer’s new game is called 007 First Light, and it is set for a full reveal later this week at the first-ever IOI Showcase.
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Apple Silicon Chips for Upcoming Mac Models, AI Servers Reportedly in Development
Apple is working on new chips for its upcoming Mac computers that are expected to arrive in 2026 and 2027, according to a Bloomberg report. The company's Apple Silicon chips were first unveiled in 2020, and Apple is expected to launch new Mac computers with its next-generation M5 chip later this year. It is also said to be developing new chips for ...
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Greenland’s Melting Glaciers Expose 1,620 km of New Coastline Since 2000
Over the past 20 years, Greenland’s glaciers have melted enough to expose 1,620 kilometres of new coastline, altering the Arctic’s geography. Satellite data from 2000 to 2020 tracked these changes, showing significant ice loss. The study also identified 35 newly exposed islands, some of which remain unclaimed on existing maps. Scientists warn o...
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Crypto Scams Likely Set New Record in 2024, Helped by AI: Chainalysis
The use of generative AI likely lifted revenues from crypto scams to a record high in 2024, Chainalysis has said in its recent report. The company pointed to marketplaces that support pig butchering operations and the use of GenAI as factors making it easier and cheaper for scammers to expand operations.
-
PS6 Could Launch in 2027 as Chip Design Said to Be Complete
Microsoft believes its next-gen Xbox console and Sony’s PlayStation 6 will launch in 2028. A new claim, however, advances that timeline, suggesting the PlayStation parent is further along the development cycle for the PS5 successor. The design of the chip that will power the PS6 is reportedly ready, and Sony could begin producing the SoC for test...
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PayPal Launches Crypto Buying, Selling, and Holding for US Business Accounts Owing to User Demand
US-based merchants with PayPal business accounts can now buy, sell, and hold cryptocurrency directly through PayPal. This new service allows merchants to facilitate cross-chain crypto transfers and provides the option to withdraw their crypto assets.
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"Until We Can Restore Peace On Border...": S Jaishankar On India-China Ties
The 2020 clash between Indian and Chinese troops in Galwan Valley overshadowed the relations between the two countries and New Delhi's focus for the last four years has been disengagement on the border, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar said
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Chang’e 5 Probe Reveals Volcanic Activity on the Moon Occurred Much Earlier Than Previously Believed
China's Chang'e 5 mission has brought new insight into the Moon's volcanic history, suggesting that the volcanic activity might have taken place much sooner than previously believed. Samples of lunar soil, returned to Earth in 2020, contain glass beads formed by volcanic eruptions just 120 million years ago. This is a significant discovery, as it c...
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Around 10,145 Vacancies In BSF Till July 1, 2024: MoS Nityanand Rai In Rajya Sabha
The MoS said a total of 7,372 new posts were created by the BSF in the last five years between 2020 and 2024.
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NCERT Set To Release New Textbooks, Syllabus For CBSE Classes 3, 6
The CBSE said there would be no change in the curriculum and textbooks for other classes for the academic year 2024-25 starting April 1, 2024.
-
The Most On-Time Airline In 2023 Filed For Bankruptcy In 2020
If your New Year's resolution includes flying the most punctual airlines-in addition to choosing the best airports- the 2023 annual on-time performance results from Cirium, published January 2, should help.
-
University Body Introduces New Initiative To Bridge Industry-Academia Gap
'Professor of Practice': The initial tenure can be up to one year, with the possibility of extensions based on performance and contribution, which Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) will assess.
-
HTech to Launch New Handset in India by Year End, Foldable Phone Coming in Early 2024: CEO Madhav Sheth
HTech is looking to expand its product portfolio in India. In a recent media interview, the company's CEO Madhav Sheth revealed Honor's intentions to launch a foldable phone in the first half of 2024 in the country. He also stated that the next Honor smartphone launch will likely launch by the end of this year.
-
The Last of Us Part II Remaster Seemingly Confirmed by Naughty Dog Developer
The Last of Us Part 2 is getting a remaster, as accidentally confirmed by a Naughty Dog developer’s LinkedIn. Lead outsource artist Mark Parajillo’s post has since been updated, but it originally mentioned that he’d be working on ‘The Last of Us: Part II: Remastered.’ While this isn’t an official confirmation, a July interview with comp...
