As US marks first H5N1 bird flu death, WHO and CDC say risk remains low The person who died was over the age of 65 and had underlying medical conditions.
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As US marks first H5N1 bird flu death, WHO and CDC say risk remains low
No human-to-human spread identified and no concerning mutations circulating.
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Lenovo laptop has a screen that expands from 14 to 16.7 inches for $3,500 Yes, there are still visible creases.
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Lenovo laptop’s rollable screen uses motors to grow from 14 to 16.7 inches
Yes, there are still visible creases.
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Good news, bad news: Pixel 4a is getting an update, but it reduces battery life It's intentional, and eligible users can get cash or free battery replacements.
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Google Pixel 4a gets an unexpected update: Lower battery life
It's intentional, and eligible users can get cash or free battery replacements.
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Sony and Honda’s EV goes on sale this year, starts at $89,900 Sony's first electric vehicle doesn't come cheap.
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Sony’s EV goes on sale this year, starts at $89k
Sony announced pricing and some specs for the Afeela 1, which goes on sale in California later this year.
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Annual power ranking of US launch companies finds a shake-up at the bottom No. 1 should come as no surprise, but we bet you won't guess no. 10.
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Annual power ranking of US launch companies finds a shake-up at the bottom
No. 1 should come as no surprise, but we bet you won't guess no. 10.
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Sam Altman says “we are now confident we know how to build AGI” The race to replace human workers continues in Big Tech, but not everyone is convinced it will happen so soon.
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Sam Altman says “we are now confident we know how to build AGI”
The race to replace human workers continues in Big Tech, but not everyone is convinced it will happen so soon.
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As it buries Windows 10, Microsoft declares 2025 “year of the Windows 11 PC refresh” The carrot of "new features" and the stick of "no more updates for your old PC."
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Microsoft would really like you to replace your old Windows 10 PCs this year
The carrot of "new features" and the stick of "no more updates for your old PC."
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Meet the man keeping hope, and 70-year-old pinball machines, alive Steve Young's passion built a business that keeps historic tables running.
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Meet the man keeping hope, and 70-year-old pinball machines, alive
Steve Young's passion built a business that keeps historic tables running.
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Marvel Rivals lifts 100-year “cheating” bans on Mac and Steam Deck players Players using Proton, CrossOver, or other tools earned "Penalty Issued" screens.
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Marvel Rivals lifts 100-year “cheating” bans on Mac and Steam Deck players
Players using Proton, CrossOver, or other tools earned "Penalty Issued" screens.
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Delve into the physics of the hula hoop It's not the gyrating motion of the hips that keeps the hoop aloft; it's a body type with a sloping surface as "hips."
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Delve into the physics of the Hula-Hoop
It's not the gyrating motion of the hips that keeps the hoop aloft; it's a body type with a sloping surface as "hips."
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