Scientists have created an artificial intelligence model that can detect if someone has coronavirus – purely from the sound of their cough. The AI algorithm,…
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Google Chrome’s latest update finally catches up with Firefox, Safari and Microsoft Edge
If you’ve ever missed out on a lengthy feature or interview online because you’ve mistakenly assumed that you’ll remember to read it when you have…
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Google shuts down cloud project, says no plan to offer cloud services in China
(Reuters) – Alphabet Inc’s Google said on Wednesday it has shut down its cloud project named “Isolated Region” and added that it was not weighing…
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Exoplanet shock: Newly discovered worlds may harbour life ‘Only a matter of time’
The system of so-called super-Earth planets – possibly rocky worlds, but bigger than Earth itself – was detected orbiting the nearby star Gliese 887, 11…
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E-learning company Skillsoft files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
(Reuters) – E-learning company Skillsoft Corp said on Monday that it filed for pre-packaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy to reduce its debt of about $2 billion.…
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Ripple sues YouTube over cryptocurrency scams
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Blockchain firm Ripple sued Alphabet Inc’s YouTube on Tuesday, alleging the video-sharing platform failed to protect consumers from cryptocurrency “giveaway” scams…
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SpaceX could ally with US military to conquer space in race to dominate the galaxy
SpaceX is reportedly ready to treat the US military as a customer for its advance space fleet technology. This collaboration would see the military have…
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Robot judges ‘will pass sentence with no human bias’ in AI courts
It’s likely that most people locked in our jails believe that with a better lawyer, a more lenient judge or a more understanding jury things…
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Oumuamua shock: Mysterious object may be proof of alien life, says leading scientist
Professor Loeb – the chairman of Harvard University’s Astronomy department – made his sensational claim during a wide-ranging interview with Express.co.uk on the sidelines of…
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‘Apocalypse asteroid’ shock: NASA’s daring mission to land on surface of fearsome Bennu
The team which is leading NASA’s first asteroid sample return mission has picked four potential sites where the Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security-Regolith Explorer…
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Detecting Dark Matter at CERN: How the Higgs Boson opens up a ‘portal to new physics’
In 2012, scientists at the international CERN collaboration announced the discovery of the elusive Higgs Boson particle. The mystery particle is believed to be a…
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‘Alien ATTACK!’ Unearthly lights fill Norway sky in astonishing NASA experiment
The astonishing light show was captured in Norway, where dozens of blue dots and orange streaks burst across the sky. The celebrated Aurora, or Northern…
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Deep fakes: AI-manipulated media will be ‘WEAPONISED’ to trick military
The digital age has characterised the 21st century, with computers now at the heart of every aspect of our lives. Digitisation comes with near limitless…
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In biggest Indian IT deal, HCL Tech to buy $1.8 billion of IBM software
MUMBAI/BENGALURU (Reuters) – HCL Technologies (HCLT.NS) will buy some software assets from U.S.-based IBM Corp (IBM.N) for $1.8 billion, the companies said on Friday, marking…
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Pet Tech: Gadgets For The Tech Savvy Pet Owner
Here’s some neat gadgets for the 21st-century pet owner. With an increasing number of Millennials becoming pet owners, the pet industry is shifting to produce…
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