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• Firefox Translations Add-on Released by Mozilla Translates Web Pages Offline

  04-06-2022 15:27
  
  Firefox Translations add-on by Mozilla that locally translates the text in and from any language was launched earlier this week. It is currently available for eight languages, while work for four more languages is underway.
  
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• The Best Xbox Game Pass Games, From Citizen Sleeper to Weird West

  04-06-2022 15:00 via wired.com
  
  Cancel your evening plans, because these titles will keep you engaged for hours on end.
  
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• Amazon Watches Its Workers and Waits for Them to Fail

  04-06-2022 15:00 via wired.com
  
  Plus: A new Microsoft Surface laptop, sharable holograms, and Google cleans up its messaging mess.
  
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• Geologists Successfully Forecast Volcanic Eruption Five Months Before the Event Using Supercomputers

  04-06-2022 14:45
  
  A team of geologists successfully forecasted a volcanic eruption in the Sierra Negra volcano five months before it took place using an upgraded supercomputer and strategic modelling program. The volcano forecasting modelling program was set up in 2017 by geology professor Patricia Gregg and her team.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4 Foldable Phones' Firmware Development Begins: Report

  04-06-2022 14:17
  
  Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 firmware development has begun and they have F936NKSU0AVF2 and F721NKSU0AVF2 firmware, a report has claimed.
  
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• What’s It Like to Drive NASA’s 1972 Moon Buggy?

  04-06-2022 14:00 via wired.com
  
  OK, we’re 50 years late, but WIRED (finally) caught up with one of only six people to ever ride in the Lunar Roving Vehicle on the moon’s surface.
  
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• The Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 Won't Be the Best 2-in-1 in 2022

  04-06-2022 14:00 via wired.com
  
  Samsung's latest 2-in-1 laptop flagship makes few changes to its formula. Up against tough competition from Lenovo and HP, it’s falling behind.
  
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• Google Meet and Duo Will Finally Become a Single Video Chat App

  04-06-2022 14:00 via wired.com
  
  The Duo brand is dying, but its code base will live on.
  
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• NASA to Launch EMIT Mission Aboard SpaceX to Study How Dust Particles Affect Earth: How to Watch Live Broadcast

  04-06-2022 13:38
  
  NASA to launch a probe to the International Space Station (ISS) on June 10 that will monitor climate change on Earth. Named Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT), this probe will study the composition of mineral dust from Earth's arid regions and how the desert dust carried through the atmosphere affects the planet.
  
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• iPhone-Sized Beam-Steering Device to Take Mobile Communications Beyond 5G: Study

  04-06-2022 13:14
  
  A team of scientists from the University of Birmingham have developed a beam-steering antenna that enhances data transmission beyond 5G standards. This will give access to a range of frequencies for mobile communications that were earlier out of reach.
  
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• The Best Earplugs for Gig-goers, Insomniacs, and Anyone With Ears

  04-06-2022 13:00 via wired.com
  
  Whether you want to sleep through the party or rock out to your favorite band, these earplugs will help drown out the noise.
  
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• 13 Great Deals on Sustainable Products, Walmart+ Sales, and More

  04-06-2022 13:00 via wired.com
  
  Reduce, reuse, and buy a sweatsuit made of recycled plastic bottles this weekend. Or shop Walmart’s members-only event.
  
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• TVS Aims to Scale Up Play in EV Segment by Leveraging Production-Linked Incentive Scheme

  04-06-2022 12:29
  
  TVS has robust plans to scale up its play in the electric segment by leveraging various government initiatives like production-linked incentive scheme, among others. With the strategic association with BMW, the company will be exploring the joint design and development of urban EV options for the global markets.
  
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• Android Auto for Phone Screens to Stop Working Soon, Upcoming Update Bugged With Wireless Issues: Report

  04-06-2022 12:17
  
  Android Auto for Phone Screens app will reportedly stop working for all users. Google has already confirmed that it will not be working with Android 12. Meanwhile, Android Auto beta testers are experiencing setup process and wireless connection.
  
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• Scientists Are Developing Portable Technology to Test Foodborne Viruses Like Noroviruses, Mycotoxins

  04-06-2022 11:30
  
  Team of international researchers from the US and the UK have are working actively to develop portable, rapid biosensors capable of detecting noroviruses and mycotoxins in foods and agricultural products. Noroviruses are the leading cause of foodborne illness globally and are highly contagious, while mycotoxins are produced by fungi that can grow in warm and humid con...
  
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• China Announces 3-Member Crew for Shenzhou-14 Spacecraft to Be Launched on June 5

  04-06-2022 10:02
  
  China has announced a three-member astronaut crew that will travel by the Shenzhou-14 spacecraft. Astronauts Chen Dong, Liu Yang and Cai Xuzhe will take on a six-month mission to complete the construction of the country’s space station currently orbiting the Earth.
  
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• Elon Musk’s Twitter Deal Faces Strong Opposition as Advocacy Groups Launch Campaign to Stop Acquisition

  04-06-2022 09:47
  
  Elon Musk’s Twitter deal was opposed by advocacy groups on Friday who launched a campaign to stop the Tesla chief from buying the social media platform. The campaign will involve pressing the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and other agencies to closely scrutinize everything about the takeover deal.
  
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• Twitter Says US Antitrust Waiting Period for Musk’s Acquisition Ended, Deal Now Subject to Closing Conditions

  04-06-2022 09:30
  
  Twitter cleared on Friday that the US antitrust waiting period for Elon Musk's $44 billion acquisition of the social media giant had expired. Now, completion of the deal is subject to remaining customary closing conditions, including approval by Twitter stockholders and any other regulatory approvals.
  
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• Micron Downgraded to ‘Underweight’ Rating as PC, Mobile Demand Slows With Inflation

  04-06-2022 08:48
  
  Micron's stock received a rare ‘underweight’ rating from a brokerage as the memory-chip maker faces heavy exposure to mobiles and PCs amid rising inflation leading to limited purchase among customers. Micron shares were down about 6 percent in early trading on Friday.
  
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• New York Legislators Pass Bill to Limit Cryptocurrency Mining Operations Burning Fossil Fuels

  04-06-2022 08:16
  
  New York lawmakers have passed a bill to pull brakes on the spread of cryptocurrency mining operations that burn fossil fuels. Both supporters and opponents say that the closely watched bill, approved early Friday by the state Senate, is the first of its kind in the US.
  
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• FTC Reports Over 46,000 People Lost More Than $1 Billion in Cryptocurrency Scams Since 2021

  04-06-2022 07:58
  
  A Federal Trade Commission (FTC) report has revealed that more than 46,000 people have lost over $1 billion in cryptocurrency scams since the start of 2021. Most of the people losing digital currencies in a scam said it started with an ad, post or a message on a social media platform.
  
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• Amazon Consumer Business CEO Dave Clark Resigns After 23 Years of Service, Replacement to Be Named Soon

  04-06-2022 07:30
  
  Dave Clark is stepping down as chief executive of the Amazon to pursue other opportunities. The executive turned Amazon into a worldwide delivery behemoth. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said he expects to name a replacement in the next few weeks.
  
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• Sony’s $550 headphones missing key thing

  04-06-2022 05:13
  
  There’s now a new edition of Sony’s beloved WH-1000X noise-cancelling headphones, and they’re more stylish than ever before.
  
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• New Sony $550 headphones missing key thing

  04-06-2022 04:40
  
  There’s now a new edition of Sony’s beloved WH-1000X noise-cancelling headphones, and they’re more stylish than ever before.
  
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• How does the interest rate impact stock markets?

  04-06-2022 02:28 via techguide.com.au
  
  Interest is known to most people for its impact on credit, but it also affects investments, directly or indirectly. Some yields, such as fixed income, perform inversely with credit because they benefit from high-interest rates.
  The standard interest rate also impacts investments in variable income. Let’s understand how financial institutions calculate this rate and how does interest rate impact stock markets.
  What is the interest rate?
  The interest rate is an institution’s main eleme
  
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