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• Scientists make 'astonishing' discovery while studying 7,000-year-old underwater city

  26-08-2024 22:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The new project builds off recent initiatives using offshore oil drilling data, which create 3D geology maps using seismic equipment similar to earthquake warning data
  
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• In Russia, questions swirl over arrest of Telegram boss

  26-08-2024 19:43 via bbc.com
  
  Since Pavel Durov was detained in France, Russian media has been awash with speculation and conspiracies.
  
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• California start-up's bold plan to deliver sunlight 'on demand' shocks customers

  26-08-2024 19:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A California startup wants to boost the world's power production by effectively ' selling sunset ' after dark with solar panels to create daylight on demand.
  
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• Urgent Chrome update you can't ignore because there's a 'high' risk of being hacked

  26-08-2024 17:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Microsoft's Threat Intelligence Center has alerted search engine rival Google to a 'high' level flaw in Chrome (logo pictured). Google is urging users to update the fix
  
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• Song stuck in your head? 'Earworm Eraser' claims to get rid of it instantly - here's how to try it

  26-08-2024 16:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  If you have a frustrating song stuck in your head all day, this 'earworm eraser' video claims to be able to instantly remove the annoying tune.
  
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• I lived like an astronaut stuck on the International Space Station for the day - and the rehydrated food alone was enough to put me off joining NASA

  26-08-2024 15:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  With two astronauts unable to leave the ISS, MailOnline has volunteered to replicate ISS life but down here on Earth, kitted out in UK Space Agency gear.
  
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• Fab-brew-lous! Vauxhall unveils a concept car with a built-in coffee machine

  26-08-2024 15:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mokka Coffe-e, Vauxhall's new electric car, has a compact coffee station nestled into its 310-litre boot.
  
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• Cyber experts reveal the four-hour window YOU are most likely to be hacked or scammed

  26-08-2024 14:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A cybersecurity company released a report revealing the US is the number one target for ransomware attacks worldwide. The attacks typically occur during a four-hour window to maximize the impact.
  
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• Most anticipated iOS 18 features could come with a hefty monthly fee, analysts warn

  26-08-2024 14:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Analysts warn that Apple could charge up to $20 per month for premium Apple Intelligence features. The new AI suite will be free when it launches in October, but probably not for long.
  
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• So THAT'S the reason! Common but little-known condition could explain why you need subtitles to watch TV - despite having good hearing

  26-08-2024 13:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Psychiatrist and ADHD specialist Dr Sasha Hamdani says that an inability to follow dialogue can be a sign of auditory processing disorder (APD).
  
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• As the world's oldest man turns 112, scientists reveal the two secrets to living a long life - but explain why we shouldn't take health advice from a centenarian

  26-08-2024 13:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  As the world's oldest woman dies at 117, experts say you would be better off avoiding the health advice of people who live past 100.
  
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• Who is Pavel Durov and what is Telegram?

  26-08-2024 12:55 via bbc.com
  
  Telegram is one of the world's most popular apps where groups of up to 200,000 users can exchange messages.
  
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• Uber fined €290m for personal data transfer

  26-08-2024 11:52 via bbc.com
  
  The Dutch watchdog said the transfers were a "serious violation" of EU data protection regulation.
  
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• Let's cut to the chase: Scientists reveal the worst paper for paper cuts - and why one common type is 3x more likely to shred your fingers

  26-08-2024 09:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Two paper types in particular present the biggest risk, report scientists at Technical University of Denmark (DTU) in Copenhagen.
  
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• Australians get 'right to disconnect' after hours

  26-08-2024 05:54 via bbc.com
  
  A new law has come into effect that allows employees to ignore communications from employers after hours.
  
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• Red Alert: Free Speech Is Dead In Europe With Arrest Of Telegram Founder In France. Is Musk Next?

  26-08-2024 00:00 via technocracy.news
  
  The swan dive into tyranny is complete in Europe with France’s arrest of the billionaire founder of Telegram, Pavel Durov.  Telegram is used by 900 million people around the world, but Macron thinks he can bring Telegram to its knees. It’s open season for tech entrepreneurs who dare to defy the anti-free tyrants in Europe and Britain. It doesn’t stop there: Any US citizen traveling in Europe who posts “offensive” material on any social platform could be arreste
  
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