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• Multiverse Computing deploys quantum technology to predict floods

  31-10-2023 16:28
  
  Climate change is here. Along with it, catastrophic floods are becoming alarmingly more and more common. Adapting to a new climate reality is no easy task, but technological advancements offer a ray of hope. Among the industry players tackling this challenge is quantum software company Multiverse Computing. The Spanish startup has won £100,056 in funding from Innovate UK to improve flood risk assessment using quantum technology. To achieve this goal, Multiverse Computing will collaborate
  
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• Cultivated meat is a ‘promising’ space food for astronauts, ESA says

  31-10-2023 13:19
  
  Development of cultivated meat, i.e. actual animal meat that’s grown in bioreactors from stem cells, has been gaining traction in recent years. That’s because it can provide a more sustainable and ethical alternative that doesn’t only mitigate animal slaughter, but also uses far less natural resources than traditional livestock farming. Notably, it also shows potential to sustain life in space. Over the past year, the European Space Agency (ESA) has been exploring whether cult
  
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• Meta begrudgingly launches €9.99 ad-free subscription for Facebook and Instagram

  31-10-2023 10:32
  
  The effects of the EU’s regulatory crusade on Big Tech are beginning to make themselves known to consumers. Yesterday, Meta launched ad-free subscription services for Facebook and Instagram within the bloc. Users will be able to pay from €9.99 to use the social media platforms without seeing ads — or continue using them for free and have their data collected.  We are probably not alone in the experience that ads have completely taken over much of what began as a means of a
  
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• Secure your Mac like a rockstar — 5 easy life hacks to stay safe online

  31-10-2023 09:35
  
  Yes, hackers and cybersecurity professionals are still engaged in a constant game of cat and mouse to exploit and fix loopholes, but the world around this has altered substantially. These days 80% of Mac users say they’re informed about cyber threats, a far cry from the old days. Yet, while new tools and best practice guides have made it easier than ever to stay safe online, Mac users are still confused and acting in risky ways. For example, over a quarter (28%) of them believe Apple comp
  
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