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Following the furor over TV presenter Kirstie Allsopp allowing her teenage son to take an Interrail trip, safeguarding experts and child psychologists have said the risks to teenagers travelling online at home are “far greater” than when travelling alone.The debate over safeguarding teenagers began when Mr Allsopp revealed that his son, then aged 15, had been questioned by social services after posting online about a train trip around Europe after his GCSE exams.Child protection consultant Simon Bailey told the Guardian: “The risks to children accessing smart devices in their bedrooms are far greater than those to travelling to Berlin or…
Samsung has announced new AI features for its smart appliances, including new AI-generated wallpapers for select refrigerators and an AI upgrade for its Bixby voice assistant. The updated Bixby will be rolling out to five Samsung Bespoke appliances starting August 27.According to the company, the AI-generated wallpapers will be featured in Samsung Family Hub refrigerators launched in the US and South Korea from 2022 onwards. To create a wallpaper, users choose a theme from seven categories and one of six art styles. Once a new wallpaper is created, it can be pasted on the refrigerator's cover screen or whiteboard, or…
Transcelestial has developed a technology that uses lasers to transmit data at fiber-optic speeds without the use of fiber optics. T-Mobile tested Transcelestial's laser communications at Coachella this year. The startup aims to bridge the digital divide from both the ground and space.What if you could provide the same speeds as fiber optic broadband, without the hassle and expense of laying actual fiber optics? Singapore-based startup Transcelestial is developing a device that uses laser beams to transmit data between two endpoints, without the need for underground fiber optic infrastructure. “If we can take fiber-like speeds from the fiber optic core…
Key facts Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, is a viral illness caused by the monkeypox virus, a species of the genus Orthopoxvirus. There are two distinct clades of the virus: clade I (with subclades Ia and Ib) and clade II (with subclades IIa and IIb). In 2022–2023 a global outbreak of mpox was caused by the clade IIb strain. Mpox continues to be a threat today, and an upsurge of cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and other countries caused by clades Ia and Ib has raised concern. There are vaccines for mpox. Vaccination should be considered along with…
In an age where technology has become an integral part of everyday life, its impact on sports is particularly significant. Advances in technology are taking key aspects of the sport to unprecedented levels, improving accuracy and fairness and revolutionizing performance.We will explore developments that highlight the growing role of technology in improving various key aspects of sport.Optimizing performance in rugbyGlobal technology giant NEC has entered into a groundbreaking partnership with National Rugby League (NRL) powerhouse Melbourne Storm.NEC's cutting-edge technology is prevalent in many major sports around the world, especially in lucrative markets such as the United States, Canada and Japan.The…
Hundreds of Microsoft employees recently shared their compensation in an internal company spreadsheet viewed by Business Insider, and a new analysis of the data sheds light on how employees in the company's new AI organization are earning compared to their peers.The AI group was launched in March under the direction of DeepMind co-founder Mustafa Suleiman and is responsible for Microsoft's consumer AI products, including its Copilot AI chatbot and Bing search engine.BI analyzed more than 500 filings from people who identified themselves as Microsoft employees in the U.S. The spreadsheets list salaries, performance-based raises, promotions and bonus percentages.The main takeaway…
The Lake Mary All-Stars made their hometown, and the whole nation, proud on Sunday when they won the Little League World Series. Related article: Lake Mary All-Stars defeat Chinese Taipei, 2-1, in the Little League World Series championship A large crowd of fans came out to support Lake Mary's incredible run on Sunday. It was the first time they'd done anything like this in the state of Florida. Lake Mary's Friendly Confines Sports Restaurant hosted a viewing party during the championship game, and now they're ready to give the Seminole County sluggers a hero's welcome. Downtown Lake Mary's Celebration Preparations…
Monkeypox virus particles under a microscope, published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Photo: VCGThailand has confirmed the first case in Asia of the MPOX virus, a new strain of the virus that has changed its transmission pattern and may be more contagious and deadly. Experts have pointed out that children are more likely to be infected in this outbreak because they have relatively weak immune systems. According to BBC News, the Thai Department of Disease Control confirmed on Thursday that a 66-year-old European patient who had traveled to Thailand from Africa was infected with clade Ib, a…
The gap between the EU and the US allows funding to flow into Russia's military and must be closed if the West wants to tighten its grip on the Kremlin. These problems are also evident in the EU's 14th economic package against Russia, introduced on June 24. The most damaging measures are aimed at sanctions violators and Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports. Despite the ban on the export of dual-use technologies and products, Russia continues to procure EU-made equipment and technology essential for its weapons systems, often through intermediaries in third countries such as China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey and…
Rookie quarterbacks always attract a lot of attention. After six were selected in the first 12 picks of the 2024 NFL Draft, many young playmakers will be garnering attention in our 2024 fantasy football rookie quarterback rankings. But relying on a rookie quarterback for fantasy football in 2024 is a risky proposition. As long as we have C.J. Stroud, we have Bryce Young, Sam Darnold, and Zach Wilson. So which rookie fantasy football 2024 quarterbacks could make an impact this season, and which quarterbacks should you avoid?Despite paying veteran QB Kirk Cousins $180 million this offseason, the Falcons shocked the…