App That Makes Your Phone More and More Annoying to Use the Longer You’re On It

App That Makes Your Phone More and More Annoying to Use the Longer You’re On It

Evil… but ingenious. Slow Burn Can’t kick the smartphone habit? Researchers have devised a clever way to shave your embarrassingly high screen times that involves some downright evil sleight-of-hand. Their app, InteractOut, subtly screws with swiping and tapping inputs on your phone screen, which progressively gets more and more frustrating until you finally decide to …

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University of Bristol researchers develop wor

University of Bristol researchers develop wor

image:  Professor Jonathan Matthews — “Without demonstrating truly scalable fabrication of quantum technology hardware, the impact and benefits of quantum technology will be delayed and limited.“ view more  Credit: University of Bristol Researchers at the University of Bristol have made an important breakthrough in scaling quantum technology by integrating the world’s tiniest quantum light detector onto …

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Is it possible to make UPI payments without using the Internet; here’s a step-by-step guide

Is it possible to make UPI payments without using the Internet; here’s a step-by-step guide

In our rapidly advancing digital age, online transactions have become commonplace. Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has revolutionised the way we transfer money, making it quick and easy. But what happens when you don’t have access to the internet? Worry not! You can still make UPI payments offline. This guide will walk you through the process …

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Tesla AI efforts could provide boost to Dell’s business: Evercore ISI

Tesla AI efforts could provide boost to Dell’s business: Evercore ISI

Investment research firm Evercore ISI raised its price target for Dell stock from $140 per share to $165 per share. Analysts at the firm noted that Dell might have secured a significant portion of Tesla’s upcoming AI server buildout, a deal that could potentially be worth billions. The Evercore analysts noted that the potential Tesla deal could …

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Android Auto Icons Looking Like Android KitKat: What You Need to Know

Android Auto Icons Looking Like Android KitKat: What You Need to Know

15 photos Photo: Bogdan Popa/autoevolution/reddit user Ryyudo While Apple has taught the world otherwise, customization is king in the software world, as users, especially those tech-savvy, like to personalize the experience with an app. Android Auto is no exception. Android Auto and CarPlay have been designed to leave little room for customization power. Google and …

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Quantum Computing and Blockchain: Insights from Professor Massimiliano Sala

Quantum Computing and Blockchain: Insights from Professor Massimiliano Sala

Quantum Computing’s Impact on Blockchain In a recent Ripple Insights series, Professor Massimiliano Sala, a renowned Professor of Mathematics at the University of Trento, shares his expert insights on the rapidly evolving intersection of blockchain and quantum computing. Sala’s expertise in cryptography and his work with the National Italian Association …

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The Internet Saved My Career

The Internet Saved My Career

A manager once told Kyle Dunnigan his impressions did him few professional favors. Boy, did that advice age poorly. Dunnigan’s spot-on takes of everyone from Sylvester Stallone to President Joe Biden have racked up hundreds of thousands of YouTube views. They’ve also caught the eye of some major Hollywood players. Think Jerry Seinfeld. Being a …

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Artificial intelligence companies seek big profits from ‘small’ language models

Artificial intelligence companies seek big profits from ‘small’ language models

Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Artificial intelligence myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. Artificial intelligence companies that have spent billions of dollars building so-called large language models to power generative AI products are now banking on a new way to drive revenues: small language models. Apple, Microsoft, Meta …

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