Day: February 28, 2023
Google’s Pixel Watch can now detect if you fall: How to turn it on
Google insists the new fall detection feature will avoid false alarms, ‘thanks to our machine learning algorithms and rigorous testing.’
Intel Releases Software Platform for Quantum Computing Developers
Intel on Tuesday released a software platform for developers to build quantum algorithms that can eventually run on a quantum computer that the chip giant is trying to build. From a report: The platform, called Intel Quantum SDK, would for now allow th…
Ancient texts shed new light on mysterious whale behaviour that ‘captured imagination’
An unusual feeding technique only recently observed by scientists was documented nearly 2,000 years ago, a study suggestsFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast…
From Hope to Despair in Myanmar
From 2015-2020, Myanmar seemed on the cusp of a meaningful transformation. Then the coup set the country back decades.
China spends billions on pro-Russia disinformation, US special envoy says
Beijing propaganda includes messaging aligned with Moscow on Ukraine war, says James RubinRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesThe west has been slow to respond to China spending billions globally to spread poisonous disinformation, including messag…
Judge sets Aug. 1 as deadline for Flint’s lead pipe project
A judge has ordered Flint, Michigan, to replace any remaining lead or steel water lines by Aug. 1.