62 m. ago Bluesky now lets users upload videos that are up to 3 minutes long

Bluesky now allows videos that are up to 3 minutes long, the decentralized social network announced on Monday. The platform launched support for video back in September with a 60-second time limit. With the new expanded time limit, Bluesky is bringing its user experience more in line with its competitors, X (formerly Twitter) and Meta’s […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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95 m. ago Machine learning precisely predicts material characteristics for high

In the lab, perovskite solar cells show high efficiency in converting solar energy into electricity. In combination with silicon solar cells, they could play a role in the next generation of photovoltaic systems. Now researchers at KIT have demonstrated that machine learning is a crucial tool for improving the data analysis needed for commercial fabrication of perovskite solar cells. They present their results in Energy & Environmental Science.

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2 h. ago To booze or not to booze, that is the question (this new survey just asked)

According to the survey, 57% of drinkers believe their alcohol consumption does not increase their personal risk of serious health problems.

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2 h. ago Luke Combs admits his struggle with 'obscure' mental health disorder can be ‘all

Luke Combs opened up about his constant struggle with OCD, admitting he has repetitive and anxious thoughts that can impact his work and daily life.

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3 h. ago Whistleblower: Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Attempted to Enter China Market by Promising Censorship

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta went to great lengths, including developing a censorship system and potentially sharing user data, in an unsuccessful bid to bring Facebook to China, according to a whistleblower complaint. The post Whistleblower: Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Attempted to Enter China Market by Promising Censorship appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 h. ago When does the construction industry benefit from using the digital BIM method?

The more participants involved in large construction projects, the greater the risk of errors, accidents, and unexpected costs. Although the Building Information Modeling (BIM) method facilitates collaboration among stakeholders, there remains some hesitation within the industry. Lina Gharaibeh, a recent Ph.D. graduate from University West, has developed a tool demonstrating when it is profitable to utilize BIM.

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3 h. ago A/B test tool shows Facebook constantly experimenting on consumers—and even its creators don't fully know how it works

Users of social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok might think they're simply interacting with friends, family and followers, and seeing ads as they go. But according to research from the UBC Sauder School of Business, they're part of constant marketing experiments that are often impossible, even for the companies behind them, to fully comprehend. The findings are published in the International Journal of Research in Marketing.

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4 h. ago 'Hurting people to help themselves': Dem senator disses DOGE's CFPB cuts

Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., met with Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) employees on Friday who were fired as a result of Elon Musk’s DOGE federal workforce reductions.

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4 h. ago Ann Arbor's sustainable energy utility aims to build the electric power grid of the future alongside the old one

An experiment is underway in Ann Arbor, Michigan, that could change how communities generate and distribute power in the future.

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6 h. ago 5 things to know about Mark Carney, Canada's next prime minister

Mark Carney is a newcomer to elected politics with decades of experience in finance. After his landslide victory, he pledged to continue tariffs on the U.S. "until the Americans show us respect."

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7 h. ago Consumer Reports finds popular voice cloning tools lack safeguards

Several popular voice cloning tools on the market don’t have “meaningful” safeguards to prevent fraud or abuse, according to a new study from Consumer Reports. Consumer Reports probed voice cloning products from six companies — Descript, ElevenLabs, Lovo, PlayHT, Resemble AI, and Speechify — for mechanisms that might make it more difficult for malicious users […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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7 h. ago United States Energy Drink Market Forecast Report 2025: A $41.36 Billion Industry by 2033, Driven by Convenient Energy Solutions, Health

United States Energy Drink Market Forecast Report 2025: A $41.36 Billion Industry by 2033, Driven by Convenient Energy Solutions, Health-Conscious Consumers, Product Offerings and Marketing  Yahoo Finance

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7 h. ago Microsoft appears to be working on 3D gaming experiences for Copilot

Microsoft appears to be working on 3D gaming experiences for Copilot, its AI-powered chatbot platform, according to a new job listing. The listing, published this week, seeks a senior software engineer based in Beijing specializing in 3D rendering engines, particularly engines typically used to build web browser-based video games (Babylon.js, three.js, and Unity). “Are you […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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10 h. ago A Washington, D.C., Mansion Is Renting for $25,000 a Night. Meet the Creators.

A Washington, D.C., Mansion Is Renting for $25,000 a Night. Meet the Creators.  Mansion Global

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12 h. ago US midwifery student in Scotland fights for free speech rights after her pro

An American midwifery student living in Scotland was temporarily removed from her training with the National Health Service over comments she made on a Facebook forum objecting to abortion.

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12 h. ago Driving while high is hard to detect. States are racing to find a good tool

Police are experimenting with various methods to determine whether drivers are under the influence of marijuana, but unlike alcohol, a number of factors make that difficult to know with certainty.

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13 h. ago Fruit as a food choice comes with a caveat: How much is too much?

Nick Norwitz, a Harvard researcher and metabolic health expert, weighs the benefits and risks of consuming large quantities of different types of fruit.

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19 h. ago HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to meet with food industry leaders

Food industry leaders of General Mills and PepsiCo, along with the Consumer Brands Association, are expected to meet with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. on Monday, March 10.

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19 h. ago Trump says intel pause on Ukraine has been 'just about' lifted; says tariffs will make America rich

President Trump spoke to reporters on Air Force One on Sunday night, fielding questions about tariffs, Ukraine, Russia and retirement accounts experiencing a freefall.

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28 h. ago Commerce Sec. Lutnick: 'There’s Going to Be No Recession in America'

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick predicted Sunday on NBC's "Meet the Press" that the United States economy would not experience a recession. The post Commerce Sec. Lutnick: ‘There’s Going to Be No Recession in America’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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