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July 13, 2024
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CNN

Scientists unveil prototype spacesuit system that recycles urine as drinking water
The urine collection garment prototype is designed to replace the maximum absorption garments, or adult diapers, currently worn by astronauts. Claire Walter. Sign up for CNN’s Wonder …
BBC News

As Apple headset reaches Europe, will VR ever hit the mainstream?
To get a sense of the public interest in the Vision Pro, Apple’s very high-tech, very expensive virtual reality (VR) headset – finally launched in the UK and Europe on Friday – where better to head than one of its own stores?
CNET

Save 40% on a Powerful Portable Power Station, Thanks to Amazon’s Prime Day Sale
Summertime can mean road trips, camping and other fun adventures. However, during your travels, you might find yourself in need of an extra charge for your devices but not enough — if any at all — outlets. If you’re looking for a power bank to bring …
NPR

A stegosaurus fossil could fetch $6 million at Sotheby’s. Should they be auctioned?
At 11 feet tall and 27 feet long, Apex is also considered one of the most complete skeletal structures of its kind. Paleontologist Cary Woodruff was among the scientists who viewed the specimen at the dig site in Colorado where it was discovered.
Forbes

Android Circuit: Galaxy Unpacked News, Nothing Releases CMF Phone 1, OnePlus Nord 4 Details
Taking a look back at this week’s news and headlines across the Android world, including Samsung’s new folding phones, the Galaxy Ring, Google boosts Galaxy AI, Pixel 9 names confirmed, Nothing’s latest phone, OnePlus Nord’ 4’s metal, and Microsoft …
MIT Technology Review

AI can make you more creative—but it has limits
Although it can boost individuals’ creativity, it seems to homogenize and flatten our collective output. By. Rhiannon Williamsarchive page. July 12, 2024. two children sitting on the Hans Christian Andersen statue reading the stone book in his lap.
CBS News

Early Prime Day deal: Apple AirTags have never been cheaper at Amazon
With up to 30 hours of battery life via their charging case, the sleek Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Generation wireless earbuds deliver exceptional listening time. These upgraded earbuds surpass the original AirPods Pro in every way.
CNET

Save 67% on an Echo Pop and Smart Bulb With This Pre-Prime Day Deal
You can even use the smart speaker top actually control the bulb too, so it’s a great starter pack for smart homes, or just a solid and very affordable addition to anything you already have. This …
Dezeen

Nothing brings modularity to budget smartphones with CMF Phone 1
It aims to outclass other entry-level phones on its specifications, which include a 43-hour 5000 milliampere-hour (mAh) battery, an “extra bright” 6.670-inch Super AMOLED display and a Sony 50-megapixel camera with portrait sensor.
Technology Networks

COVID-19 Phone Apps Shown To Provide Novel Insights On Epidemic Dynamics
Digital contact tracing uses a proximity-detecting phone app to alert people at risk of being infected. It was implemented for COVID-19 in the UK by the NHS, and also in many other countries. In a new study published in Science, researchers from the …