US Lightning Flash Was Longest On Record At 515 Miles
US Lightning Flash Was Longest On Record At 515 Miles A new record has been set for the longest lightning flash, stretching a massive 515 miles (829km) across the Great…
Researchers Develop a Low-Cost Visual Microphone
Researchers have developed a unique visual microphone that detects sound using light. This innovative technology captures vibrations on object surfaces caused by sound waves and converts them into audible signals.…
Reddit Wants To Be a Search Engine Now
Reddit Wants To Be a Search Engine Now Reddit has plans to evolve into a full-fledged search engine, focusing on utilising its large bank of human-generated content. In a recent…
Public ChatGPT Queries Are Getting Indexed By Google and Other Search Engines
Article Summary Public ChatGPT queries are being indexed by major search engines like Google and Bing, revealing a range of anonymous conversations. Users can find these shared links through specific…
Australia’s Spy Boss Asks Defense Workers To Stop Oversharing on LinkedIn
Summary Australia’s spy chief, Mike Burgess, has issued a warning to defence workers about the risks of sharing sensitive information on LinkedIn. He highlighted that over 35,000 Australians on the…
ISS is still leaking air after latest repair efforts fail
Summary The International Space Station (ISS) is facing an ongoing air leak in its Russian segment, despite recent attempts to address the issue. Sergey Krikalev from Roscosmos revealed during a…
Microsoft Ends Tradition of Naming Competitors in Regulatory Filings
Microsoft Ends Tradition of Naming Competitors in Regulatory Filings Microsoft has shocked the tech world by ditching its long-standing custom of naming its competitors in regulatory filings. In its latest…
World’s ‘Oldest Baby’ Born From Embryo Frozen in 1994
Summary The world’s “oldest baby” has been born in the US from an embryo frozen since 1994. Thaddeus Daniel Pierce was delivered in Ohio to parents Lindsey and Tim Pierce,…
Google Loses Epic Games Appeal, Must Open App Store To Rivals
Summary Google has suffered a legal defeat after losing its appeal against a judge’s decision that mandates the tech giant to open its app store to competitor marketplaces and billing…
Trump Suspends Trade Loophole For Cheap Online Retailers Globally
President Trump has announced plans to suspend the duty-free de minimis exemption for low-value shipments from abroad, which are valued at $800 or less. This change is expected to increase…