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2024 Summer Olympics: A Self-Healing Pole Vault Pole Is One Great Leap for Sports Tech
Pole vaulting is a spectacular, dangerous sport. Modern poles could be drastically improved to make them more reliable, with healable tech being developed that could also be used in surfing and cycling.
Windows 11 Will Soon Add Your Android Phone To File Explorer
Microsoft has started testing a new way to access your Android phone from directly within Windows 11’s File Explorer. From a report: Windows Insiders are now able to test this new feature, which lets you wirelessly browse through folders and files on your Android phone. The integration in File Explorer means your Android device appears just like a regular USB device on the left-hand side, with...
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OneDayOnly deals that are cheaper on Temu and Shein
Many of the unbranded products sold on OneDayOnly are available on Temu and Shein.
Microsoft Pushes for Windows Changes After CrowdStrike Incident
In the wake of a major incident that affected millions of Windows PCs, Microsoft is calling for significant changes to enhance the resilience of its operating system. John Cable, Microsoft’s vice president of program management for Windows servicing and delivery, said there was a need for “end-to-end resilience” in a blog post, signaling a potential shift in Microsoft’s approach to third-party...
Automakers Sold Driver Data for Pennies, Senators Say
Ron Wyden and Edward Markey urged the F.T.C. to investigate how car companies handled the data from millions of car owners.
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Top Olympic tips for mental resilience to enhance success
Team GB’s lead psychologist Jess Thom reveals her advice to athletes to boost focus and performance
Team GB’s psychologist on nerves, negativity and self-doubtParis 2024 Olympics – live updates
Athletes are encouraged to recognise that they do not have control over their feelings but also that their feelings need not dictate their actions. The approach applies as much to enhancing training as...
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Steve Jobs Knew the Moment the Future Had Arrived. It’s Calling Again
In a recently uncovered 1983 speech, Steve Jobs predicted the ubiquity of personal computers. In 2024, AI has brought us to another inflection point.
New Chrome Feature Scans Password-Protected Files For Malicious Content
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Hacker News: Google said it’s adding new security warnings when downloading potentially suspicious and malicious files via its Chrome web browser. “We have replaced our previous warning messages with more detailed ones that convey more nuance about the nature of the danger and can help users make more informed decisions,” Jasika Bawa, Lily Chen, and...
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South Africa’s ICT legal mess
South African telecommunications operators have a messy and often litigious relationship with cabinet ministers and regulators.
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How heat pumps could solve South Africa’s ‘load reduction’ problem
Heat pumps are significantly more efficient than air conditioners and geysers, but they are also more expensive.
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Heat pumps – what are they, and can they save you money?
Heat pumps are significantly more efficient than geysers, but their upfront cost is higher.
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Nasa rover discovery hints at ancient microbial life on Mars
A 3ft by 2ft rock marked with off-white spots may offer fossilised record of microbes dating back billions of years
A spotty, vein-filled rock found by a Nasa rover on Mars contains features that suggest it may have hosted microbial life billions of years ago.
The arrowhead-shaped rock, named Cheyava Falls, was discovered by Nasa’s Perseverance rover on 21 July as it trundled along the...
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Data centres and cloud companies kissing dirty Eskom power goodbye
Data centres can gain a lot from reducing their reliance on Eskom generation — including better resilience, lower electricity bills, and a reduced environmental impact.
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A North Korean Hacker Tricked a US Security Vendor Into Hiring Him—and Immediately Tried to Hack Them
KnowBe4 detailed the incident in a recent blog post as a warning for other potential targets.
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Teenage Engineering TX-6 Review: A Pocket-Sized Audio Mixer
This adorable piece of pocket tech acts like a USB-C audio interface and mixing board.
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Secure the network, secure your business
At an executive roundtable in Cape Town yesterday, attendees discussed key areas that need to be considered as networks evolve.
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The Best Android Phones of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
Shopping for a phone can be an ordeal. That’s why we’ve tested almost every Android phone, from the smartest to the cheapest—even phones that fold—to find those worth your money.
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No, You Can’t Have a Solar-Powered Passenger Plane
Guilt-free air travel is a beautiful dream, but there’s simply no way to get enough solar energy to keep a cabin full of people in the air.
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The Week of Brat Summer Will Go Down in Internet History
After Charli XCX declared that Vice President Kamala Harris “IS brat,” nothing was the same.
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South Africa one of the most unsafe places in the world
Bolt explains some of the biggest threats to its operations in South Africa and the features it uses to combat them.