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A nearby exploding star is due to offer a spectacular show that could outshine our North Star this year.The star, which is 3,000 light-years from Earth, is expected to burst in a gigantic explosion – known as a nova – in the coming months. NASA said in a statement that the once-a-lifetime event could be so big that it can be seen by the naked eye. It should be visible for up to a week. It will be "fun and exciting upcoming cataclysm," Bradley Schaefer, an astrophysicist at Louisiana State University, told The New York…

Credit: Journal of Marketing (2023). DOI: 10.1177/00222429231223420 Researchers from Reichman University and Columbia University, University of Basel, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, and University of Mannheim have published a new article that examines why individuals and firms aiming to build a large follower base might be better off focusing on their own follower base rather than cherry-picking remote influencers.…

Nearly forty years ago residents of Earth were treated to a rare cosmic sight: an exploding star in our sky that was visible to the naked eye. Called Supernova 1987A (SN 1987A), it was the closest such event of the past four centuries. Ever since astronomers have sought to observe the stellar remnant that they have known must lurk near the supernova’s center, shrouded within an expanding nebula of radioactive ash and incandescent gas. Now, thanks to the power of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), a team of scientists…

Google Maps has rolled out an update for Android users, possibly changing how Electric Vehicle EV owners find nearby charging stations. The recent app update introduces a feature allowing users to filter EV charging stations, specifically highlighting those compatible with the Plug and Charge service.Plug and Charge, available in some electric models, simplifies charging. Users can drive up to a compatible station, plug in their vehicle, and the car's infotainment system handles payments. This eliminates the need for RFID…

Nearby Share is revolutionizing the way users share content between their Samsung Galaxy smartphones. This innovative file-sharing solution simplifies the process of transferring large files and media effortlessly, directly from one device to another. Let us take a close look.Effortless ConnectivityUtilizing device-to-device protocols, Nearby Share eliminates the need for a cellular or Wi-Fi connection during file transfers. By intelligently selecting the most suitable protocol—whether it's Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low…

This collection of 19 face-on spiral galaxies from the James Webb Space Telescope in near- and mid-infrared light is at once overwhelming and awe-inspiring. “Webb’s new images are extraordinary,” said Janice Lee, a project scientist for strategic initiatives at the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore, Maryland. “They’re mind-blowing even for researchers who have studied these same galaxies for decades. Bubbles and filaments are resolved down to the smallest scales ever observed, and tell a story about the star…

Nearby Share has been a staple for Android ever since it was introduced back in the Android 9 days. However, Samsung has its own version called Quick Share. Not too long ago, we got news that the two services were mixing, and this transition is already occurring. Now, Nearby Share for Windows is starting the transition to Quick Share. If you don’t know what Quick Share is, you’re missing out. This service is an extremely useful platform for sharing files between Android devices. Simply tap on Quick Share when you are…

Earlier this year, Google and Samsung announced that they had merged their wireless file-sharing features—Nearby Share and Quick Share—into a single brand: Quick Share. The change arrived first on the Galaxy S24 series and was then made available to other Galaxy smartphones and tablets. Now, that rebranding has occurred on Windows. Google Nearby Share for Windows gets rebranded to Quick Share from Google It is being reported that Google has now released an update to the Nearby Share for Windows app. After installing the…

Google is working on adding support for Auracast, a feature that is part of the Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) standard, according to a report. If the feature makes its way to the next version of Android, users will be able to "broadcast" audio to nearby devices using Bluetooth LE technology — by scanning a QR code to connect an audio device and bypassing the pairing process. Android 15 could also feature a dedicated settings section to manage audio broadcasts when it arrives later this year.Android Authority reports that…

A recently published study in The Astrophysical Journal details 18 new black holes discovered eating away at nearby stars. The black holes were found when astronomers noticed new tidal disruption events (TDEs), which are extreme instances where a star is tidally drawn into a black hole.The stars are ripped into shreds and slowly eaten by the black hole, creating an enormous burst of energy that can be seen all across the electromagnetic spectrum. It’s these TDEs that scientists look for when they are trying to…