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It hasn't been long since your Galaxy A52 received its third and likely last major firmware update. Samsung rolled out Android 14 and One UI 6.0 for the Galaxy A52 earlier this month, and now, the company has turned its full attention to its latest Galaxy A55 model. And maybe you should, too. Samsung announced the Galaxy A55 today, and it might be the perfect upgrade for Galaxy A52 users who are ready to move on. Granted, your Galaxy A52 barely received Android 14, so it's not out of the game yet, but the clock is…

With four damaged underwater cables in the Red Sea, telecommunication providers are now looking to the skies for connectivity. Satellite operators are lending their space-based connectivity to reroute internet traffic, suggesting that a hybrid system combining underwater and orbital internet might be the best approach moving forward.Astronomers Could Soon Get Warnings When SpaceX Satellites Threaten Their ViewEarlier this week, four out of 15 communication cables were cut, disrupting network traffic that flows through the…

Credit: The Conversation A new nationally representative survey has revealed Australians are deeply concerned about the risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI). They want the government to take stronger action to ensure its safe development and use. We conducted the survey in early 2024 and found 80% of Australians believe preventing catastrophic…

MIT geologists determined the original orientation of many of the bedrock samples collected on Mars by the Perseverance rover, depicted in this image rendering. The findings can give scientists clues to the conditions in which the rocks originally formed. Credit: NASA/JPL-CaltechMIT geologists unlock the orientation of Martian rocks collected by NASA’s Perseverance rover. The “oriented” samples, the first of their kind from any planet, could shed light on Mars’ ancient magnetic field.As it trundles around an ancient…

Consolidation is afoot in the world of HR services, with larger players snapping up interesting, smaller startups en route to more robust unit economics and providing one-stop shops for customers looking to cut down on suppliers. In the latest development, Deel — the $12 billion HR business out of Paris — is scooping up Zavvy, a Munich-based AI-based “people development” startup building tools for personalized career progression, training, and performance management. Deel, which has made its name mainly with payroll…

Odysseus passes over the near side of the moon. Credit: Intuitive Machines From enraptured voles and space robots on the moon to brain gears and dense objects, it was a heck of a week in science. Let's take a look at some of the most interesting developments over the past seven days. Love evaluated Prairie voles, native to the U.S. Midwest, are so…

Fujifilm's X100V was the toy to have over the last couple of years (thanks, TikTok) and the company has now released its successor, the 40.2-megapixel X100 VI, with large improvements across the board. While keeping the same retro form, it offers much faster shooting speeds, in-body stabilization, 6.2K 30p video and more.The X100VI looks identical to the previous model, with the same styling and control positions. The series was conceived as a street photography camera, borrowing a lot of styling cues from Leica's famous…

Mobile phone ownership has become standard for people of most ages, and, while there's a convenience argument, experts and regulators alike have expressed concerns about children's well-being and distraction while learning. To that end, the UK government has become the latest to announce guidance for banning the use of phones during school. It follows other European countries like France and Italy, which prohibit phones in classrooms.Some schools in the UK already have no-phone policies in place, but these guidelines…

A pragmatic guide to understand AI risks and build trust with users through responsible AI developmentSource: Dalle-3In the fast-paced technology landscape, product teams feel the relentless pressure to rush innovative AI offerings to market. However, prioritizing speed over ethical and safety considerations can severely backfire. When AI systems breach social norms and values, organizations bear the risk of facing long-lasting reputational damage and losing trust with users.Companies are caught in a real-world…

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s divorce battle has been messy and contentious for years. However, the former couple might be on the cusp of finalizing their dissolution after seven years of legal battles. Despite the drawn-out divorce, both actors have moved on with their romantic lives. While Jolie’s romantic life is still concealed, Pitt has been with Ines de Ramon for the last year. So, with his divorce from Jolie allegedly close to done, the Oscar winner is apparently taking the next step with his girlfriend.The Fight…