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High incidence of overheating of device batteries during flights detected

Jasmin Rodriguez

Recent studies have highlighted a worrying trend in air travel safety: devices powered by batteries, especially lithium-ion batteries, are experiencing increased overheating incidents during flights. This problem has become increasingly…

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Exploring the realism of AI-generated video: Do you understand the difference?

Jasmin Rodriguez

Artificial intelligence has advanced to the point where it can not only produce compelling images and audio, but also videos that challenge our perception of reality. While AI video generation…

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Telegram: a double-edged sword for global communication and illicit activity

Jasmin Rodriguez

Telegram, often perceived as just another messaging and social media platform, has evolved into a multifaceted tool used by millions of people around the world. In Brazil, for example, 167,000…

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Telegram’s Pavel Durov responds to accusations amid ongoing legal battle

Jasmin Rodriguez

Technological and legal updates – Pavel Durov, the visionary creator of the widely used messaging service Telegram, recently addressed the charges brought against him following his arrest in France, stressing…

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Starlink complies with Brazilian mandate to restrict access to social platform X

Jasmin Rodriguez

Starlink, the satellite internet service owned by Elon Musk, has confirmed its compliance with a Brazilian court order to restrict access to the social networking platform X in Brazil. The…

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TikTok strengthens voter education tools as voting nears

Jasmin Rodriguez

As the U.S. presidential election approaches, TikTok is stepping up its efforts to serve as a trusted source of political information. The platform announced Wednesday that it would be expanding…

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Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court must review in depth a key legal prohibition

Jasmin Rodriguez

Legal developments in Brazil – A turning point has occurred in Brazil, where the entire Supreme Federal Court is poised to rule on a critical legal ban. This development underscores…

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Waymo’s autonomous vehicles move toward widespread adoption

Jasmin Rodriguez

In recent developments in the tech industry, Waymo has significantly expanded its presence, particularly in urban settings like San Francisco and Los Angeles. The company, a subsidiary of Alphabet, has…

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Venture capital pioneers advocate smaller investment funds

Jasmin Rodriguez

In a bold departure from the industry norm, a group of forward-thinking investors are backing smaller, more focused venture capital funds. This movement, led by the likes of Notation Capital’s…

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The hidden hand: how humans keep self-driving cars on track

Jasmin Rodriguez

In the realm of cutting-edge technology, self-driving cars have emerged as a symbol of the future. Promising to revolutionize transportation, these autonomous vehicles are designed to navigate the roads without…