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CRYPTO
ECB assesses environmental footprint of cash, sees room for improvement
The European Central Bank (ECB) has taken a look at the environmental impact of using banknotes. It discovered 16 environmental impact categories. As with cryptocurrency, energy efficiency was a major issue. Banknotes continue to be the most common form of payment at points of sale in the eurozone. The use of cash requires an elaborate physical infrastructure for its production,…
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Meta’s Testing an Integrated Conversational AI Chatbot for its Ray Ban Stories Glasses
Imagine if you had ChatGPT with you at all times, so that you could pose questions to an AI system as you walk around in your everyday life. That could soon be a reality, with Meta testing an integrated AI chatbot within its Ray Ban Stories sunglasses, so you can ask questions based on what the cameras can see via…
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REAL ESTATE
Long-forgotten Bronx burial site of enslaved people designated as a landmark
Photo courtesy of the Landmarks Preservation Commission A Bronx park with unique New York City history is now a landmark. The Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) on Tuesday voted to designate Joseph Rodman Drake Park and Enslaved People’s Burial Ground, a colonial-era burial ground in Hunts Point that contains the long-forgotten site of a cemetery for enslaved people, as an individual…
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GADGET
The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are getting AI-powered visual search features
The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are about to get some powerful upgrades thanks to improvements to the social network’s AI assistant. The company is finally for real-time information to the onboard assistant, and it’s starting to test new “multimodal” capabilities that allow it to answer questions based on your environment. Up to now, Meta AI had a “knowledge cutoff” of…
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MOBILE
Epic Games secures valuable win over Google in US court
Epic Games captured a notable win against Google in the District Court of Northern California. The jury determined that Google does indeed have monopoly power in the Android app distribution markets and in-app billing services. The court decision comes three years since Epic Games filed its initial complaint after its hit game Fortnite was removed from the Play Store due…
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SCIENCE
Male Songbirds Need Daily Vocal Practice to Woo Females
December 12, 2023 4 min read Birds might sing in the morning because they need a vocal workout By Olivia Ferrari A male zebra finch (Taeniopygia castanotis) Most professional singers agree that practice makes perfect. And now research published in Nature Communications shows that songbirds also rely on a daily vocal workout—if they want to impress potential mates. The new…
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ARTS & THEATRE
On-the-Go Internet: How Renting 5G Hotspots Simplifies International Travel
These little devices are like your personal genie, granting you access to high-speed internet wherever your adventures take you. Are you someone who loves to explore new places but dreads the hassle of staying connected abroad? Portable 5G hotspot connections can help you. A portable hotspot is your key to hassle-free internet access without relying on public Wi-Fi or expensive…
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CELEBRITY
Why George Clooney Is at a “Tactical Disadvantage” With His Kids
George Clooney might need to learn some new languages to keep up with his kids. The Ocean’s Eleven star revealed that his 6-year-old twins, Ella and Alexander, who he shares with wife Amal Clooney, now speak two more languages than he does. “I’m not a very smart person, and I’ve armed my children,” the 62-year-old joked during the Dec. 11…
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CULTURE
Anna Scher 1944-2023 — Jewish Renaissance
Despite her father’s wish that she follow him into dentistry, Scher moved to the UK to study at Brighton School of Music and Art. She juggled a job in local journalism, writing a column for the Islington Gazette, while trying her hand at acting and poetry, followed by a teaching position at Ecclesbourne Junior School. Her work there with children…
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GAMBLING
Wynn Resorts Credit Outlook Upgraded To Stable By Moody’s
Posted on: December 12, 2023, 03:04h. Last updated on: December 12, 2023, 03:04h. The outlook on Wynn Resorts’ (NASDAQ: WYNN) corporate credit rating was upgraded to “stable” from “negative” by Moody’s Investors Service, which cited the operator’s declining leverage as a one of the reasons for the move. Wynn Las Vegas. Moody’ upgraded the outlook on the operator’s credit rating…
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