RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazilian climatologist Núbia Beray Armond for years had been sounding the alarm about Rio de Janeiro’s need for an extreme heat plan including water distribution. Interest was tepid until a disastrous Taylor Swift concert — and now her phone won’t stop ringing. A stifling heat wave blanketed southeast Brazil the day … Read more
Want to listen to music and podcasts while using other apps? Streaming music service Spotify is rolling out a miniplayer for desktop which enables you to do just that. The new player, which is set to “always on top,” enables Premium users to change tracks, choose playlists, control volume and watch videos and podcasts. Spotify says … Read more
The company’s study included 74 participants with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s who received either the Cognito stimulation or a sham device that acted as a placebo. Subjects were asked to use the headset for an hour every day for six months. Compared with the placebo group, those who got the Cognito stimulation showed a 77 … Read more
Carol Yepes/Getty Images You’re likely familiar with ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and even Google Gemini. But how about Pi? Unveiled last May, the chatbot represents a different kind of AI that’s built to provide both factual support and emotional support. On Thursday, Pi developer Inflection announced the latest version of its LLM (large language model) and … Read more
U.S. House representatives Rashida Tlaib and Jamaal Bowman have introduced to Congress a new bill aiming to boost streaming royalties for artists. The Living Wage for Musicians Act would create a new payment system, the Artist Compensation Royalty Fund, that circumvents record labels and other intermediaries, funneling listeners’ money directly to artists. Tlaib said in … Read more
Tired of seeing rows of glowing rectangles instead of smiling faces, one production company is waging war on smartphones in an unlikely battleground: the nightclub. The initiative comes from London-based firm Covert, who have introduced “Drop Highlight,” a technological solution to reignite the authentic, phone-free clubbing experience of yesteryear. Aiming to curb selfie breaks and social media … Read more
KABUL — During the Taliban’s first stint in power in the 1990s, its disdain for many sports meant that Kabul’s main stadium drew some of its biggest crowds on the days it was used for public executions. But since seizing control in Kabul a second time in 2021, the Taliban has turned to making Afghanistan … Read more
This Valentine’s Day, there will be more than love in the air, with SpaceX scheduled to launch a Falcon 9 rocket carrying Intuitive Machines’ IM-1 Moon lander. Should Odysseus successfully touch down on the lunar surface eight days later, Intuitive Machines will achieve a first in commercial space travel—a a feat that would follow a series … Read more
Deepin Desktop is still one of the most beautiful and user-friendly environments on the market. Jack Wallen/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways Deepin Linux 23 beta 3 is available now to download and install for free.It’s beautiful, it’s seamlessly integrated, and it’s easy to use.As has been the case, over the years, there are security concerns when … Read more
Despite growing backlash against climate regulations, the European Union is set to call Tuesday for a 90 percent emissions cut by 2040 — a target that can only be met with a near-total reduction in fossil fuels, as well as an overhaul of how people move around and get their food. The aggressive timeline shows … Read more