Despite Lula"s promises, deforestation still rampant in Brazil
Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest in the first quarter of 2023 was one of the worst on record, according to official figures released on Friday......»»
Telegram stories finally arrive! But at a Premium
Stories come to telegram but not for the masses. Telegram has rolled out its highly-anticipated Stories feature, but there’s a catch – it’s currently available exclusively for Premium users. This new feature promises users mor.....»»
Instagram Subscriptions rolling out to 10 more countries, including Brazil, Canada, Japan, and the UK
Instagram Subscriptions – which allow creators to monetize by offering exclusive content to paid subscribers – are now rolling out to 10 more countries. Instagram offers five subscriber-only benefits you can offer, starting with exclusive posts,.....»»
Cerebras unveils world’s largest AI training supercomputer with 54M cores
Cerebras Systems, the AI accelerator pioneer, and UAE-based technology holding group G42, have unveiled the world’s largest supercomputer for AI training, named Condor Galaxy. The network of nine interconnected supercomputers promises to reduce.....»»
Canon Pixma G4270 MegaTank: a long-lasting home office printer
Canon's Pixma G4270 MegaTank printer promises long-lasting, low-cost ink and home office essentials. We check its speed, quality, overall value......»»
Brazil"s Embraer plans to build electric flying taxi factory near Sao Paulo
Embraer says it will build electric aircraft with hopes they will take flight from 2026......»»
Brazil"s Embraer plans to build electric flying taxi factory near Sao Paolo
Embraer says it will build electric aircraft with hopes they will take flight from 2026......»»
Ancient tooth suggests third kind of monkey made trip from Africa to South America millions of years ago
A team of paleontologists with members from France, Brazil and Argentina has found evidence of a third type of monkey crossing the Atlantic Ocean millions of years ago, making the trip from Africa to South America. In their paper published in Proceed.....»»
OnePlus 12 spec leak promises giant 5400 mAh battery
A big year-over-year battery increase, same-y design, and maybe more RAM. Enlarge / OnLeak's OnePlus 12 render. (credit: OnLeaks x Smartprix) The past week has seen a few leaks about OnePlus' upcoming flagship phone, t.....»»
Tap to Pay on iPhone coming soon to Brazil following UK launch
Apple announced on Thursday that Tap to Pay on iPhone is now available to users in the UK. For those unfamiliar, the feature turns the iPhone into a payment terminal, so vendors can use their phone to accept contactless payments. Now it seems that T.....»»
Bard: Google"s ChatGPT rival launches in Europe and Brazil
Google’s Bard artificial intelligence chatbot can now also talk and respond to visual prompts......»»
The Honor Magic V2 is the thinnest foldable smartphone ever
Honor promises a foldable "as slim and lightweight as a typical flagship smartphone." The Honor Magic V2. [credit: Honor.....»»
New target for antibiotics promises treatment for multi-drug resistant superbugs
The World Health Organization lists bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics as one of the top 10 global health threats. Therefore, researchers are looking for new antibiotics to counter this resistance. Adéla Melcrová, biophysicist at the Univer.....»»
Toxic foam blights river crucial to Brazil"s biggest city
Not far from Latin America's biggest city, Sao Paulo, a river is covered in a white layer that resembles fresh snow but is in fact a smelly, toxic foam......»»
Ban on sales of cellular location data could break important privacy precedent in US
Buying and selling mobile phone location data is rampant, and it has spawned a billion-dollar industry, but legislatures in Massachusetts are looking for a near-total ban on the practice.Location Services settings in iOSSelling location data harveste.....»»
Diving into history: Newspapers offer historical perspectives on Brazil"s marine biodiversity
Humans have depended on marine ecosystems as a source of food and livelihood for thousands of years along the Brazilian coast. Over the past few decades, increased fishing demands, cycles of profit-driven subsidy programs, and weak governance models.....»»
The forgotten Amazon: As a critical summit nears, politicians must get serious about deforestation in Bolivia
When asked to situate the world's most iconic rainforest on a map, most people will pinpoint Brazil. And given the intense media coverage of the country's deforestation and fires—concerns reached a peak under former president Jair Bolsonaro and his.....»»
Medical, but hold the marijuana: new CBD source found in Brazil
In a laboratory tucked away on a sprawling university campus in Rio de Janeiro, Brazilian molecular biologist Rodrigo Moura Neto is running tests on a seemingly ordinary plant with a potent secret......»»
Nestle steps up reforestation project in Ivory Coast
Nestle is stepping up its project to combat deforestation in Ivory Coast caused by the growth of cocoa farming, bringing cocoa trading companies directly on board......»»
What is MQA? The controversial digital audio format fully explained
Is MQA the best thing since the CD, or is it a proprietary format that fails to deliver on its promises? Here's everything you need to know......»»
The Witcher season 3 volume 1 review: A great beginning to a bittersweet end
With its high production values and compelling trio of lead characters, The Witcher's third season promises to be the best yet for the popular Netflix series......»»