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Tiktok, owned by Chinese company Bytedance, has been at the heart of US controversy for four years due to concerns about user data that the Chinese government may access. Just last month, the app experienced a temporary suspension in the US, leaving millions of users suspenseful before it was quickly restored. Tiktok returned to the App Store and Google Play Store last week. Nevertheless, Tiktok’s future remains uncertain, with many investors competing for the opportunity to buy the app. As Angelo Zino, senior vice president at CFRA Research, estimates, the platform’s US business could raise its valuation to more than…
Game platforms like Roblox and Minecraft are becoming more popular among young children, and platforms like YouTube consume daily screen time, making Edtech companies a challenge when attracting attention I’m facing it. Polymath aims to tackle this by combining gamerized mechanics inspired by these popular games with adaptive mathematics lessons to make the learning experience more enjoyable. The educational sandbox game allows children to customize their avatars, use bricks and other materials, and explore virtual islands where they can interact with villagers. To progress through the game, children must complete math-related questions. This ensures you stay focused on your educational…
New Zealand defeated Afghanistan with two wickets in Karachi ahead of the Champions Trophy Opener against the Pakistani hosts on Wednesday.New Zealand completed a stunning pursuit to beat Afghanistan with two wickets in the final day’s International (ODI) warmup before the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Rahmanullah Gurbaz Top scored with 110 deliveries from 107 deliveries, while Sediqullah Atal hit 52. Kiwi, who opened the tournament against host Pakistan on Wednesday, got into trouble when Rashid Khan was reduced to 152-5 on the 30th as he meandered two of his wickets. Dean Conway (66) and Glenn Phillips (46) were then able…
The next frontier of large-scale language models (LLMS), one of the key technologies that underpin the boom in generator AI tools, could be geographical. On Monday, Paris-based AI startup Mistral is competing for comparable to American-based humanity and Openai-like things, but is releasing a model that is a bit different to the regular LLM. Named Mistral Saba, the new custom-trained model is designed to address specific geography: Arabic Speaker Countries. The goal of Mistral Saba is to excel in Arabic interactions. The Mistral Saba is a relatively small model with 24 billion parameters. As a reminder, the fewer parameters, the…
Avarik Labs has announced the official launch of Red Covenant, an innovative mobile strategy RPG that integrates high-stakes combat, deep tactical gameplay and blockchain-driven innovations. Set in the dark and immersive world of Avarik Saga Universe, Red Covenant invites players in a game where every fight, every recruit, every victory holds true value. Descend in Hell: Strategies and Skills ChallengesHell Descent presents a tough trial where participants navigate competitive gauntlets and strive for success on the leaderboard. Players engage in strategic gameplay and aim to overtake their opponents while earning $AVRK bonus rewards. Beyond survival, this journey tests your skills,…
Kizza Besigye became “critical” during a hunger strike against incarceration, his lawyer says.Uganda reversed a controversial plan to hold a military trial for prominent opposition leaders due to health disorders. Chris Bariomunsi’s Information Minister announced late Sunday that Kiza Besigye would transfer his case to a private court. The announcement came amid reports that Besigee, who is undergoing a hunger strike, has been temporarily moved to the clinic. Bariomunsi had previously visited Besiji in prison to urge him to end his hunger strike while his lawsuit was in motion. Veteran opposition leaders are being charged with illegal possession of firearms…
Territorial settlements pushed out by Israeli hardliners are seen as a major obstacle to peace.Israel has issued a bid to build nearly 1,000 additional settlers’ homes on the occupied West Bank, an Israeli NGO reports. Referring to the document, the Peace current watchdog said on Sunday that development of 974 new housing units is being planned in the EFRAT settlement near Jerusalem. The West Bank settlement, pushed out by Israeli hardliners and supported by the Israeli government, is considered a major obstacle to many peace, both Palestinians and internationally. The project will expand Located about 12 km (7.5 miles) southwest…
By capturing carbon from the furnace off-ges and reverting them to solid carbon feedstocks, the concept of mechalo allows renewable hydrogen to transform the European production of important raw materials such as silicon and manganese. Metals are essential to our modern lifestyle, but unfortunately, their production also accounts for around 10% of the world’s CO2 emissions. Even if the focus is on scrap and secondary resource recycling, primary metal production is expected to grow in the coming decades. This increase is largely undriven by the role of metals in the green transition, for use in wind turbines, solar panels, etc.…
February 17, 2025Ravi LakshmananArtificial Intelligence/Data Protection South Korea has officially suspended new downloads of the domestic Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Deepseek until the service changed its mobile app to comply with data protection regulations. The Privacy Policy Committee (PIPC) said in a statement. Web services are still accessible. The agency began its own analysis of DeepSeek shortly after its launch, saying it “identified some shortcomings in its communication capabilities with third-party service providers and its personal information processing policy.” Deepseek is said to have recently appointed a local representative for each PIPC, and it also acknowledged that the company…
The European Space Agency (ESA) is set to launch a biomass mission in 2025, providing more accurate measurements of forest biomass to enhance understanding of the carbon cycle. For more information, we spoke with Michael Fehringer from Biomass Project Manager. As a major carbon sinking, forests play an important role in the carbon cycle and climate system. However, due to factors such as forest degradation and deforestation, much of the otherwise stored carbon is released into the atmosphere, causing a harmful effect on the environment. It is essential to quantify the global carbon cycle to understand the rapid changes that…