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United Airlines Offers Free Spotify Access
Passengers on select United Airlines flights can now stream Spotify for free, with a wider rollout planned for 2027, no Wi-Fi purchase required
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Jersey Exports £8.4m Medical Marijuana
Northern Leaf, one of Europe's largest licensed producers, drives island's cannabis industry with 90% of production
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Larger Dogs Age Faster, Study Finds
Researchers analyzing data from 894 dogs discover genetic insights that could increase longevity in both dogs and humans
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Mitsui Chemicals Buys JSR for $11B
Japanese conglomerate acquires chip materials maker in massive $11 billion deal, expanding its presence in the tech industry
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Huawei Unveils 100% Chinese PC
The Qingyun HM650 desktop PC, powered by Huawei's Kirin X90 processor, has already received an order for 600 units from a Chinese government agency, dealing a blow to Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm
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New Model Empowers Nursing Staff
The Power in Practice model transforms nursing simulation sessions with a four-stage debriefing sequence to boost psychological safety and recognize nurse leadership
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Turn Laptop Into Second Monitor
Boost productivity with a spare laptop as an extra display, using Windows 10 and 11's built-in wireless casting tools via Miracast
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Canon's Free 3D Photo Software: 8 Key Facts
Canon's Dual Pixel 3D imaging software is free to download, but only compatible with select Canon EOS R series cameras and Windows 11 version 2024 or later
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Traffic Cameras' Secret Purpose
Those white cameras above traffic lights aren't tracking you, but rather monitoring traffic conditions to keep roads flowing smoothly
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AI Fails to Boost Productivity
Reserve Bank of Australia's Hunter says AI has not led to significant job losses either, despite expectations
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1.5% of New HDDs Fail in First Year
A study of over 5,000 hard disk drives reveals a high failure rate, with nearly half failing without warning, and drives from Seagate, Hitachi, and Western Digital being more reliable
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DisplayPort Cables Hit Limits At 6 Feet
Beyond this length, resolution and refresh rate compromises become more likely, but active and fiber optic cables can extend the range
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Laptop Fans Spin Up Without Warning
Sudden spikes in fan noise can be caused by dust buildup or intensive background activity, but simple cleaning and system management can help
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62M Tons of E-Waste: Breathe New Life into Old Flip Phones
Instead of trashing old flip phones, repurpose them as emergency backups or donate to charity, helping to reduce the staggering 62 million tons of electronics discarded in 2022
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JWST Detects 104 Magnified Stellar Events
The James Webb Space Telescope has more than doubled the previous record of magnified stellar events in the Dragon galaxy, providing insights into the galaxy's stellar population and dark matter, with 104 events detected over 2 years
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3 Smart Home Platforms Unite Devices
Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Apple Home simplify setup and control of multi-brand smart home systems, with Matter protocol and Home Assistant offering additional solutions
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Watch Stacey Dooley's Australia for Free
Stacey Dooley's new show airs on Channel 4 in the UK every Sunday from November 8, 2026, and can be streamed online with a valid UK postcode or watched abroad with NordVPN
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Lucid Dreaming Breakthrough
Researchers discover a way to train people to control their dreams using meditation and virtual reality, with potential benefits for those with nightmares and anxiety
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AirPods Last Up To 24 Hours
Apple's latest earbuds have varying battery life, with the AirPods Pro 3 lasting up to 8 hours on a single charge and up to 24 hours with the case, while proper care can extend their lifespan
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Google Authenticator Now Syncs Codes
Easily transfer accounts to a new phone using automatic syncing or manual QR code transfer, with cloud syncing available since 2023
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Refurbished Laptops: Save Up To 50% On Specs
Refurbished laptops from Dell and Apple offer significant savings and similar specs to new models, but may come with older batteries and varying warranty coverage
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Poppi Founders Take On Gatorade
Allison and Stephen Ellsworth launch Jetty, a new beverage startup, to compete with PepsiCo's Gatorade in the hydration market, with products available at Whole Foods, Target, and Amazon starting Monday
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Downloads Beat Streaming On Battery And Data
Downloading media is usually more efficient than streaming, except for one-time plays where streaming might be more efficient, depending on factors like video quality and storage space
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Don't Buy the Wrong Monitor: 27-inch Ideal for 24-36 Inches
Avoid common mistakes when buying a new monitor by matching screen size to viewing distance and checking compatibility with other hardware and ports, with a 32-inch monitor suitable for 28-42 inches