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Our AI Opportunity Initiative comes to the Middle East and North Africa

Google is committed to make benefits of AI more accessible and inclusive for everyone in the Middle East and North Africa.



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4 new Chrome improvements for iOS

Here are four new Chrome iOS features making it even easier to use this browser across devices.




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Our Machine Learning Crash Course goes in depth on generative AI

We recently launched a completely reimagined version of Machine Learning Crash Course.




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100 Years of Writer’s Digest (#WritersDigest100): Some Thoughts

Writer’s Digest is celebrating its 100th anniversary, which is pretty epic. At the same time, the parent company of F&W is also declaring bankruptcy. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times… I’ve been at the writing game since the early 1990s. I was a teenager when I first mailed off […]




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A Little About My Story “Apocalypse Considered Through a Helix of Semiprecious Foods and Recipes” Now Out in The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction

My latest short story is out in The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction. When I first started writing short stories, back in the 90s, F&SF was one of the ‘big three’ that I really wanted to get a story in to cross off my bucket list. The big three were Asimov’s, F&SF, and Analog. […]




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What To Do With a Business Card at a Conference

I was lucky enough to get to attend the Nebula Awards this year, and I was there in my new role as a Director at Large. This meant that, instead of ghosting in to see my friends, I was meeting a lot of people and exchanging business cards. Someone noticed a habit of mine that […]




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They Say There’s No Room for Immigrants While Desperate Rural Towns Lie Empty All Across the Western World

Here’s a thing I keep noticing, and it drives me nuts. In Italy, a ship captain is arrested for bringing immigrants to shore after rescuing from them near death at sea: The number of migrants reaching Italy’s shores has drastically diminished – just 2,800 so far this year – and the country is now led […]




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You’re Not an Imposter if You Have a Dayjob and Write

Over the years I’ve seen some writers who took the full time plunge express strong imposter syndrome and a sense of shame when going back to a day job. Sometimes it kills their desire to write because they feel like a failure. I don’t think biographies of writers emphasize how many famous writers had day […]




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How Much Should You Write Every Day?

This is too honest by far, and I wonder if it is perhaps unhelpful for me to talk openly about. Vulnerable is hard. But, I would have loved to have read this years ago, so let’s do this: I want to talk about how much I write, and my current experiment of writing 500 words […]




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I Was the Author Guest of Honor at Capricon 40!

I had the honor of being the Guest of Honor at the science fiction convention Capricon in Chicago just a little over a week ago...




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My First Month of Locking Down in a Small Town

I've spent a month doing my best to help my community and prepare my household for Covid-19.




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This is a test of integrating Ulysses and WordPress.

So this is a test blog entry to see if Ulysses is synched up to my blog. I’ve not been blogging much, but as I recently withdrew a bit from Twitter and Facebook in order to finish a novel and wrap up another really cool freelance project, I started to think about ways to optimize […]




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The Tentacled Monster Here is Racism: Lovecraft Country Episode 1

HBO PR reached out to me about seeing Lovecraft Country, first episode dropping tonight. As a mixed race SF author I have a complicated relationship with Lovecraft, but the trailers intrigued. Mostly Black cast? Black writer-producer? Yes please! Check Lovecraft Country out not just because HBO gave me a goody bag and a free view, […]




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Understanding the Risks of Public Charging Stations: Data Theft and Malware Threats Explained

In this digital world where staying connected is like breathing, we often rely on public charging stations to keep our devices juiced up. But hold your horses! While these stations might seem like a lifesaver, especially in busy places like airports,




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Affordable Smart Home Devices in India: Enhance Convenience and Efficiency for All

Smart home technology is no longer a luxury reserved for the affluent. With advancements in technology, affordable smart home devices are now within reach for tech enthusiasts in India. These gadgets offer convenience and efficiency without straining your budget. Smart lighting




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Elon Musk Might Have a New Role in Donald Trump’s Administration: But What Is It?

Efforts to shape the policies of President-elect Donald Trump through Elon Musk are already underway. On Friday, Americans for Responsible Innovation (ARI), a nonprofit AI advocacy group, initiated a public petition urging Trump to appoint Musk as his special adviser on




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LG Announces Stretchable Display That Expands By 50%: But What Is It Designed For?

LG has introduced a new stretchable display that can expand by 50% from its original size. This innovative technology allows the screen to grow from 12 inches to 18 inches with a simple pull. The display is designed to endure up




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Amazon’s New Smart Glasses for Drivers Could Revolutionize On-the-Road Efficiency

Amazon is developing smart eyeglasses aimed at enhancing the efficiency of its delivery drivers during the final stage of package deliveries. These glasses, still under development, will feature a small screen to provide turn-by-turn navigation. This innovation is intended to guide




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Jio Star Website Goes Live Ahead of Reliance Jio and Disney+ Hotstar’s Anticipated Meger: Expected Launch Date

The merger between Reliance Jio's Viacom18 and Star India Private Limited is set to transform India's streaming landscape. This collaboration will introduce a new OTT platform, likely named Jio Star, combining JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar. The domain jiostar.com is live, hinting




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Windows 11’s New Hidden Feature Aims to Make Sharing Easier Than Ever – Here’s How to Unlock It

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 Insider Beta Build (22635.4445) introduces a hidden universal Share button, marking the company's ongoing efforts to unify the user experience and simplify file-sharing across devices. The feature was first identified by Windows enthusiast @phantomofearth on X (formerly




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Amazon Children's Day Sale 2024: Get Massive Discounts on Best Android Tablets for E-Learning

Amazon's Children's Day Store is now open, featuring an array of products specially discounted for the occasion, including top-selling Android tablets ideal for e-learning. With price reductions of up to 75% on select items such as headphones, tablets, and kids' smartwatches,




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Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta 2 Now Available for Phone (2a): Here's How to Install It

The latest update to Nothing's operating system is now available for users with the Phone (2a), as the company rolls out the second open beta for Nothing OS 3.0. While this version is currently exclusive to the Phone (2a), users of




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Reliance Jio's True 5G Network Promises Longer Smartphone Battery Life: What You Need to Know

Reliance Jio's ambitious rollout of its True 5G network across India is not just about faster internet speeds or improved connectivity. One of the less talked about, yet significant benefits is the potential enhancement of smartphone battery life. During the company's




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Garena Free Fire Max Redeem Codes for November 13, 2024: Unlock Exclusive In-Game Rewards

Redeem Codes for Garena Free Fire Max on November 13, 2024: Gain an advantage over your opponents or enhance your character's appearance with these codes, offering in-game items for free. Acquire weapons, skins, diamonds, and more through these codes. Garena Free Fire




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Elon Musk Joins Trump Administration, But Not in the AI Role You'd Expect

In a surprising twist, Elon Musk is joining the Trump administration: not to advise on artificial intelligence or space innovation, but to lead an ambitious new project focused on government efficiency. Alongside entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, Musk will head up the Department




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OnePlus Ace 5 May Hit Shelves in December With Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and a Massive 6500mAh Battery

After months of speculation, the OnePlus Ace 5 is inching closer to its official debut. Leaks first surfaced in August detailing the device's display and processing power, and now a well-known tipster, Digital Chat Station, has confirmed that the smartphone is




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Electric Vehicles Aren't Ready for Extreme Heat and Cold. Here's How to Fix Them

New materials would help the cars of the future survive cold snaps and other climate disruptions




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Three Times That Solar Eclipses Transformed Science

From the discovery of new elements to the testing of novel theories of gravity, total solar eclipses have helped spark scientific progress for centuries




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Medication Abortion Using Telehealth Is As Safe As In-Person Care, Study Finds

Researchers find that medication abortion provided at home with a Zoom or text link to a medical provider is extremely safe and effective




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Under Pluto's Sunny Skies, You'd Have to Wear Shades

Despite being some six billion kilometers away, the sun from Pluto would be a dazzling sight to behold—carefully, that is




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Could Magnesium and TikTok's 'Sleepy Girl Mocktail' Actually Help You Sleep?

TikTok’s “sleepy girl mocktails” remind us how important magnesium is for sleep and health




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Secret Mathematical Patterns Revealed in Bach's Music

Physicists found that the music of Johann Sebastian Bach contains mathematical patterns that help convey information




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Weird 'Obelisks' Found in Human Gut May be Virus-Like Entities

Rod-shaped fragments of RNA called “obelisks” were discovered in gut and mouth bacteria for the first time




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Unprecedented Fire Season Has Raged Through One of Earth's Biodiversity Hotspots

More than 500 fires have burned across Colombia, including in its delicate and unique highland wetlands, one of the fastest evolving ecosystems on Earth




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How Did an Aquarium Stingray Get Pregnant without a Mate?

Charlotte, a stingray in a small North Carolina aquarium, is taking a DIY approach to reproduction




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Una temporada de incendios sin precedentes arrasa uno de los puntos calientes de biodiversidad de la Tierra

En Colombia han ardido más de 500 incendios, incluso en sus delicados y únicos humedales del altiplano, uno de los ecosistemas de más rápida evolución de la Tierra




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What Apple's New Vision Pro Headset Might Do to Our Brain

The release of Apple’s mixed-reality headset raises questions about hours spent in a virtual replacement of our world




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Chimpanzees and Bonobos Have Surprisingly Different Parenting Styles

Chimpanzee “helicopter moms” often protect their offspring from bullies, but bonobo moms are more hands-off




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The Sophisticated Threads behind a Hat That Senses Traffic Lights

A new technique to make electronic fibers could help solve wearable technology’s flexibility problem




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Virtual Bar Scenes Are a New Tool to Study Why People Commit Crimes in the Heat of the Moment

Virtual-reality could assist researchers in decoding how emotions spur a decision to commit a crime




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Sculptures about to Land on the Moon Join a Long History of Lunar Art

A lunar lander nicknamed Odie carries 125 small moon sculptures by artist Jeff Koons that could become the first authorized artwork on the moon



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People with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome May Have an "Exhausted" Immune System

A long-awaited study of people with ME/CFS revealed differences in their immune and nervous system. The findings may offer clues about long COVID




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Why Writing by Hand Is Better for Memory and Learning

Engaging the fine motor system to produce letters by hand has positive effects on learning and memory




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Why Do We Have a Leap Year Anyway?

Without adding an extra day to February every four years, our calendar would get increasingly out of sync with the cosmos




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JWST Solves Decades-Old Mystery of Nearby Supernova

Scientists have finally found the compact object at the heart of the famous supernova of 1987, and it’s not a black hole




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First Commercial Moon Landing Returns U.S. to Lunar Surface

Intuitive Machines’ IM-1 mission is the first U.S. soft landing on the moon since Apollo 17. It’s also a sign of private industry’s growing role in space




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Flimsy Antiabortion Studies Cited in Case to Ban Mifepristone Are Retracted

Outside experts found that two studies cited in a federal case on medication abortion had serious design problems and that their authors had undisclosed conflicts of interest




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JWST Is Tracking Down the Cosmic Origins of Earth's Water

New observations from the James Webb Space Telescope are exposing the pathways that water takes to reach terrestrial planets




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An Evolutionary 'Big Bang' Explains Why Snakes Come in So Many Strange Varieties

Snakes saw a burst of adaptation about 128 million years ago that led to them exploding in diversity and evolving up to three times faster than lizards




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The Industrial Designer behind the N95 Mask

Sara Little Turnbull used materials science to invent and design products for the modern world