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Smithsonian closing museums and zoo again amid virus spike

The Smithsonian said in a statement that its “top priority is to protect the health and safety of its visitors and staff.” No reopening date is scheduled.

The post Smithsonian closing museums and zoo again amid virus spike first appeared on Federal News Network.





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‘Momentous’: Asian Americans laud Anna May Wong’s US quarter

More than 60 years after Anna May Wong became the first Asian American woman to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the pioneering actor has coined another first, quite literally. With quarters bearing her face and manicured hand set to start shipping Monday, per the U.S. Mint, Wong will be the first Asian American to grace U.S. currency. Wong was known for fighting against stereotypes foisted on her by a white Hollywood. She is one of five women being honored this year as part of the U.S. Mint's American Women Quarters program.

The post ‘Momentous’: Asian Americans laud Anna May Wong’s US quarter first appeared on Federal News Network.




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ChatGPT blocked 250,000 AI image requests of US election candidates

ChatGPT blocked 250,000 AI image requests of US election candidates




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100 Sec Tech: How Intel CPUs are assembled and packaged

Ever wondered how Intel packages up its processor dies to form a complete CPU? Take a quick peek inside Intel's Assembly plant in Penang, Malaysia. For the full story, check out our factory tour.




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Torras Coolify 3 review: More fans = good?

Note: This video was first published on 19 September 2023.

After the Coolify 2S passed Zach's 'dinosaur suit stress test' with flying colours, he wanted to find out if more fans really do mean more performance. And what better product for this comparison than the Coolify 3, which is a monster of a neck fan in itself. Have Torras pushed the design too far? Find out in this video.

You can buy the Coolify 3 here, or the Coolify 2S instead here.




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Samsung Galaxy Watch6 and Watch6 Classic video review: All the upgrades, but are they enough?

Note:This video was first published on 23 October 2023.

What are the upgrades are you getting with Samsung’s latest Galaxy Watch6 and Watch6 Classic? How do they compare to the Galaxy Watch5 Pro?

Make sure to watch the Galaxy Watch4 review as well to know all the features of Samsung's BioActive Sensor and WearOS for Galaxy.

You can get the Galaxy Watch6 Series on Samsung's Online Store.




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What to expect from Apple’s Peek Performance event (plus some thoughts)

Apple's first event of the year is happening early tomorrow morning. Here's what we can expect.




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HWM + HWZ Tech Awards 2022: Where the very best tech brands and products shine bright

In an era of distraction and swiping to the next video of choice in mere seconds, the Tech Awards 2022 is ever more relevant as the guiding light in the industry for both consumers and decision-makers alike.



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Should you buy an electric car now?

What does it take to buy an electric car now?



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Weekend Drives: Hyundai Kona Electric - An entry-level EV

With fuel prices soaring, I tried an affordable (relatively speaking, of course) electric car for a weekend.



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Weekend Drives: Hyundai Tucson Hybrid – A gem of an SUV

The Tucson Hybrid is a gem and should please buyers looking for a mid-size SUV.



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Will Apple hold an October event this year?

Now that Apple has announced its new iPhones, will they follow up with anything else? #apple #appleevents #applesilicon



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Apple shot its Scary Fast event using the iPhone 15 Pro Max and that's impressive no matter how you look at it

I'm not sure what's more impressive, the Apple's new M3 chips or the fact that the entire was shot using iPhone 15 Pro Maxes. #apple #iphone15promax #scaryfast #mac



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In the age of software and AI, are mega tech events like CES still relevant?

CES claims to be the "most powerful tech event in the world", but in the age of software and AI, is the show still necessary?



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Huawei Watch GT 4 review: The smartwatch activity tracker to beat, and it looks classy too!

Note:This video was first published on 21 November 2023.

After a long hiatus, Huawei returns with the Watch GT 4 series. It is a classy aesthetic upgrade to the GT 3, but still rocks one of the best heartrate sensors and analytics data for the price with TruSeen 5.5+ and a 2-week battery life. Find out how it compares with the last generation Watch GT 3 Pro.

You can get the Huawei Watch GT 4 series starting at S$298 from Lazada and Shopee.




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Build Your Own Mechanical Keyboard #HWZtechmeup S3 Ep03

Note:This video was first published on 2 December 2022
Give a lady a keyboard, and she types for a day. Teach a lady to build a fully-customised mechanical keyboard, and she will type for a lifetime...




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Nespresso Vertuo Creatista review: Can technology automate your way to become a home barista?

The Vertuo Creatista is the ultimate Nespresso machine, capable of drinks as small as 25ml up to 535ml. It's fancy auto-steam wand can create all forms of milk concoctions too, but can it make café-quality milk texture to scratch your inner home barista itch?

You can buy the Nespresso Vertuo Creatista (S$1,099) from Nespresso's online store, Amazon.sg, or Lazada.




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Are App Stores the digital landfills of modern society?

What are your pet peeves when it comes to finding quality apps? App stores wield great responsibility, but it's time to remind them to do a better job.



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How Qualcomm's ARM64-based Snapdragon X Elite breaks Intel and AMD's x86 duopoly

Snapdragon X Elite laptops are the newest options in the market, but why should you buy one over Intel or AMD? In this video, we explain why the Snapdragon X Elite is one of the most innovative PC processors in recent times, and how Qualcomm is sending a clear message to x86 that ARM64 has arrived for the Windows platform. #HWZSchoolsYou #laptops (In collaboration with Qualcomm.)




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Computer games help children overcome pain from cancer treatment

Computer games help children overcome pain from cancer treatment




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Biochemist Karikó honoured in her Hungarian home town for COVID work

Biochemist Karikó honoured in her Hungarian home town for COVID work




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Sanofi/GSK launch Phase III trial of COVID-19 vaccine, will test efficacy against variants

Sanofi/GSK launch Phase III trial of COVID-19 vaccine, will test efficacy against variants




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European privacy groups challenge facial scan firm Clearview

European privacy groups challenge facial scan firm Clearview




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COVID pandemic's impact on work is 'cataclysmic,' says International Labour Market head

COVID pandemic's impact on work is 'cataclysmic,' says International Labour Market head




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US recovers most of Colonial Pipeline Bitcoin ransom following cyberattack

US recovers most of Colonial Pipeline Bitcoin ransom following cyberattack




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Meat company JBS confirms it paid a $11 million ransom following its recent cyberattack

Meat company JBS confirms it paid a $11 million ransom following its recent cyberattack




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Tesla Plaid and Apple WWDC 2021: The biggest tech releases this week

Tesla Plaid and Apple WWDC 2021: The biggest tech releases this week




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Watch: French and US astronauts spacewalk to install solar panel system on ISS

Watch: French and US astronauts spacewalk to install solar panel system on ISS




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Macron: France will 'drive innovation ecosystem of Tech,' president tells Euronews Next

Macron: France will 'drive innovation ecosystem of Tech,' president tells Euronews Next




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ISS astronauts make second spacewalk to install powerful solar panels

ISS astronauts make second spacewalk to install powerful solar panels




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Brussels launches antitrust probe into Google's digital ad tech practices

Brussels launches antitrust probe into Google's digital ad tech practices




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NASA and ESA to test nudging asteroids off collision course with Earth

NASA and ESA to test nudging asteroids off collision course with Earth




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Humans aren’t quite ready for a chatbot takeover, according to a new study

Humans aren’t quite ready for a chatbot takeover, according to a new study




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British man arrested in Spain over alleged role in Twitter hack of high-profile accounts

British man arrested in Spain over alleged role in Twitter hack of high-profile accounts




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Russian module knocks International Space Station out of position

Russian module knocks International Space Station out of position




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Apple to scan US iPhones for images of child sexual abuse

Apple to scan US iPhones for images of child sexual abuse




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More secure and better at correcting typos on your phone, can this Swiss start-up take on Google?

More secure and better at correcting typos on your phone, can this Swiss start-up take on Google?




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Could Cardano’s 'green' cryptocurrency ADA take over Bitcoin and Ethereum?

Could Cardano’s 'green' cryptocurrency ADA take over Bitcoin and Ethereum?




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Robots can trick us into thinking we are socially interacting and slow our reactions, scientists say

Robots can trick us into thinking we are socially interacting and slow our reactions, scientists say




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Ireland fines WhatsApp €225m for breaking EU data protection rules

Ireland fines WhatsApp €225m for breaking EU data protection rules




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Twitter tests 'soft block' feature to remove unwanted followers as part of moves to improve privacy

Twitter tests 'soft block' feature to remove unwanted followers as part of moves to improve privacy




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We need to remove emissions at a major scale: Is carbon capture the answer?

We need to remove emissions at a major scale: Is carbon capture the answer?




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SpaceX launches 4 amateur astronauts in giant leap for space tourism

SpaceX launches 4 amateur astronauts in giant leap for space tourism




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The Antarctic ozone hole is among the largest on record, how does it affect me?

The Antarctic ozone hole is among the largest on record, how does it affect me?