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Daniel Radcliffe becomes one of the wealthiest people in the UK after 9 years of filming Harry Potter
After 9 years of filming Harry Potter, Daniel Radcliffe has become one of the wealthiest people in the UK. He earned £28.5 million, which is more than the fortune of Prince William.
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May 27, 2024
New app helps reduce smartphone addiction in the US
A new app has been developed in the US to help reduce smartphone addiction. Named InteractOut, the app slows down the device's performance if it is used for too long. As a result, the smartphone starts lagging so much that it becomes uncomfortable to use due to frustration.
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May 27, 2024
German Rotel: Unique Hotels on Wheels for Worldwide Travelers
German Rotel builds unique hotels on wheels and takes tourists on trips around the world. There are buses with capsule-beds and auto trains with three-story trailers, accommodating 20-40 people. Each of these accommodations includes at least one toilet and a kitchen. Rotel tours last from 7 to 30 days, with prices ranging from €790 to €5990. You can travel to Tibet, Chile, Africa, USA, the Caucasus, and more with Rotel.
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May 27, 2024
The World's First Hydrogen Superyacht Project 821 Launched in the Netherlands
The Netherlands has launched the world's first hydrogen superyacht, Project 821. Rumor has it that it was built on Bill Gates' request for $1 billion. It runs on hydro-treated vegetable oil for long distances, while hydrogen is used to generate electricity and for silent movement in 'environmentally sensitive' areas and harbors. Project 821 is also the largest motor yacht ever built in the country, measuring 119m in length and featuring 12 cabins, a gym, a cinema, a library, and a swimming pool.
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May 27, 2024
New methods of combating violators of rules for riding electric scooters. Police in England to receive weapons against electric scooters.
New methods of combating violators of rules for riding electric scooters are being implemented in England. Police officers will be equipped with weapons that resemble gadgets used by ghost hunters. These weapons will have the ability to remotely disable the engines of transportation vehicles.
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May 26, 2024
Voice of the past
A man has created an AI version of his deceased father, allowing him to hear stories from his dad's life in his own voice. It all started in 2017 when the father unexpectedly announced that he was terminally ill. The son then asked his father to share stories about his life and recorded them through tears. Thanks to this poignant session, he can always listen to his father's stories during difficult times.
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May 26, 2024
Chinese Nio unveils family electric crossover Onvo L60 to rival Tesla Model Y
Chinese Nio has unveiled the Onvo L60, a family electric crossover designed by a former Bentley designer to compete with the Tesla Model Y. The car features all-wheel drive and a range of up to 1000 km in the top version. It also has a unique feature of easily swapping out discharged batteries for new ones, as well as the ability to transform the interior into a bedroom. The starting price is ¥220,000.
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May 26, 2024
The fight for "fair" competition
USA, as one of the first countries in the world, has raised tariffs on imports of electric cars from China by a whopping four times, from 25% to 102.5%. The government is confident that Chinese companies are offering impossibly low prices for their vehicles due to subsidies, thereby disrupting the market's fair competition. With the new tariffs, this will no longer be the case. Elon Musk also expressed his concerns, believing that without trade restrictions, the Chinese will crush global car manufacturers.
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May 22, 2024
Eye Control Coming to iPhone and iPad
Eye control will be available on iPhone and iPad. The feature was created for people with disabilities, but anyone interested will be able to use it. The technology works on artificial intelligence, and eye tracking is done by the front camera. Everything will start working in iOS 18, which will be released in the fall of 2024.
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May 22, 2024
Scientists invent gel that allows drinking alcohol without harm to the body
Scientists have invented a gel that helps to drink alcohol without harm to the body. The gel converts alcohol into harmless acetic acid before it enters the bloodstream, keeping the liver intact and safe.
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May 21, 2024
Smart contact lenses
Engineers have created smart contact lenses for interacting with augmented reality. These biocompatible and inconspicuous devices accurately track the user's gaze direction and encode eye movement information into radio frequency signals. The lenses operate without a battery and do not use toxic silicon chips, making them lighter, more compact, and safer for humans. They can be worn for up to 12 hours without removal.
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May 21, 2024
Nicolas Cage - Spider-Man
Nicolas Cage has been cast in the lead role for the Spider-Man Noir series, a new collaboration between Amazon and Sony. The story will take place in 1930s New York and follows a detective with spider-like powers, a character familiar to many from the animated film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
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May 20, 2024
Breaking beds: a surprising issue at the Olympics
Beds are prone to breaking if used for sexual activities during the Olympics due to their inability to support the weight of two individuals. Such incidents have already occurred at the Tokyo Olympics, where these beds were installed as a precaution against the coronavirus.
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May 20, 2024
World’s Largest Atmospheric Cleansing Plant Launched in Iceland
The Mammoth installation, like a giant vacuum cleaner, absorbs CO₂ from the air, combines it with water, and injects it into the ground.
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May 20, 2024
Cool Summer Gadget: Auto-tinting Glasses with Built-in Speakers
An interesting summer gadget – auto-tinting glasses. The whole trick is in the electrochromic lenses, which can darken at the touch of a button. And since it had to contain a battery, they decided to add speakers and a microphone for calls and music. In the US, such Ampere Dusk glasses cost $299.
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May 20, 2024
Solar storm disrupts GPS systems of farming tractors
A solar storm has rendered the GPS systems of farming tractors inoperable, forcing some American farmers to halt their operations during the planting season. John Deere tractor sellers have declared that the GPS accuracy has been severely compromised.
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May 20, 2024
SpaceX prepares for fourth Starship launch
SpaceX is preparing for the fourth launch of its Starship spacecraft. According to Elon Musk, Starship is likely to make its next flight in just 3-4 weeks. The goal is for the spacecraft to undergo maximum heat or at least go further than before.
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May 20, 2024
Black Diamond from Tibet
One of the most elite varieties of apples is the Black Diamond from Tibet. The skin of the fruits darkens due to the high altitude and abundant ultraviolet radiation, turning almost black.
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May 20, 2024
UNESCO to Send Cultural Information to the Moon in Case of Global Catastrophe
UNESCO will send information about human culture to the Moon in case of a global catastrophe. The capsule will be placed on board the Japanese automated module Hakuto-R of the private Japanese company ispace. It is planned to be sent in winter together with a compact lunar rover. In two years, the company's third lunar mission is also expected to take place, within which a larger and more modern module, Apex 1.0, capable of carrying up to 500 kilograms of useful payload, will be used.
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May 18, 2024
Free Alcohol for Homeless People in the USA: A New Approach to Reduce Alcohol-related Harm
Homeless people in the USA are being provided with free alcohol in an effort to reduce the consumption of harmful alcohol and the number of poisonings. This program, implemented in San Francisco, allocates $5 million per year to offer a selection of beer, vodka, or wine to choose from at designated locations. Each person is given 3-4 servings per day, turning it into a real bar-like experience for the homeless. The aim is to provide a safer alternative to cheap and dangerous alcohol, ultimately promoting harm reduction in this vulnerable population.
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May 18, 2024