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Steam has been taken over by sandbox games including Palworld, study of 98,555 games finds, but RPGs and FPS games are still massive
The sandbox is getting bigger
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Google Gemini is getting a dedicated student hub
Google is launching a dedicated student hub within Gemini ahead of the back-to-school season, bringing together research, revision and organisational tools in one place. The move is part of a broader push by Google to position Gemini as a core study companion, adding features such as study notebooks, flashcards and practice quizzes, and reflects growing…
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Google launches new study tools for students across Search and Gemini
Google has announced a broad rollout of AI-powered study tools across Search and Gemini, including interactive visuals, 3D simulations, customised practice quizzes and a new dedicated student hub. The update reflects Google’s push to establish Gemini as the go-to AI assistant for students, as it faces growing competition from OpenAI and education-focused startups such as…
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Researchers say OpenAI revoked their access to limited cyber program
OpenAI has revoked access for several security researchers to its Trusted Access for Cyber (TAC) programme, a vetted scheme that relaxes some cybersecurity guardrails on its AI models for legitimate research purposes. The company has confirmed the removals were caused by a technical error rather than a deliberate policy change, but the incident has still…
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Study finds a 15 percent increase in traffic deaths after major music streaming releases
A Harvard Medical School study has found that fatal traffic collisions in the United States rise by around 15% in the days following the release of a major music album, suggesting drivers become more distracted when browsing unfamiliar new music through phones or in-car infotainment systems. The findings point to a specific and previously underexplored…
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Millions taking common blood pressure medication at risk of deadly kidney disease, top experts warn
Health experts have warned that a widely prescribed type of blood pressure medication may put millions of patients at increased risk of developing kidney disease, a potentially life-threatening condition. The warning is significant because these drugs are among the most commonly used treatments for hypertension, meaning any link to serious kidney harm could affect a…
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My Edinburgh fringe odyssey: ‘The nudity is expressive, shocking – sometimes harrowing’
There are 3,649 shows at the fringe this year, but how many embody its spirit of radical experimentation? I took a journey through foam, lube and gore to find out … Somewhere in Edinburgh, a man is drinking his own urine. Elsewhere, the story of a religious sect that commands its followers to use “butt…
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Fury as UK health chiefs won’t disclose source of ‘imported’ deadly eggs – as major salmonella outbreak kills one and sickens 200
UK health officials are facing criticism for refusing to name the country of origin of eggs linked to a major salmonella outbreak that has killed one person and left around 200 others ill. Campaigners and affected families argue that withholding the source of the contaminated, imported eggs prevents consumers from making informed choices and undermines…
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Scientists find closest star to the Milky Way’s central black hole
Star, moving at 8% the speed of light, may let us measure the black hole’s rotation.