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in TechnologyWhat’s the common name for a completely automated public Turing test to tell computers and humans apart?
Answer: The Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart, commonly known as Captchas, are the little assignments, like spotting all the boats in a picture or typing out some letters and numbers, that help keep bots out of websites. A new feature in Apple’s iOS 16 and the upcoming version of…
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in TechnologyWhat does the new Facebook Feed tab include?
Answer: Facebook announced on July 21, 2022, that it is rolling out a new Feeds tab, displaying posts from the users’ Facebook favorites, Facebook groups, and Facebook friends in the order they were shared. The new tab is on the shortcut bar in Facebook’s iPhone and Android apps.
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in TechnologyWhich Apple iPhone models have an always-on display?
Answer: The new iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max are the only iPhone models to date with an always-on display. Almost all Android phones and even the Apple Watch feature an always-on display
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in TechnologyWhat are LEO satellites?
Answer: LEO satellites are low-earth orbit satellites. The satellites are 36 times closer to the earth than traditional satellites, reducing communication delays and allowing for faster broadband service even in remote areas.
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in TechnologyMore than 750 Tesla owners have complained to US safety regulators about what?
Answer: By May 4, 2022, 758 Tesla owners have complained to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that their cars have suddenly stopped on roadways for no apparent reason. According to the agency’s website, many feared a rear-end crash on a freeway.Which Tesla models are affected?The investigation covers phantom braking in an estimated 416,000…
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in TechnologyGoogle announced it would automatically erase which user information?
Answer: On July 1, 2022, Google announced new privacy protections on its Google Maps service. The company will delete locations like abortion clinics, counseling centers, domestic violence shelters, fertility clinics, addiction treatment facilities, and weight loss clinics from users’ Location History. The information will be purged shortly after any visit to these facilities. The new…
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in TechnologyWhat are hypersonic missiles?
Answer: Hypersonic missiles, by definition, fly at least 5 times the speed of sound (Mach 5), can fly at up to 10 times the speed of sound, and can maneuver in mid-flight, making it harder for air-defense systems to intercept. Russia has said it has twice deployed its newest Kinzhal (Dagger) hypersonic missile in Ukraine,…
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in TechnologyAs of mid-March 2022, what’s Ukraine’s Most-Downloaded App?
Answer: On March 14, 2022, Elon Musk’s Starlink app became the most downloaded app from the Apple App Store in Ukraine, and it remained in the top spot in the days after, according to Sensor Tower, which tracks downloads. Starlink enables video calls, online gaming, streaming, and other high-data-rate activities thru Musk’s SpaceX satellites. The…
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in TechnologyWhat makes the iPhone SE distinguishable from other iPhones?
Answer: Apple has announced a new version of its cheapest iPhone, SE, on March 8, 2022. Pre-orders for the new iPhone SE open on March 11, and it will be available starting March 18. Alongside its signature Touch-ID home button, the new iPhone SE will feature a faster processer, more durable 4.7-inch screen, longer-lasting battery,…
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in TechnologyWhat’s Ukraine’s most popular messaging app?
Answer: Telegram is Ukraine’s most popular messaging app. The app, which has more than 550 million monthly users globally, was banned in Russia in 2018 after its founder Pavel Durov refused to give the authorities access to its user data. Russia lifted the ban in mid-2020. Telegram became a 24-hour news source for civilians, journalists, and…
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in TechnologyWhat’s the Stem Player?
Answer: The Stem Player is Kanye West’s $200 streaming music device, enabling users to manipulate any song using touch-sensitive light sliders embedded in its shell. The 44-year-old rapper, who has legally changed his name to Ye, posted a teaser to the second part of his album Donda, which was to be released on Feb. 22,…
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in TechnologyWhat’s an adaptive driving beam (ADB) system?
Answer: Adaptive driving beam (ADB) systems are glare-free high beam headlights designed to Increase safety by dimming individual LED lamps. Camera sensors and computers help to focus the beams on darkness and lower the intensity of the light beams if there’s oncoming traffic. The headlights, commonly used in Europe, will become legal in the US…
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in TechnologyWhen were 3G networks first introduced in the US?
Answer: Verizon Wireless became a 3G network in July 2002 – the second 3G provider in the US and the first to stay in business – while AT&T launched the company’s 3G network in the US in 2004. Japanese phone giant NTT DoCoMo launched the world’s first 3G network in 2001._x000D_
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in TechnologyAs of 2022, which is the only company that offers a driverless taxi service?
Answer: As of 2022, only one completely public service operates without safety drivers. Waymo, owned by Alphabet (Google’s parent company,) offers a driverless service in the suburbs of Phoenix, Arizona. On Aug. 16, 2022, Lyft said it would allow users to hail a new self-driving cab on and around the Las Vegas Strip. Unlike the…
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in TechnologyWhat’s Wordle?
Answer: Launched in Oct. 2021, Wordle is a viral wordplay game that allows players six guesses to determine a five-letter word that changes every day. The daily puzzle was quickly attracting millions of players. The New York Times announced, on Jan. 31, 2022, it has acquired Wordle for an undisclosed seven-figure sum.
