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MIT researchers have developed a rapid 3D-printing technique that uses liquid metal

MIT researchers have developed a rapid 3D-printing technique that uses liquid metal

Researchers at MIT have developed a rapid 3D-printing technique that uses liquid metal to allow for extremely fast prints. The process can manufacture large aluminum components in minutes, whereas many pre-existing techniques would take hours to finish the same build. The technology has already been used to create table legs, chair frames and related furniture parts.It’s called liquid metal printing…
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The FTC is investigating Microsoft, Amazon and Alphabet’s investments into AI startups

The FTC is investigating Microsoft, Amazon and Alphabet’s investments into AI startups

The Federal Trade Commission is launching an inquiry into massive investments made by Microsoft, Amazon and Alphabet into generative AI startups OpenAI and Anthropic, the agency announced on Thursday. The FTC said that it had issued “compulsory orders” to the companies and would scrutinize their relationships with AI startups to understand their impact on competition.“History shows that new technologies can…
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Apple lets apps feature streaming games, chatbots and other built-in experiences

Apple lets apps feature streaming games, chatbots and other built-in experiences

Apple's app platform is finally opening up a bit. Today, the company said that it will allow developers to utilize new in-app experiences, including streaming games, accessing mini-apps, and talking with chatbots. That means devs can create a single app that houses an easily accessible catalog of their streaming titles. Perhaps we'll finally see a usable Game Pass app from…
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The Morning After: The Mac turns 40

The Morning After: The Mac turns 40

The Mac turned 40, putting Apple’s longest-running product squarely in middle age. But like someone who sees the back half of their life approaching and gets in marathon-runner shape, the Mac is in the strongest place it’s been for decades. While (its own) smartphones have chipped and undercut PC revenues for Apple, it follows years of growth and a major…
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