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UK crashes out of global top 50 supercomputer ranking

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Techme101

The U.K. no longer has a supercomputer in the top 50, according to new data from the Top500 project, which ranks the 500 most powerful non-distributed computer systems globally. The country’s current national supercomputer system, Archer2, is approaching end-of-life in … Continue reading →

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Social media ban for under-16s ‘on the table’ in UK

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Techme101

The tech secretary Peter Kyle also said he wanted an “assertive” approach from the regulator, Ofcom.

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UK open to social media ban for kids as gov’t kicks off feasibility study

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Techme101

The U.K. government is not ruling out further beefing up existing online safety rules by adding an Australian-style ban on social media for under 16s technology secretary, Peter Kyle, has said. Back in the summer the government warned it may … Continue reading →

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OpenAI releases a teacher’s guide to ChatGPT, but some educators are skeptical

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Techme101

OpenAI envisions teachers using its AI-powered tools to create lesson plans and interactive tutorials for students. But some educators are wary of the technology — and its potential to go awry. Today, OpenAI released a free online course designed to … Continue reading →

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You have a few hours left to bid on this burned-out husk in San Francisco

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Techme101

Houses in San Francisco are notoriously expensive, with the average home price hovering around $1.26 million. It’s no wonder that a fire-ravaged shack priced at $299,000 in one of San Francisco’s southernmost neighborhoods saw at least 20 people tour the … Continue reading →

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Ben Ling’s Bling Capital has already nabbed another $270M for fourth fund

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Techme101

Bling Capital, one of the more prolific and well-connected seed VC firms, has nabbed another $270 million for a new flagship, fourth fund. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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SpaceX launches Starship for the sixth time – with Trump on site to watch

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Techme101

SpaceX conducted the sixth flight test of its massive Starship rocket on Tuesday afternoon, and although the company did not replicate the history-making booster catch, the company did welcome a very special guest: President-elect Donald Trump.  Trump, who will soon … Continue reading →

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Apple says Mac users targeted in zero-day cyberattacks

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Techme101

Apple said the security update for Macs, iPhones, and iPads is “recommended for all users.” © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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PayPal revives its money-pooling feature

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Techme101

Welcome to TechCrunch Fintech! This week, we’re diving into PayPal’s new holiday shopping-friendly feature, Klarna’s 2025 IPO ambitions, and sales tax automation startup Kintsugi doubling its valuation in less than a year. If you’d like to receive the Fintech newsletter … Continue reading →

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Debian vs Ubuntu: Which Linux Distro Fits Your Needs Best?

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Techme101

Both Debian and Ubuntu are often considered outstanding choices to meet your desktop and server needs. But what are the differences and similarities, and which is right for you?

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