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What to expect from Apple’s ‘Pro and tell’ event

It feels like Apple's Welcome Home event just happened. And the iPhone Duo announcement isn't all that far in our rearview mirror, either. Yet, the company is back with another launch, focused on the MacBook Pro, it looks like. Its "Pro and tell" event is scheduled for October 28th at 1PM ET in Los Angeles. […]

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The Boox Palma 2 Pro finally got me to stop reading on my phone

The $400 Boox Palma 2 Pro is a smartphone-sized e-reader designed for people who want to read books, articles, and documents on a small E Ink display.

  • Boox Palma 2 Pro costs $400, offering smartphone-sized e-ink display
  • Front-lit screen allows reading in complete darkness without eye strain
  • Device supports Google Play apps, providing diverse reading, research, and productivity options

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Could lowering high blood pressure be as simple as stimulating your ear?

A small device that gently stimulates nerves through the ear could offer a new way to tackle stubborn high blood pressure.

  • Transcutaneous autonomic neuromodulation (tAN) uses mild electrical pulses delivered through ear.
  • Study by Queen Mary University of London shows potential for severe hypertension patients.
  • tAN treatment involves daily use for two weeks, then weekly for ten weeks.

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A hidden bias in human language challenges 70 years of science

A groundbreaking study challenges 70 years of assumptions about how human language works. By analyzing billions of word uses, scientists discovered that meaning is organized around power, danger, and…

  • Researchers discover hidden bias favoring safety over danger in human language
  • New method called ousiometrics reveals safety bias contradicts 70-year-old VAD model
  • Safety bias may impact AI systems interpreting speech and writing
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