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An Introduction to Statistical Sampling
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An Introduction to Statistical Sampling
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Where do startups come from? Ideas and entrepreneurs, of course
At TNW, we are all about supporting and elevating startups and entrepreneurs who are doing epic stuff with tech. When Red Bull reached out to talk about their innovation competition, my first thought was what on Earth do we have in common with an energy drink company that has people jumping off cliffs and surfing really large waves? Apart from fuelling — in different ways — founders and developers across the world, of course. (Although, I guess, building a company could be considered an extreme sport.) Next generation of innovation Turns out, when it comes to supporting young minds that…This story continues at The Next Web
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UK police trial high-tech wristbands to keep dementia patients safe
A police force in the UK is using Bluetooth tracking wristbands for people with dementia in a high-tech bid to keep them safe. Starting this month, Avon and Somerset Police will start giving out Bluetooth wristbands for free to families. It’s part of a broader initiative to protect dementia patients, who often suffer from extreme memory loss and confusion as a result of the incurable condition. The wristbands are fitted with Tile, a popular tracking device similar to the Apple Airtag. Once the tag is attached to a patient, caregivers can track their location via a smartphone app. If the…This story continues at The Next Web
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Propelling satellites with electricity and salt? No problem for this Parisian startup
In 2018, Elon Musk put a Tesla in space. Like many of the billionaire’s antics, it was a publicity stunt. However, it pointed to an undeniable truth: the future of space travel is electric. Most spacecraft today — like cars and trucks back on Earth — burn chemicals to get around. But space agencies like NASA, ESA, and France’s CNES have been experimenting with electric thrusters for decades, in a bid for a cleaner, more efficient way to propel satellites. A few startups have spun out from this work. One of them is Paris-headquartered ION-X. It hopes to build the…This story continues at The Next Web
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Government says DOJ subpoenaed Apple without authorization
DOJ demands for message and call data from Apple during the Trump administration, failed to obtain authorization, says the Office of the Inspector General in the current Biden administration.
United States Department of Justice — image credit: DOJIt was previously revealed in 2021 that the Department of Justice under President Trump subpoenaed Apple for data concerning at least two House Democrats, their aides and families, in an investigation into alleged leaking of information. Now a report from the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) says the DOJ’s demands were issued without the required legal authorization.
The full OIG report also says that the DOJ did not have authorization for the gag orders that it imposed on both Apple and Google. It also reveals that the scope of the demands was wider than previously known, with the DOJ issuing 40 non-disclosure orders (NDOs) to the two companies.
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Apple’s iOS 18.2 & macOS Sequoia updates with Genmoji, Image Playground are due today
Apple has confirmed that iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS 15.2 will be released to the public on Wednesday, bringing with them new imaging-based Apple Intelligence features.
An iPhone running Apple IntelligenceApple provided beta testers with the second release candidate of iOS 18.2 earlier in the week, to give a final shakedown to inbound Apple Intelligence features ahead of the public release. On Wednesday, Apple said the release will be happening later in the day.
In a post to its newsroom, it confirmed that iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 will be out on Wednesday. It will also bring out a “brand-new set” of Apple Intelligence features to the platforms, that will focus largely on generative AI imaging.
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Tap to Pay on iPhone comes to Chile and Egypt
Apple has now launched its Tap to Pay on iPhone service in both Egypt and Chile, making a total of 20 countries that have received the feature since it started in 2022.
Tap to Pay on iPhone lets merchants take payments without a separate contactless deviceFollowing quickly on the heels of its launch in the United Arab Emirates, Tap to Pay on iPhone has now also arrived in both Chile and Egypt. The latter has been confirmed by Egypt Today, which says that Apple has initially partnered with three major banks in the country.
It also says that the launch was enabled by how in 2023, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) approved new regulations over payment services using electronic devices and apps.
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Tim Cook says Apple has invested over $18 billion in the UK since 2019
As he visits Apple Stores in London, Tim Cook says the company is continuing to expand on its more than $18 billion investment in the country, and how it has doubled its engineering teams there.
Tim Cook (left) has a pint with “Slow Horses” star Jack LowdenOn his return trip from China, Apple CEO Tim Cook has been in London, visiting the city’s Apple Covent Garden store. He saw a performance by musician Jamie Cullum, and also drank a pint with “Slow Horses” star and Golden Globe nominee Jack Lowden.
“We’ve been serving customers in the UK for more than 40 years, and we’re proud of our deep connection with communities across this country,” said Cook in a statement about Apple’s investment in the UK. “We’re thrilled to be growing our Apple teams here, and to keep supporting the extraordinary innovators, creators, and entrepreneurs who are pushing the boundaries of technology in so many ways.”
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2024’s most underrated game turned me into a cheater
Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island is the hardest game of 2024, surpassing even Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC.Go Here to Read this Fast! 2024’s most underrated game turned me into a cheater
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Intel Arrow Lake gets a surprise 33% gaming boost — with one caveat
Intel Arrow Lake CPUs just received a huge unexpected boost to performance, but it’s not yet the patch we’ve all been waiting for.Go Here to Read this Fast! Intel Arrow Lake gets a surprise 33% gaming boost — with one caveat
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