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Twitter’s recently appointed CEO Linda Yaccarino has commented for the first time on the platform’s controversial decision to impose temporary reading limits on its users. Tweeting on Tuesday, Yaccarino strongly backed the action, describing it as a “big move” and “meaningful.” Yaccarino wrote: “When you have a mission like Twitter — you need to make big moves to keep strengthening the platform. This work is meaningful and on-going.” She then provided a link to a page offering “more insight on our work to ensure the authenticity of our user base....

In a demonstration of high-fidelity quantum teleportation at the Fermilab Quantum Network, fiber-optic cables connect off-the-shelf devices (shown above), as well as state-of-the-art R&D devices.Fermilab Information is entered into a system at one location. A switch is flicked. Instantly, that information appears at another location miles away. It sounds like science fiction, but it’s on its way to becoming a reality. This is quantum teleportation, and it could be the future of lightning-fast communications....

Part of the excitement that comes with each new installment in the Pokémon franchise is learning about all the new and old Pokémon that we will be able to encounter, catch, train, battle, and evolve. Ever sincePokémon SwordandShield, the team and GameFreak have had to make concessions and start limiting the amount of old Pokémon that they can bring back now that the number is inching ever closer to 1,000 total creatures....

EveryChristmas brings several traditionsthat almost everyone experiences: shopping for impossible-to-find presents, traveling to see relatives you barely know or tolerate, watching live sports while digesting unhealthy food, andwatchingA Christmas Storyon a constant, eternal loop. For many Americans, watchingtheNational Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremonyin Washington D.C. is one of the hallmarks of the holiday. Who doesn’t like watching a parade of performers, singers, and personalities gather around a tree in America’s capital? What makes this year’s lighting so special is that 2022 marks the 100th anniversary of the beloved event....

Summary The mystery surrounding Sterling Archer’s father inArcherwas a major question mark for much of the series. WhileArcherwas largely focused on the adventures of Archer and the rest of his co-workers at an independent spy agency, his origins factored into several episodes across the course of the long-running series. This included the truth of his parentage, something his mother Mallory repeatedly refused to divulge despite Sterling’s repeated attempts to discover the truth....

Summary Dune: Part Twodirector Denis Villeneuve shares why he is disappointed that his film is still the top earner at the 2024 box office. The sequel starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya has grossed more than $711 million worldwide since releasing in theaters on March 1. No other 2024 movie has surpassed this milestone, with the next closest beingGodzilla x Kong: The New Empireat $567 million, andKung Fu Panda 4at $542 million....

“Hey, Alexa …” might be one of the most-used phrases in your household, but there are times when shouting at your smart assistant just isn’t practical. If you’re in bed beside a sleeping spouse, or you’re holding a baby youjustmanaged to settle down, the last thing you want to do is wake them. The good news is that you may now text Alexa on iOS, thanks to an update to the app....

“Why you’re able to trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out we test and score products.“ The 2020 Lincoln Corsair is oddly named. Lincoln chose the name based on its original Latin meaning, which translates to “journey” or “course.” But “corsair” is also a synonym for “pirate,” as well as the name of a World War IIfighter plane, and a lesser-known Marvel Comics character (who is aspace pirate)....

A solar-powered aircraft built by Airbus recently broke the record for the longest continuous flight. On its first outing, the unmanned Zephyr S stayed aloft for 25 days, 23 hours, and 57 minutes after taking off from Arizona on July 11. The achievement smashes the previous record — set by an earlier Zephyr prototype several years ago — by 11 days. The Zephyr S harnesses the sun’s rays to power motors that drive its two propellers, a system that allows it to operate entirely on solar power....

Alexa’s drop-in featurefor its smart displays has been clutch for me so many times. From peeking in to see if the cats are up to no good on my desk when I’m not there to simply asking my fiancé a question about her coffee order while I’m at the brew shop waiting and she’s at home, drop-in has proven to be a very convenient and valuable feature on many occasions....

In October 2018, amateur photographers and aurora enthusiasts spotted beautiful auroras over Finland, lighting up the sky in thin ribbons of green. Typically, auroras are seen vertically, hanging like curtains, but these auroras were oriented horizontally, reaching across the horizon. The photographers documented these auroras and showed their images to researchers at the University of Helsinki, who realized that they had observed an entirely new type of aurora. The citizen scientists named the new auroral form “the dunes,” after the undulating dunes of sand seen in the desert....

Animal Welloffers many puzzles and secrets for players, but many can only be discovered once you have unlocked The Bubble Wand. The new title has taken the genre by storm with unique gameplay that will keep you returning for more. However, you will need to venture through several rooms and complete multiple puzzles to access the game-changing Bubble Wand. Likeother Metroidvania titles,Animal Wellhas many item upgrades for you to find that can help you in your journey....

Within the next few years, we could finally get a foldable iPhone. A new report from Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests that Apple is developing an 8-inch foldable iPhone that could launch in 2023. The investment note, which wasreported on by MacRumors, says that the device will likely have a QHD+ flexible OLED display. The report also mentions that the device will use a new “silver nanowire” touch technology that would allow it to support multiple folds, as well as ensure better durability than current foldable devices....