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The Things Today's Kids May Never Experience That Their Parents Took for Granted

Remember when getting lost wasn't a disaster because someone always had a paper map? Or when watching your favorite TV show meant being in front of the television at exactly the right time? Technology has changed childhood in ways no previous generation has experienced. Today's kids are growing up in…

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DCs will be held accountable for question paper leak henceforth: CM D K Shivakumar

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar warned district Deputy Commissioners about exam paper leaks. He mandated CCTV cameras and enhanced security for all recruitment examination processes. Officials must ensure public administration efficiency and address citizen issues proactively. Groundwater work irregularities will be curbed with mandatory video and GPS documentation. Cabinet…

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Moral distress: for primary care doctors, ‘doing the right thing’ can feel impossible

Modern healthcare systems ask much of primary care doctors. They are expected to diagnose, reassure, coordinate care, manage chronic illness and increasingly fill the gaps when other parts of the system come under strain.

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This $2 low-tech upgrade just made Russia's cheap 'cardboard-and-plywood' drone almost unjammable

Russia has reportedly added magnetic compasses to cheap Molniya drones, helping maintain direction when electronic warfare disrupts GPS and GLONASS signals.

TechRadar

Experts warn abortion 'fear mongering' risks rural care

While there is greater uptake of abortion pills across Australia, many complexities remain for women seeking to terminate an unwanted pregnancy, research shows.

AAP

Google Maps is finally getting a speedometer on Android Auto, and it's about time — my ancient GPS system could do this 20 years ago

Google Maps is about to add a feature that has existed elsewhere in one way or another for decades — and it's about time.

Tom’s Guide

Does wrapping your phone in aluminum foil block tracking? The truth behind this viral privacy hack

Wrapping phones in aluminum foil offers minimal privacy protection. This method causes phones to struggle for network connection and drains batteries. While it can interfere with signals, it does not guarantee complete blockage. Modern devices quickly re-establish connections after temporary interruptions. Better privacy involves disabling location services and managing app…

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A cheap 25-year-old piece of hardware broke Telstra. It’s a wake-up call for other businesses

At a two-and-a-half-hour Senate grilling on Friday, Telstra executives revealed just how bad their catastrophic outage earlier this month was. At its peak, it affected about 45% of calls and data across the telco giant’s national network.

The Conversation

In 2008, a Brazilian priest rose into the sky beneath 1,000 balloons to raise money for charity, but the wind carried him into an Atlantic mystery

In April 2008, Father Adelir Antônio de Carli set out on a fundraising mission unlike anything most people had ever seen. The Brazilian Catholic priest climbed into a simple chair attached to around 1,000 helium-filled party balloons, hoping to attract attention and raise money for a spiritual rest centre for…

The Times of India

Russian drones spotted using screwed-on magnetic compasses as navigation aids — the on-board camera can occasionally tilt down to check bearings if satellite comms are lost

Russian drone troops are adding cheap magnetic compasses to help find their bearings. Crude add-on helps them find their bearings and locate their targets even without GPS.

Tom’s Hardware

Homeless and migrant patients wrongly kicked off GP lists in NHS drive to slash spending

Exclusive: Hundreds of thousands of patients have been removed from GP lists in the past 12 months – with one practice fearing patients with non-English names were being targeted

The Independent UK

In 2023, a young elephant left Zambia wearing a GPS collar: Two years later, scientists discovered he had crossed four countries

The adventurous young bull elephant Z16 covered an astounding 12,000 kilometers, traveling through four different countries. His journey underscored the importance of ancient migration corridors that elephants continue to use. Yet, the rise of human-made structures and agriculture is reshaping these vital paths. Generally, herds led by females prefer to…

The Times of India

Gatwick Airport Crisis Revives Memories of Europe's Russian GPS Jamming Scare

Gatwick Airport faced chaos as a British Airways plane blocked the runway, causing nine planes to issue emergency codes and divert due to fuel shortages. The incident recalls past GPS disruptions.

International Business Times UK

‘Landmark’ study to offer blood test for Alzheimer’s through GPs

Dementia affects about 90,000 people in Scotland, an estimated 3,000 of whom are aged under 65.

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The Independent UK

New Alzheimer’s blood test to be trialled to speed up diagnosis – find out where

The aim is for up to 500 patients to be referred for a test, making it the largest UK study of Alzheimer’s blood tests in general practice

Xiaomi Watch S5 review: Premium design meets outstanding battery life at a great price

Premium hardware, reliable health tracking and battery life that just keeps going

Times Life

Why Snow Leopard Cubs Stay With Their Mothers Longer Than Almost Any Big Cat on Earth

The Numbers That Set the Snow Leopard ApartMost big cats push their young toward independence fast. Lion cubs leave the pride or are driven out at around 18 months. Cheetah cubs separate from their mothers between 16 and 18 months. Tiger cubs, depending on prey density, disperse at roughly 18…

The Economic Times

Al Falah university chairman Jawad Siddiqui urges HC to grant interim bail in ED cases

Al Falah University chairman Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui requested interim bail from the Delhi High Court. He cited his wife's critical cancer treatment as the reason for his urgent plea. The Enforcement Directorate opposed his release, fearing evidence tampering and flight risk. Siddiqui offered to wear a GPS tracker as a…

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Waze Is Supercharging Destination Search With Gemini AI

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Psychology says people who can't remember routes even after traveling hundred times aren't absent-minded, their brain may priortizing different things

Psychology suggests that people who struggle to remember routes are not born with ‘GPS brain’. Fortunately, navigation is a skill that many people can improve with experience and mindful observation.

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Your lost dog can now call home with the world's 1st satellite-connected dog collar

A new dog collar with GPS tracking enabled by SpaceX's Starlink direct-to-mobile network promises connectivity from almost anywhere.

TechRadar

Garmin Forerunner 170 review: A solid running watch with no surprises

The Garmin Forerunner 170 & 170 Music is a great, versatile training tool that might be priced slightly too high for some.

Times Life

India Wildlife Safari Planning: What First-Timers Miss Before Booking a Tiger Reserve

The Permit System Will Confuse You the First TimeEvery national park in India divides its core zone into numbered safari zones, and each zone has a fixed daily quota of jeeps. Ranthambore, for instance, has six zones in its core area. Zones 1, 2, and 3 sit closer to the…

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New Tata 4x4 SUV Price in India: Expected Price, Launch Date & Features

Tata has always tried to give buyers a mix of style, space and safety experience in one package. The latest Tata SUV is getting a lot of attention. Many people want to know its price, the features it offers, and the engine options available. If your family is also willing…

The Conversation

A timing glitch was behind Telstra’s nationwide outage. It points to a bigger vulnerability

Telstra experienced a second major network fault after yesterday’s nationwide outage, with the telco confirming late last night that some calls, including to Triple Zero, were not going through.

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