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NASA Space Mission Takes Stock of Carbon Dioxide Emissions by Countries

A NASA Earth-observing satellite has helped researchers track carbon dioxide emissions for more than 100 countries around the world. The pilot project offers a powerful new look at the carbon dioxide being emitted in these countries and how much of it is removed from the atmosphere by forests and other carbon-absorbing “sinks” within their borders. The findings demonstrate how space-based…
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Google teases I/O 2023 with literal input/output puzzle

Google I/O 2023 must be just around the corner, as the company has launched a new “input/output” puzzle that should reveal the date and location for this year’s event. History of Google I/O For over a decade, the Google I/O developer conference has served as the…
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Google I/O 2023 takes place May 10

Following the literal input/output puzzle this morning, Google has announced that I/O 2023 is taking place Wednesday, May 10. There was no developer conference in 2020. The next year saw a live presentation in front of some employees on a smaller, on-campus stage. In 2022…
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9to5Google Log Out: Pixel Watch needs smarter, more Pixel-y features

9to5Google has a rebooted newsletter that highlights the biggest Google stories with added commentary and other tidbits. Sign up to get it early in your inbox, or continue reading 9to5Google Log Out below: When it comes to phones, Google’s big Pixel differentiators are the camera and ML/AI-powered voice features that work locally. This includes Call Screen, Hold for Me, and Direct My Call…
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Sonic Frontiers review — Stop laughing

Connect with top gaming leaders in Los Angeles at GamesBeat Summit 2023 this May 22-23. Register here. Poor Sonic is often the butt of jokes, even after starring in two hit films and a stellar retro revival with 2017’s Sonic Mania. But the Blue Blur’s lows often stick…
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Toya and Dove design Roblox game to foster girls’ self esteem

Connect with top gaming leaders in Los Angeles at GamesBeat Summit 2023 this May 22-23. Register here. Toya is a female-led games studio dedicated to growing girls’ self-esteem and body image. And today it is partnering with Dove to launch a game reflecting its ideals on Roblox. The Tel Aviv, Israel-based company said Super U Story is the first Roblox game to address unrealistic beauty ideals…
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Galaxy Note 9 gets unexpected update w/ February 2023 security patch

Despite support officially ending in late 2022 after four years, the Galaxy Note 9 has received a surprise update with the February 2023 security patch. In recent years, Samsung has cleaned up a murky reputation when it comes to Galaxy devices software support windows and update cadence. After launching with Android 8.1 Oreo, the Android 10 update with One UI 2.5 arrived in early February 2020.
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