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Berlin (dpa) — Rabbits in space. More specifically: rabbits, an astronaut, a space station, washing machine teleporters and lots of hustle and bustle. That’s the essence of “Rabbids Coding!”, a free educational app that aims to teach programming basics in a fun way. Players take on the role of an astronaut on a space station that has been invaded and wrecked by the zany rabbit-like Rabbids. Nothing works anymore and the astronaut has to try to restore order. The game mechanics are simple: Players use code blocks to give the Rabbids small commands to direct them. As you play you discover differ...
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Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots which simulate the language and personalities of dead people risk distressing loved ones left behind through “unwanted digital hauntings”, a researcher has warned. A Cambridge University study suggested that the AI chatbots – known as deadbots – need design safety protocols to prevent causing psychological harm. Some companies are already offering services which allow a chatbot to simulate language patterns and personality traits of a dead person using the digital footprint they have left behind, according to the research. AI ethicists from Cambridge’s Lev...
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Volkswagen's Multivan is returning as a camper van for Europe's holidaymakers, and VW has announced that its new holiday-oriented version will arrive shortly after mid-2024 with a pop-top roof that makes room for a bunk bed. With their blend of van and motorhome styles, VW's campers are a familiar sight across Europe, where lakes, forests and coastal roads fill up with families and pensioners driving various generations of California-badged camper van models come summer. Volkswagen hasn't announced prices yet, but says orders for the so-called New California start in June and that it will be b...
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Berlin (dpa) — Seeing ads in the Start menu of your Windows computer? You're not alone. As of the latest update, Microsoft’s Windows 11 shows users advertising for apps available in the Microsoft Store. Selected programs from what Microsoft calls “a small set of curated developers” are now displayed under the “Recommended” section of the Start menu. If you don’t want to see these recommendations, go into Settings > Personalization > Start and turn off the toggle for “Show recommendations for tips, app promotions and more.” However, in general, advertising in Windows is here to stay. Windows 10...
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The Blue Oval has been drastically pruning its passenger car programme, leaving price-conscious customers out in the cold. But when it comes to small commercial vehicles, Ford can still deliver. Enter the new Tourneo Courier at prices starting at €25,450, a snazzy and workmanlike load-lugger which is now the cheapest model since the Fiesta version bowed out. More than just a van with windows, the spruced-up Courier is also one of the most practical set of wheels in the Ford range. The concept may be sober and matter-of-fact on paper but the little van is less of a tradesman's chariot than a li...
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Unconventional, experimental and unmistakably Scottish, the duo of Arab Strap are releasing their eighth studio album on May 10 with a title designed like a WhatsApp message. Featuring a yellow thumbs-up emoji after each sentence, the album's title suggests a somewhat resigned attitude: "I'm totally fine with it [thumbs up] don't give a fuck anymore. [thumbs up]" But don't be fooled by the title. This collection of songs is musically diverse and will invite you to dance in a way that Arab Strap has rarely done before. At the same time, the lyrics reveal an underlying anger, as they deal with a...
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One of the most popular early mobile phones – the Nokia 3210 – has been relaunched to mark the device’s 25th anniversary. Human Mobile Devices (HMD), the maker of Nokia phones, said it had relaunched the "cultural icon" as demand for simpler devices as part of a digital detox was rising. The revamped 3210 includes a two-megapixel camera, supports 4G calling and will still include classic mobile game Snake, HMD confirmed, with the device priced at £74.99. "The Nokia 3210, a cultural icon, is back at the pinnacle of the global dumbphone boom as consumers look to balance their screen time usage w...
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Apple has unveiled a new range of iPads including a more powerful - and more expensive - Pro series that appears to be setting the increasingly feature-rich tablets up to rival Apple's own Mac computers. The next iPad Pro is the first Apple device with the M4 chip, which is more focussed on apps using AI. The new models also come with an OLED screens for inkier blacks, and the version with a 13-inch display is the thinnest Apple device to date with a thickness of 5.1 millimetres, the company said at the unveiling on Tuesday. Apple used to describe the iPad as its vision for the future of the p...
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Berlin (dpa) — When buying a new smartphone, we're often faced with the same question: How much storage space do I need? The smartest option might seem to be to go for the model with the most onboard memory. However, the most cost-effective solution may be to upgrade your cloud subscription instead. When buying an iPhone the costs varies depending on the storage size. For the iPhone 15, for example, the 256 GB model costs €130 more than the basic version with 128 GB. In the US, it's $100 more. For 512 GB the additional charge is €250 or $300 in the US. Similar price differences can also be fou...
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Authorities in New York, seeking to quieten down the city that never sleeps well, have begun issuing fines to drivers of excessively noisy cars, and even drivers of unmodified sports cars are reportedly falling foul of new rules. Officials have been levying the fines since last December as part of a new noise abatement pilot programme, which also aims to curb excessive car horn honking. US car magazine Car & Driver quoted one driver who said he received an $800-dollar noise violation ticket for creating too much of a din with his 2010 Porsche 911 Carrera S fitted with the manufacturer's standa...
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