Technology News for Saturday 2nd March 2024

1. Weather delayed opening of Dig 'N Zone

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2. These deals on electric scrubbers will keep your house fresh and your wallet fat

This electric spin scrubber can also work for a long time -- the battery lasts 1.5 hours on a single charge, which is longer than your average cordless vacuum cleaner. The Voweek electric scrubber is currently 39 ...

3. Cornwall researchers discover huge ancient seaweed bed

Researchers working on a Cornwall Council project said they have found "one of the biggest amounts of a rare type seaweed ever found in UK waters". Academics and environmental researchers have been working near Falmouth and Penzance.

4. Did Apple Just Make a Gambling App?

The tech giant's new sports tool shows scores, betting odds, and little else. By Jacob Stern. An image of a dice with the Apple ...

5. Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Ring will not be compatible with your iPhone

Samsung's VP, Hon Pak, asserted during a roundtable discussion at this year's MWC that the forthcoming Galaxy Ring will not have compatibility with iPhones, marking a significant stance by Samsung in the mobile market. Pak ...

6. A first look at using Microsoft's new AI tool, Copilot

A. Copilot is an artificial intelligence (AI) system designed by Microsoft that is replacing the virtual assistant Cortana and Bing Chat. Copilot will become an integral part of pretty much all Microsoft products and services that CPAs use.

7. What Does Microsoft Have in Common With a Weird, Willy Wonka-Themed Event?

It so far has revealed a series of snafus and blunders, from a Microsoft chatbot with a maniacal split personality, to AI-generated obituaries littered with misinformation, and one very strange Willy Wonka-themed event in Scotland that was promoted with ...

8. NASA to discontinue $2 billion satellite servicing project on higher costs, schedule delays

For its decision to discontinue the project, NASA on Friday cited "continued technical, cost, and schedule challenges, and a broader community evolution away from refueling unprepared spacecraft, which has led to a lack of a committed partner".

9. NASA shutting down $2B satellite refueling project over tech, cost challenges

The space agency announced the shutdown of the On-orbit Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing 1 (OSAM-1) project on Friday after an “in-depth, independent” review.

10. GTA Online's Cluckin' Bell Farm raid update confirmed for March 7, 2024: All details

The excitement surrounding this announcement has been fueled by the recent drop of the action-packed teaser trailer, showcasing snippets of the adrenaline-fueled missions awaiting players.