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Astronomers trace the origin of meteorites that have struck Earth

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Meteorites – rocks that fall to Earth from space – have pelted our planet from its birth about 4.5 billion years ago to today, often causing scant damage but sometimes triggering cataclysms. But from where exactly are these space rocks coming? New research has the answer. By studying the composition of meteorites that have landed over the years and the asteroids populating our solar system, astronomers have determined that about 70% of known meteorite impacts came from just three groups of asteroids residing in our solar system’s main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. In total, the researchers in three different studies have now been able to account for the origins of most of the tens of thousands of known meteorites that have landed on Earth. As part of the research, the astronomers carried out numerical simulations that enabled them to model the formation and evolution of families of asteroids orbiting the sun in the main asteroid belt. “It is a group of asteroids which ha
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Adobe releases Firefly AI video generator

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Adobe has expanded its Firefly Video Model by launching an artificial intelligence-powered video generator to support its creative applications. The Adobe Firefly Video Model will work to enhance creative applications’ capabilities including Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Express and Premiere Pro. “The usage of Firefly within our creative applications has seen massive adoption, and it’s been inspiring to see how the creative community has used it to push the boundaries of what’s possible,” said Ely Greenfield, chief technology officer, digital media at Adobe. “We’re thrilled to bring creative professionals even more tools for ideation and creation, all designed to be commercially safe.” The first Generative Extend tool for Premiere Pro is initially available in beta and will allow users to extend clips by up to two seconds at either 720p or 1080p at 24 FPS. Users will also be able to use the tool to enhance audio, extending sound effects by up to ten seconds. Additionally, Adobe i
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How to blur WhatsApp chats on desktop: Step-by-step guide

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In today’s digital age, maintaining online privacy is crucial. With the widespread use of messaging apps like WhatsApp, ensuring confidentiality is paramount. WhatsApp Web allows users to access their chats on desktop devices. However, this convenience comes with potential security risks. With WhatsApp Blur, users can easily blur out sensitive and private information on the WhatsApp Web interface. Here’s a simple guide on how to blur your WhatsApp web chats for enhanced privacy. How to Use WhatsApp Blur Step 1:  Go to the Chrome web store by typing https://ift.tt/1eG24KB. Step 2:  Type ‘Privacy Extension For WhatsApp Web’ on the search bar. Step 3:  Once the extension page opens, click on the ‘Add To Chrome’ button. Step 4:  Soon, your extension will be downloaded and ready to work. Step 5:  Log in to WhatsApp Web by linking your device. Step 6:  Next, go to the ‘Extensions’ option in the top right corner of your browser. Step 7:  Click on the ‘Privacy Extension For WhatsA
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Meta lays off employees across platforms including WhatsApp, Instagram

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Meta is laying off employees across units including Instagram, WhatsApp and Reality Labs, the Verge reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. A Meta spokesperson told Reuters in a statement that a few of its teams were making changes to align with their long-term strategic goals and location strategy. “This includes moving some teams to different locations, and moving some employees to different roles. In situations like these when a role is eliminated, we work hard to find other opportunities for impacted employees,” the spokesperson said. The Verge report, opens new tab did not specify the exact number of job cuts but mentioned that they were small. Meta also did not comment on the numbers. Separately, the Financial Times reported, opens new tab that Meta fired another two dozen staff in Los Angeles for allegedly using their daily $25 meal credits to instead buy household items including acne pads, wine glasses and laundry detergent. These terminations are
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GTA 6 new gameplay ‘leak’ goes viral

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Fans of Grand Theft Auto (GTA) 6 were split after a fresh leak allegedly from Rockstar Games’ upcoming title went viral on social media. While the developer and its parent company Take-Two Interactive remain silent about the hotly-anticipated game, several alleged leaks have been making rounds on social media platforms. The latest of such leaks was shared on TikTok, showing a street that looks like the Wynwood area of Miami. The short clip also showed a few cars, including a van that looks like an Amazon Prime van parked in the street. The short clip, allegedly a gameplay leak of GTA 6, soon went viral with fans debating whether the clip was actually from the sixth title in the Grand Theft Auto series. Several maintained that Rockstar Games would not use Amazon trademarks in the game. Others mentioned that the Prime logo actually says “Crime,” a type of parody the developer is widely known for. @gtaleaks2 @community JUST LEAKED GTA 6 #gta #gta6 #gta6leakedfootage #gtaleak
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TikTok removed more than 30m videos in Pakistan for violating community guidelines

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TikTok has released its Q2 2024 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, shedding light on the platform’s proactive approach to content moderation in Pakistan. This quarterly report provides transparency into the content and accounts removed during the reporting period, for violating the platform’s Community Guidelines. The report reveals that over 30,709,744 videos were removed from TikTok in Pakistan, in the latest reporting period, as the platform continues to strengthen its content moderation systems to safeguard its diverse community. Key findings show that 99.5% of these videos were proactively removed before users reported them, with 97% taken down within 24 hours. These figures highlight TikTok’s commitment to staying ahead of harmful content, ensuring a safer platform for Pakistani users. With over a billion people and millions of pieces of content posted on TikTok every day, the platform continues to prioritise and enhance automated moderation technology. In Q2 2024, the p
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WhatsApp Introduces new low-light video calls feature; here’s how to enable it

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Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp has introduced a low-light mode feature to help users attend video calls in low-light conditions. WhatsApp’s low-light video calling mode can enhance video calls in low-light conditions. The feature will automatically improve the lighting in a video and provide better illumination to a face. How to use low light mode on WhatsApp? How to enable low-light video calling mode on WhatsApp Step 1: Launch WhatsApp on your device Step 2: Select a contact of your choice and place a video call Step 3: Ensure your screen is set to a full-screen mode Step 4: You will see a ‘Bulb’ icon on the bottom of your screen; tap on it Step 5: With this, your video should be better illuminated for your contact Step 6: To disable, follow the same steps and tap on the Bulb icon The new feature is available on both iOS and Android versions of the application but hasn’t made its way to the web app just yet. Earlier, WhatsApp has begun rolling out chat-specific t
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