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- The New Mac Studio
Apple has long captivated audiences with its product announcements, and this week's 'Peek Performance' event was no different.
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15 min - Why Do Social Apps Suddenly Care About Podcasting?
Social media apps like Facebook and YouTube have been investing in the podcast ecosystem. Facebook has integrated podcasts into its app for US customers, and YouTube is reportedly paying podcasters to film videos for its platform. Twitter and TikTok might also be interested in the podcast space. So why are these social media apps suddenly trying to integrate podcasts?
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18 min - Mike's Failed Energy Bid
Billionaire Co-Founder of Atlassian, Mike Cannon-Brookes has failed in his bid to buy AGL - Australia's largest and oldest energy company. The AGL board just rejected a revised proposal saying it wasn't in the best interest of shareholders. To understand this decision it’s important to find out more about AGL's history.
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18 min - Keeping Ukraine Online
The increasing conflict in Ukraine comes with a battle to keep vital services online. Internet access is an important communication tool, and there are concerns that Russia could try and target critical Internet infrastructure. So how is Ukraine's Internet fairing amongst all the conflict?
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17 min - Why Will a Stray Rocket Hit the Moon?
A large piece of space junk is due to slam into the surface of the Moon on Friday. It appears the debris is a booster from a Chinese rocket and will likely leave quite an impact on the lunar surface. So what do we know about this space junk? And what are we hoping to learn from this accidental collision?
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17 min - Bitcoin's Growing Carbon Footprint
Bitcoin is the most popular cryptocurrency, but using it comes at a significant cost to our environment. A new research paper has found that the carbon impact of Bitcoin increased significantly since China banned cryptocurrencies last year. So why are we seeing Bitcoin's carbon footprint grow?
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23 min - Climate Check In
The United Nation’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has released its sixth assessment report which looks at the impact of climate change across ecosystems, biodiversity, and human communities. In this latest report, authored by more than 270 scientists from 67 countries, the IPCC raises significant concerns about our ability to control and adapt to climate change.
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17 min - Changing Batteries
Lithium-Ion batteries are loved by device makers because of their energy density. However the materials used to make these cells aren't without significant ethical problems. So what new battery technologies might enable us to move away from Lithium-Ion?
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14 min - SWIFT Sanctions
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has sparked significant anger from the rest of the world. In response, Russia is facing significant economic sanctions in an effort to restrict trade and the finances of Russia's elite. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is also calling for Russia to be removed from SWIFT. But what is SWIFT and what impact would it have on Russia if they were banned from using it?
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12 min - Human Authorship and AI
The US Copyright Review Board has determined that work created by an AI doesn't have enough human authorship to create copyright. So do our existing laws effectively cover copyright created in our increasingly automated society?
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The Defrag is your guide to news at the intersection of technology, business, politics, and science. We'll ask hard questions, challenge ideas, and help bring some order to the news.