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Episode 6 of the sci-fi drama "Pluribus," titled "HDP," will air on December 5, 2025, on Apple TV. The show, created by Vince Gilligan, is available to stream exclusively with an Apple TV subscription, and the first season consists of nine episodes.
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"Pluribus" is a sci-fi show available exclusively on Apple TV.
Episode 6, titled "HDP," will air on December 5, 2025.
The show was created by Vince Gilligan, known for “Breaking Bad.”
The plot involves a character named Carol who must save the world from happiness.
The first two episodes premiered on November 7, 2025.
There are nine episodes in the first season, with the finale airing on December 26, 2025.
New episodes are released weekly on Fridays.
The main cast includes Rhea Seehorn as Carol Sturka.
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Growth in data centres, which are facilities that house computers for digital services, is slowing down the building of new homes in London because they use a lot of electricity. Some new housing projects in west London experienced delays due to the electricity grid reaching full capacity. Efforts are underway to address this by planning to increase power supply and improve coordination for energy use.
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Data centres are large facilities with computers for running digital services such as streaming and AI.
These centres require significant electricity from the National Grid.
Some housing projects in west London were delayed as the electricity grid hit capacity limits.
The London Assembly's report suggested the need for long-term planning to expand grid capacity.
Data centres currently use less than 10% of the UK's electricity, but this could increase by up to 600% by 2050.
There are 447 data centres in the UK, with over half of the new ones planned for London.
The National Grid plans to add 7 gigawatts of additional power to west London by 2037.
Recommendations include creating a separate planning category for data centres to better coordinate energy use.
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A factory in China that makes sex dolls with childlike features is under investigation and has been ordered to stop production. The dolls were reportedly sold on major online shopping sites, leading to widespread criticism. Some countries and companies have also taken steps to ban or restrict the sale of these products.
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A factory in China is under investigation for making sex dolls with childlike features.
The dolls were reportedly sold on popular online platforms and social media.
Chinese authorities are treating the matter seriously and halted production at the factory.
The online retailer Shein, originally from China, banned the sale of all sex dolls after complaints about dolls with a childlike appearance.
Sweden's government has expressed the need for stronger regulations against selling such dolls online.
Advancements in artificial intelligence have made customizing these dolls easier, including features like conversation abilities.
The factory under investigation is located in southern Guangdong province, China.
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Mount Sinai doctors in New York City are using a new AI tool to better detect heart defects in unborn babies during ultrasounds. This technology, approved by the FDA, makes ultrasounds more accurate and helps identify heart problems earlier, potentially improving care for these babies.
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Mount Sinai is the first in New York City to use this AI tool for detecting heart defects in unborn babies.
The AI tool is made by BrightHeart and is FDA-approved.
Congenital heart defects are common birth issues, affecting about 1 in 500 newborns.
One in four babies with heart defects needs surgery or other procedures in their first year.
The AI tool improved detection rates of heart defects by more than 97%.
It reduced the time needed to read ultrasound results by 18% and improved confidence scores by 19%.
The study was conducted with 200 ultrasound exams from various medical centers and was funded by BrightHeart.
Doctors suggest AI tools can make prenatal diagnosis more consistent and accessible.
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India canceled a rule that required smartphone makers to install a government app on new devices after facing public criticism. The app was meant to prevent phone fraud but raised privacy concerns. Companies like Apple refused to comply, citing privacy and security issues.
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India initially ordered smartphone makers to install the Sanchar Saathi app on new devices to help prevent fraud.
The order was revoked after facing backlash over privacy concerns.
The directive gave manufacturers 90 days to meet the app installation requirement.
Apple declined to follow the order due to privacy and security concerns.
The Indian government said the app aimed to tackle telecom cyber security issues.
The Sanchar Saathi app was supposed to help identify misuse of International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers.
Indian officials planned to monitor compliance through reports from smartphone manufacturers.
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Spotify Wrapped 2025 was released, revealing that Bad Bunny was the most-played artist globally. The service provides users with a personalized summary of their listening habits over the past year. Other popular songs and artists include Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars' duet and Taylor Swift's top status in the UK.
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Bad Bunny was the world's most-played artist on Spotify in 2025.
His album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos, was the most popular album of the year.
Spotify Wrapped gives users a summary of their top music and podcast picks.
Taylor Swift was the most popular artist in the UK in 2025.
The song "Die With A Smile" by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars was the biggest song worldwide.
The track "Ordinary" by Alex Warren was the UK's favorite song.
The feature encourages users to share their music habits on social media.
Wrapped is used as a marketing tool, often influencing users' listening habits throughout the year.
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Spotify Wrapped, an annual feature from the music streaming service, provides users with a summary of their listening habits over the past year. It typically launches in the week after Thanksgiving and allows users to see their top songs, artists, and podcasts. Spotify uses the data to calculate royalty payments for musicians and improve user experience.
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Spotify Wrapped gives users a yearly summary of their music and podcast listening habits.
It usually launches shortly after Thanksgiving, with past releases in late November or early December.
Users can access Wrapped through the Spotify app, which presents their top songs and podcasts in a slideshow format.
Wrapped data is collected from January 1 to November 15 each year, counting songs listened to for at least 30 seconds.
Offline listening data is counted if the device reconnects to the internet.
Spotify Wrapped calculates "top" rankings based on play count, not total listening time.
The data helps Spotify pay musicians and enhance user engagement by personalizing recommendations.
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Experts warn that people getting cosmetic face fillers should be aware of potential risks, including blocked arteries that can lead to serious problems like skin loss and blindness. Researchers suggest using ultrasound scans to help prevent these complications and guide treatment if issues occur. Studies showed that ultrasound could detect blood flow problems linked to dermal fillers.
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Cosmetic face fillers can cause blocked arteries, leading to skin and vision issues.
Researchers used ultrasound to study 100 cases where fillers caused complications.
Ultrasound scans help clinics avoid areas with arteries during filler injections.
A blocked artery due to fillers can cause tissue death and facial changes.
High-risk areas for fillers include around the nose due to important blood vessels.
The study will be presented at the Radiological Society of North America meeting.
Using ultrasound to guide filler injections is increasing but is not yet standard practice.
The UK government plans to restrict some cosmetic procedures to trained healthcare professionals.
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is dealing with three main pressures: the financial demands from investors, user safety concerns, and competition from Google. OpenAI needs to increase revenue and adjust its AI model, ChatGPT, while facing legal challenges and keeping up with Google's developments in AI. President Trump's policies support AI growth, helping OpenAI navigate these challenges.
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Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, faces pressure from financial demands, user safety, and Google competition.
OpenAI needs more revenue to cover costs after restructuring its deal with Microsoft.
The company has pledged to spend $1.4 trillion on infrastructure and build new capacity quickly.
OpenAI faces lawsuits over users misusing ChatGPT for personal advice.
Google is competing with OpenAI through its AI model, Gemini, which is gaining market traction.
OpenAI's focus is on improving ChatGPT's capabilities and expanding access internationally.
President Trump's pro-AI stance benefits OpenAI, providing a supportive policy environment.
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Google has updated Android to allow employers to access and save text messages on work phones. This feature, called RCS Archival, is designed to help companies meet legal and regulatory needs. It only applies to phones given and controlled by employers, not personal phones.
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Google introduced a feature called RCS Archival that lets employers access messages on work phones.
The feature applies to RCS, MMS, and SMS messages on fully managed work phones.
Employers can use this function to follow legal rules and handle data requests.
Employees receive notifications on their phones when message archiving is active.
Only employer-issued and managed Android phones are affected, not personal devices.
The system does not impact encrypted apps like WhatsApp and Signal.
The archival feature is currently working on Google Pixel and some other Android phones.
New partners for this archiving function are expected by 2026.
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Spotify Wrapped 2025 is now available. It lets users see their most-played songs, artists, and genres from the past year. Spotify Wrapped usually tracks listening until late October or early November each year.
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Spotify Wrapped 2025 is now live and available in the Spotify app.
Users can find their personalized Wrapped results, which show their top songs and artists from the past year.
Spotify Wrapped tracking usually ends in late October or early November.
To see Spotify Wrapped 2025, users should update their Spotify app and look for the “Wrapped” banner on the Home tab.
If Wrapped doesn't appear, users can try refreshing the app or logging in again.
Wrapped results from November and December are typically not included because tracking stops before these months.
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Volvo is changing its car colors and materials to be more bold and inspired by nature. The company is using new colors and intricate fabrics for future vehicles, drawing ideas from Swedish landscapes and aiming for a modern design approach.
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Volvo is introducing bold colors in its car designs, moving away from traditional colors like white, gray, and black.
The color "Forest Lake" is a new dark green-blue, inspired by Sweden's inland water bodies.
"Aurora Silver" is a dense silver color with a purple hue, reflecting the winter sky.
Volvo's new seat fabric has a herringbone pattern inspired by the coastline near Gothenburg.
The creation of new colors sometimes stems from a desire to change the existing palette mix.
"Mulberry Red" started as a dark brown color but changed to a berry-like tone with blue added.
Scandinavian design philosophy emphasizes subtlety and details, as seen in Volvo's new designs.
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YouTube has launched a new feature called YouTube Recap, which provides users with a personalized summary of their viewing habits for the year 2025. It shows things like top channels and interests and assigns viewers a personality type based on their watch history. The feature is available in North America starting from December 2, with a global rollout to follow.
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YouTube Recap is a new feature that summarizes your YouTube viewing habits for the year.
The feature includes up to 12 cards highlighting top channels, interests, and viewing trends.
It also assigns users a personality type based on their watched content.
YouTube Recap is available on the YouTube homepage and the "You" tab on mobile and desktop.
The global rollout starts December 2, beginning in North America.
Recap features also cover music preferences for YouTube Music users, including top artists and songs.
Similar year-in-review features exist on other platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.
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Starting December 10, a new law in Australia will prevent children under 16 from having YouTube accounts. YouTube argues that this law will make kids less safe by removing existing parental controls. The Australian government aims to protect children from harmful online content through stricter regulations.
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Australia will enforce a social media ban for users under 16 starting December 10.
YouTube says that removing teens from its platform will take away parental controls.
Children can still watch videos but won't have YouTube accounts.
The law is part of the Social Media Minimum Age Act.
Australia reversed an exemption for YouTube, citing harmful content exposure.
Communications Minister Anika Wells supports the ban despite industry opposition.
The law requires tech firms to report the number of under-16 accounts every six months.
Companies face fines if they don't comply with the age restrictions.
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Airbus plans to inspect some of its A320 planes because of a problem found with metal panels from a supplier. This quality issue affects a limited number of aircraft, and the company is checking to ensure safety. Earlier, thousands of Airbus planes had a software issue, causing temporary groundings for updates.
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Airbus is inspecting some A320 planes due to a supplier issue with metal panels.
The problem affects a limited number of aircraft.
Around 600 A320s could be involved, though not all may need repairs.
Airbus confirms all new panels meet necessary standards.
Inspections will determine if specific planes need repair.
Recently, a software issue grounded over 6,000 Airbus planes for urgent updates.
The software problem was discovered after a flight incident linked to solar radiation.
Airbus shares dropped by over 6.5% in the last five days.
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The article discusses how artificial intelligence (AI) is being used in different areas, such as songwriting and fashion. It highlights AI's role in creating music that tops US charts and addresses AI's use in resolving clothing size issues. There is also a warning about AI's presence in children's toys during the holiday season.
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AI is being used to create music that is popular on US charts.
A musician explains how AI assists in the songwriting process.
A fashion company uses AI to improve sizing for clothes.
There is a warning about using AI in children's toys, especially during the holiday season.
The broadcast is presented by Shiona McCallum.
The episode is available to listen to for over a year.
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The article discusses changes in how we use the internet. It highlights concerns about big tech companies, AI in search results, and the impact on social media content.
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The internet has been available to the public since 1991.
Large tech companies now dominate much of the internet.
Artificial intelligence (AI) influences search results, often prioritizing machine-generated content.
Social media platforms now feature more ads and AI content than before.
Some creators are leaving social media due to constant negativity and excessive ads.
The article includes insights from content creators and commentators.
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Netflix released the first volume of "Stranger Things" Season 5, which became very popular, achieving 59.6 million views during its premiere week. The season features returning cast members and focuses on the ongoing battles in Hawkins. Additionally, Netflix announced that the season finale will be long, almost like a movie.
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Netflix released "Stranger Things" Season 5 during Thanksgiving week.
The first volume of this season has four episodes.
The show was massively popular, with 59.6 million views in its premiere week.
This set a record for the biggest premiere week for an English-language show on Netflix.
The season finale will be two hours and five minutes long.
Popular characters like Eleven and Will are part of the storyline.
The series is also set to be shown in movie theaters.
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Scientists at Cornell University have created the darkest fabric ever made, called "ultrablack." This fabric reflects less than 0.5% of light, making it unique because it stays very dark even when viewed from different angles. Researchers designed it by mimicking the structure of bird feathers, and it's easy to make from natural fibers.
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The ultrablack fabric reflects less than 0.5% of the light that hits it.
Scientists took inspiration from the feathers of a bird called the 'magnificent riflebird.'
The fabric is made using a process that includes dyeing with polydopamine and adding nanofibrils.
It stays dark when viewed from angles up to 120 degrees.
The fabric is easy to produce using natural materials like wool, cotton, and silk.
It has potential uses in fashion, solar thermal applications, and camouflage.
The team has applied for provisional patent protection for the fabric.
A fashion student used the fabric to make a dress as a design centerpiece.
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YouTuber Marques Brownlee announced he is shutting down his phone wallpaper app, Panels, on December 31. The app, which launched in September 2024, charged a monthly fee for digital wallpapers, but faced criticism for its price and privacy issues. Brownlee said the app could not achieve the vision he had hoped for, despite initial success.
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Marques Brownlee is shutting down his app Panels on December 31.
The Panels app offered downloadable phone wallpapers for $11.99 per month.
It launched in September 2024 and lasted over a year.
The app topped download charts and had two million wallpaper downloads.
Brownlee cited challenges in sustaining the app and reaching his envisioned goals.
Panels faced criticism for its pricing and privacy issues.
The app's code will become open source, allowing others to use and modify it.
Users can keep their downloaded wallpapers and will receive refunds for subscriptions.
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