• Apple @ Work: Looking to upgrade your meeting setup? Check out the AISPEECH M6 conference microphone and speaker
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    Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost.Request your EXTENDED TRIALtoday and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple.Full-time remote work has changed how people approach day-to-day work, but its also brought new challengeslike spending hours in Zoom/Google Meet meetings. Wearing AirPods 8 hours a day daily isnt great for your battery, nor do I find it comfortable. TheAISPEECH M6 Conference Speakerphoneoffers a nice option that Ive been using day to day: a high-quality, AI-enhanced speakerphone that frees your ears from 8-hour-a-day Bluetooth, saves your AirPods battery, upgrades your audio experience, and includes compatibility with an AI-driven note-taker tool.About Apple @ Work:Bradley Chambers managed an enterprise IT network from 2009 to 2021. Through his experience deploying and managing firewalls, switches, a mobile device management system, enterprise grade Wi-Fi, 1000s of Macs, and 1000s of iPads, Bradley will highlight ways in which Apple IT managers deploy Apple devices, build networks to support them, train users, stories from the trenches of IT management, and ways Apple could improve its products for IT departments.AISPEECH M6: better than your Macs built-in microphoneYour Macs built-in microphone works for quick meetings, but the AISPEECH M6 is much better for longer calls. The conference speaker/mic connects via Bluetooth (or USB-A), making it easy to connect and disconnect. Whether hosting a training meeting or meeting with clients, its pretty easy to use. The built-in noise reduction technologyfilters out over 300 types of background noise, meaning that if your dog is barking at the USPS (looking at my dogs) lady, your coworkers wont hear them. This aspect alone was fantastic.The M6sdirectional modecaptures voices within a 90 angle. Theomnidirectional modesupports larger group settings if you take it to a hotel conference room, picking up audio from up to 20-foot radius. With up to 25 hours of battery life, its a reliable choice for even meeting schedules from Hades type of day.Build quality-wise, its great. The speaker and speaker fabric are on top, and there is easy access to mute and volume. Its made of hard plastic with rubber feet on the underside. Its compact enough to be easy to travel with as well.I ran some tests with my coworkers and asked their opinions about the audio quality of my microphone from my AirPods, EarPods, Mac, and M6. Overall, the M6 came away as the winner for best microphone quality.Great for musicOutside your meetings, the AISPEECH M6 can be a Bluetooth speaker for music from Apple Music, Spotify, and more. It can pair with your Mac, iPhone, iPad, and other devices. In my experience, it offers a much better sound experience than your built-in Mac speakers.Your AI note-takerOne of the best features of the AISPEECH M6 is itsAI-powered transcription and summarization. Leveraging GPT-based technology, the M6 transforms meeting conversations into real-time notes, detailed transcriptions, and straightforward summaries. It supports up to 60 languages, making it ideal for global teams. It works in conjunction with Notta and includes a three-month trial out of the box. If you use something like Fathom AI, itll work well with it, but its just not as tight of integration.Wrap UpOverall, Ive been pretty impressed with the device. After 4+ years of remote work, I dont want to wear my AirPods all day, every day. Ive been looking for an upgrade to my Macs mic that doesnt feel like a podcast microphone while improving overall sound quality. The AI integration is fantastic, but I think youd be just fine leveraging Fathom in the cloud while using this for microphone, speaker, and music. You can buy it from Amazon.Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost.Request your EXTENDED TRIALtoday and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple.Add 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel
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  • Chinese Astronauts Create Rocket Fuel in Space Using "Artificial Photosynthesis"
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    Could this be the key for generating breathable air on the Moon?Breathing New AirChinese astronauts claim to have created rocket fuel on board the country's Tiangong space station using a new process dubbed "artificial photosynthesis."As the South China Morning Post reports, space travelers from the current Shenzhou-19 mission produced the necessary ingredients of rocket fuel, as well as oxygen, another useful resource in space.The team used semiconductor catalysts to turn carbon dioxide and water into oxygen and ethylene, a hydrocarbon commonly used to produce spacecraft propellants, according to the SCMP."This technology mimics the natural photosynthesis process of green plants through engineered physical and chemical methods, utilizing carbon dioxide resources in confined spaces or extraterrestrial atmospheres to produce oxygen and carbon-based fuels," state-run news broadcaster CCTV explained earlier this month, as quoted by the newspaper.The experiment could lay important groundwork for our efforts to turn in-situ resources in faraway places into a source of breathable air and rocket fuel that future interplanetary space travel may require."The work is expected to provide critical technical support for human survival and exploration in outer space," the CCTV report reads.Moon FuelThe idea of using semiconductor catalysts differs from other conventional oxygen-producing techniques, such as electrolysis on board the International Space Station, which is used to turn solar energy into a supply of breathable air.Experts have generally found that electrolysis is too energy intensive for long-distance space travel. By using semiconductor catalysts instead, Chinese researchers hope to convert carbon dioxide at both room temperature and standard atmospheric pressure, thereby requiring far less energy.However, details regarding the experiments remain slim, and it's still unclear just how feasible the concept actually is, especially in extremely remote and hostile landscapes like the surface of Mars.But if confirmed, the concept could give future Chinese space explorers a major leg up. The country is hoping to build a base near the Moon's south pole by 2035, an endeavor that will require a steady and reliable source of breathable oxygen not to mention rocket fuel for the trip back to Earth.More on China's space station: Watch Astronauts Give a Rare Tour of China's Luxurious Space StationShare This Article
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  • OpenAI's AI Agent Has to Be Monitored Nonstop to Catch Its Constant Screwups
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    Then what's the point?Baby BrainOpenAI has finally debuted "Operator," its very own AI agent, a type of autonomous model designed to do digital tasks on your behalf like shopping for groceries online.But calling it an AI "toddler" might be more fitting. As a Bloomberg reporter describes her experience using OpenAI's new toy, the experimental tech needs a "lot of adult supervision," frequently screwing up and asking for help when it gets stuck.It's also pretty sluggish, as echoed by other users, and slow on the uptake as a still-developing brain might be."For several agonizing moments, I watched as OpenAI's artificially intelligent agent slowly navigated the internet like someone who's had the web described to them in great detail but never actually used it," wrote Bloomberg's Rachel Metz. "I had to monitor it the entire time."ParentGPTExperiences like Metz' suggest there's still a long way to realizing OpenAI's vision and the industry's at large of releasing agentic AI models that can serve as virtual employees or personal assistants, supercharging your productivity by doing the work for you.Typical large language models are limited to words. But AI agents are capable of interacting with their environment, like a user's desktop computer. That potentially enables them to do anything from browse the web itself a fount of infinite possibilities to using installed software. In its announcement, OpenAI highlighted Operator's usefulness in making reservations, booking flights, and creating shopping lists. The AI model is only available to subscribers of the ChatGPT Pro plan, which costs $200 per month.If it could do any of those things without help quickly and reliably, it might be a huge time saver. The tech is in a very early stage, however, and isn't as hands-off as one might hope. As OpenAI warned, Operator has to ask you for confirmation before actually completing any important tasks betraying that the tech isn't yet trustworthy enough to be left alone.Helicopter ParentBloomberg's Metz says that Operator successfully handled tasks like getting ice cream delivered, although it required some "guidance and permission," like providing payment info and approving the purchase.With more serious applications like creating a spreadsheet for a schedule, it frequently messed up the details,she said. OpenAI admitted that Operator still struggles with "complex interfaces" like creating slideshows and managing calendars.If it can Instacart you some food and do some shopping, cool. But is it worth shelling out $200 a month for?"Given it was just a test, I was ready and willing to keep a close eye on the product," Metz concluded. "But if OpenAI and its peers want agents to take off, they'll need to convince people that they can trust these services to act autonomously on their behalf. Otherwise, we may decide if we want a job done right, we should just do it ourselves."Share This Article
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  • Prime Video: The 33 Absolute Best TV Shows to Watch
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    Reached the end of a binge and ready for something new? Prime Video may offer your next small-screen fixation.The streamer is the place to visit for can't-miss originals like The Boys and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. With new shows premiering frequently, such as the postapocalyptic drama Fallout, you can choose a fresh release or start a series you've had on the back burner.Prime Video is now ad-supported and charges an extra fee to remove commercials. Read on for this month's new releases and a collection of the best shows on the streamer. What's new on Prime Video in FebruaryNote:These descriptions are taken from Prime Video press releases and lightly edited for style.Feb. 6Invincible, season 3 premiere (2021- ): Adult animation. The series revolves around 17-year-old Mark Grayson, who's just like every other guy his age -- except that his father is the most powerful superhero on the planet.Feb. 6Clean Slate, season 1 premiere (2025- ):Comedy. The series follows Harry, an old-school car wash owner in Alabama who has a lot of soul searching to do when the child he once called "son" returns after 17 years as a proud trans woman named Desiree.Feb. 1150,000 First Dates: A True Story, season 1 premiere (2025- ): Documentary. The series follows the story of Nesh Pillay, a Toronto-based entrepreneur who suddenly loses her memory and forgets her fianc.Feb. 20Reacher, season 3 premiere (2022- ): Crime. In season 3, Reacher must go undercover to rescue an informant held by a haunting foe from his past.Feb. 27House of David, season 1 premiere (2025- ):Historical drama. The series tells the story of the ascent of the biblical figure, David, who eventually becomes the most renowned and celebrated king of Israel.Best Amazon Prime Video original TV showsThis list focuses on shows that have premiered a new season since 2020 and have a score of at least 70 on Metacritic.Crime Shane Mahood/Amazon Studios Reacher (2022- ) Adapted from Lee Child's best-selling Jack Reacher book series, Reacher's eight-episode first season packs a muscular punch. Reacher, a brawny former US Army military policeman played by Alan Ritchson, arrives in a small town and is promptly arrested for a murder he didn't commit. Armed with killer strength and some solid detective skills, the protagonist eventually fends off an array of enemies while uncovering a criminal conspiracy. A treat for crime thriller fans and lovers of Child's novels. Amazon Studios Bosch (2014-2021) This seven-season police procedural, inspired by Michael Connelly novels, gets everything right for old-fashioned detective drama. We follow Los Angeles police detective Harry Bosch, played by Titus Welliver, who's haunted by the death of his mother. While catching serial killers and keeping his family safe, he investigates her murder. Functional and no-nonsense, Bosch provides steady mystery with an equally steady lead. Superhero Brooke Palmer/Prime Video Gen V (2023- ) Gen V is a spin-off of Prime Video's hit violent and satirical series The Boys. Despite efforts to keep her head down, freshman Marie Moreau gets swept up in a mystery at Godolkin University, a prestigious but shadowy school for superheroes. The new series' strong characters and fresh story establish it as something pretty super in its own right. Another reason to watch? Season 4 of The Boys picks up after the events of the first Gen V season. Amazon Studios Invincible (2021- ) For those who aren't a fan of cartoons, Invincible could be your converter, up there with other adult cartoons like BoJack Horseman and Rick and Morty. Based on a comic book from Robert Kirkman, the creator of the Walking Dead, Invincible follows 17-year-old Mark Grayson and his training to become a superhero just like his father, who happens to be the most powerful superhero on the planet. Episodes run long at nearly 50 minutes, connected into one big, blood-spattered story. A subversive series with a huge cast featuring Steven Yeun, Sandra Oh and J.K. Simmons, Invincible will engross you in its smart animated world. Amazon Studios The Boys (2019- ) The Boys stormed Amazon with its ultra-violent tale of antihero vigilantes seeking revenge against the world's most beloved superheroes. These heroes aren't what they seem: Their corporate overlords cover up their shady personal lives, including sexual harassment and the odd assassination. With social commentary, black comedy and pops of gore, The Boys takes a thrilling and unapologetic step away from the family-friendly genre. Documentary Prime Video LuLaRich (2021) In LulaRich, the directors of Hulu's Fyre Festival documentary explore the dark side of the multilevel marketing company LuLaRoe. The four-part documentary series interviews founders DeAnne and Mark Stidham and paints a not-so-rosy picture of the women's clothing giant, which is known for its loudly colored and patterned leggings and tops. In the doc, women who joined the company (investing a chunk of money in the process) dealt with stinky merchandise, a toxic culture and challenges in reaching financial goals. Settle in for a fascinating and well-made docuseries that spotlights the stories of former LuLaRoe retailers. Drama Prime Video Expats (2024- ) A new miniseries starring Nicole Kidman may be enough to guide your finger to the Play button, but you may also want to know that Expats comes from Lulu Wang, the director of the critically acclaimed 2019 comedy-drama The Farewell. In the six-episode show, Kidman portrays an American woman who's living in Hong Kong and is one of three characters linked by a sudden family tragedy. David Hindley/Prime Video Riches (2022) A soapy drama about a family after the death of their wealthy patriarch sits tantalizingly on Prime Video. In Riches, the will reading goes in an unexpected direction, leading Stephen Richard's two sets of children to vie for control of his business. You'll glide through the stylish first season, which includes Ted Lasso Emmy nominee Sarah Niles. Amazon Studios The English (2022) Gripping Western drama series The English stars Emily Blunt and Chaske Spencer as an unlikely duo traveling across a treacherous landscape. The first episode of the miniseries presents some terrible characters and reveals a bit of what motivates both protagonists -- Blunt's aristocratic Englishwoman and Spencer's Pawnee ex-cavalry scout -- to continue in the face of danger. Gorgeous visuals and superb acting make The English worth a binge. Alan Peebles/Prime Video A Very British Scandal (2022) Unfurling over three hour-long episodes, A Very British Scandal dramatizes the highly publicized, real-life divorce between the Duke and Duchess of Argyll in the 1960s. Claire Foy, of Netflix's The Crown, and WandaVision's Paul Bettany star. Ali Goldstein/Amazon Studios As We See It (2022) A newer entry to Prime Video, As We See It earns a spot among its best shows. Starring three actors who identify as autistic, this sincere series follows young adults on the autism spectrum as they navigate jobs, make friends and find love. Neurotypical actors usually play autistic characters on screen, so the casting sets this one apart. It's also heartfelt, funny and poignant, with well-rounded characters you'll want to root for. I could let the show's glowing Metacritic score speak for itself -- but whatever convinces you, this needs to be your next watch. Prime Video The Underground Railroad (2021) Sublime filmmaker Barry Jenkins (Moonlight) takes on adapting Colson Whitehead's novel The Underground Railroad into a powerful 10-episode series. Set in the southern US during the 1800s, the fictional story follows Blacks attempting to escape from slavery via a network of hidden tracks and tunnels. Tapping magical realism and a superb cast including Thuso Mbedu and William Jackson Harper, The Underground Railroad is an emotional and chilling triumph. Sci-fi Prime Video Fallout (2024- ) Prime Video's video game adaptation is an entertaining postapocalyptic adventure you shouldn't leave sitting in a vault. The series follows three different characters occupying the same wasteland. One is Lucy (Ella Purnell), who wanders in search of her kidnapped father and feels the need to invoke the Golden Rule to a cruel post-human Ghoul (Walton Goggins). Meanwhile, an eager Maximus (Aaron Moten) gets his big break as a squire in the Brotherhood of Steel. It's an unpredictable series with humor and gore. Don't let long episode runtimes deter you from exploring Fallout. Prime Video The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy (2024- ) A wacky, stellar adult animated comedy about exceptional alien surgeons, the Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy follows best friends Dr. Sleech and Dr. Klak (voiced by Stephanie Hsu and Keke Palmer) as they perform daily duties like treating a patient usingan anxiety-eating parasite (that's just episode 1). The series' out-of-this-world voice cast also features Maya Rudolph, Natasha Lyonne and all five Culkin brothers. Prime Video Paper Girls (2022) The first episode of Paper Girls, a sci-fi TV series based on popular comics by Brian K. Vaughan and Cliff Chiang, brings together four kids riding bikes on their paper delivery routes in 1988. That may sound like a sci-fi-er you've binged already, (yep, Netflix's hit Stranger Things), Prime Video's show stands on its own. Follow along as the girls travel through time, navigate powerful adversaries and learn more about themselves. Another reason to watch? Comedian Ali Wong is also part of the cast. Amazon Studios The Expanse (2015-2022) Amazon rescued The Expanse from the realm of canceled TV, bringing us up to six seasons. Thank goodness it did, because The Expanse is smart sci-fi with realistic characters, high production values and a dash of detective noir. Set in a future where humanity has colonized the Solar System, a conspiracy threatens to start a cold war between the largest powers. A band of antiheroes find themselves at the center. Look forward to more space western themes in the consistently excellent later seasons. Thriller Prime Video The Devil's Hour (2022- ) The Devil's Hour sets up an intriguing mystery: Why is a woman, Lucy, waking up at 3:33 a.m. each night, and why does her 8-year-old son, Isaac, seem oddly emotionless? Starring Jessica Raine (Call the Midwife) as Lucy, Nikesh Patel (Starstruck) as a kind detective and Peter Capaldi (Doctor Who) as a suspicious character, the Devil's Hour is a twisty series that eventually delivers satisfying answers. A bonus? A third and final season is on the way. Niko Tavernise/Prime Video Dead Ringers (2023) Oscar winner Rachel Weisz plays not one, but two main characters in Dead Ringers, Prime Video's version of David Cronenberg's 1988 psychological thriller. The darkly comedic series follows identical twin doctors pursuing their goal of opening a birthing and research center. Spend some time with these unconventional sisters, you'll want to see the whole thing through. York Tillyer/Amazon Studios Chloe (2022) Led by a stellar Erin Doherty, this British thriller will swallow your attention. It centers on Becky, a temp with an unusual pastime: assuming different identities to sneak into fancy art galleries and yoga classes. When a woman she follows obsessively on Instagram suddenly dies, she attempts to uncover more details, once again posing as someone else. Tear away from your timeline and check out this six-episode limited series. Amazon Studios Homecoming (2018-2020) Season 2 of Homecoming didn't quite find its feet, but season 1 hit the ground running. Julia Roberts stars in this psychological thriller about an army rehabilitation facility run by questionable owners. Using an effective, mystery-building narrative that covers two timelines, Homecoming is high on tension and paranoia as it reveals what the facility's true purpose is. Fun fact: The series uses theactualscores of movies from Alfred Hitchcock, Stanley Kubrick and more. Fantasy Jonathan Prime/Prime Video My Lady Jane (2024) Lady Jane Grey, the Queen of England for just nine days in 1553, is the subject of this Prime Video series. The show doesn't stick closely to the events of her life, weaving in fantasy elements like humans who can turn into animals and imagining a world where she met a fate other than execution. Based on a book of the same name and blending comedy, action, romance and more, My Lady Jane is a wild, enjoyable ride you won't find in a history book. Prime Video I'm a Virgo (2023- ) Boots Riley (Sorry to Bother You) created this surreal series about Cootie (Jharrel Jerome), a 13-foot-tall Black man who leaves home for the first time at 19. The gentle giant from Oakland, California, experiences friendship, love and more milestones in this coming-of-age story, which brings humor, social commentary and undeniable originality to the small screen. Ben Rothstein/Prime Video The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022- ) Haven't watched Prime Video's buzzy, wildly expensive fantasy series yet? The Rings of Power brings incredible visuals, a sprawling cast and a sense of adventure to the streaming service. It's set thousands of years before The Lord of the Rings, and in part follows a young version of the character Galadriel, who's played by Morfydd Clark. Amazon Studios The Legend of Vox Machina (2022- ) Buckle up for a new animated series that centers on a group of boisterous, belching misfits called Vox Machina. Based on Dungeons & Dragons web series Critical Role (you don't have to be familiar with that to enjoy this show), The Legend of Vox Machina sees its protagonists go from being broke bar-hoppers to accepting a mission to stop evil brewing in Exandria. We're further introduced to the characters in a musical number that occurs about halfway through the first episode.That's right, I said musical number. You'll be down for every element this show throws at you. Why would anyone choose these misfits to fight for the kingdom? "Well... they do have a bear," one royal decision-maker concedes. Comedy Prime Video The Outlaws (2021- ) Seven strangers are assigned to the same community payback sentence in this appealing comedy thriller set in Bristol, England. The six-episode show is fun, dark and touching, offering an engaging look at its rule-breakers backgrounds and the relationships that form between them. The plot thickens when some members of the group come across a bag of cash. If you need another draw, the show is co-created by Stephen Merchant, who co-created the UK version of The Office. Amazon Studios Undone (2019- ) This unique series uses theRotoscoping animation techniqueto tell the story of a young woman who, after suffering a near-fatal car accident, discovers she can manipulate time. Intriguing, right? It gets better: Bob Odenkirk plays Alma's dead father, who enlists her help in investigating his murder. Bending both time and space, Undone is surreal and beautifully existential for those looking for deep material.
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  • Trump fires CFPB head Rohit Chopra
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  • Adobe exec Scott Belsky departs for indie movie studio A24
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    In BriefPosted:10:38 AM PST February 1, 2025Image Credits:Steve Jennings / Getty ImagesAdobe exec Scott Belsky departs for indie movie studio A24Adobes chief strategy officer Scott Belsky announced this week that he will be joining A24, the independent movie studio behind Civil War, Everything Everywhere All At Once, and many more titles.Belsky first joined Adobe in 2012 through the acquisition of Behance, leaving briefly in 2016 to become a VC at Benchmark but eventually returning to Adobe, where he also served as executive vice president of design and emerging products.A24, meanwhile, was founded in 2012 and quickly attracted a devoted following for elevated horror films like Hereditary, while releasing critically acclaimed movies in a variety of genres and even winning two Best Picture Oscars for Everything Everywhere All At Once and Moonlight.However, the studio may not be satisfied with indie-scale hits its been signaling bigger commercial ambitions by raising big funding rounds at a reported $3.25 billion valuation.In a post on X, Belsky said hes joining A24 as a partner, where he will be kicking off a few special projects, adding that hes eager to get to work w/ my new partners supporting the worlds best storytellers at A24.Topics
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  • UFC Saudi Arabia Results: Bonus Winners, Highlights And
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    RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - FEBRUARY 01: (L-R) Nassourdine Imavov of Russia punches Israel Adesanya of ... [+] Nigeria in a middleweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at anb Arena on February 01, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)Zuffa LLCNassourdine Imavov secured the biggest win of his career on Saturday in the main event of UFC Saudi Arabia, earning a second-round TKO victory over former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya.A massive overhand right dropped Adesanya in the opening moments of Round 2. As Adesanya attempted to get back to his feet, a follow-up left hook sent him crashing down again. A few ground-and-pound strikes forced referee Marc Goddard to step in and stop the fight.RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - FEBRUARY 01: (L-R) Nassourdine Imavov of Russia punches Israel Adesanya of ... [+] Nigeria in a middleweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at anb Arena on February 01, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)Zuffa LLCHere is a look at the finish that earned Imavov a performance bonus:The stunning finish may have marked the end of an era.With this loss, Adesanya is now on a three-fight losing streak. For a moment, it appeared he might remove his gloves and announce his retirement. That didnt happen, but it wouldnt be surprising if Adesanya ultimately decides to step away after taking time to process the loss.MORE FOR YOURegardless of his next move, Adesanya is an automatic entry into the UFC Hall of Fame. He remains one of only three men in history to have won and defended the UFC middleweight title three or more times. Hes also the only fighter to have defeated Alex Pereira in the Octagon.As for Imavov, he has now placed himself firmly behind Khamzat Chimaev as the next contender for the UFC middleweight title. The focus now shifts to UFC 312 in Australia on February 8, where champion Dricus du Plessis will defend his belt against Sean Strickland in the main event.The winner of that fight is expected to face Chimaev next. If everything unfolds as expected, Imavov should get his title shot in late 2025.UFC Saudi Arabia Co-Main Event MVP is the Captain NowRIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - FEBRUARY 01: Michael Page of England holds an 'MVP' ring after his victory ... [+] against Shara Magomedov of Russia in a middleweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at anb Arena on February 01, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)Zuffa LLCIn the co-main event, Michael Venom Page proved that hes the captain nowliterally.After delivering a masterclass in striking to hand Shara Magomedov his first professional loss, MVP even took the mic to deliver the iconic line from the movie Captain Phillips.MVP controlled the fight from start to finish, using his speed, accuracy, and movement to neutralize everything Magomedov attempted in the Octagon. His efforts earned him a unanimous decision victory (30-27x2, 29-28).While it wasnt an action-packed fight, MVP dominated every key moment.UFC Saudi Arabia Full ResultsMain Card Results - Nassourdine Imavov def. Israel Adesanya via second-round TKOMichael Page def. Shara Magomedov via unanimous decision (30-27x2, 29-28)Sergei Pavlovich def. Jairzinho Rozenstruik via unanimous decision (30-27x3) - Vinicius Oliveira def. Said Nurmagomedov via unanimous decision (29-28x3) - Fight of the Night - Fares Ziam def. Mike Davis via unanimous decision (30-27x3)Preliminary Card ResultsMuhammad Naimov def. Kaan Ofli via unanimous decision (30-27x2, 29-28)Shamil Gaziev def. Thomas Petersen via knockout (punch) Round 1, 3:01Rarely do you see a fighter take one clean shot, hit the mat, and immediately remove their own mouthpiece before the referee steps in. Thats exactly what happened when Gaziev landed a hard straight right hand, sending Petersen crashing to the canvas.It was a statement victory for Gaziev, who entered the fight ranked No. 14. Expect him to face a Top-10 opponent next.Terrance McKinney def. Damir Hadovi via TKO (ground-and-pound) Round 1, 2:01Always exciting, McKinney produced another win by finish as he made quick work of Hadovi.Jasmine Jasudavicius def. Mayra Bueno Silva via unanimous decision (30-27x3) - Bogdan Grad def. Lucas Alexander via TKO (ground-and-pound) Round 2, 4:22Grad got the gratifying finish over Alexander. The latter lost after missing weight for the second straight fight. If there is someone on this card in danger of being released, its Alexander. Grad earned a performance bonus for his win.Hamdy Abdelwahab def. Jamal Pogues via split decision (27-30, 29-28x2)
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  • The 52-Hertz Whale Is The Loneliest Animal In The WorldHeres What We Know
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    Deep in the Pacific, humans have tracked a mysterious whales call for decadesbut no other whale ... [+] seems to respond. And now, we might be running out of time to find the source.gettyAs far as deep-sea mysteries go, few are as intriguing as the solitary call that has echoed through the Pacific Ocean for decades. What makes this call particularly strange is that it rings out at a frequency so distinct it seems to belong to a creature utterly alone.Known as the 52-hertz whale, this enigmatic animal has captivated marine biologists, oceanographers and the public alike. Its story is one of total isolationan individual possibly incapable of communicating with even its own kind.But is this whale truly alone, or is its unusual call part of an evolutionary experiment humans are not yet privy to?How Humans Discovered The 52-Hertz Call In The First PlaceIn the late 1980s, the U.S. Navy was routinely monitoring the Pacific Ocean for something far removed from marine lifeenemy submarines. Using the Sound Surveillance System (SOSUS), a vast network of hydrophones originally designed during the Cold War to track Soviet submarines, Navy analysts were accustomed to picking up a variety of underwater noisesthe deep calls of migrating whales, the rumble of shifting tectonic plates and the distant echoes of ships cutting through the waves.But amid this usual oceanic backdrop, their hydrophones picked up something unprecedented: a whale song at 52 hertza frequency higher than any known baleen whales call. Most baleen whales (suborder Mysticeti), such as blue whales (Balaenoptera musculus) and fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus), communicate in the 15 to 25 hertz rangelow, rumbling sounds that can travel hundreds of miles under the right conditions.MORE FOR YOUBaleen is a comb-like structure made of keratin (the same protein found in human hair and nails) ... [+] that hangs from the upper jaws of baleen whales (Mysticeti). Instead of teeth, these whales use baleen plates to filter-feed on small prey like krill, plankton, and small fish.gettyBut this 52-hertz call was different. It was too high-pitched for any known baleen species yet too structured to be dismissed as random ocean noise.The Navy initially classified the recordings, keeping them within its acoustic archives. However, after the Cold War ended, the decommissioning of SOSUS led to partial declassification of its acoustic data, allowing civilian researchers access to years worth of underwater recordings.This is when a team from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), led by marine mammal researcher William Watkins, took notice. Recognizing the potential significance of the signal, Watkins and his colleagues began tracking the mysterious call over multiple years, monitoring its movements across the Pacific and analyzing its vocal structure.Scientists quickly ruled out toothed whales (suborder Odontoceti) as potential sources of the sound, as they rely on echolocation rather than long-distance songs. Species like sperm whales, orcas, and dolphins produce clicks, whistles, and burst pulses, typically at much higher frequencies than 52 hertz.Initially, researchers hypothesized that the 52-hertz whale could be:A hybridpotentially a cross between a blue whale and a fin whale, resulting in an unusual vocal signature.A whale with a vocal anomalya mutation or physiological difference causing it to produce a frequency outside the norm.A member of an unknown specieshinting at the possibility of an undocumented population of whales.What was certain was that no other whale seemed to respond.What Do We Know About The Loneliest Whale In The World Today?It has now been more than three decades since the mysterious 52-hertz whale was first detected, and despite technological advancements in marine research, it remains an enigma. One of the most significant findings since its discovery is that this call does, in fact, come from a single individual, not a group of whales with similarly unusual vocal patterns.Using long-term tracking of the whales unique acoustic signature, scientists have followed its seasonal movements, noting that it migrates similarly to blue and fin whales, covering thousands of miles across the North Pacific. However, no physical sighting of the whale has ever been confirmed, leaving many detailssuch as its species, age, and exact sizea complete mystery.How Long Can The 52-Hertz Whale Live?If the whale is indeed a blue whale or fin whale hybrid, its expected lifespan could range between 70 and 90 years (although some baleen whales can live much longer, such as the bowhead whalethe longest-living mammal). Since its call was first detected in the late 1980s, it is likely still alive todaythough we are entering the later stages of its potential lifespan.That raises an eerie question: How much longer will we hear its lonely song?Some researchers speculate that, as with all aging baleen whales, the intensity and frequency of its calls may change over time. If this whale is already several decades old, we may one day detect its final call, signaling the loss of one of the oceans greatest mysteries before we ever get a chance to see it.The Rising Threat Of Ocean Noise May Be Making The Whale Lonelier Than EverEven if the 52-hertz whale is still alive, theres another growing concern: human activity is making the ocean a noisier place than ever before.Shipping traffic, sonar systems, and industrial activity are flooding the ocean with artificial noise, making it harder for whales to communicate. Scientists have recorded stress responses in whales when exposed to loud human-made sounds, which may interfere with their ability to find food, navigate, or even avoid predators.This leaves us with something to think about: The loneliest whale in the world has struggled to communicate for decades, and the modern ocean with its mechanical hum of global commerce may only be making its isolation worse.Are you deeply moved by the idea of an animal calling out without a response from its own kind? Or do you see this as a reminder of how little we still understand about life beneath the waves? Take the free, science-backed Connectedness to Nature Scale to understand your relationship with the natural world better.
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    Table of ContentsTable of ContentsHow to cancel Amazon Music Unlimited on the websiteHow to cancel Amazon Music Unlimited on AndroidHow to cancel Amazon Music Unlimited on iPhone and iPadHow to cancel Amazon Music Unlimited via iTunesAmazon Music Unlimited might be linked to your Amazon Prime account, but it's not a necessary feature youhave to pay for. Indeed, even if you cancel Amazon Music Unlimited, you can continue to enjoy the leaner Amazon Music service for free as part of your subscription.Whether you're fed up with price rises or something else besides, if you want some tips ditching the Unlimited portion of your music streaming service, here's how to do it.Looking to sign up to a new music streaming service when you're done? Here are some of our favorites.Recommended VideosDifficultyEasyDuration5 minutesIf you're on a desktop or laptop, or prefer to use the web interface for Amazon account management, you can cancel your Amazon Music Unlimited account with just a few clicks.Step 1: Navigate to Amazon.com and select Hello, sign in in the top-right, if you are not already signed in.Step 2: Open your account by selecting your account name in the top-right.DigitalTrendsRelatedStep 3: Select Memberships & Subscriptions from the drop-down menu.DigitalTrendsStep 4: Find your Amazon Music Unlimited subscription from the list of Amazon subscriptions. On the right-hand side you should see a Cancel membership button. Select it.Step 5: When prompted for a reason for the cancellation, give it if you wish, but make sure to select Submit and continue to cancel. Amazon may throw up several "Are you sure?" style messages and buttons to select during this process, but if you are sure you do want to cancel, stick to your guns and make sure you're selecting the button that continues with cancellation.Step 6: When you reach the final page, select Confirm cancellation to finalize it. You will retain access to Amazon Music Unlimited until your next billing date, at which point your account will revert to the standard Amazon Music package you can read all about them in our Amazon Music explainer.You can also use the Amazon Music app to cancel your Unlimited subscription. Here's how to do it on Android.Step 1: Open the Amazon Music app and select the cog-icon in the top-right, then select Settings.Step 2: Under the "Your Account" subheading, select Amazon Music Unlimited Member.Step 3: Select Cancel Subscription and when prompted, confirm your cancellation.To cancel Amazon Music Unlimited on your iOS device, you do so through the general Settings menu.Step 1: Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad and select your name.Step 2: Select Subscriptions.Step 3: Select the Amazon Music Subscription, then select Cancel If prompted, confirm your cancellation.If you signed up to Amazon Music Unlimited via iTunes, you can cancel it through Apple's support site.Step 1: Navigate to https://support.apple.com/.Step 2: Scroll down to My Support and login to your Apple account.Step 3: Look for Billing and subscriptions and select it. Then look through your various subscriptions, and follow the on-screen prompts to cancel Amazon Music Unlimited when you find it.If you signed up through Apple, Google, or a mobile service provider, you may need to contact them directly to have them cancel your account.Interested in signing up to a new music streaming service? Here are some of our favorites.Editors Recommendations
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