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Angelo Mathews makes history as the first player to be timed out

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Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews makes history as the first player to be timed out in international cricket during the World Cup clash against Bangladesh. Mathews was timed out after taking more than two minutes to face his first delivery, which is against the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 playing conditions. The incident happened in the 25th over of the Sri Lanka innings when Shakib Al Hasan had just dismissed Sadeera Samarawickrama. Mathews took his time walking in and then struggled with his helmet as the strap broke just as he was taking guard. As he signaled to the dressing room for a new helmet, Shakib and the Bangladesh team appealed for a "timed out" dismissal, and the umpires upheld the appeal much to Mathews' dismay. According to the Laws of Cricket, “After the fall of a wicket or the retirement of a batter, the incoming batter must, unless Time has been called, be ready to receive the ball, or for the other batter to be ready to receive the next ball withi...

Apple set to shift from Lightning port to Type-C, To comply with the EU

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Apple is set to move away from its proprietary lightning port and adopt the USB Type-C as the standard charging method on its upcoming iPhone 15 series. This would be only the second time in its history that Apple will replace the charging port on its iPhones after it moved away from the 30-pin connector with the iPhone 5 back in 2013. All four iPhone 15 models launching next month are widely expected to be equipped with a USB-C port instead of a Lightning port. The shift to USB-C will not only benefit the environment but also the consumers who will be able to use the same charger for all their devices. With the iPhone 15 series, users won't face the problem of desperately searching for an Apple charger when their iPhone needs juice away from home. They will be able to utilize billions of other non-Apple chargers to power up their iPhones, although it could happen at slower speeds. Apple's AirPods Pro will also switch from Lightning to USB-C, just like the upcoming iPhone 15. A...

Google's AI-Powered Note-Taking Tool: Revolutionize the way you take notes

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At Google's I/O developer conference, the company unveiled Project Tailwind, an AI-powered notebook tool designed to revolutionize note-taking. The goal of Project Tailwind is to automatically organize and summarize a user's freeform notes, making it easier to sift through and extract key information. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Project Tailwind, including its features, functionality, and potential applications. Project Tailwind leverages powerful language models and a custom-tailored interface to enhance the note-taking experience. By analyzing a user's personal documents, Tailwind creates a private AI model with expertise in the specific information provided. This personalized AI model assists in organizing and searching through notes, making it easier to find relevant information quickly. Key Features and Functionality: Summarization: Project Tailwind can generate summaries of notes, distilling the main themes and key concepts. This feature is parti...

Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds' "The Proposal" scene: Behind the Scenes

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Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds' "The Proposal" is a romantic comedy that premiered in 2009. The movie was a hit, and one of the most memorable scenes was when Sandra Bullock's character, Margaret, accidentally falls on top of Ryan Reynolds' character, Andrew, while they are both naked. The scene was hilarious and has been talked about ever since. Here's what we know about the scene and the actors' relationship: The scene: Sandra Bullock recently spoke about the scene on the About Last Night podcast. She revealed that she opted to do the scene only for laughs and with a costar that made her feel safe. The scene was shot on a closed set, meaning only necessary personnel were present. Both actors had flesh-colored things stuck to their privates, and Bullock's hair was strategically placed to cover her chest. The actors' relationship: Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds have been friends for a long time. They have known each other since they were prepub...

IndiGo places record-breaking order for 500 Airbus A320 family aircraft, making history in the aviation industry

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  IndiGo, India's largest airline by market share, has placed a record-breaking order for 500 Airbus A320 family aircraft, making it the biggest order in history. The deal is worth $50 billion at list prices and the airline will take delivery of these new aircraft between 2030 and 2035. This order is not only IndiGo's largest order but also the largest-ever single aircraft purchase by any airline with Airbus. With this new order, since its inception in 2006, IndiGo has ordered a massive total of 1,330 aircraft with Airbus. The airline is further defining its long-term future, well into the next decade, by placing a firm order for 500 Airbus A320 family aircraft. This will provide IndiGo with a further steady stream of deliveries between 2030 and 2035. The engine selection and the exact mix of A320 and A321 aircraft will be done in due course. This order strongly reaffirms IndiGo's belief in the growth of India, in the A320 Family, and the strategic partnership with Air...

Elon Musk congratulates SpaceX on Starship launch after the explosion

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 Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX, congratulated his team on an "exciting" Starship launch, despite the fact that the rocket exploded. Musk had previously said that the test had a 50% chance of success, but he guaranteed "excitement" either way. The rocket successfully reached its target altitude of 10 km before beginning its descent, but it experienced a problem during the landing process and exploded upon impact. Despite the setback, Musk praised his team for their efforts and expressed confidence that they would continue to make progress towards achieving their goal of making space travel more accessible and affordable. Watch the video of its Launch! Join us as we witness history being made with the launch of Elon Musk's SpaceX Starship - the largest rocket ever built. In this video, we bring you full coverage of the highly-anticipated launch, from liftoff to landing. Watch as the Starship takes off from the launch pad, propelling itself into...

Children of These Zodiac Signs Can Be Really Hard to Handle

Parenting can be a challenging journey, and understanding your child's personality can help you navigate through the ups and downs. One interesting way to gain insight into your child's behavior is by looking at their zodiac sign. While astrology is not a definitive science, many people believe that the alignment of the stars can influence our personalities and tendencies. In this article, we will explore the zodiac signs that are known to be particularly challenging to handle and provide some additional details beyond what the source URL covers. Taurus (April 20 - May 20): Taurus teenagers are known for their stubbornness. They have strong wills and tend to pursue their own desires. It can be challenging to convince them to see things from a different perspective. Gemini (May 21 - June 20): Gemini children can be quite flighty and indecisive. They may struggle with making choices and often seek guidance from their parents. Offering them a set of options can help them feel more...