The metaverse has been heavily hyped – but it could enable entirely new ways of screen production

Apr 05, 2022 12:03 pm UTC| Technology

Screen production was hit hard by the pandemic, with delayed releases and interrupted or cancelled production. One day we might even get to see Mission Impossible 7. But, like your typical screen hero, it might just be...

These energy innovations could transform how we mitigate climate change, and save money in the process – 5 essential reads

Apr 05, 2022 12:02 pm UTC| Technology

To most people, a solar farm or a geothermal plant is simply a power producer. Scientists and engineers see far more potential. They envision offshore wind turbines capturing and storing carbon beneath the sea, and...

Cyberattacks have yet to play a significant role in Russia’s battlefield operations in Ukraine – cyberwarfare experts explain the likely reasons

Apr 05, 2022 11:58 am UTC| Technology

Throughout the latter half of 2021, as it became clear that Russia was massing a large portion of its conventional combat power on the eastern borders of Ukraine, analysts offered contrasting predictions about the role...

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Drones and driverless cars could help with Ukraine's humanitarian crisis

Apr 05, 2022 11:54 am UTC| Technology

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has led to a serious humanitarian crisis. Of Ukraines 44 million people, almost one-quarter have been displaced. Around 3.7 million have escaped to neighbouring European countries, while...

LG reiterates its promise of Android 12 updates for three smartphones soon

Apr 05, 2022 10:50 am UTC| Technology

Exactly a year after LG announced it is leaving the global smartphone market, the company reiterated its promise to deliver several years of Android updates to a few phone models. That will come to fruition soon as LG...

‘F1 2022’ report says supercars won’t have multiplayer features, cross-play support is delayed after launch

Apr 05, 2022 10:12 am UTC| Technology

F1 2022 might be just a few months away from its launch, but a new report says several significant changes in its gameplay and features have been made recently. These changes are said to have affected how developers will...

‘Halo Infinite’ season 2 content includes two new maps, King of the Hill returns with updated and classic versions

Apr 05, 2022 09:31 am UTC| Technology

Developer 343 Industries released a list of content and updates to expect in Halo Infinite season 2. But the studio also acknowledged that the delayed modes and missing features are already causing frustration among...