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Apple's new emojis are more ammunition for the online generation wars

Feb 26, 2021 14:22 pm UTC| Technology

When I saw the news that Apple would be releasing 217 new emojis into the world, I did what I always do: I asked my undergraduates what it meant to them. We barely use them any more, they scoffed. To them, many emojis are...

Three ways to encourage companies to keep our data safe

Feb 26, 2021 14:19 pm UTC| Technology

With online shopping, loyalty programs, smart devices and many other aspects of our daily lives, the companies that make it all possible can collect vast amounts of our personal data. Sometimes its just common sense, like...

iPhone 13 release date: Improvements to 5G connectivity are expected; Apple will reportedly use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X60 modem

Feb 26, 2021 10:01 am UTC| Technology

The 5G adoption was one of the most important upgrades Apple introduced for the iPhone line last year. The company is now expected to improve this feature just a year later as iPhone 13 is rumored to use a recently...

‘Watch Dogs Legion’ update: TU 3.1 delivers much-needed bug fixes and prepares the game for online multiplayer’s arrival next month

Feb 26, 2021 09:30 am UTC| Technology

Watch Dogs Legion players can now patch the game with the Title Update 3.1 as it delivers several bug fixes. It is also packed with important data that will prepare the game for the release of the much-awaited online...

Xbox Live outage: Microsoft fixes issue after several hours of players unable to access their accounts

Feb 26, 2021 09:21 am UTC| Technology

Xbox Live is one of the most important features to anyone using Xbox One and Xbox Live Series X/S consoles. However, many users found out on Thursday that they were unable to log in to their accounts. Xbox Live outage:...

‘Final Fantasy 16’ release date: Different game modes that are action-oriented and story-focused are in the works

Feb 26, 2021 08:55 am UTC| Technology

Many details about Final Fantasy 16 are still under wraps, but producer Naoki Yoshida had recently shared how the upcoming title is different than its predecessors. The developer also hinted at the game having something to...

‘Doom Eternal’ gameplay: Addition of a female slayer is not entirely impossible as developer admits they've 'thought about it’

Feb 26, 2021 08:49 am UTC| Technology

The Doom franchise has introduced many well-loved playable characters over the years, but id Software has yet to add a female Slayer. However, one of the developers recently revealed that they have considered the idea and...

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Economy

Australia GDP Growth Faces Headwinds as Trade Deficit Widens and Imports Surge in Q1 2026

Australias economy is expected to slow in the first quarter of 2026 as a sharp increase in imports and weakening export performance weigh heavily on growth. Fresh data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)...

Asian Stocks Edge Lower as Middle East Tensions and AI Optimism Shape Market Sentiment

Asian stock markets opened cautiously on Tuesday as investors weighed uncertainty surrounding the fragile Middle East ceasefire against renewed enthusiasm for artificial intelligence investments. Market sentiment remained...

South Korea Inflation Surges to Two-Year High, Boosting July Rate Hike Expectations

South Koreas inflation rate accelerated sharply in May, reaching its highest level in more than two years and strengthening expectations that the Bank of Korea (BOK) could raise interest rates as soon as July. According to...

Trump Revises U.S. Tariffs on Copper, Aluminum, and Steel Imports Through 2027

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a new proclamation modifying tariffs on selected imports containing copper, aluminum, and steel, introducing targeted relief measures for key industrial and agricultural sectors while...

Japan Weighs Two-Year Food Tax Cut Starting in 2027 to Ease Cost-of-Living Pressure

Japan is considering a temporary reduction in its food sales tax as part of broader efforts to support households struggling with rising living costs. According to a report by the Mainichi newspaper, the government is...

Politics

France Unbowed Gains Momentum Ahead of 2027 Presidential Election

The recent election of Bassi Konate as mayor of Sarcelles highlights the growing influence of France Unbowed (LFI) as the country moves closer to the 2027 French presidential election. Konate, a 38-year-old politician of...

Russia Launches Deadly Missile and Drone Assault on Kyiv and Dnipro

Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on several Ukrainian cities early Tuesday, killing at least 10 people and injuring around 100 others, according to Ukrainian officials. The strikes hit Kyiv, Dnipro,...

Los Angeles World Cup Security Plans: No ICE Immigration Enforcement at FIFA 2026 Matches, Officials Say

Federal officials have assured Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna that civil immigration enforcement operations will not take place at FIFA World Cup 2026 matches or related events in the Los Angeles area, according to...

Russian Missile and Drone Attack Hits Kyiv, Injures Civilians and Damages Residential Buildings

A large-scale Russian attack struck Kyiv in the early hours of June 2, leaving at least four people injured and causing significant damage to residential buildings across the Ukrainian capital, according to local officials...

Lebanon-Israel Partial Ceasefire Announced as Regional Tensions Remain High in 2026

Lebanon has announced a partial ceasefire agreement between Hezbollah and Israel, marking a limited step toward de-escalation in a conflict that has claimed thousands of lives and intensified broader Middle East tensions...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

Technology

HPE Raises 2026 Outlook After Record Q2 Revenue Fueled by AI Server Demand

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE) delivered record-breaking second-quarter results, driven by surging demand for AI infrastructure, enterprise servers, and networking solutions. The strong performance prompted the...

Alphabet Unveils $80 Billion Capital Raise to Accelerate AI Expansion, Secures $10 Billion Backing from Berkshire Hathaway

Alphabet Inc. has announced an ambitious $80 billion equity fundraising plan aimed at supporting the rapidly growing costs of artificial intelligence infrastructure and expanding its computing capacity. The move highlights...

Anthropic Files for IPO, Signaling a New Era for Public AI Investments in 2026

Anthropic, the public benefit corporation behind the widely used Claude family of artificial intelligence models, has officially taken a significant step toward becoming a publicly traded company. The AI startup announced...

Morgan Stanley Upgrades Winbond and Nanya to Overweight on Strong Memory Chip Market Outlook

Morgan Stanley has upgraded two major Greater China semiconductor stocks, Winbond Electronics Corp. and Nanya Technology Corp., from Equal-weight to Overweight, citing strengthening memory chip prices and expanding growth...

SoftBank Becomes Japan’s Most Valuable Company as AI-Fueled Rally Drives Shares to Record High

SoftBank Group Corp. (TYO: 9984) surged to a record high on Monday, driven by growing investor confidence in the artificial intelligence sector and the companys expanding exposure to AI-related technologies. The Japanese...