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PS5 sales: Sony confirms 7.8 million units were sold since the new-gen console’s launch

Apr 29, 2021 09:01 am UTC| Technology

After only more than five months since PlayStation 5 was launched, Sonys new-generation console has proven to be a massive success in the market. It already sold 7.8 million units, helping Sonys gaming division post its...

‘Pokémon GO’ Fest 2021 schedule: Niantic confirms major event’s return in July

Apr 29, 2021 08:54 am UTC| Technology

Niantic found a way to continue its annual tradition of hosting Pokémon GO Fest last year despite the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is then not surprising that the developer has now announced the major events...

‘Cyberpunk 2077’ hotfix 1.22 delivers more quests, and open-world fixes on consoles, PC, and Stadia

Apr 29, 2021 06:46 am UTC| Technology

CD Projekt Red has fulfilled its promise of deploying two major patches for Cyberpunk 2077 in the first quarter year, but there are many things that still need to be fixed in the game. The good thing is the developer...

Pixel 5a release date: CEO Sundar Pichai hints at ‘significant products’ to be announced at Google I/O in May

Apr 29, 2021 06:23 am UTC| Technology

Following the late releases of the Pixel 4a and Pixel 5 phones last year, many are not expecting to see the Pixel 5a unveiled next month. However, Google CEO Sundar Pichai may have hinted at the possibility of more product...

PlayStation Plus May 2021 free games includes ‘Battlefield V’; here’s when subscribers can add it to their library

Apr 29, 2021 06:07 am UTC| Technology

With only a couple of days left in April, Sony has unveiled the list of games that will be offered for free to PlayStation Plus subscribers throughout May. Earlier leaks became a reality as Battlefield V is confirmed to...

iOS 14.5 update: Apple reveals 3 circumstances where system-wide ‘Allow Apps to Request to Track’ can’t be toggled

Apr 29, 2021 05:38 am UTC| Technology

Apple has finally released its widely discussed privacy feature in iOS 14.5 that requires developers to seek users permission before they can be tracked across apps and websites. It turns out that there are certain...

‘Valorant’ patch 2.08 adds new map ‘Breeze’ and ‘coach slots’ to Tournament Mode

Apr 29, 2021 05:38 am UTC| Technology

Valorant patch 2.08 introduces a new map, named Breeze, where players can hold their battles while enjoying nice views of the ocean. Riot Games is also introducing other new gameplay features, including the addition of...

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Economy

European Stocks Edge Higher as Bond Yields Ease

European stocks moved modestly higher on Thursday, attempting to recover from a sharp weekly sell-off as easing global bond yields and cautious Federal Reserve commentary provided some relief to risk assets. The...

India Services PMI Rises to 54.1 as Hiring Accelerates

Indias services sector expanded at a slightly faster pace in August, although weak growth in new business kept activity close to its lowest levels in more than four years, according to a private-sector survey. The HSBC...

China Services PMI Beats Forecasts as Domestic Demand Improves

Chinas services sector expanded at a faster pace in August, as stronger business activity, rising new orders and continued employment growth pointed to a modest improvement in domestic demand. The RatingDog Services PMI...

Australia Trade Surplus Beats Forecasts in July as Exports Fall

Australias trade surplus exceeded market expectations in July, although it narrowed from the previous month as exports declined faster than imports, according to data released Thursday by the Australian Bureau of...

Asian Currencies Rise as Yen Surges on BOJ Rate Hike Bets

Asian currencies strengthened against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, led by a sharp rally in the Japanese yen as traders increased bets on a Bank of Japan rate hike and remained alert to possible currency intervention....

Politics

Lula Runs Cautious Brazil Election Campaign as Bolsonaro Narrows Poll Gap

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is taking an unusually cautious approach to his re-election campaign ahead of Brazils October election, as right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro closes the gap in opinion polls....

Texas Republicans Turn Against AI Data Centers as Election Backlash Grows

Texas Republicans are increasingly pushing for tougher AI data center regulations, highlighting a growing divide within the party as local opposition becomes a major issue ahead of the November elections. Texas Governor...

Pacific Islands Forum Seeks Unified Condemnation of China Missile Test

Pacific Islands Forum chair Surangel Whipps Jr. said Thursday he hopes the 18-member regional bloc can reach consensus on condemning Chinas recent ballistic missile test in the Pacific, as tensions between Beijing and...

Iran War Civilian Toll Rises After U.S. Strikes Hit Wedding

The renewed escalation of the Iran war has intensified concerns over civilian casualties after Iranian officials said 18 people were killed in the latest U.S. strikes, including four at a wedding near the Strait of Hormuz....

Maduro Seeks Dismissal of US Drug Trafficking Charges

Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has asked a U.S. federal judge to dismiss drug trafficking charges against him, arguing that he is protected from prosecution by head-of-state immunity. Maduros lawyer, Barry...

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

Deutsche Telekom Shares Rise as Elliott Pushes Against T-Mobile Merger

Deutsche Telekom shares climbed on Thursday after reports that activist investor Elliott Investment Management had accumulated a significant stake in the German telecom giant and was pushing the company to reconsider a...

Thomson Reuters C-Track Cyberattack Hits Courts Across U.S. and Canada

A Thomson Reuters unit has disclosed a cybersecurity incident involving its C-Track court case management platform, affecting court systems across 11 U.S. states, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada. The company detected...

ByteDance Secures $29.6 Billion Loan to Boost AI Investment

ByteDance, the Chinese technology giant behind TikTok, has secured a $29.6 billion loan as it ramps up spending on artificial intelligence and data center infrastructure, Bloomberg reported Thursday, citing people familiar...

Microsoft to Reveal Azure Revenue in Major Reporting Shake-Up

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) plans to begin reporting standalone quarterly revenue for its Azure cloud business, giving investors greater visibility into one of the technology giants fastest-growing operations. The...

MongoDB Stock Sinks 14% as Atlas Growth Misses Expectations

MongoDB (NASDAQ: MDB) shares plunged more than 14% in premarket trading Wednesday despite stronger-than-expected fiscal second-quarter 2027 results, as investors focused on the lack of growth acceleration in the companys...