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‘The Elder Scrolls Online: Greymoor’ release date, features: New zone in Skyrim opens in the next chapter

Mar 06, 2020 04:38 am UTC| Technology

Bethesda Softworks ended 2019 and opened 2020 with huge announcements about the future of The Elder Scrolls Online. Generally, gamers should look forward to the year-long roadmap of patches and new gameplay content to be...

Ransomware attack on sheep farmers shows there's no room for woolly thinking in cyber security

Mar 06, 2020 03:46 am UTC| Technology

While many Australians were preoccupied with panic-buying toilet paper, sales of another commodity encountered a very different sort of crisis. Wool sales were severely disrupted last week by a ransomware attack on IT...

‘PES 2020 Mobile’ update: Patch 4.3.0 rolls out on Android, iOS and requires 1.6GB free space

Mar 05, 2020 11:12 am UTC| Technology

PES 2020 Mobile players have something huge to anticipate this week as Konami previously confirmed the release of patch 4.3.0. More details on the update have been released as it starts to roll out for Android and iOS...

Nintendo Switch update: Birthday patch receives an underwhelming response over lack of new features after 3 years

Mar 05, 2020 09:26 am UTC| Technology

Any gamer who has been using Nintendo Switch since its launch three years ago is probably used to the usually simplistic patch notes that Nintendo releases. People may have expected a much longer list in the consoles...

‘NBA 2K21’ possible release date: Xbox Series X backward compatibility update suggests fans won’t have to purchase the game twice

Mar 05, 2020 08:42 am UTC| Technology

The year 2020 is going to be exciting for the gaming industry. Next-generation consoles from Microsoft and Sony namely Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 are slated to launch in the coming months. It also provides hope that...

Google wants to move UK users' data to the US – what does that mean for your rights?

Mar 05, 2020 05:08 am UTC| Technology Law

It was recently reported that Google was planning to move the personal data of its UK users out of the EU and into the US. Several outlets reporting on this story have suggested that this would mean that, as Britain has...

Dark web, not dark alley: why drug sellers see the internet as a lucrative safe haven

Mar 05, 2020 05:07 am UTC| Technology

More than six years after the demise of Silk Road, the worlds first major drug cryptomarket, the dark web is still home to a thriving trade in illicit drugs. These markets host hundreds, or in some cases thousands, of...

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Economy

UK House Prices Record First Monthly Decline Since December as Iran Conflict Dampens Market Confidence

Britains housing market experienced its first monthly decline in house prices since December, with values falling by 0.6% in May 2026 as economic uncertainty linked to the Iran conflict weakened buyer demand, according to...

German Retail Sales Decline Less Than Expected in April 2026

Germanys retail sales recorded a smaller-than-expected decline in April 2026, offering a mixed signal about consumer spending in Europes largest economy. According to data released on Monday by the Federal Statistical...

India Manufacturing Growth Accelerates in May Despite Rising Costs

Indias manufacturing sector recorded its strongest growth in three months during May, supported by robust demand and a rise in new orders, according to the latest HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI)...

Asian Currencies Hold Steady as U.S. Dollar Gains on Inflation and Middle East Concerns

Asian currencies traded within narrow ranges on Monday as investors closely monitored ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and rising inflation risks that could keep U.S. interest rates higher for longer. The...

Jerome Powell Warns Against Politicizing the Federal Reserve, Defends Democratic Institutions

Former U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has issued a strong warning about the dangers of political interference in the Federal Reserve, while urging Americans to protect key democratic institutions. Powell made the...

Politics

Colombia Presidential Runoff Set as Abelardo De La Espriella Leads Ivan Cepeda in First Round

Colombia is heading toward a highly anticipated presidential runoff election after right-wing outsider Abelardo De La Espriella secured a narrow lead over leftist candidate Ivan Cepeda in the first round of voting....

US-Iran Tensions Escalate as New Strikes Threaten Ceasefire and Impact Global Oil Markets

The conflict between the United States and Iran intensified over the weekend as both sides exchanged fresh military strikes, raising concerns about the stability of the fragile ceasefire and the broader economic impact of...

Trump Says Iran Wants U.S. Deal as Tensions Continue Amid Ongoing Conflict

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that Iran is eager to reach an agreement with the United States, expressing confidence that a potential deal would benefit both Washington and its allies despite ongoing military...

US Tightens AI Chip Export Rules, Impacting Nvidia and AMD Sales to Chinese Firms

The U.S. Department of Commerce has introduced new restrictions aimed at closing a potential loophole in the export of advanced artificial intelligence chips to Chinese companies. The move is expected to affect major...

U.S. Launches Strikes on Iranian Drone and Radar Facilities Following MQ-1 Drone Incident

The United States military carried out targeted strikes on Iranian radar installations and drone command-and-control facilities located in Goruk and Qeshm Island over the weekend, according to a statement released by U.S....

Science

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...

NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey

NASAs Artemis II mission launched Wednesday, marking humanitys return to crewed lunar exploration for the first time since the Apollo era. Carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, this historic 10-day mission...

Technology

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...

Nvidia Unveils RTX Spark AI PC Chips, Expands Challenge to Intel, AMD, and Apple

Nvidia has officially entered the Windows PC processor market with the launch of its new RTX Spark platform, unveiled by CEO Jensen Huang during his keynote presentation at COMPUTEX in Taiwan. The announcement marks a...

LG Electronics Stock Hits Record High on Nvidia AI Partnership Speculation

LG Electronics shares soared to a record high on Monday as investors reacted to growing speculation about a potential expansion of the companys artificial intelligence and robotics partnership with Nvidia. The South Korean...

Nvidia and Microsoft to Launch AI-Powered Windows PCs at Computex 2026

Nvidia and Microsoft are reportedly preparing to introduce a new generation of Windows PCs powered by Nvidia-designed processors, marking a significant step in the evolution of AI-enabled personal computing. According to...