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'Fornite' Update 6.01 Patch Notes: New Update Includes Chiller Trap, Changes in Playground and Bug Fixes

Oct 05, 2018 07:59 am UTC| Technology

Epic Games has made another Fortnite Update for 6.01 patch notes. Unlike the previous batch of patch, the newly added content includes a new item for Battle Royale called the Chiller. In the latest report of GameSpot,...

'Pokemon Go' Latest News Update: A Batch of Field Research Tasks and a Legendary Pokemon Are Now Available

Oct 05, 2018 07:58 am UTC| Technology

The first week of October has brought excitement to the loyal Pokemon Go players. Yesterday, Niantic as rolled out a new batch of Field Research tasks in the mobile game. Apart from that, players have a chance to catch a...

Google Pixel 3, Google Pixel 3 XL Release Date, Specs, Features: Is Pink the Third Color Option?

Oct 05, 2018 07:56 am UTC| Technology

Tech enthusiasts have seen their fair share of Google Pixel 3 and Google Pixel 3 XL leaks in the past couple of months, but the color variants of the phones remain a mystery. Many have suggested that black and white...

Sony Xperia XZ3 Release Date, Specs, Features: All There is to Know Once the Xperia XZ3 Hits the Market

Oct 05, 2018 07:55 am UTC| Technology

With the Sony Xperia XZ3 about to become available in selected markets globally on Oct. 5, now may be the right time to go through its specs and features. As confirmed by Sony Mobile Communications, the Sony Xperia XZ3...

LG V40 ThinQ Release Date, Specs, Features: Flagship Smartphone Unveiled; Full Specs Confirmed

Oct 05, 2018 07:54 am UTC| Technology

The LG V40 ThinQ has finally been unveiled in Seoul on Thursday, and its impressive five-camera set-up three on the rear and two on the front is already generating a lot of buzz on the internet. As predicted, the LG...

‘Naruto To Boruto: Shinobi Striker’ Latest News: Jiraiya Introduced as First DLC Character

Oct 05, 2018 07:49 am UTC| Technology

Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker is getting its first DLC character and its no other than the Frog Hermit Jiraiya. Bandai Namco Entertainment America made the announcement with a preview trailer showing off Jiraiyas skill...

‘Call of Duty Black Ops 4’ Release Date, Features, Latest News: 14 Maps Confirmed to be Available at Launch

Oct 05, 2018 07:45 am UTC| Technology

After the long wait, Call of Duty Black Ops 4 is finally set to launch on Oct. 12, and in a series of trailers in the past few days, Treyarch Studios has revealed the final list of maps in the upcoming multiplayer...

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Economy

Digital trade protocol for Africa: why it matters, what’s in it and what’s still missing

In February 2024, African heads of states adopted a draft protocol to regulate digital trade within the continent. This significant yet challenging course for Africas digital economy fits into the broader trade agreement,...

Industry shutdowns are messy and painful: 4 lessons Australia’s coal sector can learn from car-makers about bowing out

Shifting Australias electricity sector to low-carbon technologies and closing coal plants is vital to tackling climate change. But such transitions are easier said than done. People and economies are often deeply...

Food prices will climb everywhere as temperatures rise due to climate change – new research

Climate change, and specifically rising temperatures, may cause food prices to increase by 3.2% per year, according to a new study by researchers in Germany. As climate change continues to worsen, this price inflation will...

Industrialisation is still vital to economic development but some countries are struggling to reap its benefits

Alexander Hamilton, one of the founding fathers of the US, wrote a wealth of reports that served as building blocks for the countrys economic system. In 1791, during his time as secretary of the Treasury, Hamilton...

This is how President Ramaphosa got to the 25% figure of progress in land reform in South Africa

Nearly three decades into democracy, land reform remains central to South Africas transformation policies and agricultural policy. We have over the years pointed out that the progress on land reform has been incorrectly...

Politics

Nvidia RTX 4090D Embroiled in US-China Tech Rivalry; South Korea Navigates Chip Export Dilemma

The U.S. government has tightened export restrictions on high-performance semiconductor chips to China, including the Nvidia RTX 4090D, and is urging South Korea to enforce similar curbs, marking a significant escalation...

US and Japan Boost AI, Semiconductor Alliance; EU Eyes Reduction in China Dependence

Japan and the United States are poised to deepen ties in the high-tech sector, signaling a strategic move to enhance their global partnership with a focus on artificial intelligence and semiconductor...

US Finalizes Ban List for Chinese Chipmakers; Boosts Mexico Semiconductor Ties

The United States is finalizing a list of Chinese chip factories banned from receiving vital technology, aiming to curb Beijings tech advancements amid national security concerns. Concurrently, a US-Mexico semiconductor...

China's Commerce Minister to Advocate EV Sector in Europe Amid Subsidy, Tariff Probe

Chinas Commerce Minister Wang Wentao is set to visit Europe in April to address concerns and advocate for the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) industry amid a European Commission investigation into alleged unfair...

South Africa’s electricity crisis: what political parties say in their election manifestos about solving it

South Africa is in the middle of a deep electricity crisis. In 2023 the public, many of whom are voters, experienced the worst loadshedding to date, losing power for an average of five hours a day. The power shortages...

Science

Exploding stars are rare but emit torrents of radiation − if one happened close enough to Earth, it could threaten life on the planet

Stars like the Sun are remarkably constant. They vary in brightness by only 0.1% over years and decades, thanks to the fusion of hydrogen into helium that powers them. This process will keep the Sun shining steadily for...

An eclipse for everyone – how visually impaired students can ‘get a feel for’ eclipses

Many people in the U.S. will have an opportunity to witness nearly four minutes of a total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024, as it moves from southern Texas to Maine. But in the U.S., over 7 million people are blind...

How do airplanes fly? An aerospace engineer explains the physics of flight

Airplane flight is one of the most significant technological achievements of the 20th century. The invention of the airplane allows people to travel from one side of the planet to the other in less than a day, compared...

The mystery of consciousness shows there may be a limit to what science alone can achieve

The progress of science in the last 400 years is mind-blowing. Who would have thought wed be able to trace the history of our universe to its origins 14 billion years ago? Science has increased the length and the quality...

What is minoxidil, the anti-balding hair growth treatment? Here’s what the science says

Hair loss (also known as alopecia) often affects the scalp but can occur anywhere on the body. Its very common and usually nothing to worry about; about half of Australian men show signs of visible baldness at age 50 and...

Technology

Shibarium's Transaction Count Soars to Nearly 1 Million in Record Surge

Shibarium, Shiba Inus layer-2 blockchain, has witnessed a meteoric rise. It is nearing one million daily transactions, and a 228.5% increase in activity sets a new transaction record. Shibarium Nears Milestone with...

Bitcoin Fees Soar to $11M as Halving Event Nears, Hash Rate Spikes

Bitcoin (BTC) transaction fees soared to a record-breaking $11 million in a single day as the highly anticipated Halving event approached. This uptick reflects greater activity on the Bitcoin network as users race to...

Spotify Hints at Long-Awaited Lossless Music Experience in Latest App Code Discovery

Industry insiders confirm that Spotify is gearing up to launch Music Pro, a new subscription tier featuring lossless audio and exclusive DJ tools. This will mark a significant shift in the music streaming services...

Tesla Model Y LR Takes on Law Enforcement Role in Anaheim

The Anaheim Police Department has launched a pilot program to evaluate the performance of Tesla Model Y Long Range vehicles as patrol cars, featuring enhancements from Unplugged Performances UP.FIT division. Sustainable...

Expert Warns: Altcoin Dip Buying Riskier Than It Appears, Cites Historical Data

Amid turbulent market conditions, Benjamin Cowen, CEO of Into The Cryptoverse, advises caution against purchasing altcoins on the dip, pointing to historical patterns that signal further declines could follow. Market...