‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II’ open beta dates and multiplayer reveal are set for September
Aug 08, 2022 08:37 am UTC| Technology
Infinity Ward confirmed the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II open beta will kick off next month. Aside from the chance to play the game early, the developer will also release the official preview of its multiplayer gameplay...
Could 'virtual nurses' be the answer to aged care staffing woes? Dream on
Aug 08, 2022 05:54 am UTC| Technology
Former Health Department Chief Martin Bowles has reportedly proposed virtual nurses could help address the shortage of nurses in aged care. This might involve remote, possibly artificial intelligence-assisted, virtual...
Wearable technology can change autistic people’s lives – if they’re involved in designing it
Aug 08, 2022 05:42 am UTC| Technology
Many autistic people experience difficulties in expressing their emotions. This can result in increased anxiety, depression, anger and physical health problems. Research shows autistic adults are significantly more likely...
Bayern Munich taps Adobe software to personalize digital experiences
Aug 05, 2022 23:44 pm UTC| Sports Technology Business Economy
Bayern Munich has signed a multi-year agreement to use Adobes suite of creative and customer management software to accelerate its digital transformation and help grow its fanbase. The Bundesliga champions aim to create...
Tencent plans to increase its stakes in Ubisoft
Aug 05, 2022 10:01 am UTC| Technology Business
Tencent is reportedly planning to expand its foreign investments, particularly in Ubisoft. The Chinese firm is eyeing to increase its stakes in the French game publisher to become its largest shareholder. Reuters...
Nintendo has no new gaming console to announce this year, report says
Aug 05, 2022 09:03 am UTC| Technology Business
Gamers hoping this would be the year the successor to Nintendo Switch will be announced may be disappointed. A new report suggests the company may have another priority instead of unveiling a next-generation home...
iPadOS 16 release could take place a month later than iOS 16, report says
Aug 05, 2022 08:13 am UTC| Technology
Software updates for Apples hardware products often go live in the same period every year. A new report, however, claims that the iPadOS 16 is likely delayed by a month this year. iPadOS 16 release window Apple...
Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility
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IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects