How does the Pegasus spyware work, and is my phone at risk?
Jul 24, 2021 06:56 am UTC| Technology
A major journalistic investigation has found evidence of malicious software being used by governments around the world, including allegations of spying on prominent individuals. From a list of more 50,000 phone numbers,...
AI spots shipwrecks from the ocean surface – and even from the air
Jul 24, 2021 06:07 am UTC| Technology
The big idea In collaboration with the United States Navys Underwater Archaeology Branch, I taught a computer how to recognize shipwrecks on the ocean floor from scans taken by aircraft and ships on the surface. The...
Axie Infinity: online games where people earn as they play are transforming gaming
Jul 24, 2021 05:12 am UTC| Technology
The ultimate point of playing video games has always been to have fun. Whether its Space Invaders or Sonic or Red Dead Redemption, you hit the start button and do your thing until game over and then you probably wipe the...
iPad Mini 6 could offer a less expensive way to own a mini-LED Apple tablet
Jul 23, 2021 12:27 pm UTC| Technology
The number of upcoming Apple devices with a mini-LED display could be more than what tech fans have previously anticipated. Recent reports from the supply chain suggest the lineup may include the iPad Mini 6. Last...
‘Dead Space Remake’ does not have microtransactions and will not launch on PS4 and Xbox One
Jul 23, 2021 09:54 am UTC| Technology
Dead Space Remake has been in the rumor mill for months, now, EA has finally confirmed the games development. While details about the gameplay and story are not that abundant yet, developer Motive has announced one crucial...
Oculus Quest 2 with 128GB storage has leaked on a retailer’s website
Jul 23, 2021 09:40 am UTC| Technology
The Oculus Quest 2 will soon approach its first anniversary in the market, but a recent leak suggests it could be getting an updated model. A new product listing on a French retailers website was spotted and hints at a...
‘Genshin Impact’ free 5-star Aloy and 4-star Predator Bow to be released in version 2.1
Jul 23, 2021 08:49 am UTC| Technology
The latest miHoYo and PlayStation collaboration has been announced, and it features the main protagonist of the upcoming Horizon Forbidden West. Aloy and her staple weapon will be released in Genshin Impact both in anime...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects