Category: Technology

People have been using smartphones for over a decade and some of us, inevitably, have dropped our devices in the sink, toilet, or mud. For years, many people believed that placing a wet device in a bowl of rice would help absorb the moisture. Technology experts have long debunked this urban legend, and now Apple […]

In today’s interconnected world, space technology forms the backbone of our global communication, navigation and security systems. Satellites orbiting Earth are pivotal for everything from GPS navigation to international banking transactions, making them indispensable assets in our daily lives and in global infrastructure. However, as our dependency on these celestial guardians escalates, so too does […]

Apple froze development of its new foldable iPhone after screens provided by manufacturers did not meet the company’s strict testing standards, according to a report by Chinese technology blogger Fixed Focus Digital. The report claimed that Apple tested a number of foldable devices from other companies as part of its research and development process, which […]

Why do men strongly outperform women at “mindsports” such as chess and bridge? Mindsports mainly use the brain and require skills such as memory, critical thinking, problem solving, strategic planning, mental discipline and judgment. Without physical differences in strength, how do we explain why the top level of such games tends to be dominated by […]

The State-of-the-art Full Video LED Court The NBA unveiled the state-of-the-art full video LED court that will be used for AllStar 2024 events, at Lucas Oil Stadium. The high-performance, immersive sports full video LED floor is designed to enhance the fan experience in-arena and on broadcast through its interactive displays. During each event, visual effects […]

In a week where national security has taken centre stage in Washington, the White House confirmed on Thursday that it had evidence that Russia was developing a space-based nuclear anti satellite weapon. John Kirby, the National Security Council spokesperson, informed reporters that the White House believe Russia’s programme to be “troubling”, despite “no immediate threat […]

Another step in the fight against fake news: Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, has announced that it is advancing the development of tools that will enable it to identify images generated by artificial intelligence. Meta added that these images will be accompanied by tags on its social platforms in the coming […]

If you’re planning to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a new partner, there’s a good chance that you met online, which surveys suggest is fast becoming the most popular way people get together. Of course, searching through profile after profile brings with it a variety of difficulties. Perhaps surprisingly, research shows that one of those problems […]

Fake fossils are among us, passing almost undetected under the eye of experts all over the world. This is a serious problem – counterfeited specimens can mislead palaeontologists into studying an ancient past that never existed. In a new study, my colleagues and I reveal a surprising truth about a fossil celebrated for decades as […]