Dec 13, 2024
The Australian government has announced a new law forcing tech giants like Meta, Google, and TikTok to pay local news publishers. Dubbed the "News Bargaining Incentive," this legislation aims to secure funding for Australian journalism
Researchers at Caltech have developed dissolving microrobots capable of delivering life-saving drugs directly to tumor sites. These breakthrough devices, detailed in Science Robotics on December 11, successfully shrank bladder tumors in mice, offering a
Dec 6, 2024
Bitcoin made history on December 4 by surpassing $100,000 for the first time before sliding below the milestone less than 24 hours later. The cryptocurrency’s volatility remains a central concern for investors, even
Dec 5, 2024
Fantasian Neo Dimension, developed by Mistwalker, is finally breaking out of its Apple Arcade exclusivity to launch on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch on December 5th, 2024. The new release is here to bring
Dec 3, 2024
The Delhi government turns to technology to battle against severe air pollution reaching hazardous levels this winter. A dense, toxic smog has blanketed the city, pushing the Air Quality Index (AQI) beyond 450 into the "
Australia passed a groundbreaking law last week, banning social media for children under the age of 16, following a heated debate on its impact and effectiveness. The law aims to tackle the growing recognition of
Nov 29, 2024
Google has filed a lawsuit against its former engineer, Harshit Roy, alleging that he stole and shared trade secrets related to its Pixel chip designs. The lawsuit, filed on November 19 in the U.S.
Hackers have used the popular open-source Godot game engine to spread malware, infecting over 17,000 systems since June. The malware campaign, GodLoader, targets users across multiple platforms, including Windows, macOS, and Linux. The
Nov 28, 2024
TikTok will restrict children under the age of 18 access to beauty filters due to its mental health impacts. The ban will come in a few weeks, specifically targeting filters that alter facial features, while
Over 200,000 WordPress sites have been left vulnerable to attacks due to critical flaws in the popular CleanTalk Anti-Spam plugin. These vulnerabilities, which could allow attackers to gain full control of websites without
Nov 26, 2024
Meta has shut down over two million accounts linked to scam campaigns to combat digital scams globally. These efforts primarily targeted "pig butchering" scams and other fraud schemes, marking a major step in Meta's
Nov 25, 2024
Screen recording technology has become indispensable in many areas, including education, corporate training, and digital content creation. High-quality screen recordings help improve understanding and retention, as well as critical instructional design components. Studies show
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) intends to seek out alien life using miniature underwater robots. These robots, called Sensing With Independent Micro-swimmers (SWIM), will be helping researchers assess the possibility of life
Nov 22, 2024
Japan is advising its citizens to include their usernames and passwords in their wills as part of their digital end-of-life planning initiative, The Register reports. The country's National Consumer Affairs Center announced
Nov 21, 2024
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, the latest installment in the iconic simulation series, struggled to take off as it faced significant server overload and technical issues on its launch day. Players worldwide were met with long
Nov 20, 2024
Microsoft is introducing a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature in Teams called the "Interpreter," to clone user voices for real-time speech-to-speech translation. Launching in early 2025, this feature aims to break down
Yuka, the #1 trending Apple Store health app co-founded by Julie Chapon and Zoé Kerlo, is giving consumers more power to demand healthier products. With its new feature, users in France and the U.
Nov 11, 2024
Managing multiple devices is becoming a daily challenge for European office workers, according to a recent study by HONOR. The survey of 8,000 professionals shows that juggling three devices—often a laptop, tablet, and
