Is China beating Elon in new Internet Satellite space race?
In the theatre of space, the spotlight has long been on brute force, bigger rockets, bolder missions, and sprawling constellations. But in a plot twist worthy of a sci-fi thriller, China appears to have just won a major battle with the celestial equivalent of a nightlight. According to a recent report, Chinese scientists have used […]
Norton 360 Advanced review – Premium Protection and Teckie Travel Assistant
Having just returned from China, I have to admit that the call to review Norton’s 360 Advanced anti-virus product couldn’t have come at a better time. After all, we’ve all heard the stories about business folk connecting to hotel wifi’s and returning with no end of issues. Anyway, Norton 360 Advanced stands out as a […]
Toker Shocker – TikTok Fined for Sharing Data to China
In news that’s sending ripples through the social media sphere (and probably prompting a few panicked DMs), TikTok has been slapped with a €530 million (£452 million) fine for illegally ferrying user data to China, a move that’s left privacy watchdogs, and likely your aunt who just learned to lip-sync, reeling in disbelief. The charge […]
How ‘Safe’ Nuclear Batteries Could Revolutionise Mobility
Imagine, for a moment, a future where your smartphone never flashes the dreaded “low battery” notification, pacemakers power through entire lifetimes without needing surgical intervention, and electric vehicles run for decades on a single charge. This isn’t science fiction. Thanks to cutting-edge research into nuclear batteries, spearheaded by Su-Il In and his team at the […]
Daisy, the AI Grandma: Scammer deterrent
In a bold move to combat the growing menace of phone scams, British mobile phone company O2 has introduced “Daisy,” an artificial intelligence-powered persona designed to protect potential victims by turning the tables on scammers. Daisy, affectionately referred to as the “AI Granny,” is a witty, cat-loving chatbot who engages scammers in long, time-consuming conversations, […]
Attention all Gmail users – AI Scam alert
Nigerian princes’ leaving you dosh is so last year, Gmail users are now facing a sophisticated new AI-powered scam that’s proving to be more convincing than your ex’s “let’s stay friends” text . The FBI, who originally spotted this emerging threat in May, is warning users about this “devastating” new con that’s spreading faster than […]
Bose Makes Noise in India – Noise and Bose ‘bud’ up
American audio giant Bose has found an unlikely dance partner in India’s homegrown wearables brand – Noise. This strategic alliance, sealed with a $10 million investment giving Bose a 2.4% stake in the company, marks the first-ever such collaboration between Bose and an Indian brand. “We are lucky to be in India… It’s a market […]
First human “Telekinetic” makes history with brain chip
Chips on the brain. Yes it sounds like a plot straight out of a sci-fi novel, however, 30-year-old Noland Arbaugh is making headlines as the world’s first human telepathic gamer – though he prefers the term “telekinetic.” The former outdoorsy college student, whose life took a dramatic turn after a swimming accident left him quadriplegic […]
3D Printing – From Boom to Bumps on the Road to Reinvention
The world of 3D printing has always been a head-turner, promising dazzling innovations and reshaping industries as we know them. But as IDTechEx’s latest report reveals, 2024 wasn’t exactly a red-carpet year for additive manufacturing. While the sector still holds plenty of potential to revolutionize manufacturing, a host of economic hiccups last year had even […]