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 […]
Nintendo Switch 2 – (almost) all you need to know
Nintendo has officially pulled back the curtain on its long-rumored “Nintendo Switch 2,” marking the next chapter for one of the best-selling gaming consoles of all time. With the original Switch revolutionising the industry in 2017 by blending portable and home-console gaming, fans have eagerly followed every rumor and leak leading up to this announcement, […]
TikTok drop and Lemon8’s fate
Heard of Lemon8? Nor us. Yet, in the shadow of a potential TikTok ban, this relatively unknown social media app has skyrocketed to fame, only to face a similar fate. Lemon8, described as a “lifestyle community,” blends features from TikTok, Instagram, and Pinterest into a single platform. Its rise has been meteoric, claiming the No. […]
BMW shares their new vision for infotainment at CES 2025
CES 2025 became the stage for BMW’s latest innovation: the Panoramic iDrive, a groundbreaking step in automotive technology for the brand. Designed to transform the way drivers and passengers interact with vehicles, this system blends futuristic design with intuitive functionality, reinforcing BMW’s reputation for pushing the boundaries of user-focused innovation in their cars. At the core […]