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Scientists find strongest evidence yet of life on an alien planet
Scientists find strongest evidence yet of life on an alien planet
In a potential landmark discovery, scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope have obtained what they call the strongest signs yet of possible life beyond our solar system, detecting in an alien planet’s atmosphere the chemical fingerprints of gases that on Earth are produced only by biological processes. MORE..
Apple users urged to update devices immediately after sophisticated attack
Apple users urged to update devices immediately after sophisticated attack
Apple has released iOS 18.4.1 and it comes with a warning to update your iPhone now. MORE..
China bans ‘smart’ and ‘autonomous’ driving terms from vehicle ads
China bans ‘smart’ and ‘autonomous’ driving terms from vehicle ads
China is banning automakers from using the terms “smart driving” and “autonomous driving” when they advertise driving assistance features, and it will tighten scrutiny of such technology upgrades. MORE..
China accuses US of launching ‘advanced’ cyberattacks, names alleged NSA agents
China accuses US of launching ‘advanced’ cyberattacks, names alleged NSA agents
China accused the United States National Security Agency (NSA) on Tuesday of launching “advanced” cyberattacks during the Asian Winter Games in February, targeting essential industries. MORE..
Sony hikes PlayStation 5 price by 11% in Europe, Australia and NZ
Sony hikes PlayStation 5 price by 11% in Europe, Australia and NZ
Sony said it will hike the price of its PlayStation 5 (PS5) console in markets in Europe, Britain, Australia and New Zealand, citing high inflation and fluctuating exchange rates. MORE..
Tariffs on imported semiconductor chips coming soon, Trump says
Tariffs on imported semiconductor chips coming soon, Trump says
U.S. President Donald Trump has said he would be announcing the tariff rate on imported semiconductors over the next week, adding that there would be flexibility with some companies in the sector. MORE..
WhatsApp down: Major outage hits messaging services globally
WhatsApp down: Major outage hits messaging services globally
WhatsApp services have been affected by a disruption, leaving hundreds of users unable to connect, send messages across both the mobile application and the web-based platform. MORE..
Tesla launches in Saudi Arabia with its first showroom and service center in Riyadh
Tesla launches in Saudi Arabia with its first showroom and service center in Riyadh
Tesla officially launched in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, marking a new chapter in the company’s global expansion after Elon Musk ‘s troubled relationship with the kingdom — but the Middle East country’s extreme heat could pose a challenge for its electric vehicle performance and battery efficiency. MORE..
Apple airlifts 600 tons of iPhones from India ‘to beat’ Trump tariffs
Apple airlifts 600 tons of iPhones from India ‘to beat’ Trump tariffs
Tech giant Apple chartered cargo flights to ferry 600 tons of iPhones, or as many as 1.5 million, to the United States from India, after it stepped up production there in an effort to beat President Donald Trump’s tariffs, sources told Reuters. MORE..
Meta whistleblower alleges company worked with China on censorship
Meta whistleblower alleges company worked with China on censorship
A Meta whistleblower told US senators on Wednesday that the company undermined national security in order to build a $18 billion business in China. MORE..
Titanic scan reveals ground-breaking details of ship’s final hours
Titanic scan reveals ground-breaking details of ship’s final hours
A detailed analysis of a full-sized digital scan of the Titanic has revealed new insight into the doomed liner’s final hours. MORE..
First baby born in UK to woman with transplanted womb
First baby born in UK to woman with transplanted womb
A “miracle” baby girl has become the first child in the UK to be born to a mother using a donated womb. MORE..
China urges Shein to halt supply-chain shift after tariffs
China urges Shein to halt supply-chain shift after tariffs
Fast-fashion retailer Shein is facing opposition from the Chinese government over its plans to shift some production out of the country, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. MORE..
Meta expands ‘Teen Accounts’ to Facebook, Messenger amid children’s online safety regulatory push
Meta expands ‘Teen Accounts’ to Facebook, Messenger amid children’s online safety regulatory push
Meta Platforms is rolling out its “Teen Accounts” feature to Facebook and Messenger on Tuesday, as it faces sustained criticism about not doing enough to protect young users from online harms. MORE..
Scientists resurrect the dire wolf, a species that went extinct 12,500 years ago
Scientists resurrect the dire wolf, a species that went extinct 12,500 years ago
A species of wolf that died out some 12,500 years ago lives again as the “world’s first successfully de-extincted animal,” according to Dallas-based biotech company Colossal Biosciences. MORE..
Apple customers dash to stores to buy iPhones ahead of tariffs
Apple customers dash to stores to buy iPhones ahead of tariffs
The never-ending talk of tariffs has people rushing to buy the best iPhone that they can afford now before it becomes significantly more expensive. MORE..
Meta releases new AI model Llama 4
Meta releases new AI model Llama 4
Meta Platforms on Saturday released the latest version of its large language model (LLM) Llama, called the Llama 4 Scout and Llama 4 Maverick. MORE..
Five major changes coming to iPhone 17 in 2025
Five major changes coming to iPhone 17 in 2025
Apple’s next iPhone is expected to be a significant upgrade over more than six generations, bringing a design overhaul. Reports are rife that the iPhone 17 will feature a new camera design, thinner and smoother displays, and better software capabilities for photography, navigation, and artificial intelligence. MORE..
TikTok bidders pile up as deadline looms with Amazon, OnlyFans founder in mix
TikTok bidders pile up as deadline looms with Amazon, OnlyFans founder in mix
As the weekend deadline for TikTok to find a buyer approaches, bidders for the short-video social media site are piling up. MORE..
Fire at Tesla dealership near Rome destroys 17 cars
Fire at Tesla dealership near Rome destroys 17 cars
At least 17 Tesla cars were destroyed after a fire broke out at a dealership on the outskirts of Rome on Monday morning, according to Italian fire officials. No one was at the dealership when the fire broke out and no injuries have been reported. MORE..
Apple plans to add ‘AI doctor’ to iPhone’s Health app
Apple plans to add ‘AI doctor’ to iPhone’s Health app
Apple seems to betting big on the artificial intelligence once again with plans to completely revamp its Health app and add an ‘AI doctor’ like service within it, according to a report by Bloomberg. MORE..
iPhone 17 Air could be Apple’s slimmest smartphone ever
iPhone 17 Air could be Apple’s slimmest smartphone ever
Apple is reportedly planning a major shift in its iPhone lineup with the upcoming iPhone 17 series, introducing a brand-new model called the iPhone 17 Air. MORE..
Elon Musk sells X to his own xAI for $33 billion in all-stock deal
Elon Musk sells X to his own xAI for $33 billion in all-stock deal
Elon Musk has sold social media site X to his own xAI artificial intelligence company in a $33 billion all-stock deal, the billionaire announced on Friday. MORE..
Signal head defends messaging app’s security after US war plan leak
Signal head defends messaging app’s security after US war plan leak
The president of Signal defended the messaging app’s security on Wednesday after top Trump administration officials mistakenly included a journalist in an encrypted chatroom they used to discuss looming U.S. military action against Yemen’s Houthis. MORE..
Saturn’s rings disappear in rare celestial event
Saturn’s rings disappear in rare celestial event
Saturn’s iconic rings have mysteriously vanished from sight this week, leaving stargazers in awe. This rare celestial illusion is the result of a fascinating astronomical phenomenon. MORE..
