Category: Tech

  • A mid-credits scene in a film is exactly what it sounds like.

    A mid-credits scene in a film is exactly what it sounds like.

    ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’, the fourth instalment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), opened in theatres on Thursday. Directed by Ryan Coogler, the film follows T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman) as he ascends to the throne of the fictional nation of Wakanda. ” Wakanda Forever” also stars Chadwick Boseman, Lupita Nyong’o, and Bokeem Woodbine.

  • There are more graves in the search for Tulsa massacre victims.

    There are more graves in the search for Tulsa massacre victims.

    The bodies of four men who were missing since October 9 have been found at a cemetery in the US state of Oklahoma. The remains have been identified as those of Billy Chastain, Alex Stevens, Mark Chastain and Mike Chastain. Okmulgee’s Police Chief said the men had planned to “commit some type of criminal act”…

  • The watermelon-smashing comedian has died.

    The watermelon-smashing comedian has died.

    US comedian Leo Anthony Gallagher, who appeared on ‘The Tonight Show’ with Johnny Carson in the 1970s, died at his home in Palm Springs, California at the age of 67 on Friday. “His death was due to a brief illness,” his longtime former manager, Craig Marquardo, said. The first comedy stand-up special titled ‘AnUncensored Evening’…

  • The family of Halyna Hutchins settles with Alec Baldwin.

    The family of Halyna Hutchins settles with Alec Baldwin.

    The family of Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins has reached a settlement with the producers of the movie ‘Rust’, over her death in October last year. Matthew Hutchins will serve as executive producer and the film will continued with the original principal players on board according to the settlement. Halyna was killed when actor Alec Baldwin accidentally…

  • As top US general pushes for diplomacy, Biden admin is divided over path for Ukraine.

    As top US general pushes for diplomacy, Biden admin is divided over path for Ukraine.

    The US has said that it will provide additional support packages for Ukraine in the “very near future”. This comes amid reports that US President Joe Biden’s defence chief Mark Milley has urged him to push towards an end to the war between Russia-backed separatists and Ukraine’s military. The US is providing Ukraine with security,…

  • The member of Atlanta rap group Migos died at the age of 28.

    The member of Atlanta rap group Migos died at the age of 28.

    American rapper Takeoff, who passed away aged 32 in June, was laid to rest in a private ceremony in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday. The funeral was attended by over 500 family members, friends and fans. Other performers from the music industry including Drake, Justin Bieber and Yolanda Adams performed at the event.

  • The police officer was found dead after the crowd crush.

    The police officer was found dead after the crowd crush.

    South Korean Police chief Yoon Tae-won said that the police have launched an internal probe into the officers’ handling of the emergency calls and other issues, including on-the-spot response to the crowd surge in Itaewon that night. Yoon said police have acknowledged that the 137 officers dispatched to Itaewon were primarily assigned to monitor crime,…

  • Research shows oil field flaring emits methane five times greater than expected.

    Research shows oil field flaring emits methane five times greater than expected.

    US oil and gas companies emit at least 1.3 billion tonnes of methane per year, according to a report by Environmental Defense Fund. Methane, a greenhouse gas, contributes to global warming and packs a bigger short- term punch than even carbon dioxide. Former US Vice President Al Gore said the country’s oil and gas industry…

  • A Crispr therapy is designed to attack tumors.

    A Crispr therapy is designed to attack tumors.

    Scientists at University of Pennsylvania in the US have discovered a way to personalise cancer therapy by editing and transporting gene expression to cancerous cells. They infused the edited cells back into volunteers who had previously been treated with several rounds of chemotherapy. The edited cells travelled to the tumors and killed them.

  • Musk said that a lot of brands have paused ads, which has seen a drop in revenue.

    Musk said that a lot of brands have paused ads, which has seen a drop in revenue.

    Twitter CEO Elon Musk said the platform is a safe platform for all legal speech and information consumption in the European Digital Services Act, as proposed by Musk in a Twitter post. This comes after Musk announced that he would charge a monthly fee of $8 for a service called “Twitter Blue” that would allow…

  • If Musk buys it, he will probably do some things with it.

    If Musk buys it, he will probably do some things with it.

    Twitter CEO Elon Musk on Friday said there’s no choice except to cut jobs “when the company’s losing over $4 million/day”. He didn’t give any information on the day-to-day losses or the amount of pay offered to employees who were fired. This comes after Twitter announced it had fired around 80 employees, including some of…

  • The best-sellers for the fall of REI.

    The best-sellers for the fall of REI.

    If you’re planning on doing any sort of outdoor activity, like hiking or camping, you’re likely in need of some cold-weather gear. Here are some cold-weather gear that’ll make your fall activities a fun one. The REI Co-op has a bike that’s great for pedaling around town in the autumn. This packable stove from Jettherm…

  • Mastodon is on fire.

    Mastodon is on fire.

    A Twitter-like social networking platform, Mastodon is not accepting new users despite being launched in November. Mastodon’s new sign-up includes Twitter users like Kathy Griffin, who joined in early November, and journalist Molly Jong-Fast, who joined in late October. In contrast to Twitter, which categorizes conversations around hashtags much more frequently, Mastodon categorizes conversations around…

  • The 1986 Challenger space shuttle wreck was found off the coast of Florida.

    The 1986 Challenger space shuttle wreck was found off the coast of Florida.

    A group of explorers has discovered a piece of debris from the 1986 NASA Space Shuttle Challenger in the Bermuda Triangle off Florida’s Space Coast. The team was diving to search for suspected shipwrecks when they found the piece of debris. It’s believed to belong to Challenger, which was carrying seven astronauts when it crashed…

  • There are fertility tracking features in the iPhone and iPad.

    There are fertility tracking features in the iPhone and iPad.

    Apple has clarified that the ‘cycle tracking’ app on its Watch is for women’s health only. “The cycle tracking feature is not meant to be any kind of birth control,” it added. Apple said that users’ data won’t be used in a manner that would lead to their personal information being shared with third-party apps.…

  • The dark ships emerged from the shadows of the mystery.

    The dark ships emerged from the shadows of the mystery.

    The Nord Stream Pipeline leak in the Baltic Sea is likely caused by a powerful underwater explosion, according to Swedish and Danish scientists. They also say it is likely that the first leak was caused by a failure of the pipeline’s anchor bar. They added that the second leak may be caused by a failure…

  • Ukrainian troops enter Kherson city.

    Ukrainian troops enter Kherson city.

    Ukrainian forces have entered the Russian-occupied city of Kherson following a Russian military retreat from the area, Ukraine’s military said on Friday. The Russian military claimed that it had removed all armed personnel from the city. This comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that he would make a formal request for Russia to withdraw…

  • The warning from COP 27 about carbon emissions has hit a new high.

    The warning from COP 27 about carbon emissions has hit a new high.

    The UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has said that it needs to cut the world’s carbon emissions by at least 42% from their 2019 levels by 2030. It added that there should be no investment in new fossil fuel supplies to reach the goal of limiting warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

  • Musk wants people to stop mimicking his accounts on the social network.

    Musk wants people to stop mimicking his accounts on the social network.

    Twitter has fired three people, including the company’s SVP of Global Public Policy and Safety, Vijaya Gadde, after it announced a “major restructuring” on Friday. Twitter CEO Elon Musk had earlier tweeted that the company was “losing over $4 million/day” and that there was no choice to cut jobs “when the company is losing over…

  • The residents of Florida are being told to prepare for a possible tropical system later this week as they recover from Hurricane Ian.

    The residents of Florida are being told to prepare for a possible tropical system later this week as they recover from Hurricane Ian.

    Hurricane and tropical storm Nicole has killed at least four people in the US’ South Carolina. It’s expected to reach the Florida peninsula on Thursday, according to the National Hurricane Centre (NHC). Nicole could become a top-end tropical storm or bottom-end hurricane by the time it reaches Florida, the NHC said.

  • The Half-Baked Robot is a Clunky First Step.

    The Half-Baked Robot is a Clunky First Step.

    Amazon is testing its new robot named Sparrow that can handle 65% of the more than 100 million items in its inventory. The company’s Chief Technologist Tye Brady said that no one has the inventory that Amazon has. He further said Sparrow can handle up to 20 kilograms of stock on its own, adding that…

  • The verification plan was going to be delayed until after the elections.

    The verification plan was going to be delayed until after the elections.

    Twitter CEO Elon Musk has said he’s “absolutely” considering bringing back Vine. The comment came in response to a user’s suggestion to rethink the platform’s character limits. Earlier, Musk had vowed to restore accounts of former US President Donald Trump and others, who were previously banned from the platform. Musk has also said he’ll restrict…

  • The lowest price ever on a AirPods Pro 2 was on Amazon.

    The lowest price ever on a AirPods Pro 2 was on Amazon.

    Apple has released its new Arm-powered MacBook Pro with a 13.3-inch Retina display. The laptop, which comes with an 8GB RAM and 256GB storage capacity, is powered by Apple’s second-generation A12 Bionic chip, which also powers Apple’s new AirPods. The laptop features a battery life of up to seven hours on full charge, the company…

  • There are homes collapsing into the ocean in Florida.

    There are homes collapsing into the ocean in Florida.

    The St Johns River in Florida, US, has been flooding for a long time and hundreds of homes are still submerged in floodwater. “We’re not sure that people understand fully that this river is not going to go down very quickly,” an official said. The river drains the historic rainfall that Hurricane Ian dropped nearly…

  • The Supreme Court has a problem of trust.

    The Supreme Court has a problem of trust.

    The US Supreme Court on Tuesday granted an emergency stay of execution to a death-row inmate in Kentucky in a case that had been pending for more than a year. Earlier, the apex court had denied the state’s request to put the inmate to death over concerns about whether he would be able to hear…