Facebook on Wednesday was slammed with antitrust law-violating charges wherein U.S. enforcers claimed the social media giant had abused its dominant playing power in the latest series of lawsuits striking the platform this year. The opponents now seek to rescind Facebook’s ownership of acquired messaging services Instagram and WhatsApp. Separate suits filed by the Federal […]
UK officials have since the launch of their nation-wide vaccinations campaign Tuesday reported two cases of anaphylaxis and one report of a possible allergic reaction post the Pfizer BioNTech jab. The adverse effects stemming from the overreaction of the body’s immune system can be severe, sometimes life-threatening, according to the UK National Health Service — […]
A SpaceX prototype of the company’s future ‘Mars missions go-to’ rocket touched down in a fiery explosion Wednesday during a test launch from Boca Chica, Texas. The live footage showed the 16-story-tall unmanned Starship vessel engulfed in flames, as it made its controlled descent on the landing pad. The rocket is currently being developed for […]
Facebook Gaming announced a new initiative this week to empower the Black communities on the platform with the inclusive ‘Black Gaming Creator Program.’ The company says it plans to pour in $10 million over the next two years to empower the streamers, who if selected, receive incentives such as the Facebook Gaming partnership, early product […]
The Geminids peak this month, with as many as 120 meteors visible per hour Perfect conditions ahead for Geminid meteor shower; No moon at the time of peak activity, presenting significant interference in the night sky. In 2020, the grand celestial show Geminid meteor shower will put on a fantastic show! There will be no […]
Facebook and Google could be required to pay news outlets for their content in “world first” legislation set to be introduced to Australia’s parliament on Wednesday. In one of the most aggressive moves to check the power of the US digital giants, Canberra plans to compel the companies to pay media organisations when their platforms […]
A Chinese probe was orbiting the moon on Monday in preparation for the returning of samples of the lunar surface to Earth for the first time in almost 45 years. The ascent module of the Chang’e 5 spacecraft transferred a container with 2 kilograms (4.4 pounds) of samples after docking with the robot spacecraft on […]
Hands in the air, get those feet pumping — this DJ is wiring up a bop! Catch Robot DJ YuMi’s Unforgettable Performance at Gitex 2020, where Advanced Robotics Meets the Art of DJing. Witness as this Pioneering Robot Captivates the Crowd with its Masterful Beat Mixing and Rhythmic Dance Moves, Defining a New Era in […]
The annual tech extravaganza GITEX hits the UAE once again, now in its 40th run, ready to draw in experts and buffs alike. The exhibition this year has taken a unique ‘LIVE in-person’ route boasting insightful talks by industry gurus, mind-blowing innovations from start-ups to enterprises, uber immersive pavilion experiences and a Robo-DJ and cook […]
YouTube is now set to follow in the hate-combating footsteps of fellow social sites and spring the question: “Is this something you really want to share?” The new feature will target comments that it screens as offensive and alert users that they may be posting harmful content. The idea behind its conception is to allow […]
Britain on Wednesday became the first western country to approve a Covid-19 vaccine for general use, while Japan and Italy pledged free inoculations as the global death toll shot over 1.49 million after the Americas logged a big surge in cases. Hours after the announcement okayed the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine boasting an efficacy rate of 95% […]
