Apple wonβt ship chargers with iPhone 12 to βhelpβ out the planet
Youβll no longer be able to pick up a standard charger or earphones with iPhone 12. Is it a genuine bid to reduce carbon emissions or a cheeky way to make more money? Apple unveiled the new iPhone 12 this week via an online announcement video. It boasts all the...
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NASA is building a 4G network on the moon before 2022
The space agency is looking to launch a 4G mobile network on the moon before 2022, and Nokia has been identified as a surprise partner to build it. Just as 5G arrives to planet Earth, it appears its predecessor is headed to the moon. Not even astronauts will get away...
The man opening the world’s eyes to the plight of refugees through gaming
Having spent 22 of his 24 years in a refugee camp, the inspiring Luyal Mayen is now educating the world on the plight of his people through his game Salaam. Luyal Mayen endured a brutal start to life. One of 680,000 displaced by a relentless civil war spanning decades in...
How Ampverse is bringing e-sports to the masses
Launched in 2019, Ampverse has already helped bring brands like Samsung and Garnier into the e-sports market, propelling the industry further into the mainstream. The e-sports industry continues to grow exponentially across the globe, with the Southeast Asian market generating over 4.4 billion USD in revenue last year alone. Itβs...
Facebook’s new ‘Emotional Health Centre’ addresses Covid blues
Right on cue for World Mental Health Day, Facebook has announced the launch of a new Emotional Support centre for users struggling with challenges imposed by COVID-19. Understandably, physical health is at the forefront of everyoneβs minds at the moment. Though we appear to have navigated the first initial peak...
New research finds 24 βsuper-habitableβ alien worlds
Rather than searching the night sky for Earthβs literal carbon copy, scientists have found a new criterion for habitability thatβs thrown up some astonishing results. βA planet is the cradle of mind, but one cannot live in a cradle foreverβ. Tsiolkovskyβs famous antique quote about curing humanityβs βfailure to...
Prisons to curb inmate extremism and organised crime using AI surveillance
Prisonersβ phone calls could soon be monitored by AI technology to prevent notorious criminals and terrorists offending from behind bars. Weβve all seen the Netflix dramas and old cop shows that depict prison gangs as highly dangerous threats, but how do real life governments monitor the communication of inmates behind bars? Not very well, apparently. Recorded warnings to inmates that phone calls are being βrecorded and monitoredβ inside conventional prisons has...
Twitter to root out misinformation with βBirdwatchβ
Twitter users will soon be able to warn one another about misinformation propagating on the platform through a new feature called βBirdwatchβ. In the grips of a global pandemic, the last thing people need is a bunch of loosely based conspiracy theories spreading online. Thatβs how anti-lockdown rallies ignite and spikes in infection occurβ¦ true story. Add to this nigh-on undetectable deep-fakes...
AI delves into the creative world with original writing function
Computer scientists have been left stunned by a language AIβs ability to write original articles and compose poetry. While AI has only really become a mainstay of the tech world in the last five years or so, the rate at which its sophistication is growing is pretty darn scaryβ¦ certainly if youβre in the business of writing, like me. Whether weβre talking vehicles becoming entirely autonomous, tailoring peopleβs unique browsing/viewing habits,...
Burberry the first luxury brand to livestream a runway show on Twitch
Burberry has taken to Twitch to debut its SS21 collection in yet another step towards the fashion's integration in the world of gaming.Β Acknowledging that Gen Z is predicted to make up 60% of the entire luxury market by 2026, high-end fashion has been flocking to the world of gaming, eager to cash in on what is now a major platform for promoting cultural trends. And, in a move that...
