Facebook tests cross-posting stories to Instagram
Some users can now share stories from Facebook on Instagram, as Zuckerbergβs tech titan tests out new merging features. Letβs be honest, who uses Facebook stories? Aside from dodgy advertisements and small announcements from bands and artists, very few of us ever post anything personal on them. This is not...
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SpaceX makes history with 50th rocket landing
After launching another load of supplies to the ISS, SpaceX proved once again that the sky is no limit when they successfully landed their 50th rocket booster. SpaceX continues to dominate innovation when it comes to space flight, successfully landing its 50th ever rocket this weekend. Two years ago, SpaceX won...
NASA opens applications up for new astronauts
For the first time in four years, NASA is accepting new applications to be an astronaut, but the qualifications needed are particularly demanding. Fancy a flight to the moon? Do you spend your time daydreaming about being the next person to make a giant leap for mankind? Do you...
Apple to pay $500 million over slow iPhone lawsuit
Following a lawsuit over whether or not Apple deliberately slows down older iPhones, it will have to pay consumers $500 million in total for damages. You may not remember now, but back in mid-2017, a handful of iPhone users decided to take Apple to court over allegations that it was...
Facebook adds new 3D feature for any image
The new option allows depth to be simulated on any static image, so you no longer need a fancy high-end camera to light up your posts. If youβve ever seen a 3D post from your friends on Facebook and felt an uncontrollable surge of envy, then fret no longer....
Google’s X Development announces fish project Tidal
The semi-secret tech project is aiming to help humanity better understand ocean life, allowing for more sustainable fishing and reservation of resources. You may not have heard of X Development, a tech company thatβs owned by Alphabet and founded by Google, but itβs one thatβs worth knowing about. Comprised of...
Nokia CEO Rajeev Suri to step down, leaving doubts over 5G
The famous telecommunications companyβs investment into 5G still remains uncertain, as its current CEO is to be replaced by Pekka Lundmark in September. It was once hard to believe that Nokia could ever be in a position of financial struggle. Only twenty years ago, nearly every handheld mobile phone was a Nokia. Nowadays theyβre a nostalgic meme for us twenty-somethings who enjoy remembering just how indestructible those early devices were....
LinkedIn to test stories feature over next few months
Remember the meme that everything will eventually include the stories feature? Well, that reality is finally upon us - even LinkedIn is throwing its hat into the ring. Stories originally began as a novel feature on Snapchat. The idea that you could post exclusive content that was viewable at any time for a limited time was oddly appealing. It helped us document our days easier, be public and private...
Valve drops ten minutes of gameplay for Half Life: Alyx
Iβm still a little sad that this isnβt Half Life 3, but Alyx certainly looks impressive. Could this be the killer app that VRβs been in need of? Gimmicks are a tricky business in the video game industry. Time and time again, big publishers vow that their new iteration of controller or experience will be the permanent game changer. Kinect, Wii peripherals, Eye Toy cameras, and many more unique bits of...
Death Stranding and Control dominate BAFTA Game nominations
The nominees for the BAFTA Game awards are just in, and Death Stranding and Control feature in 11 categories each. Itβs almost the time of the year where game developers the world over receive the plaudits they deserve from the mainstream media for continually raising the bar for gaming creatively and technically year on year. The 2020 Game BAFTAs, due to take place on April 2nd at the Queen Elizabeth Hall...
