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Orca observations continue to astound scientists

Orca observations continue to astound scientists

Still feared as ruthless predators, orcas have emerged as one of the most intelligent and socially complex species on the planet, continually challenging scientists’ understanding of marine life and cognition. Ancient mariners, especially those speaking Spanish, were often astounded by creatures that looked like dolphins, killing whales that were twice...

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Spotify users cancel memberships over ICE recruitment ads

Spotify users cancel memberships over ICE recruitment ads

The streaming platform has found itself in hot water again, with long-time members announcing they will be terminating their memberships after hearing recruitment ads for the controversial US agency ICE. Swedish streaming giant Spotify has landed itself in a series of controversies over the last year or so, but the most recent development may just be the last straw for many. The latest round of drama has seen social media users...

By London, UK
Mini brain cells could be used to power future computers

Mini brain cells could be used to power future computers

The technology is said to consume far less energy than traditional computers, and a Swiss company has made them accessible to researchers worldwide. With energy consumption being a prime driver of climate talks, the constant advancements in computers pose a significant issue to the environment. Modern silicon chips that are found in computers consume so much energy to the point that vast cooling systems are needed to manage the heat....

By Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Should Snapchat be allowed to charge users for storage?

Should Snapchat be allowed to charge users for storage?

Picture-sharing platform Snapchat has announced a new paid subscription system for storage exceeding over 5GB. Should big tech companies be allowed to charge for services that were once free?  Snapchat, the image-sharing service mostly used by Gen Zers, will begin charging users for any storage exceeding 5GB. This includes all photos and videos that are part of the app’s ‘Memories’ feature, where content previously posted is archived and saved. Users...

By London, UK
Trump pressures Apple into removing ICEBlock from the App Store

Trump pressures Apple into removing ICEBlock from the App Store

The app’s name may have made it sound like a game. In reality, it was far from one and served as a vital tool to help individuals evade ICE agents within their own cities. In the past year alone, countless acts of cruelty have been committed under the guise of immigration control. Many of these have taken place in the United States, a nation once celebrated as a land of...

By Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia