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...
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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...
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...
Mysterious signal discovered from deep space
A powerful radio signal seems to be reaching us from space on a 16-day cycle - and itβs unlike anything weβve seen before. The fathomless expanse of space rarely throws us curveballs - the usual pattern of discovery in astrophysics is decades of excruciating graft trying to substantiate claims that...
What leaks are saying about Resident Evil 8
Resident Evil 8Β leaks are circulating on social media this month, and sources claim the next chapter is coming in the form of a directΒ BiohazardΒ sequel. Yup, that means first person. Beyond the remake ofΒ Resident Evil 3,Β Capcom are keeping their cards close to their chest when it comes to the immediate future...
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...
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...
Rockstar founder Dan Houser leaves company
Dan Houser, co-founder of Rockstar, will be departing the studio on March 11th, leaving doubts over the state ofΒ GTA VI. Not many gaming studios have enjoyed the monumental success that Rockstar has since it was founded in 1998. Having developed theΒ Grand Theft AutoΒ series,Β Red Dead Redemption,Β Max Payne, andΒ Bully, the company has become one of the most prolific and profitable in the industry. This year will see some shake up internally, however, as...
Instagram rolls out new follower interaction feature
Ever wondered who you interact with least online? Looking for a cheat sheet for who to unfollow? Instagramβs got you covered. Weβve all joked about the idea of being able to see who looks at our social media profiles the most. Itβs a proposition that provokes feelings of curiosity and terror in equal measure. Everyone wants to know whoβs checking their pages out, but nobody wants others to know whoΒ theyβveΒ been...
Team FaZeβs reality TV hunt for new member
If youβre looking for some filler betweenΒ Love Island,Β The Voice, andΒ Strictly, revered gaming clan FaZe is launching a reality show to find their next team member. One of esportsβ OG clans FaZe has devised a unique way of scouting the gaming talent pool for new teammates while extending its brand reach in 2020. The 60-member strong clan is launching a reality show dubbed βFaZe Upβ on mobile-centric streaming service Quibi this...
