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Ubisoft at E3 2018: Civil War Destroys Washington, D.C. in 'The Division 2'

Jun 12, 2018 10:51 am UTC| Technology

The much-awaited sequel of The Division was announced by Ubisoft at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) 2018 on Monday, and it paints a picture of Washington, D.C. caught in a devastating civil war. The Division 2...

Ubisoft Unveils 'For Honor: Marching Fire' DLC at E3 2018 with New Heroes and a 4v4 Mode

Jun 12, 2018 10:25 am UTC| Technology

For Honor gamers are getting an all-new expansion, titled Marching Fire, this year, Ubisoft announced at the Electronic Entertainment Expo 2018 happening this week. Ubisoft refers to the DLC as the biggest and most...

Sony Wows E3 2018 Crowds with Gameplay Previews of 'Death Stranding' and 'The Last of Us 2'

Jun 12, 2018 10:00 am UTC| Technology

Several video game companies have already had their time at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) 2018 this week. But Sony did not fail to keep fans excitement up, thanks to a lot of highly anticipated titles exclusively...

E3 2018: 'Assassin's Creed: Odyssey' Set in Greece, Features New Characters and 150v150 Mode

Jun 12, 2018 09:23 am UTC| Technology

Ubisoft delivered on its promise that one of its main presentations at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) 2018 would be of Assassins Creed: Odyssey. The game developer confirmed that the game is set in ancient Greece...

U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority Releases Cryptocurrency Guidelines for Banks

Jun 12, 2018 09:01 am UTC| Technology

The emergence of the crypto market has disrupted the banking industry, with a lot of illicit activities happening across this relatively new ecosystem. In an attempt to protect banks from criminals, the U.K.s Financial...

'Kingdom Hearts 3' at E3 2018: Sora Meets Queen Elsa, Cooks Food with 'Ratatouille's' Remy

Jun 12, 2018 08:03 am UTC| Technology

Fans of the Kingdom Hearts franchise have a lot to celebrate this week. At the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) 2018, Square Enix released the latest preview of the much-awaited Kingdom Hearts III featuring characters...

Ethereum Classic Sees 25 Percent Upsurge Following Coinbase Listing Announcement

Jun 12, 2018 07:42 am UTC| Technology

Ethereum Classic (ETC) has now joined the ranks of Bitcoin (BTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), and Litecoin (LTC) as among the few digital assets supported by Coinbase. The San Francisco-based digital currency exchange made the...

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Economy

Impact of Iran-Israel conflict on Stocks, Gold and Bitcoin

Disclaimer: This is not investment advice. The information provided is for general purposes only. No information, materials, services and other content provided on this page constitute a solicitation, recommendation,...

Japan Posts 7.7% Growth in Machinery Orders

In a striking development that looks set to invigorate Japans economic prospects, a key gauge of capital spending in the country has seen its most significant jump in over a year. According to Cabinet Office data released...

How cuts to marginal income tax could boost the UK’s stagnant economic growth

The British prime minister recently claimed the UK economy has turned a corner. Rishi Sunak said inflation figures were encouraging, and proclaimed that 2024 would be the year Britain bounces back. According to his...

A sustainable future begins at ground level

In 2015, the United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a call to action in global partnership. By 2023 it appears that our progress has been far from satisfactory in achieving these...

Digital trade protocol for Africa: why it matters, what’s in it and what’s still missing

In February 2024, African heads of states adopted a draft protocol to regulate digital trade within the continent. This significant yet challenging course for Africas digital economy fits into the broader trade agreement,...

Politics

Nvidia RTX 4090D Embroiled in US-China Tech Rivalry; South Korea Navigates Chip Export Dilemma

The U.S. government has tightened export restrictions on high-performance semiconductor chips to China, including the Nvidia RTX 4090D, and is urging South Korea to enforce similar curbs, marking a significant escalation...

Canada needs a national strategy for homeless refugee claimants

One year after the federal government closed Roxham Road, refugee claims in Canada continue to increase: there were 143,785 in 2023 compared to 91,730 in 2022. The surprise announcement in March 2023 to modify Canadas...

Who will Trump pick as his running mate?

Being second in line for leadership of the most powerful country in the world is not an easy job. But for Mike Pence, vice president under Donald Trump, things were even harder than usual. As insurrectionists descended...

US and Japan Boost AI, Semiconductor Alliance; EU Eyes Reduction in China Dependence

Japan and the United States are poised to deepen ties in the high-tech sector, signaling a strategic move to enhance their global partnership with a focus on artificial intelligence and semiconductor...

US Finalizes Ban List for Chinese Chipmakers; Boosts Mexico Semiconductor Ties

The United States is finalizing a list of Chinese chip factories banned from receiving vital technology, aiming to curb Beijings tech advancements amid national security concerns. Concurrently, a US-Mexico semiconductor...

Science

Could a telescope ever see the beginning of time? An astronomer explains

The James Webb Space Telescope, or JWST for short, is one of the most advanced telescopes ever built. Planning for JWST began over 25 years ago, and construction efforts spanned over a decade. It was launched into space on...

US media coverage of new science less likely to mention researchers with African and East Asian names

When one Chinese national recently petitioned the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to become a permanent resident, he thought his chances were pretty good. As an accomplished biologist, he figured that news...

If life exists on Jupiter’s moon Europa, scientists might soon be able to detect it

Europa is one of the largest of more than 90 moons in orbit around the planet Jupiter. It is also one of the best places to look for alien life. Often termed an ocean world by scientists, observations to date strongly...

Exploding stars are rare but emit torrents of radiation − if one happened close enough to Earth, it could threaten life on the planet

Stars like the Sun are remarkably constant. They vary in brightness by only 0.1% over years and decades, thanks to the fusion of hydrogen into helium that powers them. This process will keep the Sun shining steadily for...

An eclipse for everyone – how visually impaired students can ‘get a feel for’ eclipses

Many people in the U.S. will have an opportunity to witness nearly four minutes of a total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024, as it moves from southern Texas to Maine. But in the U.S., over 7 million people are blind...

Technology

Shiba Inu Coin Shows Signs of Recovery: Factors Fueling Its Recent Rise

Shiba Inu, the self-proclaimed Dogecoin killer, stoked investor excitement today, April 19, as its price resumed upward. As the broader crypto market prepares for the impending BTC halving, the crypto market had a price...

Samsung Targets Beijing’s EV Semiconductor Market at Auto China 2024

Samsung Electronics will participate in Auto China 2024, marking its inaugural presence at Beijings major automotive exhibition. This strategic move aims to tap into Chinas burgeoning automotive semiconductor market,...

Polestar to Launch Polestar 4 Pure EV in South Korea

Polestar, a Swedish automotive manufacturer owned by Volvo Cars, is set to bring its all-electric Sports Utility Vehicle to South Korea. The company specializing in EV production will release its Polestar 4 electric...

Canada Set to Enforce OECD Crypto Tax Standards by 2026

Canada has announced plans to adopt the OECDs Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) by 2026, aligning with global efforts to standardize cryptocurrency taxation. The move aims to enhance transparency and regulatory...

Elon Musk Reveals Cybertruck Accelerator Fix; New Software Bug Exposed in Car Wash Mishap

Elon Musk has addressed the Tesla Cybertrucks accelerator problem in a recent flurry of issues. At the same time, another owner reports a significant software glitch following a routine car wash, causing a five-hour system...