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Asus ZenFone 8 release date: Motorized camera is here to stay, at least for one model called ‘Flip’

May 06, 2021 09:50 am UTC| Technology

Asus is holding on to the smartphone form factor with a motorized camera as shown in a new leak revealing the supposed design for the ZenFone 8 series. At least one of the devices, dubbed Flip in the report, will have the...

Samsung ‘Galaxy Tab S7+ Lite’ seems an absurd name, but reliable insider explains why it makes sense

May 06, 2021 09:49 am UTC| Technology

A new Samsung Lite tablet that will be part of the Galaxy Tab S7 series has been leaked for several weeks now. However, it appears that the earlier information does not quite reflect its actual name. More reliable leakers...

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE release date in August is looking more likely as production reportedly begins July

May 06, 2021 09:22 am UTC| Technology

Samsung is widely rumored to have more devices to announce this year, and Galaxy S21 FE is one of the most anticipated from the pipeline. The good news is it appears to be headed to a summer launch after an analyst...

‘Apex Legends’ datamine reveals ‘smurfing’ and abandoning matches early are included in new categories to report players

May 06, 2021 08:33 am UTC| Technology

Players who have just recently joined online shooters like Apex Legends always risk facing off much more skilled gamers despite matchmaking systems in place due to a practice known as smurfing. However, it appears that...

‘Mass Effect Legendary Edition’ framerate: 120fps @ 1440p only possible on Xbox Series X in consoles

May 06, 2021 08:25 am UTC| Technology

The much-awaited remaster of the Mass Effect trilogy is going live in a week, and EA has now revealed what framerate and gameplay resolution players can expect based on their gaming system. Interestingly, running the game...

‘Returnal’ update: ‘Don’t start the game,’ says developer Housemarque due to game-deleting error from patch 1.3.3

May 06, 2021 06:40 am UTC| Technology

Returnal has seen generally positive feedback for its gameplay since it launched last week. However, developer Housemarque is now asking players not to start the game until a new patch is available, or they will risk...

‘Psychonauts 2’ release date announcement could happen surprisingly soon after pre-loading went live on the Xbox app

May 06, 2021 05:49 am UTC| Technology

Video game fans looking forward to the upcoming platformer got a little surprise this week when the option to pre-load Psychonauts 2 apparently went live, albeit briefly. It has sparked speculations that the much-awaited...

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Economy

Hong Kong Home Prices Rise for Sixth Straight Month as Rate Cuts Lift Market Sentiment

Hong Kong private home prices continued their steady recovery in November, rising for the sixth consecutive month as lower interest rates and a strong stock market helped improve buyer confidence. According to government...

Trump Says Ukraine Peace Deal ‘Closer,’ But Key Disputes Remain Unresolved

Following talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, former US President Donald Trump stated a possible peace agreement on Ukraine is closer, citing a lot of progress toward a possible conclusion of the conflict....

BOJ Signals Further Rate Hikes as Inflation and Weak Yen Remain in Focus

Bank of Japan policymakers are increasingly signaling that further interest rate hikes may be necessary, even after the central bank raised rates in December, according to a recently released summary of opinions. The...

China’s Central Bank to Launch New Digital Yuan Management Framework from January 1

Chinas central bank is preparing to strengthen oversight of its digital currency with the release of a new action plan focused on digital yuan management, signaling another major step in the evolution of the countrys...

China’s Iron Ore Buyer Pressures Mining Giants as New Supply Shifts Market Power

Chinas state-backed iron ore buyer, China Mineral Resources Group (CMRG), is intensifying its negotiating tactics against major global miners such as BHP, signaling a tougher stance in the $132 billion seaborne iron ore...

Politics

Australia Orders Independent Review After Bondi Mass Shooting, Albanese Resists Royal Commission Calls

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced an independent review into the countrys law enforcement and security agencies following the deadly Bondi mass shooting, as pressure mounts on the government to...

South Korea Prosecutor Alleges Former First Lady Kim Keon Hee Abused Power for Bribes

A special prosecutor in South Korea has concluded that Kim Keon Hee, the wife of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, interfered in state affairs in exchange for expensive gifts and money, according to findings announced on...

South Korean President Apologizes to Families of Jeju Air Crash Victims, Pledges Full Investigation

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has issued a formal apology to the families of the victims of the Jeju Air plane crash that occurred one year ago, promising to uncover the full truth behind the deadliest aviation...

Kim Jong Un Oversees Strategic Cruise Missile Launch to Reinforce North Korea’s Nuclear Deterrence

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the launch of long-range strategic cruise missiles on Sunday, highlighting the countrys nuclear deterrence capabilities and readiness for counterattacks amid what it describes as...

Kosovo PM Albin Kurti Moves to Form New Government After Election Win

Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti has announced plans to swiftly form a new government after his Vetevendosje party emerged as the clear winner in Sundays parliamentary election, raising hopes of ending a prolonged...

Science

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will vote on December 8 on President Donald Trumps renewed nomination of private astronaut and tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman, known for his...

NASA Cuts Boeing Starliner Missions as SpaceX Pulls Ahead

NASA has significantly scaled back Boeings Starliner program after years of technical issues and delays, announcing that the next Starliner mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will fly without astronauts. The...

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Achieves Breakthrough Success With First NASA Mission

Blue Origins massive New Glenn rocket marked a major milestone as it completed its first mission for paying customers, sending two NASA satellites toward Mars and successfully landing its reusable booster at sea. The...

Cogent Biosciences Soars 120% on Breakthrough Phase 3 Results for Bezuclastinib in GIST Treatment

Cogent Biosciences (NASDAQ: COGT) shares skyrocketed over 120% after the biotech company announced groundbreaking results from its Phase 3 PEAK trial evaluating bezuclastinib in combination with sunitinib for patients with...

Technology

China’s LandSpace Takes Aim at SpaceX With Reusable Rocket Ambitions

Chinas private rocket startup LandSpace is rapidly emerging as a key challenger in the global commercial space race, openly drawing inspiration from Elon Musks SpaceX while reshaping Chinas traditionally state-led space...

China Proposes Stricter Rules for AI Services Offering Emotional Interaction

Chinas top internet regulator has released draft regulations aimed at tightening oversight of artificial intelligence services that simulate human personalities and engage users emotionally, signaling a stronger push to...

Nvidia and Groq Strike Strategic AI Inference Licensing Deal

Reports earlier this week suggested that Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) had agreed to acquire AI chip startup Groq in a $20 billion all-cash transaction. However, updated details clarify that the arrangement is not a traditional...

TSMC Honors Japanese Chip Equipment Makers With 2025 Supplier Awards

Several leading Japanese semiconductor equipment manufacturers have been recognized with 2025 Supplier Awards from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), highlighting their growing importance in the global chip...

Nvidia to Acquire Groq in $20 Billion Deal to Boost AI Chip Dominance

NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) has reportedly agreed to acquire Groq, a fast-growing designer of high-performance artificial intelligence accelerator chips, in a $20 billion all-cash transaction, according to a CNBC report. The...