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iOS 9 locking up iPhones, iPads and iPod touches

Sep 23, 2015 08:50 am UTC| Technology

The newly released iOS 9 for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, was one of the much awaited events for Apple users. With various improvements and new features, it received a hearty welcome from Apple loyalists. However, its...

Business to benefit from Snapchat new update

Sep 23, 2015 05:01 am UTC| Technology

Snapchat, a video messaging application, has recently released its first in-app purchase feature for their Replays along with a new face effect lenses. The Replays feature is available only in the U.S. as of now, reports...

Electric Car Series

Apple electric car project accelerates, targets shipping date for 2019

Sep 22, 2015 12:05 pm UTC| Technology

Apple is accelerating its efforts to build an electric car, code-named Titan, and has set a target shipping date as 2019, TheWall Street Journal reported Monday. The tech giant gave leaders of the committed project...

Indian government amends encryption policy draft after outcry

Sep 22, 2015 09:22 am UTC| Technology

The Indian government was at the receiving end of publics wrath due to the controversial clauses included in a recently published draft of its new National Encryption Policy. Nearly every internet-based message...

Zerodium announces “The Million Dollar iOS 9 Bug Bounty”

Sep 22, 2015 06:53 am UTC| Technology

Zerodium, a privately held and venture backed startup, rewards independent researchers for their zero-day discoveries and then analyzes, documents, and reports all acquired security information, along with protective...

Target Hackers had no controls limiting their access to any system: Report

Sep 22, 2015 06:52 am UTC| Technology

Following the data breach that exposed 40 million customer debit and credit card details, Target Corp. hired Verizon security experts to investigate its networks for loopholes. The evaluation by Verizon was conducted from...

Apple App Store under attack

Sep 22, 2015 05:47 am UTC| Technology

In rather shocking news, researchers have recently discovered a piece of iOS malware, XcodeGhost, in several apps in the Apple App Store. This is the sixth malware that has made its way into the official App store after...

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Economy

Busan Designated as Special Financial Opportunity Zone, Heralding a New Financial Ecosystem

Busans Munhyeon Financial District and the second phase of the North Port redevelopment area have been designated as a Financial Opportunity Advancement Zone. Companies relocating to this special zone will receive...

People are spending hours clicking on a banana to (maybe) make some money

In the ever-evolving online gaming landscape, one seemingly simple online game has captivated players. The free-to-play clicker Banana has amassed more than 850,000 concurrent players on the gaming platform Steam. The...

Dutton goes nuclear, proposing seven government-owned generators with the first starting in 2030s

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has announced seven sites for reactors, unveiling his long-awaited and highly-controversial policy for nuclear power with the claim it could start operating from the 2030s. The locations...

Please stop obsessing over words. It’s quite simple: the RBA thinks inflation is too high

These days every word of every statement from the Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock is pored over in minute detail as is every word uttered at her press conference after each Reserve Bank board meeting. Desperate...

G7 overcomes internal wrangling and ‘irrelevance’ barbs to strike US$50 deal to support Ukraine

In the 26 months since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, the west has been riven with disagreement about how much and what support it will provide for Volodymyr Zelenskys government. There are two main reasons for...

Politics

Democratic Congressman Calls for Joe Biden to End Campaign After Debate Performance Stirs Party Concerns

Representative Lloyd Doggett has made history by being the first member of Congress to endorse the idea that President Joe Biden should step down from his re-election bid. This development has caused a stir inside the...

Amal Clooney Pressures George Clooney to Cut Ties with Joe Biden Over Israel Policy, Insider Claims

It is possible that George Clooney and his wife, Amal, are in a difficult situation because the Democrat has indicated his support for President Joe Bidens bid for reelection. This is because the beauty, who was born...

Joe Biden's 2024 Campaign Exit Seen as Imminent; Kamala Harris Likely to Step In, Source Claims

A few within President Joe Bidens team anticipate his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential run shortly due to his abysmal performance in the debate, a new report claimed. TMZ reported that an unidentified high-ranking...

Michelle Obama Leads Donald Trump by Double Digits in Hypothetical 2024 Race; Joe Biden's Future in Question

A recent poll has determined that Michelle Obama would emerge victorious in a hypothetical 2024 presidential election against Donald Trump, although all other probable candidates to replace Joe Biden would be...

Joe Biden Admits Struggles in Candidacy as Debate Performance Falters; Kamala Harris Emerges as Leading Successor

US President Joe Biden is reportedly aware that he may lose his candidacy after his worrying performance in the debates caused his allies to be concerned and question his chances of defeating Donald Trump in the November...

Science

SpaceX to Help NASA Deorbit ISS; Starlink Lands Major Comcast Business Partnership

SpaceX will develop the U.S. Deorbit Vehicle so that NASA can safely deorbit the ISS by 2030. Meanwhile, SpaceX Starlink secures a significant partnership with Comcast Business to enhance rural connectivity. NASA Taps...

Japan Discovers 230 Million Ton Manganese Deposits, Boosting EV Battery Industry

Japan has discovered 230 million tonnes of manganese deposits near Minami-Torishima Island, potentially transforming its EV battery industry by significantly reducing reliance on imports and providing enough cobalt and...

Keeping astronauts healthy in space isn’t easy − new training programs will prepare students to perform medicine while thousands of miles away from Earth

In the coming decade, more people will go to space than ever before as human spaceflight enters a new era. NASA, the European Space Agency and other governmental agencies are partnering to develop crewed missions beyond...

Nations realise they need to take risks or lose the race to the Moon

The Nasa-led Artemis-3 mission will place the first human boots on the surface of the Moon since Apollo 17s Gene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt left the lunar surface in December 1972. The goal of the Artemis programme is...

Some of Earth’s most ancient lifeforms can live on hydrogen – and we can learn from their chemical powers

Three-quarters of all matter in the universe is made up of hydrogen. The young Earth was also rich in hydrogen, thanks to fierce geological and volcanic activity. Just as stars burn hydrogen to produce heat and light...

Technology

Hamster Kombat Surpasses 239M Users in 81 Days; Anticipated Airdrop Prompts Speculations

Hamster Kombat has achieved a staggering 239 million users in just 81 days, igniting speculation about the anticipated airdrop. Hamster Kombats Impressive User Growth Durov boasted about the viral clicker games...

Dogecoin Whale Accumulates 90M DOGE Amid Market Collapse, Sparking Price Optimism

On July 4, a significant Dogecoin investor acquired 90 million DOGE from Binance, fueling optimism for a potential price increase despite the recent market downturn. This whales accumulation indicates strong confidence in...

French Billionaire Xavier Niel Unveils Revolutionary AI Voice Assistant 'Moshi'

French billionaire Xavier Niels AI lab, Kyutai, launched Moshi, a voice assistant with 70 human-like emotions that could revolutionize human-machine communication. Kyutai Unveils Emotionally Intelligent AI Voice...

German Government Transfers $172M in Bitcoin to Crypto Exchanges and Wallets

The German government transferred over 3,000 Bitcoin, valued at $172 million, to various crypto exchanges and an unknown wallet on July 4, potentially impacting market dynamics, according to blockchain investigator...

Bitcoin to Plunge Below $50K Amid Rising Sell Flows, Warns 10x Research

Bitcoins price is projected to drop below $50,000, driven by accelerating sell flows and a marked decrease in buy flows, according to 10x Research. 10x Research Predicts Bitcoins Sharp Decline to $50K as Sell Flows...