Innovations, discoveries, and the future of technology.
Innovations, discoveries, and the future of technology.
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Outside of Hollywood movies, meteors are never really seen to pose an existential threat. The idea of space rock raining down on us - or indeed one huge piece of it flattening a city - is truly terrifying. But this abstract idea of extraterrestrial jeopardy coming our way is usually…
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Sony has revealed some tantalizing details about the upcoming PlayStation 5, which could be the last ever. We already know a little about the console, including its massively improved speed and the tech behind it. Jim Ryan, PlayStation's CEO, has explained why the information is being released slowly. "We wanted…
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Air travel as we know it could be changed forever by the arrival of a new aeroplane design called the Flying-V. The Flying-V has the same wingspan as existing planes but can carry a total of 314 passengers. It allegedly burns 20 per cent less fuel than traditional jets. Funded…
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When most people think of first-person shooter games, they think of Call of Duty. Activision's acclaimed franchise is getting a major reboot soon enough, but cast your mind back to 2007, and it's clear to see why the fourth game (Modern Warfare) had such a profound impact on the genre.…
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The way that we communicate has drastically changed in recent years, which has led to more than a few fallen messenger heroes. The most famous of which was arguably MSN Messenger - a quintessential part of life in the early to mid-noughties. Now, the latest fallen soldier from the era…
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Google has cut tech giant Huawei's access to their Android mobile operating system on its new range of smartphones, Reuters reports. Smartphones made by the Chinese telecommunications company are set to be blocked from use of a range of Google apps including Gmail and YouTube. Find out more about the…
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We might live in the age of eBooks, but the popularity of good old fashioned tomes hasn't waned. In fact, for many people, they are a great way of showing off their personalities and interests at home, and they will proudly display their favorite works on a bookcase. However, as…
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189 million people use Snapchat to share ephemeral photos and videos, but their personal information might not be as private as they assume. According to a report from Motherboard published Thursday, multiple Snap employees abused their access to internal tools to spy on individuals using their service. One such tool…
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The amount of arguments that have been had over the thermostat in the comfort of our own homes are countless. Sometimes it feels like you're experiencing an entirely different climate when someone calls for the heating to go up even further when you're down to a t-shirt and shorts. Yet…
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Gamers all around the world have been eagerly anticipating the release of the PlayStation 5 games console. Yet hardware developers Sony have been pretty damn tight-lipped about it. Thus far, we still don't have a release date for the machine, or even so much as a picture of its design.…
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Preparing for the summer months is never simple - you need ample amounts of sunscreen, a variety of bathing suits, and aftersun for the inevitable bout of sunburn. One company, however, has revolutionised the way we pack for the beach by creating something known as a Towelkini. As you probably…
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We've had a lot of different smartphones over the years, but the diversity of products on sale usually relate more to the specs of the individual phone rather than how they look. For the most part, iPhones look kind of the same, with similar colours and the changes mostly resulting…
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It's of the utmost importance that kids get a lot of exercise. They have bundles of energy, and an active childhood is a key to preparing them for a healthy and happy adulthood. That's why so many parents invest in toys like swings, slides, and trampolines for their backyards -…
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3D printers are one of technology's finest inventions. The incredibly complex and highly practical products that have come about as a result of 3D printers are endless. This incomparable piece of technology has managed to produce rockets, bones, and now, entire buildings! In fact, the practice of creating houses using…
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Having people over at your house is great, but what happens when you get into the wee hours and they can't (or won't) go home? You've got to put them up for the night, don't you? If you're not fortunate enough to have a spare room, you're going to have…
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If you're anything like me, you probably hate the very thought of having to remove your butt from the couch in order to clean your home. Sure, it's great to have a clean and tidy house - but the effort it takes is often second to none. Let's say you've…
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There are a number of threats to life as we know it. While a recent 26-country survey released by the Pew Research Center said that global warming was the greatest threat, a NASA chief has now warned of a meteor strike this century. Jim Bridenstine, NASA's most senior staff member, told…
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Over the years, real-life Tony Stark Elon Musk has pulled a lot of impressive stunts, but surely none can compete with him sending very own $100,000 cherry red, convertible Tesla Roadster into space on the SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. Not only that, Musk sent the car into orbit with the…
