Sci-tech

TikTok set to ban in US after major setback in appeals court
TikTok set to ban in US after major setback in appeals court

US federal court upheld a law forcing TikTok to either sell its assets or be banned in the country

Snake game makes nostalgic comeback with new twist
Snake game makes nostalgic comeback with new twist

Snake made its debut on the Nokia 6110, but it was the Nokia 3310 who made this game widely popular

WhatsApp revamps Communities tab with user-friendly updates
WhatsApp revamps Communities tab with user-friendly updates

WhatsApp is introducing two banners in the Communities tab to help users create communities and much more

Geminid meteor shower: Get ready for dazzling sky show next weekend
Geminid meteor shower: Get ready for dazzling sky show next weekend

The Geminids, the most impressive meteor shower of the year are known for their bright, colorful trails

WhatsApp enhances group voice chat with new floating button
WhatsApp enhances group voice chat with new floating button

Users can also notify all group members when a voice chat starts, letting them join if they want

Trump nominates billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as NASA head
Trump nominates billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as NASA head

Jared Isaacman, a notable SpaceX customer, led the first private spacewalk in history in September 2024

Why was ChatGPT not recognising name, David Mayer?
Why was ChatGPT not recognising name, David Mayer?

ChatGPT was “unable to produce a response” when users entered the name, David Mayer

Threads adds new filters to make searches more precise
Threads adds new filters to make searches more precise

The new feature will allow users to refine their searches by applying filters for date ranges and profiles

WhatsApp to drop support for THESE three iPhone models in 2025
WhatsApp to drop support for THESE three iPhone models in 2025

Apple states that only 9% of iPhones are still running a version older than iOS 16

Elon Musk's multi-billion dollar pay package rejected for second time
Elon Musk's multi-billion dollar pay package rejected for second time

Delaware court judge once again ruled that the Tesla boss is not entitled to receive a $56bn pay package

Pesticides dangerous to pollinators found in majority of English rivers
Pesticides dangerous to pollinators found in majority of English rivers

Recent reports found that neonicotinoids pesticides were detected in 85% of English rivers

THIS app can predict your death and help you live longer
THIS app can predict your death and help you live longer

The app uses AI to predict when a user might die based on their answers to a questionnaire

Is wearable tech turning people into over-monitors?
Is wearable tech turning people into over-monitors?

Doctors are concerned that wearable tech is fuelling ‘hypochondria and over-monitoring’

Scented candles: The aesthetic trend with HIDDEN dangers
Scented candles: The aesthetic trend with HIDDEN dangers

Concerns about candle safety arise from the chemical reactions that occur when they are burned

Google Photos gets fresh look with revamped interface
Google Photos gets fresh look with revamped interface

The new Updates section replaces the old Sharing menu, which offered a similar feature but with less detail