Technology News
Ireland joins OECD tax agreement, ends status as tax haven for multinationals
AppleInsider - 8 Oct 2021 03:04
Ireland on Thursday announced that it will join an Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development agreement that brings an end to the country's low-tax policy for large multinationals, an incentive that attracted ...
Apple Watch Series 7 prices leak ahead of start to preorders
AppleInsider - 8 Oct 2021 01:39
A rumor on Thursday claims to shed light on Apple Watch Series 7 pricing, with the information detailing purchase costs that are largely identical to those of Apple Watch Series 6. Citing sources familiar with the matter...
NASA data enables new discoveries about the magnetosphere
Slash Gear - 8 Oct 2021 13:42
One of the features of Earth that is critical to protecting life as we know it is the magnetosphere. The Earth’s magnetosphere is a magnetic field that protects the planet from the constant bombardment of solar wind. S...
Moment Peachy Pods for AirPods Pro have "peach skin" microfiber for a soft touch
The Gadget Flow - 8 Oct 2021 02:00
Keep your AirPods stylish and protected with the Moment Peachy Pods for AirPods Pro. This case has a polycarbonate and “peach skin” microfiber to keep your AirPods safe and cozy. Even better, it has a precision fit. ...
Apple's first US developer academy is now open in Detroit
AppleInsider - 8 Oct 2021 01:34
Apple this week opened the doors to its first developer academy in the U.S., an initiative that teaches developers and entrepreneurs how to contribute to and benefit from the iOS app economy. Launched in partnership with...
An Exoplanet Reaches 2400 C in One Hemisphere. Does it Really Rain Iron?
Universe Today - 8 Oct 2021 00:37
WASP-76b is an ultra-hot Jupiter about 640 light-years away from Earth in the constellation Pisces. A few years ago it gained notoriety for being so hot that iron falls as rain. It’s tidally locked to its star, and the...
How to watch Formula 1's 2021 Turkish Grand Prix online from anywhere
Android Central - 8 Oct 2021 17:58
The 2021 Formula 1 season continues after an upset at last month's Russian Grand Prix which saw Mercedes' Hamilton take the lead over Red Bull's Verstappen. This weekend teams and drivers will be in Akfirat, Turkey for t...
Galileo satellites arrive at Europe's Spaceport
Phys.org - 8 Oct 2021 14:54
The latest pair of Galileo satellites have touched down at Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana, ahead of their launch together next month.
The Samsung Monitor S4 is possibly the only monitor that doesn't require accessories
The Gadget Flow - 8 Oct 2021 14:47
Since many of us work from home these days, it’s nice to see more technology geared toward making that life a little easier. Setting up a home office with the right equipment may come naturally to some, but not everyon...
BrewDog exposed data of 200,000 shareholders for over a year
ZDNet - 8 Oct 2021 14:16
The beer's on BrewDog, too.
This trilobite was equipped with a 'hyper-eye' never seen before in the animal kingdom
Live Science - 8 Oct 2021 13:59
Trilobite with "hyper compound eyes" could see through hundreds of lenses, new X-ray study reveals.
China fines food delivery giant Meituan for monopolistic behaviour
Phys.org - 8 Oct 2021 13:39
China has fined food delivery giant Meituan 3.4 billion yuan ($527 million) for monopolistic practices and ordered it to undertake a "comprehensive rectification", the market watchdog said Friday.
Smart robots do all the work at Nissan's 'intelligent' plant
Phys.org - 8 Oct 2021 13:38
Nissan's "intelligent factory" hardly has any human workers. The robots do the work, including welding and mounting. They do the paint jobs and inspect their own paint jobs.
Apple Watch Series 7 price: Here's how much every model costs
BGR - 8 Oct 2021 13:31
The Apple Watch Series 7 launch is anything but regular business for Apple this year. The company unveiled the new wearable during the iPhone 13 event in mid-September without revealing the release date. Then, Apple anno...
Mathematical model offers new insights into spread of epidemics
Phys.org - 8 Oct 2021 13:18
Mathematical models have been widely used to guide government decisions on the COVID-19 pandemic, from forecasting outcomes to even testing potential interventions.
Industry skeptical about the business case for megaconstellations
Space News - 8 Oct 2021 13:14
Companies that have demonstrated the technical viability of broadband satellite megaconstellations now face a bigger challenge: closing the business case. SpaceNews
US Mint reveals final design for astronaut Sally Ride 2022 quarter
SPACE.com - 8 Oct 2021 13:03
The United States Mint has finalized the design of a new coin that when released next year will honor America's first woman to fly into space.
Hawaiian volcanic eruption glows in gorgeous satellite photos
SPACE.com - 8 Oct 2021 13:03
Incredible images from space show the Hawaiian volcano Kīlauea's eruption glowing in the dark.
These Virtual Obstacle Courses Help Real Robots Learn to Walk
Wired - 8 Oct 2021 13:00
Researchers used specialized chips and simulation software to teach a four-legged robot to navigate stairs and blocks.
Google warns 14,000 Gmail users targeted by Russian hackers
TechCrunch - 8 Oct 2021 12:37Nobel Peace Prize won by journalists Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov, critics of Duterte and Putin - CNET
CNET - 8 Oct 2021 12:27
The journalists have been recognized for their work challenging oppressive regimes in the Philippines and Russia.
Tetra Mk-5 single-seat eVTOL is conducting test flights in California
Slash Gear - 8 Oct 2021 12:22
A Japanese company called Tetra Aviation is currently working on a single-seat eVTOL aircraft that uses multiple rotors to take off and land vertically. The aircraft is called the Mk-5, and currently, it’s conducting f...