EU CLOSER TO INTRODUCING A COMMON CHARGER TO REDUCE E-WASTE

Thu 05 May 2022: The European Parliament’s plenary session on Wednesday approved the EU institutions’ position on requiring all portable electronic gadgets sold in member states to use the same type of charger. In a press statement, the European Parliament stated that it is “ready to start negotiations” with EU member states and the European […]

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ELON MUSK ASKED BY UK PARLIAMENT TO DISCUSS PLANS TO BUY TWITTER

Thu 05 May 2022: A British parliamentary committee scrutinizing draft online safety legislation has invited Elon Musk to discuss his plans to buy Twitter and the changes he is proposing for the social media platform. Parliament’s digital committee asked the Tesla CEO on Wednesday to give evidence about his proposals “in more depth”. Musk said […]

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TWEETER MAY CHARGE A FEE FOR COMMERCIAL, GOVERNMENT USERS, MUSK SAYS

Wed 04 May 2022: As the billionaire entrepreneur aims to expand Twitter Inc’s reach from ‘niche’ to most Americans, Elon Musk said on Tuesday that casual users will always be free, but commercial and government users may be charged a small fee. “Twitter will always be free for casual users, but maybe a slight cost […]

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GOOGLE ASKS EU COURT TO DROP $1.6 BILLION ANTITRUST FINE

Mon 02 May 2022: Google, an Alphabet unit, asked Europe’s second-highest court on Monday to overturn a fine of 1.49 billion euros ($1.6 billion) issued by EU antitrust regulators three years ago for obstructing competitors in online search advertising. The case is one of three involving the world’s most popular internet search engine that has […]

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IN SIX MINUTES, NEW BATTERIES COULD CHARGE ELECTRIC VEHICLES TO 60%

Sun 01 May 2022: A lithium-ion battery using copper and copper nanowires that organizes its particles may charge to 60% in 6 minutes without compromising its energy storage. In the future, this more efficient battery might power electric cars, allowing drivers to travel further without having to wait as long for the vehicle to charge. […]

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NEW METAVERSE TECHNOLOGY ALLOWS YOU TO KISS AND FEEL YOUR LIPS, TEETH AND TONGUE

Sat 30 April 2022: People have been touting the Metaverse as a place where they can live out their desires, whether it’s fighting their foes on a battlefield or going on a date with the woman of their dreams. However, for these encounters to be completely immersive, you must be able to feel as well […]

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CUBA APPROVES CRYPTOCURRENCY SERVICES WITH NEW LICENSE

Fri 29 April 2022: In an official directive, the Cuban government asked people engaged in using cryptocurrencies to obtain a license, since it has approved cryptocurrency-related services. Last year, the government legalized the usage of cryptocurrencies for personal purposes in the country. The government said it would grant a license for up to a year, […]

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MICROSOFT UNVEILS ONSLAUGHT OF RUSSIAN CYBERATTACKS AGAINST UKRAINE

Thu 28 April 2022: US-based multinational tech firm Microsoft said Wednesday in a report that Russia has carried out hundreds of cyber operations, including destructive attacks, against Ukraine throughout its invasion. In a report prepared with Ukrainian cybersecurity officials and private sector companies, Microsoft said: “The cyber component of Russia’s assault on Ukraine has been destructive and relentless.” […]

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SPACEX LAUNCHES CREW-4 ASTRONAUTS BOUND FOR INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION

Crew-4 astronauts Jessica Watkins, Bob Hines, Kjell Lindgren and Samantha Cristoforetti on the Crew Dragon “Freedom.” (Image credit: SpaceX) ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Wed 27 April 2022: The Crew-4 mission launched from the Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday, by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, carrying a NASA mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The Dragon and the Crew-4 members will […]

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