Articles by John Lopez
Clean Energy Startups See Unprecedented Surge in Funding, Reaching $12.3 Billion in 2022
Clean energy startups worldwide have experienced an exceptional increase in funding, reaching $12.3 billion in 2022.
Amazon Launches New Echo Lineup with Echo Pop, Echo Buds, and More
Amazon has expanded its Echo family with four new additions: Echo Pop, Echo Show 5, Echo Show 5 Kids, and Echo Buds.
Biden's Veto Saves US Solar Industry From Tariff Setback in Southeast Asia
President Joe Biden has vetoed legislation that would have reintroduced tariffs on solar panels from Southeast Asia, a move that would have hurt the US solar industry.
UK, Dutch Leaders Join Forces to Help Ukraine Gain New F-16 Fighter Jets
The UK and the Netherlands have pledged to form an international coalition to help Ukraine acquire combat air capabilities, including F-16 fighter jets, as part of a joint effort to provide long-term security assistance to Ukraine.
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TikTok Launches "The Greatest Gamer PH," an Esports Reality Show for Filipino Gaming Enthusiasts
TikTok has announced the launch of "The Greatest Gamer PH," an esports reality show set to premiere in the Philippines on May 24.
Police Ready Facial Recognition Tech at UK Beyoncé Concert Amid Initial Concerns
The use of live facial recognition technology has come under the spotlight, especially during events like the Beyoncé concert.
Is Telegram Downplaying This MacOS Camera Exploit Discovered by Software Engineer?
Software engineer Dan Revah revealed an exploit in the Telegram messaging application that could compromise users' camera systems on Apple macOS devices.
Companies to Spend $7 Billion on First Nuclear Fusion Plants: Report
Private companies and government labs are investing billions of dollars in nuclear fusion, with potential trillions of dollars in revenue.
Google Fiber Unwraps New 20-Gig Internet Speed Tier Now Free for Select Volunteer Testers
Google has taken another giant step with its new 20-gig internet speed tier, a significant advancement in the world of internet speeds.
OpenAI CEO Urges Senate to Regulate AI Use in Elections; Is It Too Late?
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has urged the Senate panel to introduce regulations governing the use of AI in elections to ensure its ethical and transparent usage.
Scientists Unveil New Controllable Crystal Compounds, Melt with Light
Researchers from Osaka University have discovered a new class of crystal compounds that can be melted by ultraviolet (UV) light instead of heat.
Biden Admin Forms Strategy Team to Ready US for Flying Taxis
The Biden administration has formed an interagency team consisting of NASA, TSA, FAA, and FCC to develop a national strategy for advanced air mobility efforts, with a primary focus on electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL).
Zoom to Boost Video Conferencing Offers With Latest AI Investment in Anthropic
Zoom has invested an undisclosed amount in AI startup Anthropic, aiming to integrate the company's AI technology, Claude, into its video-conferencing platform.
Meta Rolls Out New WhatsApp's Chat Lock Feature: More Protection for Private Convos
Meta's WhatsApp has launched a new security feature called Chat Lock, which enables users to secure individual or group chats with a device password or biometric such as fingerprint recognition.
Vodafone's CEO Unveils Plan to Simplify Company, Slashing 11,000 Jobs in the Process
Vodafone plans to cut 11,000 jobs across Europe and Africa over the next three years in an effort to simplify its organisational structure and regain its competitive edge.
Reddit Extends NSFW Image Uploads to Desktop Users: Why?
In response to Imgur's decision to ban explicit photos, Reddit has announced that desktop users can now upload NSFW images, following the mobile app's existing feature.
'The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom' Dominates UK Boxed Sales, Outshines 'Hogwarts Legacy'
Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has become the biggest boxed video game launch in the UK for 2023, surpassing Hogwarts Legacy's opening week sales.
3D Printing Technique Allows for Unsupported Ceramic Printing in Mid-Air, Scientists Reveal
Scientists in China have developed a new 3D printing technique that allows ceramics to be printed in mid-air without support structures.
UK Gambling Brand Paid Blogs to Promote Online Casino Games to Mothers: Report
Coral, a top UK gambling brand, is facing criticism for allegedly paying parenting bloggers to promote its online casino games.
Binance Bids Farewell to Canada Amidst Regulatory Hurdles
Binance has withdrawn from the Canadian market due to regulatory hurdles imposed by the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) earlier this year.
Top UK Scientists Report Surge in Twitter Abuse from Climate Deniers Since Elon Musk Takeover
Twitter is facing criticism from top UK climate scientists for its alleged failure to curb online abuse from climate crisis deniers. Read more.
New Report Reveals Shocking 80+ Hours Per Year Wasted on Outdated Workplace Tech
A report by Atlas VPN has found that outdated technology is costing US workers over 80 hours annually in lost productivity. The financial sector was found to be the hardest hit, with workers wasting nearly 103 hours per year.
Samsung to Invest $222 Million in New Japan Chip Facility: Report
Samsung Electronics is investing $222 million in a new development facility in Yokohama, Japan, to fuel collaboration between two of the world's most advanced chip industries.
FTC Warns of PayPal, MetaMask Phishing Scams: Here's How to Avoid Them
The FTC has issued an alert regarding phishing email scams targeting customers of online platforms PayPal and MetaMask.
Hulu Content to be Rolled into Disney Plus App by Year-End, CEO Confirms
Disney CEO Bob Iger has announced that Hulu content will soon be integrated into Disney Plus, providing customers with more options for accessing their favorite shows and movies.
[Update] Physicists Confirm Rare 4.6 Billion-Year-Old Meteorite Crashed New Jersey Home
A meteorite that crashed into a house in New Jersey, leaving two holes in the ceiling and a dent in the floorboard, has been identified as a stony chondrite, a primitive rock that makes up 85% of all meteorites found on Earth.
EA Enables 'The Sims 4' Community to Decide Upcoming DLC Themes
EA has launched a survey on The Sims 4 website, allowing players to choose the themes for two upcoming Kit packs. One pack will be focused on Create-a-Sim fashion, while the other will be centered around building.
Is a Nintendo Price Cut Happening This Year? Nintendo Clears up Speculations
Nintendo has confirmed that there will be no price cuts on Nintendo Switch consoles until at least early 2024, according to a recent Q&A session.
Amazon, Canon Sue Counterfeiters of Camera Batteries, Chargers
Canon and Amazon have filed a joint lawsuit against counterfeiters selling fake Canon camera batteries and chargers on Amazon's store.
Researchers Develop App to Combat Pedestrian Deaths Caused by Smartphone Distractions
Researchers at the University of Alabama Birmingham have developed a smartphone-based application called StreetBit to combat distracted walking and improve pedestrian safety.
