Articles by John Lopez
Financial Services Chief Urges World to Follow EU Cryptoassets Rules
The EU's financial services chief, Mairead McGuinness, has called on the rest of the world to adopt the EU's comprehensive set of rules for crypto assets, the Markets in Cryptoassets Regulation (MiCA).
NASA's Multi-Million Neutral Buoyancy Lab Transformed Into Underwater Lunar Surface Replica: Why?
NASA has converted its Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory into a lunar surface replica to train astronauts for future Moon missions. Read more.
Chinese Interest in Dutch Space Tech Sparks Concerns Over Export Restrictions
China's interest in the Dutch space sector has raised concerns over the possible circumvention of export restrictions, according to a report by the Netherlands' military intelligence agency, MIVD.
Spotify Service Restored for Millions Worldwide After Brief Outage
Downdetector.com reported over 20,000 incidents in the US and over 8,000 in the UK. While the cause of the outage is still unknown, it is not the first time the popular audio streaming service has experienced downtime.
India Now World's Most Populous Country: What Does It Mean for Global Tech Markets
The government aims to increase manufacturing's share of the economy from 14% to 25%, with Apple supplier Foxconn planning to invest $700 million in a new plant in India. Read more.
Cryptocurrency Payments Now Available to Select Merchants in Georgia, Including Wendy's
Gate.io has partnered with CityPay.io to enable more than 600 merchants in Georgia to accept cryptocurrency payments. Read more.
Apple, Alphabet Demand Action from Amazon Over Porn Accessible on Kindle App
The Kindle Unlimited service, which has no parental controls, has been blamed for the lack of regulation. The lack of a specific policy prohibiting sexual content on the app continues to be a significant issue.
OpenAI's ChatGPT Can Decode Federal Reserve Statements, Predict Stock Market Trends: Study
Two studies have shown that OpenAI's ChatGPT can decode the language used in Federal Reserve policy statements and forecast stock market trends based on headlines.
Researchers Discover Gut Microbe That Worsens Obesity, Hints Microbiome-Based Treatments
Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences have discovered a gut microbe called Fusimonas intestini that worsens obesity by producing too much of a type of fat that can cause weight gain.
Xiaomi Launches Flagship Phone Xiaomi 13 Ultra to Rival Samsung's Galaxy S23 Ultra
The new device features four 50-megapixel rear cameras and an impressive screen, an IP68 rating, and an eco-leather back. The phone is powered by Android 13 and MIUI 14 and has up to 1TB of storage with 16GB RAM.
Super Mario Bros. Movie's Box Office Success Drives Sales for Multiple Mario Games
The latest Super Mario Bros. movie has become the most successful video game adaptation in history and has boosted sales of several classic Mario games in the UK.
Viral TikTok Challenge Claims the Life of a 13-Year-Old Boy in Ohio, Experts Alarmed
A 13-year-old boy from Ohio died after taking part in a viral TikTok challenge involving swallowing up to 14 Benadryl pills to induce hallucinations. Read more.
iPhone Maker Foxconn Founder Eyes Taiwan Presidency, Leverages Industry Experience
Gou aims to dispel the belief that Taiwan must choose between China and the United States, and he believes he can transform Taiwan into a "tech island."
Hong Kong Police Arrest 4 for Registering 7,300 SIM Cards, Fake IDs for Social Media Scams
Hong Kong police have arrested four people for using falsified identity documents to register over 7,300 SIM cards to facilitate social media scams.
Bitcoin Bandit Nabbed With Billions in Crypto Hidden in Cheetos Tin
James Zhong, 32, has been sentenced to a year and a day in prison for stealing over 50,000 Bitcoins worth billions of dollars from Silk Road, a dark web online marketplace, by duping the website into releasing the funds to his multiple accounts.
Amazon’s Alexa Goes Silent as 15,000+ Users Report Outage
Over 15,000 users reported issues with Alexa, with an additional 500 reporting problems accessing Amazon's mobile app and homepage.
AI Art: Here's How to Use Bing's New Image Creator Like a Pro
Microsoft's Bing has launched an AI image creator that uses an advanced version of OpenAI's DALL-E 2. Here's how to use it like a pro.
Eco-Friendly 3D-Printed Clay Cups Made from Dirt to Arrive in US Coffee Shops Soon
GaeaStar, a startup based in San Francisco and Germany, plans to introduce its 3D-printed disposable clay cups to coffee shops in the United States after a successful trial in Berlin.
Merck to Boost Immunology Portfolio with $10.8 Billion Acquisition of Biotech Firm
Pharmaceutical company Merck & Co has acquired biotech firm Prometheus Biosciences for $10.8 billion to strengthen its presence in the immunology field.
China Launches Weather Satellite, Imposes No-Fly Zone on Taiwan
China launched a new weather satellite, Fengyun 3G, on Sunday, April 6, as tensions with Taiwan continue to rise. Read more.
Sega to Acquire 'Angry Birds' Creator Rovio Entertainment for $1 Billion in Potential Deal
Rovio has struggled to replicate its initial success with "Angry Birds," making it vulnerable to takeover by larger competitors. Read more.
New Tech Sparks Surge in High-Paying AI Industry Jobs, Salaries Reaching Six Figures
The demand for prompt engineers increased by 51% between 2021 and 2022, and some companies offer six-figure salaries for immediate positions. Read more.
New-Car Scent Could Be Mixture of Hazardous Chemical Odors, Says Study
A new study suggests that the "new car smell" may be harmful to human health due to the high levels of chemicals released by materials used to manufacture cars, such as formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, and benzene.
Highly-Anticipated Sling TV Arrives on Amazon Echo Show 8, 10 Streaming Devices
Sling TV is now available on Amazon Echo Show 8 and Echo Show 10 devices, allowing users to stream live TV and on-demand content directly from their Echo Show devices.
Coachella 2023 Takes Over Fortnite: Here's Everything About Festivities, Cosmetics
Coachella 2023 has taken over Fortnite, bringing a plethora of melodic festivities and cosmetic items for players to enjoy.
TikTok Ban Concerns: Here's How to Safely Delete Your TikTok Account
Users concerned about the security of their personal information may choose to delete their TikTok account, which is a simple process that can be done directly from the app. Read more.
Japanese Researchers Develop Breakthrough Method for Creating Molecular Robots
Japan's Tohoku University researchers have developed a groundbreaking method for creating molecular robots using self-organizing molecules. Read more.
Starboard Acquires Parler, Plans to Revamp Platform After Temporary Shutdown
As part of the acquisition, Parler will be temporarily shut down to allow Starboard time to roll out a revamped version of the platform. Read more.
Bitrue Crypto Exchange Hackers Steal Nearly $23 Million in Latest Hot Wallet Exploit
Bitrue, a popular cryptocurrency trading platform, has suffered a hot wallet exploit that resulted in the loss of nearly $23 million in cryptocurrency assets.
Adobe Introduces AI-Powered Editing Tools to Speed Up Post-production for Premiere Pro, After Effects
Adobe is set to release new editing features incorporating AI technology into its Premiere Pro and After Effects software to improve post-production workflows and the efficiency of video editors.
