Articles by John Lopez
Olympics Go Virtual: eSports Takes Center Stage with Virtual Chess, Motorsports, & More!
The Olympic Esports Week will be held in Singapore on June 22 to 25, 2023, featuring virtual chess, motorsport, dance, and more.
Game Engine Unity Embraces Web3 with New Decentralization Category, Taps MetaMask and More
The decentralization marketplace will offer game developers access to blockchain-based software developer kits (SDKs). Thirteen blockchain-based SDKs are supported by Unity's SDKs, including Algorand, Aptos, Dapper Labs' Flow blockchain, Immutable X, and MetaMask.
Realme Unveils Game-changing Smartphone, Charges Fully in Just 9 Minutes!
During MWC 2023, Realme announced the Realme GT3, its latest smartphone with super-fast charging. Its 240W SuperVOOC charging can fully charge its 4,600mAh battery in under 10 minutes!
AI-based Tool Can Deter DDoS Attacks
A new computational method may improve DDoS attack detection. Researchers also examined how machine learning and deep learning can detect DDoS cyberattacks. Read more.
Apple Music Faces $39 Billion Fine for Breaching EU Antitrust Law on Subscription Advertising
Apple Music could face a $39.4 billion fine from the European Commission for allegedly violating antitrust laws regarding restrictions on developer advertising subscriptions. This is not the first time Apple has faced such allegations.
Japan Space Agency Names First New Astronauts in 13 Years
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) announced on Tuesday the selection of two new astronaut candidates, Ayu Yoneda and Makoto Suwa, from over 4,000 applicants.
Elon Musk Reclaims Title of World's Richest Man with Tesla Stock Surge
Elon Musk, who is the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, is once again the richest person in the world. This is because Tesla stock has been going up recently. Read more.
Likely Lab Leak: Energy Department Reveals Origin of Covid-19 Pandemic
The Wall Street Journal has reported that the U.S. Energy Department provided a classified intelligence report to the White House and key members of Congress that suggests the Covid-19 pandemic most likely originated from a laboratory leak in China.
Google Hires Former DOJ Lawyers as It Faces Antitrust Legal Lawsuits, Big Tech Outpacing Regulations?
The Department of Justice wants to break Google's search engine dominance in two different lawsuits. The FTC also challenges Facebook parent company Meta and Microsoft. Read more.
White House Reverses Telehealth Policy for Some Controlled Drugs, Requiring In-person Evaluations
The Biden administration has announced that it will be reversing a policy enacted during the coronavirus pandemic, requiring patients to be evaluated by a physician in person before receiving prescriptions for some controlled medications.
Russian Soyuz Capsule Docks With ISS, Set To Bring Home Delayed Astronauts
The Soyuz capsule, known as MS-23, autonomously latched onto the ISS and will eventually bring home three astronauts whose initial return vehicle was damaged by a tiny meteoroid.
Student Arrested for Aggravated Battery After Attacking Employee Over Nintendo Switch
A high school student in Palm Coast, Florida has been arrested for aggravated battery with bodily harm after attacking a school employee who took away his Nintendo Switch device. Read more.
Western Chipmakers Increase Production in Singapore To Meet Growing Demand
Soitec, a French substrate manufacturer, and Applied Materials, a US semiconductor manufacturing equipment manufacturer, are expanding production in Singapore to strengthen ties with Asian customers and anticipate future growth.
New Research Casts Doubt on Rover’s Ability To Find Life on Mars
In the Mars analog of the Atacama Desert, scientists tested the current instruments used by NASA's Curiosity and Perseverance rovers. They discovered that current Mars rovers are doubtful to detect life on the planet's surface. Read more.
Nokia Brings Durability Back to Smartphones With Latest Showcase at MWC 2023
Nokia is focusing on providing consumers with long-lasting devices that are repairable and durable. Prices are ranging from £109.99 ($131.40) for the Nokia C22 to £149.99 ($179.19) for the Nokia G22.
Microsoft Accidentally Offers Windows 11 Upgrade to Ineligible Devices
Inadvertently, Microsoft offered Windows 11 upgrade promos to some ineligible systems. Microsoft has already addressed the issue by updating the Windows health dashboard page. Read more.
IMF, US Back India's Call for Global Cryptocurrency Regulations Amid Growing Concerns
Both the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the United States have backed India's efforts to regulate cryptocurrencies. G20 Indian officials have been leading the discussion on how to address the problems brought on by cryptocurrencies like bitcoin.
Study Shows Psychedelics Can Help Longtime Smokers Quit for Years
A recent study found that psychedelics combined with talk therapy were an effective way to help long-term smokers quit smoking. Read more.
Meta Joins AI Race With New Language Model for Researchers
CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on Friday that Meta will release a new large language model based on artificial intelligence (AI). The new model, referred to as LLaMA, is intended to help researchers advance their work in the field of AI.
Hackers Strike on Anniversary of Ukraine Invasion, Deface Russian Websites
CH01, a hacker group, recently defaced a number of Russian websites, replacing their content with a video depicting the Kremlin on fire. The video included a QR code that directed viewers to a Telegram channel where the hackers claimed responsibility for the attack.
Uber Warns India's Electric-only Bike Taxis Plan Could Devastate Ride-hailing Sector, Population
Uber has raised concerns over the Delhi government's plans to only allow EVs to function as bike taxis, citing that it would risk finishing off the sector and impact the mobility needs of millions of people in the city.
Qualcomm's Latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Chipset Powers Stable Diffusion Demo on Smartphone
Qualcomm recently used the company's AI Stack to put Stable Diffusion, a popular AI-based text-to-image generative model, on a smartphone. Qualcomm says this is the fastest inference time ever recorded on a smartphone and is comparable to cloud latency.
New Bullitt’s Motorola Defy Satellite Link Connects Any Phone to Satellites With MediaTek Chip
The launch of Bullitt's Motorola Defy Satellite Link, powered by MediaTek's new chip, offers an affordable option for satellite connectivity that was previously limited to high-end phones. Read more.
Netflix Reduces Subscription Prices in Key Markets Amid Stiff Streaming Competition
Netflix has reduced subscription fees in over 30 countries around the world in a bid to draw consumers who are overwhelmed by the growing number of streaming options. Read more.
FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Could Face 40 Years in Prison with 4 New Criminal Charges
Sam Bankman-Fried, the co-founder of FTX, has been charged with four new criminal offenses. If convicted, Bankman-Fried could face an additional 40 years in prison.
Finland Research Reveals Mushrooms Have Potential to Replace Plastics, How?
The Finland research group's findings on mushrooms' unique structure and properties provide new insights into material engineering that could lead to the creation of sustainable and high-performance plastics for various applications. Read more.
Nvidia Emerges as Top Chipmaker in AI Boom, Beats Wall Street Expectations with Quarterly Earnings
As Nvidia has been a trusted supplier to industry heavyweights for some time, it is likely that the company will continue to be the biggest chipmaker as the tech industry looks more to artificial intelligence as an investment opportunity.
Chinese Scientists Develop War Games AI AlphaWar; Passes Turing Test with Experts!
Chinese scientists created AlphaWar, an artificial intelligence (AI) machine that behaves exactly like humans in military simulation. Read more.
EU Industry Chief Urges Removal of TikTok App from Staff Phones, Why?
The European Commission has ordered its employees to remove the TikTok app from their corporate phones amid concerns over potential security risks. This decision follows similar actions taken by the United States government.
New Dust-Resistant Materials Set to Revolutionize Cleaning of Spacecraft, Solar Panels
Scientists have developed a groundbreaking new method for keeping dust from sticking to surfaces. The technology could revolutionize space exploration, protect equipment on Earth and make our lives easier. Read more.
