Articles by John Lopez
Europe's Largest Deposit of Rare Earth Minerals Discovered in Arctic Sweden
This discovery, made by state-owned mining company LKAB, is believed to contain over one million tonnes of minerals and could significantly affect the energy independence of the European Union.
Twitter Unveils New User Interface for Homepage with Latest Platform Upgrade
It is anticipated that the new user interface and the upcoming long-form tweets feature will provide users with a more unique and exciting experience on the platform.
New FDA Law Ends Animal Testing Requirement for Drugs, Advances Humane and Efficient Testing Methods
The FDA Modernization Act 2.0, a new U.S. law, has repealed the requirement that drugs in development be tested on animals before being given to human trial participants.
Apple Is Looking for a New Ad Sales Executive to Help Grow Its Video Advertising Business for Apple TV+
The company's growing live sports deals, such as Major League Soccer and MLB Friday Night Baseball, are set to expand Apple's involvement in video advertising.
Tata Motors Unveils Two Electric SUVs and an Electric Vehicle Concept at India Motor Show
Tata Motors, the largest EV manufacturer in India, has launched two new electric SUVs, the Sierra and Harrier, at Auto Expo 2023.
'Destiny 2:' Here's Some Tips and Tricks for Starting Your Journey as a Guardian
Developed by Bungie and published by Activision, the game is set in a "mythic science fiction" open world and features a multiplayer "shared-world" environment.
FAA System Outage Causes Delays and Grounds Flights Across the United States
A recent failure in the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Notice to Air Missions (Notam) system caused a nationwide halt on all flights in the United States.
Microsoft's First Patch Tuesday of 2023 Fixes 98 Security Flaws, 11 Deemed Critical
Microsoft has fixed 98 security flaws, including those currently being exploited and known vulnerabilities as of the first Patch Tuesday of 2023
This Company Imposes $1,200 Fine on Employees Who Contact Colleagues During Vacation
Indian fantasy sports platform Dream11 has implemented a fine of INR100,000 ($1,200) for employees who contact colleagues during their vacations.
Apple Shifts Away from Broadcom, Expected to Develop Own Wi-Fi Chip for 2025 iPhone
In 2025, Apple intends to introduce its own wireless chip. The chip will replace the Broadcom chip presently utilized in iPhones for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.
Microsoft Introduces Smart Store Analytics With Startup AiFi to Track Cashierless Stores
Microsoft and AiFi released a preview of Smart Store Analytics today. This startup aims to make autonomous shopping technology affordable for retailers.
Singapore-based Cleaning Robot Manufacturer LionsBot Bags $17 Million in Series A Funding
LionsBot International, a Singapore-based cleaning robot manufacturer, has raised $17 million in a Series A funding round, as per recent filings with Singapore's regulator, Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA).
Canada Secures $14.2 Billion Deal for 88 F-35 Stealth Fighter Jets
The Canadian government announced a $14.2 billion deal to purchase 88 F-35 stealth fighter jets from Lockheed Martin on January 9.
Japanese City Plans to Generate Electricity from Snow; Is This Possible?
A joint project between local IT firm Forte Co and the University of Electro-Communications in Tokyo is looking to generate electricity from excess snow in Aomori, Japan.
'Ultra-Realistic' AI Robot Xoxe Can Detect Human Anxiety and Communicate in Over 120 Languages
AILife, a company specializing in AI research and development, has created an ultra-realistic robot named Xoxe that is capable of detecting human anxiety and communicating in over 120 languages.
India's Election Commission Pilots Initiative to Offer Remote Voting, Aiming to Boost Turnout and Increase Inclusivity
India's Election Commission has developed a prototype for a multi-constituency remote electronic voting machine (RVM) to enable remote voting by migrant voters.
CES 2023: Tech Companies, State Agencies Discuss Increasing Connectivity and Accessibility and the Future of 5G
At CES 2023, technology companies, including Amazon, Qualcomm, and state agencies, discussed their efforts to increase connectivity using 5G and beyond technologies.
Researchers Use Machine Learning to Detect Flaws in Laser Powder Bed Fusion Additive Manufacturing Process
A new machine learning technique allows the real-time detection of additive manufacturing defects with a 100% prediction rate.
CES 2023: Major Car Companies BMW, Mercedes Benz, Ram and More Showcase Groundbreaking Automotive Technology
At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2023, major car companies such as Amazon, Mercedes, BMW, and Ram debuted new transportation-related technologies.
Ant Group Overhauls Shareholding Structure, Diluting Founder Jack Ma's Voting Power in Preparation for IPO
Ant Group, the Chinese fintech giant, has announced a major restructuring of its shareholding structure in a move designed to make the company more transparent and diversified.
American Medical Association at CES 2023: How Digital Health and AI are Revolutionizing Patient Care
The American Medical Association (AMA) is at the forefront of the transformation in healthcare delivery, and patient experience brought about by digital health technologies and artificial intelligence (AI).
European Union's Green Deal Sets Ambitious Goals for Climate Neutrality and Sustainable Investments
The Green Deal will require around €1 trillion ($1.05 trillion) in sustainable investments and aims to fundamentally redesign Europe's energy, transport, and food systems.
Tesla Cuts Prices for Model 3 and Model Y in China in Response to Increasing Competition, Demand
According to the company's Chinese website, the starting price for the Model 3 has been cut to CNY229,900 ($33,427) — from CNY265,900, while the Model Y will now start at CNY259,900, down from CNY288,900.
Samsung Reports Major Drop in Profits for Q4 2022, Cites Global Economic Slowdown
Samsung's operating profit is estimated to have fallen by over two-thirds compared to the same period the previous year, while LG's operating profit is expected to have fallen by 91.2% in the fourth quarter.
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Delta Air Lines Announces Major In-flight Upgrades, Including Free WiFi, Smart Screens on All Flights at CES 2023
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian announced a range of new initiatives at CES 2023, including the extension of free WiFi to all flights and the upgrade of in-flight screens to "smart screens" with access to a range of entertainment options.
Twinkling Fantasy Event Brings Mega Dragons and Fairy Pokemon to 'Pokemon GO'
Pokémon GO is kicking off the new year with the Twinkling Fantasy event, which will focus on Dragon- and Fairy-type Pokémon and feature the debuts of Mega Salamence and Shiny Dedenne.
Apex Legends to Release Private Match Feature for All Players in Upcoming Update
The private match feature, which was previously only available to approved partners and pros, will be made available to all players with the release of the Spellbound Collection Event on January 10.
Oxygen Supplies Running Dangerously Low in UK's NHS Hospitals Amid Covid-19 and Winter Pressures
The UK's National Health Service (NHS) is experiencing dangerously low oxygen supplies due to increased demand amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and winter pressures.
Canon Unveils VR Platform 'Kokomo' for 3D Video Calls at CES 2023
Canon has unveiled a virtual reality (VR) platform called Kokomo that allows users to communicate face-to-face in a virtual space with live-action video.
HyperX Unveils New Line of 3D-Printed Gaming Accessories and Gaming Mice at CES 2023
HyperX has announced the expansion of its product line with the release of the Clutch Gladiate wired controller for Xbox and the Pulsefire Haste 2 gaming mice.
