Technology

Apple is reportedly preparing to unveil the iPhone 17 Air, a model that could set a new benchmark for slimness in smartphones. Leaked mock-ups suggest a device measuring just 5.5mm in thickness, significantly thinner than the iPhone 17 Pro Max, which is expected to be 8.75mm thick. This ultra-thin profile has been showcased in a hands-on video by Unbox Therapy, …

Katy Perry and Gayle King recently joined a milestone space mission with Blue Origin, taking part in an all-female flight that was hailed as a breakthrough moment for women’s presence in commercial space travel. While the journey generated headlines and public excitement, it also became a target for conspiracy theories across social media. Online speculation quickly centered on Katy Perry’s …

Canada’s Competition Bureau has taken legal action against Alphabet’s Google, accusing the company of engaging in anti-competitive practices within the online advertising sector. The Bureau has filed an application with the Competition Tribunal, requesting a court order that would force Google to divest two of its major ad technology tools. Additionally, the watchdog is seeking a penalty to ensure Google’s …

A recent study has revealed that the smallest asteroid ever recorded to hit Earth, and the only one to be accurately measured, was roughly the size of an average cat. This tiny asteroid, named 2022 WJ1, exploded in a spectacular green fireball over Canada in 2022. Remarkably, it was detected just three hours before it entered Earth’s atmosphere. Published on …

A massive solar storm struck Earth nearly 2,700 years ago, with evidence preserved in tree rings. This event, unlike modern solar storms, was so rare that only six similar incidents have been recorded in the past 14,500 years, with the most recent occurrence taking place between 664 and 663 BCE. These extraordinary solar storms are known as Miyake Events, named …

A prominent figure in the field of artificial intelligence has issued a serious warning, not about the technology itself, but about the individuals controlling it. Yoshua Bengio, a Canadian computer scientist often regarded as one of the pioneers of AI, shared his concerns in an interview with CNBC, highlighting that certain powerful tech moguls may aim to replace humans with …

A groundbreaking new treatment for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is being hailed by doctors as a potential “game changer.” This breakthrough marks the first major advancement in these areas of medicine in 50 years. A recent clinical trial revealed that replacing traditional steroid tablets with injections proved to be more effective in managing symptoms for patients. Not …

The analysis of a sample from the asteroid Ryugu sparked excitement among scientists when signs of life were detected. However, that excitement quickly faded when it was determined that the life forms found in the sample were actually from Earth, not space. The sample, collected during Japan’s Hayabusa2 mission in 2019, was returned to Earth in 2020. Scientists took great …