Summary A 515-mile (829km) lightning flash has set a new world record, confirmed by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). This remarkable flash was documented on October 22, 2017, spanning from…
Researchers Develop a Low-Cost Visual Microphone Researchers have unveiled an innovative microphone that captures sound using light, turning surface vibrations into audible signals. This visual microphone showcases its capabilities by…
Reddit Wants To Be a Search Engine Now Reddit is setting its sights on becoming a proper search engine, capitalising on its vast trove of user-generated content and the growth…
Summary A ring of cybercriminals successfully implanted a Raspberry Pi on a bank’s network to steal cash from an Indonesian ATM. The attack occurred in early 2024 and involved paying…
Microsoft Ends Tradition of Naming Competitors in Regulatory Filings Microsoft has abandoned a decades-long tradition of calling out the names of its rivals in regulatory documents. Their latest annual report,…
World’s ‘Oldest Baby’ Born From Embryo Frozen in 1994 The world’s “oldest baby” has made headlines as Thaddeus Daniel Pierce was born in Ohio on 26 July, 2025, from an…
Summary Google has lost a crucial appeal regarding its app store practices. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a ruling that forces Google Play to permit rival marketplaces…
President Donald Trump has announced the suspension of the duty-free de minimis treatment for low-value shipments globally, impacting e-commerce from retailers. Starting August 29, shipments worth $800 or less will…
Apple Reports Biggest Revenue Growth Since December 2021 Apple has just announced its strongest quarterly revenue growth since December 2021, with impressive numbers across the board. The company reported a…
CISA Open-Sources Thorium Platform For Malware, Forensic Analysis CISA has released the Thorium platform, an innovative open-source tool designed for automating malware and forensic analysis at large scales. Developed in…
