| 07.04.2024 09:50
Globes: A Timeless Appeal in the Age of Google Earth
In the bustling city of London, globemaker Peter Bellerby and his team of artists, cartographers, and woodworkers are keeping the ancient art of globemaking alive. Bellerby's passion for creating globes was sparked when he went into debt to make one for his father's 80th birthday in 2008. Since the...
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| 26.03.2024 08:40
London court to rule on Assange extradition challenge
A London court is set to rule on Tuesday whether WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will be granted one final appeal in England to challenge his extradition to the United States on espionage charges. The decision by two judges in the High Court could potentially bring an end to Assange's lengthy lega...
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| 18.03.2024 14:40
Trial reveals Hewlett Packard deal scandal involving fallen British tech star
An $11 billion acquisition that turned into a costly debacle for Silicon Valley pioneer Hewlett Packard more than a decade ago is back in the spotlight as a criminal trial kicks off in San Francisco federal court. The trial will explore whether HP's acquisition of British software maker Autonomy wa...
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| 15.03.2024 12:11
UK Court: Australian Computer Scientist Not Bitcoin Founder Satoshi Nakamoto
A London High Court judge has ruled that Australian computer scientist Craig Wright is not the mysterious inventor of bitcoin known as Satoshi Nakamoto. The ruling came after the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA) took Wright to court to prevent him from suing bitcoin developers and to establish th...
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| 29.02.2024 18:54
Gaming Industry Layoffs Continue: Sony and Electronic Arts Cut Jobs
In a wave of layoffs hitting the technology and gaming sector, Electronic Arts (EA) announced plans to cut approximately 670 employees, or about 5% of its workforce. The Redwood City, California-based company said the layoffs are part of a broader restructuring plan that includes closing some offic...
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| 27.02.2024 21:39
Sony to cut 900 jobs in PlayStation amid gaming sector layoffs
Electronics giant Sony made a significant announcement on Tuesday, revealing plans to cut 900 jobs, or 8% of its global workforce, within the PlayStation division. This decision comes as part of a larger restructuring effort within Sony Interactive Entertainment, impacting all regions and resulting...
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| 07.02.2024 19:55
Saturn's Moon: Death Star Lookalike Hides Vast Underground Ocean
In a groundbreaking discovery, astronomers have uncovered compelling evidence of a vast ocean hiding beneath the icy surface of Mimas, one of Saturn's moons. With its resemblance to the Death Star from the iconic "Star Wars" series, Mimas is an intriguing celestial body that has long captured the a...
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| 07.02.2024 02:31
Computer Scientist Claims to be Bitcoin's Creator as London Judge Investigates
In a London court on Tuesday, the long-standing mystery surrounding the identity of bitcoin's founder took center stage as Australian computer scientist Craig Wright testified that he is the man behind the pseudonym "Satoshi Nakamoto." Wright's claim has been challenged by a nonprofit group called...
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| 05.02.2024 22:03
Snap Inc to Lay Off 10% of Global Workforce
Snap Inc, the parent company of Snapchat, has announced that it will be laying off over 500 employees, which amounts to approximately 10% of its global workforce. The majority of these job cuts are expected to take place in the first quarter of 2024. The company disclosed this information in a regu...
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| 11.01.2024 17:50
Government aims to rectify lives shattered by British postal scandal
In a historic move, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged to introduce measures to overturn the convictions of over 900 Post Office branch managers who were wrongly accused of theft or fraud due to a faulty computer system. This announcement comes in response to a recent TV docudrama that...
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| 07.01.2024 21:10
Pioneering surgeon Sir Roy Calne who carried out Europe's first liver transplant dies
Pioneering Surgeon Sir Roy Calne Dies at 93, Leaving Behind a Legacy of Organ Transplantation Breakthroughs London - Sir Roy Calne, a renowned pioneer of organ transplantation, passed away at the age of 93 in Cambridge, England, late on Saturday. His family confirmed the news, stating that he died...
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| 03.12.2023 08:39
Kiss Bids Farewell to Live Shows, Transforms into Virtual Avatars
Legendary rock band Kiss is set to close out their "The End of the Road" farewell tour with a groundbreaking performance at New York City's iconic Madison Square Garden on Saturday night. While this may seem like the end of an era, Kiss is embracing a new chapter by introducing digital avatars of t...
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| 25.11.2023 21:22
Massive iceberg breaks free after three decades, posing serious risks
One of the world's largest icebergs, known as A23a, is finally free after being grounded for over three decades in the Weddell Sea near Antarctica, according to the British Antarctic Survey. The iceberg originally split from the Antarctic's Filchner Ice Shelf in 1986 but became stuck on the ocean f...
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| 21.11.2023 10:44
UK leader Rishi Sunak urges world to use AI and science to end malnutrition
At the Global Food Security Summit held in London, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced on Monday the establishment of a new science initiative aimed at developing flood-tolerant rice, disease-resistant wheat, and other crops that can withstand the challenges posed by climate change. The ev...
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| 18.11.2023 16:56
Global Powers Unite to Confront Alarming Threats of AI
Bletchley Park, a former codebreaking spy base near London, where the first international AI Safety Summit was held. Delegates from 28 nations, including the U.S. and China, came together to address the potential risks associated with the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence. The summit fo...
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| 03.11.2023 01:22
Rishi Sunak and Elon Musk to host 'in conversation' event after AI summit
The White House has taken preemptive action on AI regulation, aiming to protect workers and citizens from potential threats posed by the technology. US President Joe Biden is set to sign an executive order that will guide the development of AI, requiring companies working on potentially dangerous m...
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