BMW launches card game UNO for in-car gaming
Mattel, AirConsole and BMW have announced Mattel’s classic card game UNO will be revealed next week for in-car gaming in Cologne, Germany at gamescom 2024. Visitors to the AirConsole booth will be the first to experience Uno Car Party! in the new BMW X3. The game will roll out via the AirConsole platform to over 500,000…
RealMe unveils ‘world’s fastest charger’, Huawei teases triple-fold phone
Scientists have revealed the fastest battery-charging technology in the world for smartphones, which can fully charge a smartphone in less than 5 minutes. The 320-watt fast-charging technology, dubbed "320W SuperSonic Charge," was developed by Chinese consumer electronics company Realme and beats out previous chargers. Smartphone maker Redmi, a Xiaomi subsidiary, had previously unveiled a 300…
Sonos considering bringing back old app, Nintendo Switch 2 delayed
Just a few months after debuting an all-new mobile app for controlling its audio products, Sonos is considering bringing back the previous version of the app following numerous user complaints, reports The Verge. While Sonos has been working to address a number of missing features and issues with the new app and has laid out a timeline to keep users…
Production of Polestar 3 starts in South Carolina
Sweden-based EV manufacturer Polestar announces that production of its luxury SUV, Polestar 3, has started in South Carolina, USA. This makes the Polestar 3 the first Polestar to be produced on two continents. The factory in South Carolina produces cars for customers in the US and Europe, complementing existing production in Chengdu, China. Thomas Ingenlath, Polestar’s…
The Role of Cloud Orchestration in Modern Business
Cloud computing has become front and center when it comes to innovation and efficiency in business. That shouldn't come as a surprise anymore considering we're in an age when digital transformation is topping every agenda. Many organizations are already turning to the cloud for infrastructure to power their operations; the intricacies involved in managing diverse…
Zeekr EV charges in ‘record time’, Google Pixel Watch features Loss of Pulse detection
Chinese car maker Zeekr says its new electric vehicle (EV) batteries charge faster than any of its rivals, including industry leaders Tesla and BYD. The firm claims its upgraded batteries can be charged from 10% to 80% capacity in 10 and a half minutes using its ultra-fast charging stations. In comparison, Elon Musk’s Tesla says…
OXCCU opens sustainable aviation fuel production facility at Oxford Airport
OXCCU, a leading carbon-to-value company converting carbon dioxide into fuels, chemicals and plastics, has unveiled its first official demonstration plant, OX1, at Oxford Airport. Located at Oxford Airport, the OX1 plant represents a significant advancement in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production, claims OXCCU. Through its novel catalyst and reactor design,, the plant will convert carbon…
95% of Brits unaware of privacy risks when using AI for work
95% of people in the UK know nothing about privacy issues when using AI for work, according to new research by the cybersecurity company NordVPN The UK has fallen to fifth place globally in terms of cybersecurity and internet privacy knowledge Fewer Brits now recognise the security benefits of updating apps immediately — 58% in 2024,…
Scientists develop light-absorbing material to generate solar power without silicon
Dr Shuaifeng Hu, Post Doctoral Fellow at Oxford University Physics. Image credit: Martin Small. Scientists at Oxford University Physics Department have developed a revolutionary approach that could generate increasing amounts of solar electricity without needing silicon-based solar panels. Instead, their innovation works by coating a new power-generating material onto the…
Google to launch Pixel 9 series today, Handing toddlers iPad could lead to anger issues
Google is ready to unify its Pixel smartphone lineup in a similar fashion to Apple. Pixel 9 will be the entry level equivalent to the base iPhone with a 6.3-inch (non-LTPO) OLED display refreshing at up to 120Hz and sporting slightly thicker bezels than its Pro counterparts. Google Pixel 9 Pixel 9 will get an…
