Lise Korsten (left) and Peggy Oti-Boateng are steering the African Academy of Sciences’ new strategy.Credit: AAS Kenya “We have a renewed mission,” the executive director of the African Academy of Sciences (AAS), Peggy Oti-Boateng, proudly declared at the launch of the academy’s strategic plan on 29 February. “In our previous mission, we were leveraging our … Read more
A newly-discovered, Microsoft-branded SSD suggests the tech giant may be – or has been at least – exploring new ways to optimize its data center storage. The leaked images of a Microsoft Z1000 SSD show a 1TB NVMe M.2 drive, apparently boasting sequential read speeds of up to 2,400MB/s and write speeds of 1,800MB/s. The … Read more
A budding startup called Interlune is trying to become the first private company to mine the moon’s natural resources and sell them back on Earth. Interlune will initially focus on helium-3 — a helium isotope created by the sun through the process of fusion — which is abundant on the moon. In an interview with … Read more
Caviar, a company known for making luxury variants of popular tech gadgets, intends to release a custom Apple Vision Pro plated with 18-karat gold next year that will inevitably set you back more than Apple’s $3,499 starting price. The device’s headband is made from Connolly leather, and features a gold visor cover attachment inspired by … Read more
A camera sensor is among the most important components in a smartphone, and Sony is the world’s number one camera sensor maker. Samsung’s System LSI division also makes camera sensors under the ISOCELL branding, and it is the second-biggest camera maker globally. While Samsung largely uses its own camera sensors in its Galaxy phones, that … Read more
Lights, camera, confusion? A change to the 2024 Oscars start time has threatened to upstage the stars themselves at the 96th Academy Awards this weekend. In a move intended to boost viewing figures, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has broken with tradition and shifted the ceremony to 7pm ET, though Sunday also … Read more
At times, your reliable Mac might start to show signs of slowing down, becoming cluttered with unnecessary files, or perhaps you’re contemplating selling it. In such instances, performing a factory reset can inject new vitality into your device, almost as if it’s being given a second lease on life. As an individual deeply immersed … Read more
Gamers in the UK eagerly anticipating the release of the MSI Claw, a new handheld gaming console will be pleased to know that preorders have opened with prices starting from $699. This device is set to transform the way we play games on the move, thanks to its powerful Intel processor and a host of … Read more
Google Gemini represents a formidable force in the realm of artificial intelligence, boasting an impressive array of capabilities that encompass deep knowledge pools and sophisticated communication skills. This state-of-the-art technology stands at the forefront of innovation, holding the key to fundamentally transforming our professional landscapes and introducing a wealth of profitable avenues for those inclined … Read more
The new Skoda Scala and Skoda Kamiq are going to be available to order soon in the UK. Pricing for the Scala starts at £22,095 on the road and pricing for the new Skoda Kamiq starts at £24,030. There are three different engine options to choose from, these include the new evo2 generation 1.0 TSI … Read more