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Live sports returns to TV

Much to the relief of sports fans and broadcasters, live sports events are back after several dry months following the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. While sports lovers are relishing the return of big-time sports events, TV broadcasters are also going through a revival of sorts....

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Bike thief, beware; ‘uncuttable’ lock will soon be here!

Stealing a bike is fairly easy. That can be vouched for by any of the two million people in North America who have had their bikes stolen in 2019 alone. On an average, a bike goes missing every 30 seconds. This statistic has to do less with the art of thievery and more with the flimsy locking system in most bikes. However, according to scientists at U.K.’s Durham University, an uncuttable lock inspired by nature can stop the flurry of bike thefts....

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Google can now translate ancient Egyptian language

Egyptologists recently celebrated the 221st anniversary of the discovery of Rosetta Stone, an inscribed stone that has played a big role in enhancing our knowledge about the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic language. To coincide with that occasion, Google launched an AI-based tool called Fabricius....

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Japan’s new "disaster-proof" bullet train

Japan has arguably the world’s most efficient form of transportation in the form of its bullet trains. Touching speeds of 200 mph, the bullet trains are also punctual down to the second. However, Japan is also one of those countries that has seen many natural disasters through the years, including earthquakes, typhoons, and tsunami. Considering this aspect, the country’s latest bullet train, introduced this month, has an innovative feature that will keep it moving even in the eventuality of a disaster that leads to complete power failure....

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Upcycled footwear keeping Italian businesses alive

Due to the unprecedented situation currently prevailing in the world, many companies have reached their nadir. They find themselves in the unenviable position of either seeking financial help or closing down. However, there are some bright spots even in these trying times. One such example is the enterprise shown by two women in Italy, both drawing inspiration from their friendship to make a positive change in the fashion industry....

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Google bans ads for "shady" products

In a recent updated blog post, Google has declared that it would ban advertisements for products or services that promote spying on, or tracking, another person without their consent. Products such as GPS trackers, cameras, audio recorders, and other portable monitoring devices, which are often classified as spyware, will come under the scanner as part of Google’s updated Dishonest Behavior Policy....

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Switzerland asks companies to pay their employees rent

Last year, Switzerland’s federal high court ruled that companies should help remote employees by paying a part of their rent. This ruling went unnoticed then. However, in the light of the pandemic this year, it has become very relevant because many people are working from home now....

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IBM and Notre Dame collaborate for ethical technologies

The rapid development of technology brings a wide range of opportunities for companies, businesses, governments, and individuals. But ‘smart technology’ has a downside: it is not always ethical. To give that human touch to technology, IBM Corporation has collaborated with the University of Notre Dame to form a Tech Ethics Lab that aims to change existing approaches toward technology....

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Voyager: 43 years of excellence

NASA’s Voyager space probes have been around for a little more than four decades. Voyager 1 and 2 are responsible for many of the first discoveries about space known to humanity. Not only are the twin probes the farthest travelling spacecraft ever, but they have also allowed scientists to explore unseen views of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. All of this shows that the technology behind the Voyager probes continues to endure till today....

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Delivery wars: Some win, some lose

In the last quarter, social distancing norms have resulted in some successes and many losers in the business world. Uber Technologies has had a taste of both ends; while Uber Cabs has taken a big hit because commuters have stayed away from the confines of a shared ride, Uber Eats has benefited from the surge in orders for food deliveries....

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