TECH

Jun 28 2025SCIENCE

Ochre: The Ancient Toolbox of Middle Stone Age Humans

Ochre, a red or yellowish earth pigment, has been around for ages. People in the Middle Stone Age (MSA) used it for more than just art. They had some clever tricks up their sleeves. Imagine using ochre to tan animal hides, make glue for tools, or even protect their skin. But how do we know this? Wel

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Jun 27 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google Photos Lets You Switch Off AI Search: Here's How

Google Photos has introduced a new way to search through your pictures using AI, but not everyone likes it. Now, you can turn it off if you prefer the old way. The feature, called "Ask Photos, " was first introduced in late 2024. It was supposed to make finding photos easier by using AI to recogniz

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Jun 27 2025TECHNOLOGY

Dress Up Digitally: Google's Doppl App and Its Virtual Fitting Room

Ever thought about seeing yourself in a new outfit before buying it? Google's Doppl app is here to make that happen. It's like having a digital fitting room right on your phone. You snap a full-body pic of yourself in good light and a simple stance, then upload a screenshot of the outfit you're curi

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Jun 27 2025HEALTH

Tech Addiction in Kids: A Hidden Threat to Mental Health

A recent study has shed light on a concerning trend among young people: the addictive use of technology. The research, which tracked over 4, 000 children from around age 10, found that those who exhibited addictive behavior towards phones, video games, or social media were two to three times more li

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Jun 27 2025HEALTH

Smart Tech Helps Spot Wobbly Knee Implants

Knee replacements can sometimes feel loose, causing pain and trouble for patients. Doctors use CT scans to check these implants, but current methods don't measure how loose they are. A new method uses CT scans taken while the knee is bent in different directions. This helps measure how much the impl

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Jun 27 2025HEALTH

Tech's Role in Handling Long-Term Health

Managing long-term health issues can be tough. There are many tools out there to help. Apps and wearables are becoming popular. They give people quick access to their health data. This can make handling conditions easier. But not all tools are helpful. Some do a better job than others. Researchers

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Jun 27 2025CRIME

Smart Sensors and the Fight Against Crime: A Closer Look

Crime-fighting tools are getting a tech upgrade. Sensors are stepping into the spotlight, offering a faster, cheaper way to tackle crime. But there's a catch. Current sensors have some big problems. They're pricey, tricky to use, and need experts to make sense of the results. Researchers have been

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Jun 27 2025POLITICS

Taiwan's Bold Move: The Huawei Ban and China's Reaction

Taiwan has recently taken a firm stance in the ongoing US-China trade war by joining the crackdown on Huawei. This move has not only put a strain on the already tense relationship between China and Taiwan but also highlighted the broader implications of the trade war on global technology. The decis

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Jun 27 2025TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft's 13-inch Surface Laptop: A Confusing Mix of Old and New

Microsoft released a new 13-inch Surface Laptop. It's not quite as good as last year's 13. 8-inch model, but it's also not a good replacement for the cheaper Surface Laptop Go. It's a bit cheaper than last year's models, but only because Microsoft removed some lower-priced options. This laptop is o

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Jun 27 2025TECHNOLOGY

Windows Gets a Darker Error Screen

Windows is changing its famous blue error screen to black. This change is part of a bigger plan to make Windows more reliable. Last year, a big problem called the CrowdStrike incident caused many Windows computers to crash. Now, Microsoft wants to make sure this doesn't happen again. The new error

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