TECH

Advertisement
Sep 10 2024TECHNOLOGY

Beauty and the Beast at IFA 2024: Where Durability Meets Design

IFA 2024 threw us a curveball: tech at its absolute extremes. We saw gadgets designed for pure aesthetic bliss, gleaming and delicate, often sacrificing ruggedness for a sleek look. On the other side, we encountered tech built for the apocalypse, practically indestructible but, let's face it, not

reading time less than a minute
Sep 10 2024TECHNOLOGY

Samsung's Most Expensive Gadgets: Worth the Splurge?

Are you ready to be blown away by Samsung's priciest products? From smartphones that cost more than a used car to smart appliances that could buy your groceries for a month, these gadgets are sure to make your jaw drop. But let's put on our thinking caps and really analyze if they're worth the hef

reading time less than a minute
Sep 10 2024BUSINESS

Can Atomico's New $1. 24 Billion Fund Reignite Europe's Tech Boom?

Atomico has announced a $1.24 billion funding round, split into two parts: a $754 million growth-stage fund for later stage companies and a $485 million early-stage fund for startups just starting out. This comes after a dramatic slowdown in European tech funding which dropped to $45 billion in 202

reading time less than a minute
Sep 10 2024TECHNOLOGY

Ulefone's Rugged Revolution at IFA 2024: A Hardcore Tech Showdown

The halls of Messe Berlin are electrified with the buzz of rugged innovation as Ulefone takes center stage at IFA 2024. From September 6th to the 10th, tech enthusiasts and industry pros flock to Booth H6.2A-104 for a glimpse of the future. But is this just another marketing gimmick or genuine game-

reading time less than a minute
Sep 10 2024TECHNOLOGY

Is ActiveX Really Dead? Microsoft Says Goodbye to a Controversial Technology

Microsoft is finally saying goodbye to ActiveX, a technology that's been around since the days of Windows 95. Think of it like that old family recipe that everyone swore by, but secretly everyone agrees is a bit outdated and maybe even a little risky. ActiveX was originally designed to let develo

reading time less than a minute
Sep 10 2024TECHNOLOGY

Siri's Makeover: Apple Bets Big on AI, But Are They Behind the Curve?

Apple jumped headfirst into the AI pool with its new iPhone 16 lineup, touting a suite of AI-powered features designed to make Siri smarter, automate tasks, and even create custom emojis. Sounds impressive, right? But hold on. Apple's CEO, Tim Cook, promised these innovations would 'make a true dif

reading time less than a minute
Sep 10 2024POLITICS

ShotSpotter Showdown: Chicago Aldermen Spar With Mayor Over Gunshot Detection Future

Is ShotSpotter a life-saving tool or an expensive mistake? That's the key question facing Chicago as Mayor Brandon Johnson prepares to phase out the controversial gunshot detection system later this month, despite strong opposition from many aldermen who see it as essential for getting police to cri

reading time less than a minute
Sep 10 2024TECHNOLOGY

Drones Over Cotton Fields: Will Tech Rev Up Uzbekistan's Agriculture?

Meraque, a Malaysian robotics company, has teamed up with Uzbekistan's Ministry of Agriculture to bring cutting-edge tech to the country's vast farms. The plan is to use drones and robotic solutions to boost efficiency and productivity. What if this tech doesn't quite live up to the hype? What if

reading time less than a minute
Sep 10 2024BUSINESS

Uzbekistan-Utah: A Drone Love Story

Meraque Group, a Malaysian startup that's all about making drones do the heavy lifting in agriculture, has hitched its wagon to Uzbekistan's Ministry of Agriculture. The two signed a MoU, with Shakhobjon Sharifov, Director of an 'Administrative and Economic Service', and Razali Ismail, Meraque's CEO

reading time less than a minute
Sep 10 2024TECHNOLOGY

Is This Galaxy Tab S8+ Deal Too Good to Be True? A Deep Dive

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ is making waves with a hefty $315 discount on Amazon, dropping its price to under $590. That's a massive saving of 35%! This tablet boasts impressive specs, including a powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor and a generous 8GB of RAM. That means you can tackle demanding tas

reading time less than a minute