Fearing Russia’s elite will evade economic sanctions by converting their wealth to cryptocurrency, high-profile US Democratic senator Elizabeth Warren has introduced a bill into US Congress to stymie Russian crypto transactions. Warren…
Month: March 2022
‘Ghostly sky circles’ that baffled astronomers might be explosions from distant galaxies
In 2019, my colleagues and I discovered spooky glowing rings in the sky using CSIRO’s ASKAP radio telescope in Western Australia. The rings were unlike anything seen before, and we had no…
I have a theory about why Apple won’t release another router
I miss Apple’s AirPort range. Back when I was taking my first forays into home networking, these wireless routers and extenders were a vital part of my setup. Yet, as per usual,…
The iEV Z is the wildest shapeshifting minicar we’ve seen yet
As electric microcars are gradually becoming a thing, there are a number of companies that want to introduce us to tiny EVs with an intriguing design twist: shapeshifting. Two of these interesting…
Remote work is key in preventing the next great developer resignation
The software development world has changed over the last couple of years, and overall, developers have benefited. Software development has increased, demand for developers has gone up, and developers at large have…
Switching from developer to product owner? Consider these pros and cons first
Career progression is important. After all, it’s what motivates us, keeps us engaged, and ultimately helps us to move up the career ladder. For many developers, becoming a product owner is seen…
Why is Apple’s Studio Display basically a giant iPad?
Much like the tiny-but-beastly Mac Studio, the Apple Studio Display is the type of device only Apple could make. No, I’m not talking about the fancy metallic design, 5K resolution, nor its…
IBM’s new sustainability accelerator is a blueprint for corporate responsibility
Nearly all of the world’s top tech companies are invested in solving the biggest problems facing the planet. But not all solutions are created equal. The issues concerning Silicon Valley, London, or…
Whatever Elon says, Tesla’s not planning to dominate aviation
This week, news resurfaced again of Tesla’s interest in aviation. Given how many stories turn out to be nothing more than rumors, I decided to look into the likelihood of a Tesla aircraft. …
The UK reportedly wants to build a massive solar station in space — how would it work?
The UK government is reportedly considering a £16 billion proposal to build a solar power station in space. Yes, you read that right. Space-based solar power is one of the technologies to…