Science
Cash payments in Africa could boost vaccine uptake
WORLD VIEW 03 August 2021 When doses finally arrive, use cash incentives to overcome hesitancy. Rabah Arezki 0 Rabah Arezki Rabah Arezki is the chief…
Genomics of African American remains — limits must not compound inequity
CORRESPONDENCE 03 August 2021 Fatimah Jackson Howard University, Washington DC, USA. Carter Clinton Pennsylvania State University, University Park, USA. Joseph Graves North Carolina Agricultural and…
The coronavirus is rife in common US deer
NEWS 02 August 2021 Survey results show that many white-tailed deer, a familiar sight on US lawns and golf courses, have antibodies to the virus…
Thawing permafrost releases greenhouse gas from depth
In a study led by the University of Bonn (Germany), geologists compared the spatial and temporal distribution of methane concentrations in the air of northern…
Radio days: science-communication tips from a panel-show scientist
CAREER COLUMN 02 August 2021 Psychologist Ann-Marie Creaven regularly discusses her research on Ireland’s most listened-to station. Ann-Marie Creaven 0 Ann-Marie Creaven Ann-Marie Creaven is…
‘Robber’ experiment tests generosity — with sobering results
A passer-by gives money in Hong Kong. Such generosity to a single person can coexist with a willingness to take advantage of groups of people,…
Radio days: science-communication tips from a panel-show scientist
CAREER COLUMN 02 August 2021 Psychologist Ann-Marie Creaven regularly discusses her research on Ireland’s most listened-to station. Ann-Marie Creaven 0 Ann-Marie Creaven Ann-Marie Creaven is…
Wildfire smoke creates brighter clouds — and weather changes
Firefighters battle the Camp Fire in California in 2018. Data from that blaze and others shows that wildfire smoke might brighten clouds. Credit: Noah Berger/AFP/Getty…
Gadget
Oppo to announce new under-display camera tech on 4 August
(Pocket-lint) – Smartphone giant, Oppo, is going to announce a new under-display camera technology at an event on 4 August. The company announced the move…
Huawei gets certification for a 100W phone charger
(Pocket-lint) – Huawei’s no stranger to keeping up with the competition, and it looks like it’s shortly going to join the 100W charging club (one…
What is Google Tensor and which devices does it power?
(Pocket-lint) – Google recently confirmed the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, and it focused on the new system on a chip (SoC) inside the…
Thunderbolt 5 secrets spilled: Will be capable of 80Gbits per second
(Pocket-lint) – Intel has revealed details of the upcoming Thunderbolt 5 data transfer standard – but it seems that it didn’t intend to. The head…
Thunderbolt 5 secrets spilled: Will be capable of 80Gbits per second
(Pocket-lint) – Intel has revealed details of the upcoming Thunderbolt 5 data transfer standard – but it seems that it didn’t intend to. The head…
TfL e-scooter rentals now available in Westminster
(Pocket-lint) – Transport for London’s e-scooter rental trials have extended to the heart of the UK’s capital. Westminster is the latest borough to now offer…
Google will soon end sign-in support and services for these old Android devices
(Pocket-lint) – Google has announced plans to end sign-in and service support for devices running Android 2.3.7 or later. Any Android phone or tablet running…
Anker’s Nano II chargers arrive to upgrade your charging
(Pocket-lint) – On the one hand, chargers might not be the most exciting bit of tech in your home, but on the other they almost…
Cars
Mercedes electrification plans reveal Vision EQXX with 1000km range, premiering in 2022
(Pocket-lint) – Mercedes-Benz has fleshed out its electric plans and one of the headlines is taken by the Vision EQXX. The aim of this electric…
What is Formula E? The electric racing series explained
(Pocket-lint) – Formula E is billed as the electric future of car racing and this season it’s more accessible than ever. This weekend’s penultimate race…
Elon Musk: Tesla Superchargers to open up to all EVs later in 2021
(Pocket-lint) – Elon Musk has, without any fanfare, confirmed that the Tesla Supercharger network could be available to other EVs later in 2021. Responding to…
Hyundai Ioniq 5 first drive: A vision of the future
(Pocket-lint) – The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is Hyundai’s first purely electric car: it’s a car that’s been designed as electric only, unlike the Kona and…
VW outs its new Atlas-sized ID.8 electric SUV
(Pocket-lint) – Volkswagen’s electric cars are about to get a massive new addition. During its latest strategy presentation, VW CEO Herbert Diess announced the further…
Electric dreams and long-range driving: We drove to Cornwall in an electric car (again)
(Pocket-lint) – Two years ago, we packed up the Audi e-tron – at the time one of the first big electric cars on the UK’s…
BMW is making a $12,000 CE 04 electric city scooter that goes 75mph
(Pocket-lint) – BMW has announced its Motorrad division will begin production of the BMW CE 04 electric city scooter. The German automaker first unveiled the…
Rimac and Bugatti merge and the result, undoubtedly, will be speed
(Pocket-lint) – Rimac and Bugatti will “combine forces” under the umbrella of a new company, called Bugatti Rimac, with Mate Rimac, the founder of Rimac,…
Amazon wants to bring Fire TV to your car
(Pocket-lint) – Amazon sees in-car infotainment systems as an intergral part of its Fire TV expansion plans. Having seen a rapid increase in the number…
Gridserve Electric Highway promises 350kW charging hubs across 50 sites in the UK
(Pocket-lint) – Gridserve recently took over Electric Highway from Ecotricity, promising an injection of investment to make the UK’s motorway charging service worthy of its…
What is VolvoCars OS? Future Volvo electric cars will run company’s own operating system
(Pocket-lint) – Technology has become such a key part of in-car systems – from infotainment, to safety, to cloud communications – that Volvo has announced…
Technology
Six Music Streaming Platforms in India and How Much Do They Cost
Music streaming platforms have evolved over the years, and today, users can enjoy online music, podcasts, e-books, and even short videos all in one app.…
Sony India World of Film Competition Starts; Winners to Get Rs 7.5 Lakh, a7S III
Sony India has brought its World of Film movie making competition to India. The competition promotes Sony products in the professional cinematography space, alongside offering…
Strategy Analytics: Xiaomi was the top smartphone seller in Europe in Q2
Strategy Analytics has issued its quarterly report on the smartphone market in Europe, and we have a new leader in sales. Xiaomi managed to surpass…
Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro’s availability details confirmed
Google officially confirmed the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro‘s existence yesterday and gave us an early look at the duo while also revealing a…
Gaming
Ariana Grande to Headline Fortnite’s Rift Tour Concert Series From August 6–8
Ariana Grande is coming to Fortnite. On Sunday, Epic Games revealed the “record-breaking superstar” who is coming to Fortnite’s Rift Tour series — it’s the…
Pokemon on Pebble? Pebblemon Brings a Clone of the Classic Game to Your Smartwatch
Pokemon, the iconic game series from Nintendo, debuted in Japan nearly two-and-a-half decades ago. It took the game only a few years to taste immense…
Elon Musk Says ‘Epic Is Right,’ Takes Sides in Battle With Apple on App Store Fees
Tesla Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk on Friday showed his support for “Fortnite” maker Epic Games that has challenged Apple Inc’s fees on its App…
Xbox, Krispy Kreme Partner for Limited Edition Doughnuts to Celebrate 20 Years of the Gaming Console
Krispy Kreme, the American doughnut and coffeehouse chain, and gaming giant Xbox have joined hands to introduce ‘The Nexus Level,’ a limited-edition doughnut. The delicacy…