Science
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OBITUARY 14 May 2021 Visionary explorer of glasses and the limits of the liquid state. Pablo G. Debenedetti Pablo G. Debenedetti is dean for research…
Kids with ‘bubble baby disease’ see gains after gene therapy
Researchers used stem cells (artificially coloured) to ferry remedial genes into the bodies of children with severely compromised immune systems. Credit: Science Photo Library Gene…
Microbes in Neanderthals’ mouths reveal their carb-laden diet
Genomic analysis identified starch-loving Streptococcus sanguinis bacteria (artificially coloured) in the mouths of modern humans and Neanderthals, but not in chimpanzees’ mouths. Credit: National Infection…
China prepares to land first rover on Mars — and reveal fresh geological insights
NEWS 14 May 2021 The attempted landing of Zhurong could happen imminently, and is the biggest test yet of China’s nascent deep-space exploration capabilities. Smriti…
China prepares to land first rover on Mars — and reveal fresh geological insights
NEWS 14 May 2021 The attempted landing of Zhurong could happen imminently, and is the biggest test yet of China’s nascent deep-space exploration capabilities. Smriti…
China prepares to land first rover on Mars — and reveal fresh geological insights
NEWS 14 May 2021 The attempted landing of Zhurong could happen imminently, and is the biggest test yet of China’s nascent deep-space exploration capabilities. Smriti…
India’s neighbours race to sequence genomes as COVID surges
NEWS 14 May 2021 From Sri Lanka to Nepal, scientists with limited resources are working feverishly to discover which variants are driving outbreaks. Smriti Mallapaty…
India’s neighbours race to sequence genomes as COVID surges
NEWS 14 May 2021 From Sri Lanka to Nepal, scientists with limited resources are working feverishly to discover which variants are driving outbreaks. Smriti Mallapaty…
Gadget
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G spotted in leaked renders: Cheapest 5G phone yet?
(Pocket-lint) – Samsung might be readying a super affordable 5G phone. It could even be cheaper than the $279 Galaxy A32 5G phone. Called the…
How to activate Google Fi on your iPhone using an eSIM
(Pocket-lint) – Google’s wireless network can now be activated on an iPhone via eSIM. In other words, without needing a SIM card mailed to you…
How to block a number on Android
(Pocket-lint) – Unwanted calls are a pain. Whether they’re scam calls from fake firms, or even genuine sales calls from insurance companies or phone carriers.…
How to block a number on Android
(Pocket-lint) – Unwanted calls are a pain. Whether they’re scam calls from fake firms, or even genuine sales calls from insurance companies or phone carriers.…
Corsair’s flagship Virtuoso headset now updated with Bluetooth, enhanced comfort and more
(Pocket-lint) – Corsair has revealed the Virtuoso RGB Wireless XT, an updated version of its superb wireless headset with a number of new tweaks. Those…
Poco M3 Pro 5G leaked: Launches 19 May with MediaTek Dimensity processor
(Pocket-lint) – Poco has been championing the budget market for some time now, offering very competitive specs at low cost. Since that strategy is working…
Motorola is aiming to bring over-the-air charging to its phones
(Pocket-lint) – We’re arguably at peak wireless charging right now – it’s increasingly unheard of for a phone that wants to sell in serious numbers…
Xiaomi removed from US blacklist following lawsuit
(Pocket-lint) – Chinese company Xiaomi was added to the U.S blacklist at the beginning of 2021, just days before Donald Trump’s presidency ended, but it…
Cars
Ford F-150 Lightning event: How to watch Ford debut its electric pickup truck
(Pocket-lint) – Ford has announced the name of its electric pickup truck. Called the F-150 Lightning, it is set to be unveiled in May at…
One in seven new UK cars is now an electric or plug-in hybrid
(Pocket-lint) – One-in-seven new UK cars is sold with a plug – as either a full electric (BEV) or plug-in hybrid (PHEV). The stat comes…
Bentley’s first all-electric car to be an SUV, coming in 2025
(Pocket-lint) – Bentley will reportedly bring its first all-electric car to market in 2025. It is predicted to be an SUV and be based on…
Toyota Mirai (2021) first drive: The argument for hydrogen
(Pocket-lint) – In some respects the Toyota Mirai is one of the most pioneering cars that you’ll ever see. Not only does it evolve the…
EV charging in style: We’ve been living with the Andersen A2 EV charger
(Pocket-lint) – Charging electric vehicles at home is going to become more and relevant as we switch from filling up cars at the local petrol…
‘Self-driving’ cars will be on the UK’s road in 2021, legally
(Pocket-lint) – The UK Government is looking at the changes needed for “self-driving” cars to be permitted on the UK’s roads. It’s likely that such…
Honda HR-V e:HEV in pictures: Check out 2022’s all-new hybrid crossover
(Pocket-lint) – It’s Shanghai Motor Show time of year, which, for Honda, comes as an opportunity to show-off its already announced all-new HR-V e:HEV once…
ID.6 is VW’s largest electric SUV, designed for the Chinese market
(Pocket-lint) – VW has unveiled the ID.6 – but before you get too excited, this model has been specifically designed for the Chinese market. There…
Performance electric models from VW will wear the GTX badge
(Pocket-lint) – VW has confirmed that its sporty top-of-the-line electric cars with a leaning towards performance are going to wear the GTX badge. It follows…
Mercedes EQB is an electric SUV with a 7-seat option
(Pocket-lint) – Mercedes’ electric transition is happening with pace, with the EQB joining the EQC which started things, the EQA which preceded it and the…
Toyota BZ4X Concept in pictures: Brand’s first dedicated electric car features solar charging
(Pocket-lint) – The Toyota BZ4X Concept is the Japanese automaker’s first dedicated all-electric vehicle, as revealed at the Shanghai Motor Show 2021. The BZ name…
Technology
New Samsung Galaxy Book Pro and Pro 360 available for pre-order with $180 Samsung Credit
Last month, Samsung announced its lineup of new Samsung Galaxy Book computers: The Galaxy Book Pro and Galaxy Book Pro 360. The latter has a…
LeEco is staging a comeback, schedules major event for May 18
LeEco sprang back to life earlier this year when it announced a pair of TWS earbuds with active noise cancellation. But the company has grander…
Apple iPhone 13 to feature FaceID chip twice as small as the one on iPhone 12 series
Apple is said to finally shrink the notch on its iPhone 13 series. Last month we even saw a leaked screen protector detailing the re-arranged…
Samsung adds third-party wallet support to its Blockchain Wallet
Little known fact is that Samsung has a native crypto wallet for its Galaxy smartphones and starting today, the so-called Samsung Blockchain Wallet will support…
Gaming
PS5 DualSense Controllers Launched in New Colourways Inspired by the Galaxy, Will Go on Sale Next Month
PS5 DualSense controllers have arrived in two new colourways that Sony will start selling soon. The two variants add to the black and white default…
COVID-19 Bundle from Humble Offers Games, Books, Software for $20 to Raise Funds for Relief Work in India, Brazil
Humble Heal: COVID-19 Bundle is a collection of games, books, and software on offer from Humble that is helping raise money for India, Brazil, and…
Apple and Microsoft’s Rivalry Had Cooled; Now It’s Back and Getting Testier
At a virtual product launch in November for Apple’s Mac reboot, actor John Hodgman appeared in a nerdy, ill-fitting suit before a white backdrop. “Stop,…
PUBG Mobile India Avatar Battlegrounds Registrations Start May 18 on Google Play Store
Battlegrounds Mobile India will be up for pre-registrations from May 18 via the Google Play store. The news was shared by the developer Friday on…