Science
J&J’s single-dose COVID vaccine raises hopes for faster rollout
NEWS 01 March 2021 US regulators have authorized Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine — which does not require a booster shot, and could simplify the logistics…
Want to track pandemic variants faster? Fix the bioinformatics bottleneck
COMMENT 01 March 2021 Tools, rules and incentives are buckling under the flood of coronavirus genome sequences — to help control the pandemic, researchers need…
‘Elite’ researchers dominate citation space
CAREER NEWS 01 March 2021 Just 1% of scientists capture more than one-fifth of all citations globally — and the inequality is growing. Sara Reardon…
My race against time to capture the sounds of ancient rainforests
WHERE I WORK 01 March 2021 Electro-acoustics researcher David Monacchi preserves the soundscapes of endangered forests to convey the risks they face. James Mitchell Crow…
We’ll meet again: scientists’ post-pandemic wish list
CAREER FEATURE 01 March 2021 Trapped in a holding pattern, and nostalgic for lab lunches and field trips, researchers share their hopes for a lockdown-free…
How to get started in quantum computing
TECHNOLOGY FEATURE 01 March 2021 Tempted to try your hand at a new technique? These tools will help you on your way. David Matthews David…
20 million people in UK have had first dose of coronavirus vaccine
More than 20 million Britons have received their first coronavirus vaccine dose, the UK government has said. In a video uploaded to his Twitter profile,…
Vulnerable children ‘forgotten’ in Covid vaccine rollout, say UK charities
Thousands of the UK’s most vulnerable children are being “forgotten” in the coronavirus vaccine rollout, charities have said, as they urged ministers to help struggling…
Gadget
New Google Pixel feature drop: Everything in the March update
(Pocket-lint) – Google regularly updates its family of Pixel smartphones with so-called “feature drops”, and the latest one for March 2021 has just arrived, bringing…
What is a ToF camera? Time-of-flight sensor and photography explained
(Pocket-lint) – With smartphone sales stagnating in some markets, device makers have begun ramping up their innovation efforts with features like multiple rear camera sensors,…
What is a ToF camera? Time-of-flight sensor and photography explained
(Pocket-lint) – With smartphone sales stagnating in some markets, device makers have begun ramping up their innovation efforts with features like multiple rear camera sensors,…
The history and future of jetpacks: Mankind’s obsession with personal flight in photos
(Pocket-lint) – In 2017, British inventor, Richard Browning set a new record for fastest flight in a body controlled jet engine powered suit. Using an…
Three UK 5G: Speeds, prices, locations and everything you need to know
(Pocket-lint) – Three UK first launched its 5G network in August 2019 as a home broadband service, it then started to rollout the network for…
What are security keys, how do they work, and which is the best to buy?
(Pocket-lint) – With everything moving online and being accessible – even our most private and sensitive accounts and data – two-factor authentication (also known as 2FA)…
The first UK-based Amazon Go store is set to be revealed this week
(Pocket-lint) – According to multiple sources, Amazon is set to reveal its first Amazon Go store in the UK this week. The store seems to…
Xiaomi Mi 11 vs OnePlus 8T: Which should you buy?
(Pocket-lint) – For most people, buying the latest flagship usually means buying an iPhone or buying a Samsung Galaxy. But, there are some equally compelling…
Cars
Foxconn to build electric vehicle for Fisker, possibly at US factory
(Pocket-lint) – iPhone-maker Foxconn has partnered with Fisker Inc to build electric vehicles for the EV startup founded by Henrik Fisker. The two companies announced…
Charge myHyundai is a one-stop electric charging plan for EV owners
(Pocket-lint) – Hyundai has announced Charge myHyundai, which as the name suggests, is a universal charging plan to make charging an EV or PHEV simpler.…
How to easily access car games with Android Auto
(Pocket-lint) – Google recently announced six updates for Android users, including the ability to play games in your car with Android Auto. Google pitched the…
KiaCharge will let Kia EV owners charge across networks with one single service
(Pocket-lint) – Looking to take some of the confusion out of charging, KiaCharge will aim to simplify the process for Kia EV and PHEV drivers…
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 could be electric SUV that many have been waiting for
(Pocket-lint) – Hyundai has announced the first car in its new Ioniq line of pure electric vehicles, the Ioniq 5. The company announced in 2020…
Hyundai Ioniq 5: How to watch the online launch event
(Pocket-lint) – Hyundai outlined its plans to use the Ioniq brand for pure electric vehicles in August 2020 – and the Ioniq 5 is the…
Porsche teases Taycan Cross Turismo, a more practical performance EV
(Pocket-lint) – Those who have been watching Porsche concepts for the past few years will remember the Mission E Cross Turismo. While the Taycan was…
New Nissan Qashqai flaunts fresh design, updated tech and electrified options
(Pocket-lint) – The Nissan Qashqai is one of the most popular cars in the crossover segment, with over 3 million cars sold since 2007 when…
McLaren Artura is an all-new plug-in hybrid supercar – capable of 205mph
(Pocket-lint) – When you think “plug-in hybrid” your mind probably doesn’t lean towards supercars. But McLaren is here to buck the trend with Artura –…
Ford sets mid-2026 as target date for electrified versions of all cars in Europe
(Pocket-lint) – Ford has today set out a timeline for the electrification of its vehicles in Europe, setting mid-2026 as a target date to have…
Why does the British government want to ban hybrid cars?
(Pocket-lint) – The addition of hybrids to the UK Government’s proposed ban on cars might have taken some people by surprise. Aren’t hybrid cars a…
Technology
Huawei CFO’s Lawyer Disputes What HSBC Knew As U.S. Extradition Case Resumes
VANCOUVER: Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou’s U.S. extradition hearing resumed in a Canadian court on Monday with defence countering prosecutors’ claims that Meng misled…
Unknown Realme phone leaks through 3D renders
While the Realme GT is getting most of the attention, the company is working on other phones as well. One of them was recreated in…
Twitter Tackles COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation With Labels, Strike Policy
LONDON: Twitter said it would apply warnings to tweets that contain misleading information about COVID-19 vaccines and implement a strike system of enforcement that could…
DxOMark gives the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra a lower score than the S20 Ultra
DxOMark has finished its camera review of the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (using an Exynos-powered unit) and the results are not good – the overall…
Gaming
PlayStation Users to Get Free Games Until June as Part of ‘Play at Home’, PS Plus March Games Announced
PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 users can own a copy of Ratchet & Clank for free, as part of the company’s Play At Home initiative.…
PlayStation 5 Could Get an Update to Unlock M.2 Expansion Slot This Summer
PlayStation 5 may get a firmware update this summer that will unlock its M.2 expansion slot. The console launched in November 2020 with a 1TB…
How does an RTX 3080 perform inside an eGPU?
Over the past couple of months I’ve been gaming with an eGPU enclosure that had Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 3080 stuffed inside of it. While the…
How does an RTX 3080 perform inside an eGPU?
Over the past couple of months I’ve been gaming with an eGPU enclosure that had Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 3080 stuffed inside of it. While the…