IDEX Fire & Safety has announced the launch of the SAM Smart Nozzle 2.0, calling it “the next generation of firefighting technology designed to empower fire service personnel with enhanced safety, power and control.” The SAM Smart Nozzle technology was developed to give crews greater control over the fireground, enabling faster and more effective water delivery. With...
A 2024 file photo of TikTok’s offices in Culver City, Calif. The popular social app’s fate could be decided in the coming days as it seeks a buyer to comply with a federal law that it divest itself of Chinese ownership. Mario Tama/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mario Tama/Getty Images The Trump administration is...
As part of its marketing campaign for the Nintendo Switch 2, company executives on Wednesday announced new details about its next video game console, promising a lineup of titles this year from its Mario Kart, Donkey Kong and Kirby franchises. The Switch 2 will be released on June 5 for $450. The new console will...
Just like cracks in a wall can be fixed using cement, researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a bacteria-based technique to repair bricks that can be used to build lunar habitats if they get damaged in the moon’s harsh environment. After a successful experiment on earth, the team is now working...
Vacheron Constantin’s record-breaking run continues. Having cornered the record for the world’s most complicated pocket watch last year with the Les Cabinotiers Berkley Grand Complication and its 63 functions, the luxury Swiss watchmaker has now set a benchmark for the world’s most complicated wristwatch: the Les Cabinotiers Solaria Grand Complication, with 41 functions. The one-of-a-kind...
Did you know your iPhone has a treasure trove of accessibility features that go beyond helping those with disabilities? Many of these options are incredibly useful for everyday users and can make your phone experience smoother and more efficient. Let’s dive into some of the lesser-known iPhone secrets hidden in accessibility settings: Eye Tracking: The...
Created in 1975 by childhood friends Bill Gates and Paul Allen, Microsoft today is one of the five Big Tech titans. Ahead of its 50th anniversary on April 4, a look back in numbers at some highs and lows: 365 Microsoft Office, the company’s suite of software products containing Word, PowerPoint and Excel, was launched...
A test rocket has fallen to the ground and exploded 40 seconds after take-off from a Norwegian space port. German startup Isar Aerospace said this was an initial test as part of a project aimed at kickstarting satellite launches from Europe. “We had a clean lift-off, 30 seconds of flight and even got to validate...
If you’ve been paying attention to the skin-care industry, you know that Korea is at the forefront of advanced technology, so it should come as no surprise that much of the research on exosomes’ skin-enhancing properties is coming out of Korean labs. Dr. Park shares that exosomes are incredibly popular amongst skincare aficionados in Korea....
Eclipse is ‘bringing good vibes’ and fond memories for viewers in Greenwichpublished at 12:09 Greenwich Mean Time 12:09 GMT We’ve been speaking to some of the viewers who made their way to the Royal Observatory in Greenwich to catch the partial solar eclipse. Elizabeth Binney is visiting London from Thailand and headed to Greenwich this...