Tech & Science
The Cyprus Computer Society (CCS) on Thursday announced that, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth, is organising this year’s Cyprus Olympiad...
Twitch to shut down in South Korea due to high costs
Amazon’s (AMZN.O) streaming unit Twitch on Tuesday said it will shut down operations in South Korea in February next year, due to high operating costs...
Ukraine aerospace sector’s push for Western tie-ups met with skepticism
Ukrainian aerospace group Motor Sich has little to show so far for a wartime effort to woo potential partners in the West, as it seeks...
Redefining tech empowerment: a call for inclusivity and progress
In the dynamic world of technology, the notion of empowerment often surfaces in discussions about gender equality and career progression. Yet, it’s time to delve...
Take-Two’s Rockstar Games unveils ‘GTA VI’ trailer, to release game in 2025
Rockstar Games, owned by Take-Two Interactive Software (TTWO.O), on Monday released a trailer of the latest installment of its best-selling “Grand Theft Auto” (GTA) videogame...
Spotify to cut 1,500 employees in third layoff round this year
Music streaming giant Spotify (SPOT.N) said on Monday that it will lay off around 1,500 employees, or 17 per cent of its headcount, to bring...
Fishing industry rides tech wave to go green
Sensors, “smart” buoys and high-tech traps can make fisheries in Europe more sustainable and profitable. By Helen Massy-Beresford Professor Zigor Uriondo was so keen to...
The flying, swimming and tunnelling robots inspired by nature
Drawing inspiration from birds, fish and even worms, researchers in Europe are developing machines to explore places on Earth that are difficult for people to...
ChatGPT one year on: From viral AI bot to OpenAI’s boardroom battle
We asked ChatGPT, OpenAI’s viral chatbot, how it felt on its first birthday. This was its reply: “Thank you for the birthday wishes! However, it’s...
Microsoft’s $3.2 bln UK investment to drive AI growth
Microsoft’s (MSFT.O) plan to pump 2.5 billion pounds ($3.2 billion) into Britain over the next three years, its single largest investment in the country to...