Tech & Science

A remarkable assemblage of fossils from China is revealing that animal life diversified in Earth’s primordial seas millions of years earlier than previously known, with an array of forms ...

The global smartphone market grew by 1 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, performing above expectations, despite mounting cost pressures, according to industry analysts Omdia. The report found that ...

As Elon Musk’s SpaceX closes in on a $75 billion IPO that could rewrite record books, concerns are mounting that others looking to list in 2026 may find it harder to ...

Scientists and designers recently unveiled a handbag made with collagen derived from Tyrannosaurus rex fossils from the US ‌in a unique creation intended to demonstrate the value of laboratory-grown leather. ...

A supernova – the explosive death of a star – is always violent, blasting material into space while typically leaving behind a compact stellar remnant like a neutron star or black hole. ...

A species of small fish has been observed by the thousands climbing a vertical waterfall 15 metres (50 feet) tall in the Democratic Republic of Congo in a behaviour ​that illustrates the ...

Anthropic recently announced an initiative with major technology companies, including Amazon.com (AMZN.O), Microsoft (MSFT.O) and Apple (AAPL.O), that lets partners preview an advanced ​model with cybersecurity ...

Russia sees Chinese tech giant Tencent’s (0700.HK) WeChat messaging app and TikTok sister app Douyin as models for developing its own struggling ​Max messaging app, Vladimir Kiriyenko, CEO of ...

Five game development studios, including Cyprus-based companies in Limassol and Nicosia, have announced the creation of Nova Assembly, a developer-led holding aimed at reshaping the global gaming industry. The initiative ...

Young people in Cyprus recorded the highest social network usage in the EU, with 98.3 per cent of those aged 16 to 29 reporting active use, according to a report from Eurostat. The ...

Four astronauts traveling back to Earth from the far side of the moon on NASA’s Artemis II mission spoke of their emotions as they wrapped up the unprecedented flight ...

The voyage of four astronauts to the far side of the moon has given the world a glimpse of America at its best, offering a respite from global despair and ...

Invest Cyprus has welcomed the official launch of the Plug and Play Tech Centre in Cyprus, describing it as a development that opens a new chapter for the country’s ...

Intel (INTC.O) said on Tuesday it would join Elon ​Musk’s Terafab AI chip complex project ‌along with SpaceX, Tesla (TSLA.O) and xAI. Last month, Musk said his ...

Cyprus on Tuesday launched the Plug and Play Cyprus Innovation Centre, bringing the Silicon Valley-based innovation platform to the island as part of a broader strategy to reposition the country ...

The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) on Tuesday announced the signing of an agreement with NetU Consultants Ltd for the development and implementation of a new integrated grants management platform ...

Venture capital firm Kinisis Ventures this week pointed to strong market momentum in the screen-less wearable technology sector, as major players raised billions while its portfolio company EQQU advances towards ...

Youth Tech Fest Cyprus powered by Freedom24 was named the Best Youth Tech and Innovation Festival worldwide for 2026 and secured a second consecutive international award, while continuing to expand its ...

The four astronauts of NASA’s Artemis II mission entered the moon’s gravitational sphere of influence early Monday morning as they cruised along a path that will soon take ...

European spending on artificial intelligence is forecast to reach $290 billion by 2029, according to a report by the International Data Corporation (IDC). The forecast represents a compound annual growth rate of 33.7 ...

Netflix is forecast to surpass 1 billion monthly active users globally by 2027, while YouTube is expected to approach 3 billion users worldwide, according to a report from market intelligence firm Omdia. The ...

US personal computer shipments returned to growth in the fourth quarter of 2025, rising 3 per cent year-on-year to 18.2 million units, according to research by technology market analysts Omdia. The increase marked ...

Norway’s $2.1 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world’s ​largest, will eventually allow some investment decisions to be made by AI systems under human supervision, ‌but not yet, as the ...

Global revenues from traditional television and online video are projected to exceed $1 trillion by 2030, according to data presented by Maria Rua Aguete, Head of Media and Entertainment at Omdia at ...