Month: December 2022
Twitter to stop links to big social platforms
Twitter says it will shut down accounts solely designed to promote other big social media platforms, or which link off to or contain usernames from them. The move affects content from platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Mastodon, Truth Social, Tribel, Nostr and Post . Twitter had already blocked users from sharing some links to Mastodon, the
brain implants
research has raised health and ethical concerns: with regard to experiments on animals, for example however, scientists are already merging mind and machine with brain-computer interfaces. brain-computer interfaces are able to detect brain signals relating to thought and movement. This technology offers great promise, particularly for people suffering from neurodegenerative disorders. Are brain implants the
China’s covid-19 wave deaths
In China’s battle against covid-19, the state has disappeared from the front lines. For nearly three years President Xi Jinping tried to contain the virus, calling his efforts a “people’s war” and before ditching their zero-covid-19 policies, other countries first took pains to administer vaccines, stockpile antiviral drugs and draw up treatment guidelines. More than
world turns back to nuclear power
Once again the world is embracing nuclear power, which today accounts for 25% of electricity generation in the European Union, and 10% around the world. Despite the industry’s record of cost overruns, Britain and France are keen to build large new conventional plants and Germany has postponed closing its reactors this year. India’s state-controlled power
banned journalists’ accounts reinstated on twitter
Billionaire businessman Elon Musk says several journalists he suspended from his social media company, Twitter, will have their accounts reinstated. Some of the journalists suspended on Twitter had reported on the incident involving the jet tracking account but amid mounting criticism, he asked Twitter users what to do next and 59% of the 3.6 million
More time on Twitter than the mission to Mars
As a businessman and a leader, Elon Musk can be brutal – although arguably no more so than other chief executives. Within one week of buying Twitter, he had laid off half the workforce. Those remaining were asked to sign contracts committing to an “intense” work ethic and long hours. He has installed beds in
United Nations and European Union condemns Twitter over reporters ban
The UN tweeted that media freedom is “not a toy” while the EU has threatened Twitter with sanctions and Earlier on Friday, EU commissioner Vera Jourova threatened Twitter with sanctions under Europe’s new Digital Services Act which she said requires “the respect of media freedom and fundament rights”. Mr Musk has not commented directly on
Donald Trump sells out NFT trading cards
Mr Trump promoted the “limited edition cards” late on Thursday, saying one could “make a great Christmas gift”. There were 45,000 of the cards, available for $99 each, according to OpenSea, which tracks such offerings. The website offering digital trading cards showing former US President Donald Trump in guises such as a superhero, astronaut and
Trump launches $99 NFT trading cards
NFTs have been touted as the digital answer to collectables, but critics have warned about risks in the market. Former US President Donald Trump has launched a collection of digital trading cards depicting him in various guises including a superhero, astronaut and Nascar driver. Last month, the billionaire launched his third bid for the White
Crypto down
Bitcoin’s value rose to thousands of dollars and it started being recognised and welcomed in certain places. It started to be accepted on specialist websites or in trendy cafes but then, in November that year, Bitcoin started taking losses and it has kept on getting worse, with continuing knocks and scandals leaving it at its