Month: July 2024
Google Play Store Update
Google has now confirmed by way of its Chrome team that it is confident enough in Play Store’s Play Protect to end “file might be harmful” warnings for users with Play Protect enabled downloading apps from third-party stores. Google’s mission to make Android more like iPhone on the security and privacy front continues. But even
Sukhoi 57 Upgrade
The fifth-generation multirole fighter, developed by the Sukhoi Design Bureau, now boasts increased stealth, survivability, and maneuverability. Yet, Moscow has continued to hype the capabilities of the aircraft, even as its role in the ongoing war in Ukraine has been limited. The Russian aircraft is also equipped with 3D thrust vector jets for higher maneuverability
Wearable devices in Automobile industry
The European automobile manufacturer is currently using Wearable Devices’ touchless control technology in a demonstration car located in its showroom. This setup allows potential customers and stakeholders to experience firsthand the seamless intuitiveness and use of gesture control with the vehicle’s digital interfaces.The integration of Wearable Devices’ touchless technology into the automotive sector presents a
The release of Apple Intelligence
The tech giant’s usual strategy has been to debut new iPhone models every September and release a fresh version of its iOS software to accompany them. However, Apple Intelligence’s new release plan could mean the first iPhone 16 models would be shipped without the new AI features. The launch will miss the initial iOS 18
Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro wins Election for another term
The electoral authority, controlled by Maduro loyalists, did not immediately publish the results from each of the 30,000 polling booths across the country, impeding the opposition’s ability to challenge the results after alleging it only had data for about 30% of the ballot boxes. Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro was declared the winner of the country’s
US-Japan military ties
The top diplomatic and defense officials from the United States and Japan announced on Sunday that their nations would take concrete steps to bolster their military alliance because of the growing threat from China in the region.The governments reaffirmed the importance of the mutual-defense clause in their treaty because of the “increasingly severe security environment
SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rockets
NASA is counting on Falcon 9s to launch a Northrop Grumman Cygnus supply ship to the International Space Station on Aug. 3, followed by a SpaceX Crew Dragon flight to carry three agency astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut to the lab around Aug. 18. SpaceX successfully launched three Falcon 9 rockets in rapid-fire fashion over
Israel in south Gaza
Over the past few days, Israel’s military said the raid in eastern Khan Younis was in response to renewed attacks, including rocket firing, from those areas and to prevent Hamas from regrouping. It said forces killed dozens of militants in the area and destroyed military infrastructure.Israeli forces sent tanks deeper into areas in the Gaza
Iran Supreme leader endorses the new president
Pezeshkian, who campaigned on promises to revitalise the economy, relax hardline social policies and improve foreign relations, will take the oath of office before parliament on Tuesday. His full cabinet’s confirmation by parliament may take several weeks.Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has officially endorsed reformist politician Masoud Pezeshkian as the country’s next president.For Iran
Golan Height Strike
In response to Saturday’s strike, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) hit Hezbollah targets in Lebanese territory overnight, and Hezbollah struck two Israeli military bases on Sunday. Cross-border fire between the two sides has escalated since Hamas attacked Israel on 7 October, triggering Israel’s military campaign in Gaza. Saturday’s attack was the deadliest loss of life