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Swarms of drones illuminate the skies

Five hundred drones are programmed to fly together to create larger than life 3d images in the skies.

Art

Street artist KAWS brings augmented reality to London's Serpentine

American contemporary artist KAWS has opened a new exhibition at Serpentine in London, which features ten pieces accessible only via AR technology.

Culture news

Microsoft buys company that makes Candy Crush and Call of Duty

The deal will make Microsoft one of the biggest game producers in the world, making them more competitive with tech giants like Meta in the creation of the metaverse

The Cube

French voting app Elyze sparks concerns over data protection

France's data privacy watchdog says it's examining the Tinder-style app that helps voters decide what candidate to choose.

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Mobility

5G could interfere with planes as they land, safety authority warns

US authorities said 5G signal could affect the altimeters in some planes, reducing their ability to slow down after landing in certain conditions.

Work

Japanese firefighter moonlighting as YouTube gamer has pay slashed

The man said he didn't realise his hobby would break Japan's rules on public employees holding second jobs.

Work

Revealed: The best places to work in Europe in 2022

Tech companies have dominated Glassdoor’s ranking of the best companies to work for this year, but who comes out on top in Europe?

Tech News

How safe will your data be in Meta’s hyperrealistic metaverse?

Meta has reportedly had hundreds of new patents for hyperrealistic tech approved for its metaverse but none of them mention privacy or safety.

Tech News

Norwegian police post suspect getting a drugs test on Snapchat

A Snapchat post by Norwegian police raised questions over privacy and power. Now the country's policing watchdog is investigating.

Work

Meta mandates booster shots for returning workers, delays reopening

All workers returning to office will have to present proof of their booster jabs, while the company closely monitors the Omicron variant situation, Meta said.

Tech News

EU will force tech firms to do more against child sexual abuse online

The EU's home affairs commissioner plans to propose new legislation that will strengthen requirements for reporting abuse by social media platforms and internet service providers.

Culture news

Balmain toys with NFTs in new Barbie-inspired fashion collection

The collection focuses on garments adorned with Barbie's signature pink shades and is almost entirely unisex.

Tech News

France fines Google and Facebook €200m over cookies consent

France hands Google and Facebook a €200 million fine over tracking consent

Tech News

Scientists plan to digitally unwrap mummified children in Sicily

The remains of 41 mummified children in the Capuchin Catacombs are to be analysed by a team of researchers from the UK using x-ray technology.

Tech News

AI chatbots already talk to you but now they can tell how you feel

The automated answering service, trained using a human voice, is capable of breaking down sentences into sounds and tones so it can talk back and read a caller’s emotional state.

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'Polish Watergate': Warsaw accused of using Pegasus to spy on rivals

Polish newspaper Gazeta Wyborcza published a report on Wednesday claiming that the PiS-led government has purchased and used the powerful spying software since 2017.

Tech News

What can we expect from the 2022 CES tech show?

A cat-robot that nibbles your fingers, new COVID masks and driverless cars. Here’s what to look out for at CES 2022 in Las Vegas.

Tech News

Is Apple really worth $3 trillion and what's its secret?

Investors bet the iPhone maker will keep launching best-selling products as it explores new markets such as automated cars and virtual reality.

Tech News

Electric cars overtake Norway's car market and Tesla wins the race

Tesla delivered more than 308,000 vehicles in the fourth quarter and saw deliveries surge about 87 per cent.

Tech News

Hyundai, Kia expect auto sales jump in 2022 amid chip shortage

The companies sold 6.67 million vehicles in 2021, about 3.7 per cent less than their combined target, largely due to supply problems including the chip shortage.