Legendary musician Paul McCartney is warning against proposed changes to UK copyright law that would allow tech companies to freely train their models on online content unless the copyright holders actively opt out. McCartney’s Plea to the Government In excerpts of an interview with the BBC, McCartney urged the government to take action to safeguard […]
Apple Launches Store App in India
Apple launched its dedicated Apple Store app in India on Friday, marking a deeper retail presence in the world’s most populous country. This move comes as the iPhone maker seeks to capitalize on growing consumer demand in India. The app, available for download on the Indian App Store, allows customers to purchase Apple tech products […]
A Million-Dollar Challenge to Crack the Script of Early Indians
Every week, Rajesh PN Rao, a computer scientist, receives emails from people claiming they’ve deciphered an ancient script that has baffled scholars for generations. These self-proclaimed codebreakers—ranging from engineers and IT workers to retirees—are mostly from India or of Indian origin living abroad. All of them are convinced they’ve cracked the script of the Indus […]
Inside Iceland’s Futuristic Farm Growing Algae for Food
In the shadow оf Iceland’s largest geothermal power station, a large warehouse houses a high-tech indoor farm оf sorts that’s like nothing I’ve ever seen. Under a strange pink-purple glow, illuminated panels buzz and cylindrical columns оf water bubble away, as a futuristic crop оf microalgae grows. This facility, run by Iceland’s Vaxa Technologies, harnesses […]