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Fire Barry: Talespin creates unusual VR app

news | Aug 14, 2019 | Tech & Security | 3

Barry is a digital character that needs to be ‘fired’ by the player. The app is meant to develop the user’s communication skills and teach them to get out of tricky situations.

The U.S. military is building a drone army

news | Aug 14, 2019 | Tech & Security | 3

The United States witnessed the second of the six exercise stages of the OFFSET programme. It was intended to practice the tactics of simultaneous use of large numbers of drones to support ground forces.

Police robots will protect China from criminals

news | Aug 14, 2019 | Tech & Security | 3

There’s a new addition to the police force in Handan, China: three police robots have joined the service. The robots were developed specifically for law enforcement agencies.

How can we clean up the World Ocean?

news | Aug 14, 2019 | Science & Education | 3

Every day, an enormous amount of plastic waste is dumped into the World Ocean. Approximately 40% of this plastic ends up in the water the same year it is produced. Considering the fact that plastic practically does not decompose, this contributes to a dangerous trend.

Who was affected by the North Korean cyber attacks?

news | Aug 13, 2019 | Crypto & Blockchain | 3

The United Nations are currently investigating 35 North Korean cyber attacks in 17 countries. Last week, information surfaced revealing that the country had spent over $2 billion stolen funds on financing national weapons programmes.

Competitor for SpaceX rocket to be built in China

news | Aug 13, 2019 | Science & Education | 3

Thanks to reusable rocket nose cones, SpaceX can save up to $6 million on each launch. The company’s success has inspired many competitors to follow their lead.

FORM: augmented reality goggles for swimmers

news | Aug 13, 2019 | Gadgets | 4

The growing focus on health and wellbeing together with technological progress lead to increased demand for various sports gadgets. This goes beyond regular fitness bracelets, with a wide range of different gadgets for any level of activity appearing on the market.

Scientists invent a way to stop melting glaciers

news | Aug 13, 2019 | Science & Education | 4

Submarines collecting and freezing sea water will be used to stop the melting glaciers in the Arctic Ocean.

New artificial sled dog created in China

news | Aug 12, 2019 | Gadgets | 6

In the North, dogs are often used for transportation. This situation might change with the arrival of Chinese quadruped robots.

A full-sized flying saucer prototype created in Romania

news | Aug 12, 2019 | Gadgets | 3

This spring witnessed presentation of the ADIFO smaller-sized version – a cross between a jet aircraft, a quadcopter and a helicopter. The story has now got a long-awaited continuation.

Orion implant will restore eyesight for vision impaired patients

news | Aug 12, 2019 | Med & Bio | 3

Second Sight Medical Products has introduced a prototype of an artificial eye for different types of vision, including infrared imaging.

AlterEgo: Friend for the Physically Challenged and Next Generation Digital Assistant

news | Aug 12, 2019 | Business & Startups | 3

This year, the prestigious Lemelson-MIT Award was won by a student named Arnav Kapoor. The young inventor will spend the $15,000 received by him on creating a silent speech transmission system.

LG to release a phone with three screens

news | Aug 12, 2019 | Gadgets | 4

The company’s official YouTube channel has aired a short and very curious video announcement featuring a new device - the smartphone with three displays.

Protests in Hong Kong: dating sites and augmented reality games

news | Aug 10, 2019 | Tech & Security | 2

Hong Kong has been hit by a wave of protests. Government control over the Internet and messengers has inspired the opposition to come up with creative and unexpected cooperation methods.

Canada is calling volunteers to clean up space debris

news | Aug 09, 2019 | Science & Education | 3

The country’s Armed Forces have announced a new program for the removal of space junk from the Earth’s orbit. The government agency is inviting all enthusiasts to join this noble cause.

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Ticket to Weightlessness: How Space Became an Entertainment Industry and Orbit — the New Attraction

articles | Oct 13, 2025 | Business & Startups

Back in the 20th century, space was accessible only to astronauts — though ideas about its commercialization were already being discussed as early as the 1960s. Today, several decades later, more than 50 people have become space tourists, joining research missions without being professional astronauts. So, how much does a space trip cost? Can anyone go to space — and what does the future hold for this new entertainment industry?

Saudi Fintech Startup Tamara Raises Up to $2.4 Billion — Funds to Be Used for Expanding Credit and Payment Products

news | Oct 06, 2025 | Business & Startups

Saudi payment startup Tamara has announced securing a financing package of up to $2.4 billion. The sponsors include U.S. bank Goldman Sachs, financial conglomerate Citi, and private equity funds of Apollo, managed by Apollo Global Management.