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The first solar eclipse video is now available in 4K

news | May 31, 2019 | Science & Education | 7

The first solar eclipse was captured on camera in 1900. The author of the historical video was the conjurer Neville Maskelyne, an astronomy and radio engineering fan. This legendary film is now available in 4K.

New technologies at work in a pizzeria

news | May 31, 2019 | Gadgets | 3

Domino is a company that greatly prizes their reputation, which is why they make sure that their clients only receive perfect products. To effectively ensure pizza quality, the company has turned to new technologies.

Caterpillar robots: the future of delivery?

news | May 30, 2019 | Gadgets | 3

Many companies are developing their own delivery robots, with a variety of solutions available on the market. The key drawback of most developments is their inability to handle steps and staircases. Japanese company Amoeba Energy has easily solved this problem by building a device based on a tracked chassis.

Iridescence: a digital blockchain dress for an astronomical price

news | May 30, 2019 | Crypto & Blockchain | 3

There was a rather unusual exhibit at the recent Ethereal Summit auction in New York: a virtual dress called Iridescence which had been created using blockchain technology. The lot was sold for an exorbitant $9.5 thousand.

You don't sleep at night? Get yourself a Pokémon!

news | May 30, 2019 | Gadgets | 4

Pokémon Go has already managed to make millions of people go in search of virtual creatures, but it will now help them to go to bed in time. The fact is that the developers have presented a new gadget Pokémon Go Plus Plus, which will reward players for a good sleep.

Shipping leaders prefer blockchain

news | May 29, 2019 | Crypto & Blockchain | 4

Mediterranean Shipping Co. (MSC) and CMA CGM, two global shipping leaders, have both joined the TradeLens blockchain platform.

IKEA goes online

news | May 29, 2019 | Business & Startups | 4

Many companies are gradually shifting from their retail sales model to online apps. IKEA is no exception, announcing an upcoming release of a mobile app for shopping.

Robot learns to write like a human

news | May 29, 2019 | Gadgets | 3

Even children can write and draw, but these two skills are actually more difficult than we think, because they require coordination between our minds and hands. Despite the difficulty of these processes, some developers from Brown University have managed to pass on primitive drawing and writing skills to a robot.

A Big Four accounting firm introduces a new solution to verify the origin of wine

news | May 28, 2019 | Crypto & Blockchain | 3

Ernst & Young (EY), a Big Four Accounting firm, has introduced a patented blockchain solution that will allow Asian customers to check the quality and origin of European wines.

Reputable South Korean bank launches blockchain based loan platform

news | May 28, 2019 | Crypto & Blockchain | 3

Shinhan Bank, one of the oldest South Korean financial organizations, has recently launched a lending platform based on blockchain. This measure will speed up the process of speeding up the lending process for businesses and individuals.

A competitor to the famous SpotMini robot is created in China

news | May 28, 2019 | Gadgets | 5

Not long ago, Boston Dynamics introduced SpotMini, a four-legged robot scheduled to go on sale this summer. The device’s key feature is its ability to move objects whose weight is many times greater than its own. The innovation has caused such a sensation that a potential competitor to SpotMini has been created in China.

Heron: a Canadian marine drone

news | May 27, 2019 | Gadgets | 6

Canadian company Clearpath Robotics presented their latest invention: the Heron marine multicopter, which is the logical extension of Kingfisher, the company’s previous marine drone.

DJI drones to be equipped with aircraft detectors

news | May 27, 2019 | Tech & Security | 3

Drone manufacturers are currently hard at work developing mechanisms that will prevent air accidents. Chinese company DJI is no exception: their latest plan is to install special safety detectors onto their devices.

What is transhumanism?

articles | May 27, 2019 | Tech & Security | 8

Can science and technology not only change a person's life, but contribute to their self-improvement? What are the pros and cons of artificial intervention in the evolutionary process? These questions are at the core of the concept of transhumanism.

Meet HyQReal: a tow robot that can move a 3 tonne plane

news | May 27, 2019 | Gadgets | 5

The four-legged HyQReal robot was developed by scientists at the Italian Institute of Technology and presented at the ICRA 2019 conference. The machine demonstrated some uncanny talents at the event: despite its small size, it managed to move a 3 tonne plane across a 14 meter distance.

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The Elon Musk Phenomenon: From His First Video Game to Spacecraft

articles | Aug 22, 2025 | Business & Startups

One of the richest people on the planet, a technological genius, and a conqueror of space, Elon Musk successfully combines engineering talent with entrepreneurial vision. How did a schoolboy with a broken nose, beaten by classmates, go on to build a business empire and become one of the key figures in the White House?

Hackers stole customer data from Gucci, Balenciaga, and Alexander McQueen

news | Oct 01, 2025 | Tech & Security

French luxury holding Kering, which owns the brands Gucci, Balenciaga, and Alexander McQueen, has confirmed a cyberattack that resulted in the theft of customer personal data. The incident occurred in the spring of 2025, but it became publicly known only after a BBC report, which obtained information directly from the perpetrators.