MTN Group remains confident that Starlink’s internet is no competition in Nigeria

South Africa’s MTN Group, the parent company of MTN Nigeria, says they are not worried about competition from the launch of Starlink in Nigeria due to the high cost of the satellite internet service offered by the US company. US-based Starlink operated by SpaceX and owned by tech billionaire Elon Musk says it is launching […]

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Earth’s inner core may have stopped spinning – but what does that mean?

The inner Earth is a mysterious place, and now scientists may have uncovered a strange new secret. According to a new study, the Earth’s inner core may have recently stopped rotating, relative to the surface, as part of a decades-long cycle.

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US Army awards contract for microwave weapon to counter drone swarms

The US Army has awarded Eprius a contract worth US$66.1 million to deliver prototypes of a new microwave weapon called Leonidas that is capable of bringing down entire swarms of enemy drones in a single burst, while leaving friendly aircraft intact.

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2024 Polestar 2 spits out some teeth and jumps to 300 miles of range

It's been four years since Polestar first revealed the Tesla 3-battling Polestar 2 sedan. The sedan has been itching for an update, and Polestar has delivered with more of virtually everything buyers want – range, power, performance and standard features.

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MightyFly’s new autonomous cargo drone carries 100 lb for 600 miles

Carrying up to 96 small USPS packages in its internal cargo bay, the new Cento needs nothing more than two parking spaces for takeoff, landing and automatic unloading. MightyFly is working with the FAA to expand its long-range flight authorization.

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CT scans reveal secret burial amulets in 2,300-year-old mummified body

A mummified body discovered over a century ago has been digitally unwrapped using CT technology, revealing the body of a teenage boy decorated with nearly 50 amulets highlighting a variety of different ancient Egyptian burial rituals.

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World’s first ID. Buzz electric camper opens new era of VW van life

German brand Alpincamper has prepared the first fully converted VW ID. Buzz electric camper van in the world. The prototype camper suggests a promising future for tiny electric RVing, packing in a smart, compact and functional interior.

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