Author: Kavish

MIT engineers Aly Kombargi (left) and Niko Tsakiris (right) work on a new hydrogen reactor, designed to produce hydrogen gas by mixing aluminum pellets with seawater. Credit: Tony Pulsone A sustainable source for clean energy may lie in old soda cans and seawater. MIT engineers have found that when the aluminum in soda cans is exposed in its pure form and mixed with seawater, the solution bubbles up and naturally produces hydrogen—a gas that can be subsequently used to power an engine or fuel cell without generating carbon emissions. What’s more, this simple reaction can be sped up by adding…

JioGames, the gaming platform from Reliance that brings access to instant games across devices, is integrating Google’s GameSnacks portfolio of titles into its library. Titles from Google’s gaming service will be available on JioGames app and Jio set-top boxes, Reliance announced on Monday. The JioGames app is available on both iOS and Android, JioPhone, Android TV and on Jio set-top box.JioGames adds GameSnacks titlesThe integration with GameSnacks is initially bringing eight HTML5 titles on JioGames platform, Reliance said in a press release. These games, which include popular titles like Daily Sudoku, Om Nom Run, and Traffic Tom, will begin rolling…

Apple announced on Thursday that it will soon allow iPhone and iPad users in the European Union (EU) region more options to change default apps, delete first-party apps, and more. The decision was made in compliance with the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) which prohibits tech companies from practising anti-competitive policies. The Cupertino-based tech giant had already allowed third-party apps and app marketplaces on its devices in the region as well as allowed users to change the default browser. With the upcoming update, the company is expected to integrate a more open ecosystem.Apple to Let EU iPhone, iPad Users Change…

The next Borderlands game was confirmed to be in active development by publisher 2K earlier this year. Now, Randy Pitchford, head of Borderlands developer Gearbox, has seemingly teased the title, saying that it might not be long before an official announcement on the studio’s next game arrives. Without naming the game, the executive said that fans would be “very, very happy” with Gearbox’s next project. Pitchford’s comments come just ahead of the release of the Borderlands film adaptation, set to arrive in theatres August 9.Gearbox’s next project nears announcementSpeaking to GamesRadar+, Pitchford teased the next Borderlands title, without explicitly mentioning…

Google Pixel phones were shipped with an application that could potentially be misused by hackers to spy on users’ smartphones, an investigation by three security companies has revealed. A hidden Android package on the company’s handsets that was used to demonstrate features at a US telecommunications firm’s stores contains a security vulnerability, according to security firm iVerify. Google has reportedly confirmed that the application in question, which is inactive by default, will be removed from Pixel phones in the future.Google Pixel Phones Shipped With Vulnerable ‘Showcase’ ApplicationAccording to a report by cybersecurity firm iVerify, an insecure smartphone was detected at…

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Dell’s XPS lineup is known for its premium design, high-end hardware, and being at the top of most ‘best ultrabooks to buy’ lists. The company has updated its popular XPS 13 with the new Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor. While the new laptop has the same design and build as last year’s model, it is now claimed to be much faster and more efficient thanks to the ARM chipset.The Dell XPS 13 (9345) starts at Rs. 1,39,990 in India, and you can also deck it up with a tandem OLED display, which I think is a first on a laptop.…

A solar-powered water harvester developed by KAUST researchers can extract 2-3 liters of water per day during the summer months. Credit: 2024 KAUST; Heno Hwang Freshwater scarcity affects over two billion people in the world, primarily in arid and remote regions, as well as islands and coastal areas without freshwater sources. Climate change and population growth are only making the problem worse, and existing methods require an energy input, usually electrical. Renewable energy can fix this and is required for these regions for drinking water and irrigation, using water extracted from the atmosphere. (It is estimated the atmosphere holds about…

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, the upcoming action-adventure game featuring popular Marvel superheroes Captain America and Black Panther, will be published by Plaion. The company announced a worldwide publishing partnership with developer Skydance New Media, confirming that it will bring Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra to players in 2025. The game was revealed earlier this year at Epic Games’ State of Unreal event at Game Developers Conference (GDC).Plaion to publish Marvel 1943: Rise of HydraThe game is helmed by Amy Hennig, an industry veteran known for her work on the Legacy of Kain and Uncharted franchises. Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra…

Redmi A3x was initially launched in Pakistan in May this year and was listed on the company’s global website in June. A couple of weeks back the handset was spotted on Amazon India. Now, the phone has been listed on the Xiaomi India website. The Indian version of the smartphone is similar the global counterparts. It has a circular camera deco design and a transparent mirror sheen glass rear panel. The Redmi A3x is powered by a Unisoc T603 processor and has a dual rear camera setup. Redmi A3x Price in India, AvailabilityThe Redmi A3x price in India starts at Rs. 6,999 for…