Facebook Q4 results soar; Zuckerberg hits Apple over privacy

Facebook Q4 results soar; Zuckerberg hits Apple over privacy

Facebook capped a tumultuous 2020 with soaring earnings in the final quarter, but the company forecast challenges in 2021 that include a coming privacy update by Apple that could limit the social network's ad targeting capabilities.

Facebook capped a tumultuous 2020 with soaring earnings in the final quarter, but the company forecast challenges in 2021 that include a coming privacy update by Apple that could limit the social network's ad targeting capabilities.

Science and Tech 28 Jan, 2021

Need a lift? SpaceX launches record spacecraft in cosmic rideshare program

Need a lift? SpaceX launches record spacecraft in cosmic rideshare program

A veteran rocket from billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s SpaceX aerospace company launched 143 spacecraft into space on Sunday, a new record for the most spaceships deployed on a single mission, according to the company.

A veteran rocket from billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s SpaceX aerospace company launched 143 spacecraft into space on Sunday, a new record for the most spaceships deployed on a single mission, according to the company.

Science and Tech 27 Jan, 2021

Personal details of 2.28 million users of dating site MeetMindful compromised

Personal details of 2.28 million users of dating site MeetMindful compromised

Privacy of as many as 2.28 million users of the online dating site MeetMindful has been compromised following publication of personal user data online on January 20, on Tuesday.

Privacy of as many as 2.28 million users of the online dating site MeetMindful has been compromised following publication of personal user data online on January 20, on Tuesday.

Science and Tech 27 Jan, 2021

Moderna says COVID-19 vaccine apparently effective against UK, South Africa variants

Moderna says COVID-19 vaccine apparently effective against UK, South Africa variants

US-based pharmaceutical and biotechnology company Moderna said on Monday that its vaccine is apparently effective in neutralising the UK and South Africa variants of COVID-19.

US-based pharmaceutical and biotechnology company Moderna said on Monday that its vaccine is apparently effective in neutralising the UK and South Africa variants of COVID-19.

Science and Tech 27 Jan, 2021

1st private space crew paying $55M each to fly to station

1st private space crew paying $55M each to fly to station

The first private space station crew was introduced Tuesday: Three men who are each paying $55 million to fly on a SpaceX rocket.

The first private space station crew was introduced Tuesday: Three men who are each paying $55 million to fly on a SpaceX rocket.

Science and Tech 27 Jan, 2021

1st private space crew paying $55M each to fly to station

1st private space crew paying $55M each to fly to station

CAPE CANAVERAL: The first private space station crew was introduced Tuesday: Three men who are each paying $55 million to fly on a SpaceX rocket. They'll be led by a...

CAPE CANAVERAL: The first private space station crew was introduced Tuesday: Three men who are each...

Mobile & Apps 27 Jan, 2021

Moderna says COVID-19 vaccine apparently effective against UK, South Africa variants

Moderna says COVID-19 vaccine apparently effective against UK, South Africa variants

KATHMANDU: US-based pharmaceutical and biotechnology company Moderna said on Monday that its vaccine is apparently effective in neutralising the UK and South Africa...

KATHMANDU: US-based pharmaceutical and biotechnology company Moderna said on Monday that its vaccine is...

Mobile & Apps 25 Jan, 2021

Personal details of 2.28 million users of dating site MeetMindful compromised

Personal details of 2.28 million users of dating site MeetMindful compromised

KATHMANDU: Privacy of as many as 2.28 million users of the online dating site MeetMindful has been compromised following publication of personal user data online on January...

KATHMANDU: Privacy of as many as 2.28 million users of the online dating site MeetMindful has been...

Mobile & Apps 25 Jan, 2021

Need a lift? SpaceX launches record spacecraft in cosmic rideshare program

Need a lift? SpaceX launches record spacecraft in cosmic rideshare program

A veteran rocket from billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s SpaceX aerospace company launched 143 spacecraft into space on Sunday, a new record for the most spaceships...

A veteran rocket from billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s SpaceX aerospace company launched 143...

Mobile & Apps 25 Jan, 2021

China's Chang'e 5 probe up for a new mission, to the sun

China's Chang'e 5 probe up for a new mission, to the sun

KATHMANDU: China stunned everyone last month when its lunar probe, Chang'e 5, succeeded to bring rocks and dust from the moon -- world's first lunar sample-return mission...

KATHMANDU: China stunned everyone last month when its lunar probe, Chang'e 5, succeeded to bring rocks...

Mobile & Apps 23 Jan, 2021

Privacy fears as Indian city readies facial recognition to spot harassed women

Privacy fears as Indian city readies facial recognition to spot harassed women

A plan to monitor women's expressions with facial recognition technology to prevent street harassment in a north Indian city, will lead to intrusive policing and privacy...

A plan to monitor women's expressions with facial recognition technology to prevent street harassment in...

Mobile & Apps 23 Jan, 2021

UK chief scientist says new virus variant may be more deadly

UK chief scientist says new virus variant may be more deadly

LONDON: There is some evidence that a new coronavirus variant first identified in southeast England carries a higher risk of death than the original strain, the British...

LONDON: There is some evidence that a new coronavirus variant first identified in southeast England...

Mobile & Apps 23 Jan, 2021

New Patagonian dinosaur may be largest yet: Scientists

New Patagonian dinosaur may be largest yet: Scientists

BUENOS AIRES, JANUARY 22 Scientists have unearthed massive, 98-million-year-old fossils in southwest Argentina they say may have belonged to the largest dinosaur ever...

BUENOS AIRES, JANUARY 22 Scientists have unearthed massive, 98-million-year-old fossils in southwest...

Mobile & Apps 23 Jan, 2021

Fauci credits Biden for letting 'the science speak' as new administration puts focus on virus

Fauci credits Biden for letting 'the science speak' as new administration puts focus...

WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden unveiled sweeping measures to battle COVID-19 on his first full day in office on Thursday, with his chief medical adviser, Anthony Fauci,...

WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden unveiled sweeping measures to battle COVID-19 on his first full day in...

Mobile & Apps 22 Jan, 2021

German researchers make paralysed mice walk again

German researchers make paralysed mice walk again

BERLIN: German researchers have enabled mice paralysed after spinal cord injuries to walk again, re-establishing a neural link hitherto considered irreparable in mammals by...

BERLIN: German researchers have enabled mice paralysed after spinal cord injuries to walk again,...

Mobile & Apps 22 Jan, 2021

Chinese scientists develop gene therapy which could delay ageing

Chinese scientists develop gene therapy which could delay ageing

BEIJING: Scientists in Beijing have developed a new gene therapy which can reverse some of the effects of ageing in mice and extend their lifespans, findings which may one...

BEIJING: Scientists in Beijing have developed a new gene therapy which can reverse some of the effects of...

Mobile & Apps 20 Jan, 2021

India asks Facebook's WhatsApp to withdraw privacy policy update

India asks Facebook's WhatsApp to withdraw privacy policy update

NEW DELHI: India’s technology ministry has asked WhatsApp to withdraw changes to its privacy policy the messaging platform announced earlier this month, saying the new...

NEW DELHI: India’s technology ministry has asked WhatsApp to withdraw changes to its privacy policy the...

Mobile & Apps 20 Jan, 2021

Facebook to ban ads promoting weapon accessories, protective gear in US

Facebook to ban ads promoting weapon accessories, protective gear in US

Facebook Inc said on Saturday it will ban advertisements for weapon accessories and protective equipment in the United States with immediate effect until at least two days...

Facebook Inc said on Saturday it will ban advertisements for weapon accessories and protective equipment...

Mobile & Apps 17 Jan, 2021

NASA's Boeing moon rocket cuts short 'once-in-a-generation' ground test

NASA's Boeing moon rocket cuts short 'once-in-a-generation' ground test

WASHINGTON: NASA’s deep space exploration rocket built by Boeing briefly ignited all four engines of its behemoth core stage for the first time on Saturday, cutting short...

WASHINGTON: NASA’s deep space exploration rocket built by Boeing briefly ignited all four engines of...

Mobile & Apps 17 Jan, 2021

RIP: Mars digger bites the dust after 2 years on red planet

RIP: Mars digger bites the dust after 2 years on red planet

CAPE CANAVERAL: NASA declared the Mars digger dead Thursday after failing to burrow deep into the red planet to take its temperature. Scientists in Germany spent two...

CAPE CANAVERAL: NASA declared the Mars digger dead Thursday after failing to burrow deep into the red...

Mobile & Apps 15 Jan, 2021