Month: April 2021
DNA breakthrough could finally make tape storage obsolete DNA
A new technology has been developed that allows for digital binary files to be converted into the genetic alphabet, bringing DNA storage one step closer to reality. Researchers based out of Los Alamos National Laboratory have created a new codec that minimizes the error rate when writing to molecular storage,…
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China gets serious about antitrust, fines Alibaba $2.75B
Chinese regulators have hit Alibaba with a record fine of 18 billion yuan (about $2.75 billion) for violating anti-monopoly rules as the country seeks to rein in the power of its largest internet conglomerates. In November, China proposed sweeping antitrust regulations targeting its tech industry. In late December, the State…
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Lenovo Legion Phone 2’s quirky design is not that durable Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2
The new Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2 is as polarizing as smartphones get, with the entire design meant to handle the phone horizontally and components placed in the centre. However, that might just be its weakest point too – figuratively and literally. Unveiled on April 8, the Lenovo Legion Phone…
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Chinese carmaker Arcfox’s EV to feature Huawei’s Harmony OS and 5G Arcfox EV featuring Huawei Harmony OS teaser
Chinese electric vehicle maker Arcfox has announced that it is working on a luxury electric vehicle that will feature Huawei’s Harmony OS. The operating system is necessary for running the vehicle among other things, which constitutes a major chunk of being an electric vehicle. This new vehicle has been named…
Read MoreChinese carmaker Arcfox’s EV to feature Huawei’s Harmony OS and 5G Arcfox EV featuring Huawei Harmony OS teaser
Chinese electric vehicle maker Arcfox has announced that it is working on a luxury electric vehicle that will feature Huawei’s Harmony OS. The operating system is necessary for running the vehicle among other things, which constitutes a major chunk of being an electric vehicle. This new vehicle has been named…
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Q Link Wireless made private customer information accessible with just a phone number
A mobile carrier allowed anyone with one of its customers phone numbers to access their personal information, including name, address, phone number, and text and call history, according to a report by Ars Technica. The carrier, Q Link Wireless, claimed to have over two million customers in 2019. Ars Technica…
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