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Xbox, Surface, and cloud once again boost Microsoft’s Q2 earnings

Microsoft posted the second quarter of its 2021 financial results today, reporting revenue of $43.1 billion and a net income of $15.5 billion. Revenue is up 17 percent, and net income has increased by 33 percent. We saw some impressive growth for Surface, Xbox, and cloud-related services in Microsoft’s previous quarter, and it’s very much… Read more

Axiom names first private crew paying $55 million for a trip to the ISS

An American real estate investor, a Canadian investor and a former Israeli Air Force pilot are paying $55 million each to be part of the first fully private astronaut crew to journey to the International Space Station. The trio will hitch a ride on SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule early next year, with a veteran NASA… Read more

Raya and the Last Dragon looks like a fantastical Ocean’s Eleven in the latest trailer

Disney has released the second trailer for Raya and the Last Dragon, giving the best look yet at the upcoming animated fantasy film, which is set to hit both theaters and Disney Plus’ Premier Access program on March 5th. The new trailer sees Raya (voiced by Kelly Marie Tran) putting together a crew of warriors… Read more

WTF: Scheuer has the Internet connection relocated

You know: on some days your internet connection crumbles, at some point it is completely dead. You call your provider, shimmy through questions from a machine porter and put yourself on hold. There is another way: you can be called by the responsible minister in person. However, you might have to wait years. The internet… Read more

Brain stimulation for obsessive-compulsive disorder

Customized electrical stimuli sent to the brain without surgery can alleviate obsessive-compulsive disorder for up to three months. This is what US researchers from Boston University write in the journal Nature Medicine. People with obsessive-compulsive disorder suffer from recurring, anxiety-inducing thoughts and compulsions. For example, they have to count, clean, or check items over and… Read more

iPhone 6s and iPhone SE, support at the end with iOS 15? The first indiscretions emerge

The next version of the operating system may end support for some older models with Apple A9 SoC. Here are all the details that emerged. by Nino Grasso published 22 January 2021 , at 10: 21 in the Apple channel Apple iPhone Soon Apple will remove veils from iOS 15 , the next declination of… Read more

TechStage | Guide: tablets for homeschooling and learning portals

Testing Tests overview Smartphone Oppo Reno 4 Pro in the test: Top smartphone for 500 € Motorola Moto G 5G Plus test: A lot of battery for little money Huawei P Smart 2021: Budget model with room for improvement Asus Zenfone 7 Pro: Turbo smartphone with flip camera Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro in the test:… Read more

Canon and strategies for a camera market that sells 8% of 10 years ago

We recently wrote about an interview released by a senior Nikon executive where some views on the market and strategies were explained. Now it’s time for Canon who, through the voice of Takeshi Tokura (Managing Executive Officer of the Global Imaging division), wanted to give his contribution to the discussion. Despite the CIPA data of… Read more

Intel, the creator of the Nehalem architecture returns to work on a high-performance CPU

Glenn Hinton, principal designer of the Nehalem architecture, returns to Intel after 3 years of retirement to work on a high-performance CPU. The return of Pat Gelsinger weighed in his choice, ready to succeed Swan in the role of CEO from mid-February. by Manolo De Agostini published 21 January 2021 , at 08: 01 in… Read more

Robots in the throat

Hardly any industrialized country carried out fewer PCR tests than Japan during the pandemic. One reason for this is that the capacity of public health centers is limited. This gave the industrial robot manufacturer Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) an idea: Why not just automate the test and laboratory work like a production line in a… Read more

Antec launches airflow-focused DF700 FLUX chassis

Matthew Wilson 39 mins ago Cases, Featured Tech News Antec is kicking off 2021 with a new airflow-optimised chassis. The brand new DF700 FLUX is the third case in the new FLUX series, providing advanced ventilation through an F-LUX design. Due to the rising cooling requirements of high-end CPUs, such as Intel’s 10th Gen Core… Read more

Gaming monitors: Nvidia's G-Sync Ultimate is becoming less ultimate

Nvidia has apparently relaxed the requirements for monitors with the G-Sync Ultimate certificate. At the beginning of the presentation 2019 all models appeared with Ultra HD resolution (3840 × 2160 pixels), dynamic refresh rates up to 144 Hertz and an elaborate background lighting, which has a peak brightness of 1000 cd / m² achieved the… Read more

TechStage | Oppo Reno 4 Pro in the test: top smartphone for 500 €

Testing Tests overview Smartphone Oppo Reno 4 Pro in the test: Top smartphone for 500 € Motorola Moto G 5G Plus test: A lot of battery for little money Huawei P Smart 2020: Budget model with room for improvement Asus Zenfone 7 Pro: Turbo smartphone with flip camera Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro in the test:… Read more

Cyberpunk 2077: fake demo? Early date? CD Projekt responds to the latest accusations

We return to talk about Cyberpunk 2077 and its enigmatic production process. Journalist Jason Schreier tried to shed light on the matter, attracting the curious glances of the public – now enraged – and those of CD Projekt RED itself: here is the answer from the Polish team. by Pasquale Fusco published 18 January 2021… Read more

TechStage | Ikea Symfonisk table lamp in the test: Sonos with lamp

Testing Tests overview Smartphone Motorola Moto G 5G Plus test: A lot of battery for little money Huawei P Smart 2021: Budget model with room for improvement Asus Zenfone 7 Pro: Turbo smartphone with flip camera Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro in the test: hard but slow Oneplus Nord N 09 5G in the test: Galloped… Read more