Chinese company appoints female robot as its CEO

In what sounds like a page from a science fiction novel, a Chinese metaverse company has just appointed a robot as its CEO. NetDragon Websoft is a Chinese company that develops and operates multiplayer online games in addition to making mobile applications. …

Elon Musk formally asks Twitter to end $44 billion merger agreement

Elon Musk has formally written to Twitter asking to end their $44 billion merger agreement. Lawyers working for the SpaceX billionaire filed a Schedule 13D document with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in Washington DC. The document basically confirms that the…

Experts say bird flu outbreak in humans 'on the horizon'

A severe and fast-spreading type of avian flu is spreading through Britain’s birds, infecting higher numbers than ever before and killing birds up and down the country. As charities caution the public to avoid any bird carcasses they see, experts warn there’s…

Nasa will attempt to relaunch its Artemis moon rocket on Friday

Following the cancellation of the Artemis rocket launch yesterday, Nasa officials are hopeful they can try again later this weekend. The space agency is targeting a Friday launch window following Monday’s failed attempt. The Artemis 1 test flight had been due to…

Netflix with ads could cost as little as £6 a month

Netflix’s new ad-supported tier might reportedly cost between $7 (£6) and $9 (£8) per month. According to a report from Bloomberg, the streaming giant is planning on cutting its current subscription price by half for people who are willing to endure advertisements. The…

Apple leak reveals iPhone 14 could come in a new colour

It’s that time of year again when Apple enthusiasts keep their eyes and ears peeled for leaks on the new devices. A new leak shows that the latest iPhone might come in a shimmering purple colour. Last week, DuanRui, a Chinese tipster…