Investors Coping With Cryptocurrency Plunge
“I’m in a cryptocurrency chat group at work,” software engineer Adam Hickey of San Diego, California told VOA. Over the...
Cartier and Amazon Target Knock-offs in US Lawsuits
Amazon and Cartier joined forces Wednesday in U.S. court to accuse a social media influencer of working with Chinese firms...
Study: Facebook Fails to Catch East Africa Extremist Content
A new study has found that Facebook has failed to catch Islamic State group and al-Shabab extremist content in posts...
LogOn: Companies Are Building the ‘Metaverse’ but What Is It?
Often touted as the next digital shift, the metaverse comprises three-dimensional online spaces where people can work, shop, play games,...
SIPRI STUDY: World Headed for New Era of Nuclear Rearmament
After 35 years of decline, the number of nuclear weapons in the world is set to rise in the coming...
LogOn: Robot Software Makes Machinery ‘Smart’
Robots have long been used in manufacturing and other applications that need precise, fast and repeatable tasks. But making smart...
Musk Threatens to Kill Twitter Deal Over Fake Account Data
Elon Musk accused Twitter of “actively resisting and thwarting his information rights,” as the Tesla founder attempts to get information...
Autonomous Mayflower Reaches American Shores — in Canada
A crewless robotic boat that had tried to retrace the 1620 sea voyage of the Mayflower has finally reached the...
Big Data and Farmers Create Instant Wetlands to Help Migrating Birds
Guided by data from a bird-watching app, conservationists and farmers are creating instant wetlands for birds travelling thousands of miles....
Explainer: What Is Bitcoin Mining?
For many, grasping the concept behind cryptocurrencies is difficult enough. But let’s try to take a closer look into how...
LogOn: DNA Molecules May Ease Future Data Storage Crunch
Researchers say DNA can replace hard drives to help store the world’s ever-increasing digital output. Matt Dibble has the story ...
Companion Robot Responds to User’s Emotional Cues, Health Needs
The arrival of the pandemic intensified feelings of loneliness and social isolation for millions of older people, many of whom...
Meta Returns with Africa Day Campaign
Meta, the company that owns Facebook, is hosting its second annual Africa Day campaign to promote Africans who are making...
Facebook, Instagram to Reveal More on How Ads Target Users
Facebook parent Meta said it will start publicly providing more details about how advertisers target people with political ads just...
Solar Crowdfunding Project Benefiting Zimbabwe’s Farmers
A South African company that promotes solar power and uses crowdsourcing to raise capital is financing a solar-powered farm in...
With Roe in Doubt, Some Fear Tech Surveillance of Pregnancy
When Chandler Jones realized she was pregnant during her junior year of college, she turned to a trusted source for...
China’s COVID Lockdowns May Affect iPhone Shipments
The Apple Store at Union Square, the heart of San Francisco’s upscale tourist district, had drawn more than 30 customers...
Scanning the Corpse’s Face: Ukrainians Using Facial Recognition Technology to Identify Russian Soldiers
The Ukrainian government is using facial recognition software to identify Russian soldiers captured and dead. VOA’s Julie Taboh spoke with...
Canada to Ban Huawei and ZTE From 5G Networks
Canada will ban Chinese telecommunications giants Huawei and ZTE from its 5G wireless networks because of national security concerns, officials...
Twitter Policy Aims to Clear Fog of War Misinformation
Twitter is stepping up its fight against misinformation with a new policy cracking down on posts that spread potentially dangerous...
Nigeria Becoming Destination for Africa’s Promising Tech Startups
In February, the Nigerian technology startup CrowdForce announced a big break: It had received $3.6 million from investors to expand its...
Musk: Doubt About Spam Accounts Could Scuttle Twitter Deal
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says his deal to buy Twitter can’t move forward unless the company shows public proof that...
