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An important breakthrough in transistor technology has been reported by researchers in China. They claim that a newly developed silicon-free transistor could significantly enhance processing speeds while reducing energy consumption. The transistor was designed using two-dimensional materials. This development, if successfully integrated into processors, has the potential to increase chip performance by 40 percent compared…

The first attempt to launch an orbital rocket from European soil has been postponed due to high winds. Isar Aerospace, a Germany-based private space company, had planned to launch its Spectrum rocket from Andøya Spaceport in Norway on March 24. The three-hour launch window was set between 7:30 a.m. EST and 10:30 a.m. EDT. Strong…

NASA is considering another test flight for Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft before it is used for routine crew rotation missions to the International Space Station. The agency’s commercial crew program manager, Steve Stich, stated that modifications to the spacecraft are being assessed, particularly in the propulsion system, which faced issues during its Crew Flight Test…

The crime thriller Vijay LLB: The Advocate has been released on Aha Video and Sony Liv on March 28, 2025. Directed by M Mathialagan, the film tells the story of a legal battle where truth is buried under power and manipulation. The plot centres around Vijay, a young lawyer who fights to prove the innocence…

A new ballet drama is set to debut on Amazon Prime Video. It brings us an intense look into the competitive world of dance. Titled Étoile, the series is created by Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino. The show follows two renowned ballet companies—one in Paris and one in New York—as they exchange their top dancers…

Dolby Atmos has been a household name in India for years. If you’ve recently bought a smartphone, laptop, or smart TV, it probably comes with Dolby Atmos support. The best part is that we can now experience Dolby Vision and Atmos in live sports events like the recently concluded Champions Trophy, which India lifted in…

The Poco M7 Pro was launched in India in December as a mid-range budget offering and we got to try it out recently. It’s astonishing how much value modern smartphones offer at accessible price points, especially under Rs. 15,000, which is the cost of the base variant of this new Poco model. For that money,…

Asus Gaming V16 is part of a new lineup from the Taiwanese manufacturer made for those who want a decent gaming laptop on a budget. The Gaming V16 features a slim and understated design. The laptop weighs under 2kg, making it portable enough to take around in your backpack. It is equipped with the latest…

A 3,200-year-old tomb has been found in northeastern Egypt. Researchewr believe that it may have belonged to a military commander who served during the reign of Ramesses III. Tthe location of the discovery was at the site known as Tell el-Maschuta. It was confirmed by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. The mud-brick tomb…

NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft has gone through a critical step in its preparation for launch. Three spacecraft adapter jettison fairings have been installed on the service module inside the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This installation was completed on March 19, 2025. It plays an…