Technology

Civil Hospital Struggles With Rising Patient Crowds as Technology-Based Solutions Remain in the Works

Kathmandu. It was 7 in the morning when Bhupendra Subedi, a civil servant, arrived at Civil Services Hospital in Minbhawan, Kathmandu. A large crowd had already gathered at the hospital's main entrance. After standing in line to obtain an…

Kidapawan now requires microchips for pets to fight rabies

KIDAPAWAN CITY —The Sangguniang Panlungsod here now requires the microchipping of pets across the 40 villages, as it raised the fees for impounded strays. Dr. Eugene Gornez, City Veterinary Office (CVO) chief, said the purpose of putting…

China’s EV sales slide again amid fading incentives, weak demand and persistent price war

Deliveries of electric vehicles (EVs) in China fell 3.9 per cent in July from a year earlier, extending their decline to a seventh consecutive month as fading government incentives and weaker consumer demand weighed on the market. Domestic…

How to watch today's Google Pixel 11 launch event live — and what announcements to expect

Hot on the heels of Samsung Galaxy Unpacked , there’s now a big Google hardware launch to look forward to, with the brand set to unleash its new Pixel devices at today's New York-set Made by Google event. We’re expecting to see not just…

Struggling to sleep in this heatwave? These 3 extra-quiet fans will keep you cool all night

Feeling tired today? It can be hard to sleep when the temperature rises, but the right fan can help you get a proper night's rest and wake well-rested and refreshed. Not just any fan will do though — for the best sleep you need one that's…

Ex-Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer changes how his $8 billion philanthropy works

Steve and Connie Ballmer are redefining their charitable strategy. The Ballmer Group is set to detach three regional branches, allowing them to operate as independent nonprofits. This adaptation is designed to align funding strategies more…

UK PM to chair emergency meeting on heatwaves, drought

Africa: As Funding Shrinks, Africa's SRHR Movement Vows Not to Retreat

[allAfrica] Mombasa, Kenya -- As funding shrinks, civic space narrows and opposition to sexual and reproductive rights grows across Africa, advocates are gathering in Mombasa with a simple message: progress cannot be taken for granted.

Cybersecurity’s identity crisis: why trust can no longer begin and end at login

The image most organizations still have of a cyberattack is fundamentally outdated. We tend to picture hackers battering down digital walls by exploiting software vulnerabilities or launching convoluted ransomware campaigns. Yet some of…

Couple gets engaged during Irish band Kodaline's concert at the Star Theatre

The band even dedicated the song The One to the newly engaged couple.

Professors say today's solar eclipse won’t crash the grid — so why is Octopus Energy paying customers to switch off?

Octopus Energy warns we could face a 1.3GW solar energy shortfall thanks to today's eclipse It advises we cut energy usage today and is offering free electricity as reward Experts say "the impact of the eclipse will be limited and is well…

Hrithik Roshan backs Pratim D Gupta on India’s star obsession over cinema art

Filmmaker Pratim D Gupta's Instagram post called India's obsession with stardom over cinema "heartbreaking," citing how Mani Ratnam's Kolkata shoot was overshadowed by Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi's presence. Hrithik Roshan agreed…