Nothing Phone 3A Camera Compared to iPhone 16 Pro Max

Nothing has released a new YouTube video comparing the camera performance of its upcoming phone, the Nothing Phone 3A, to that of the latest iPhone 16 Pro Max. The video focuses on the 50MP periscope camera in the Nothing Phone 3A, which offers 3X optical zoom and up to 60x “ultra zoom” for macro photography. … Read more

Run DeepSeek R1 on Old Hardware with Open-Source exo Software

The latest advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) are making machine learning enthusiasts eager to experiment, but the high cost of GPUs is a major roadblock. Fortunately, an open-source software package called exo is available to simplify the process of running large language models like DeepSeek R1 671B on old hardware. With exo, you can distribute … Read more

Scientists Create New Superconducting Material Based on Nickel

Researchers at the Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) in Shenzhen have created a new superconducting material based on nickel. This breakthrough makes nickel the third material to achieve superconductivity above 233 degrees Celsius, or minus 387 degrees Fahrenheit, under normal pressure. The discovery could pave the way for further research into the mechanisms … Read more

US Existing Home Sales Drop Amid High Mortgage Rates

US existing home sales dropped more than expected in January, falling 4.9% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.08 million units. Economists had forecast a decline to 4.12 million units. The decrease was likely due to contracts signed in November and December, as mortgage rates continued to rise. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate … Read more

Samsung Galaxy S25 Review: Compact Powerhouse

The Samsung Galaxy S25 is a powerhouse of a smartphone that delivers top performance and the latest AI features at an affordable price. Weighing in at just 162g, this compact device boasts a 6.2in screen, three cameras on the back, flat aluminium sides, and glass front and back. Priced at £799, the S25 is the … Read more

Egypt Uncovers Tomb of Lost Pharaoh Thutmose II After 3,300 Years

Egyptian authorities have announced the discovery of the long-lost final resting place of Pharaoh Thutmose II, who ruled Egypt between 1492 and 1479 BC. The tomb is located about 1.5 miles west of the Valley of the Kings, a site also known for the burial of King Tutankhamun in 1922. Archaeologists confirmed that the previously … Read more

The Dark Side of Waking Up at 5am

Neuroscientist Rachel Barr has raised concerns about the benefits of waking up at 5am, citing potential harm to one’s brain. She explains that while setting an alarm can be done at any time, our bodies may not be ready to wake up at such an early hour. The key issue lies in our internal clock, … Read more

Mars Rover Perseverance Discovers Ancient Rocks on Red Planet

NASA’s Mars rover Perseverance has embarked on a mission to explore the geologic processes occurring early in Mars’ history. The rover, which has been traveling along the Martian rim, has made several unconventional turns that have led scientists to discover new kinds of rocks. The latest discoveries were made while investigating a rock nicknamed “Serpentine … Read more