Heavy rains hit the United Arab Emirates earlier this week, resulting in flooding in the desert city of Dubai and major highways. Even air traffic has been diverted, and the rains have claimed their first casualty. The UAE government describes the rain as the worst in 75 years. In Dubai,…

Cryptocurrencies are often seen as store of value, especially Bitcoin, which is designed as an asset with growth potential. Yet there is a risk of financial loss. The growing interest in cryptocurrencies, particularly Bitcoin, is partly due to the authorization of bitcoin spot ETFs in the US. This event has…

The mayor of Vadsø in Norway, Wenche Pedersen, has asked the European Commission to approve the introduction of a 26-hour day in the Finnmark region, which lies above the Arctic Circle and has a population of around 76 000. The move is aimed at attracting new residents who value time…

European states, including the Czech Republic, should take note of a new ruling regarding climate litigation issued by a court in Strasbourg, according to experts. Similar lawsuits are on the rise, and the Czech judiciary has already been dealing with its first climate lawsuit for several years. Why is this…

A German programmer, Andres Freund, stumbled upon a peculiar inconsistency during a routine check. His curiosity led him to the source code of a compression tool, where an unknown attacker had hidden backdoors. In our daily internet usage, we often overlook its fragile structure. If it were an aircraft, you…

Freshly released research from Reuters suggests that the Czech crown could emerge as the sole strengthening currency in Central Europe over the next 12 months. Other currencies either lack growth prospects or face persistent risks that may lead to their weakening. In the Czech Republic and Hungary, the reduction in…

In the near future, Apple's product offering could expand to include a new product line focused on smart homes. The information about this possible expansion comes from a reputable source, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, who is usually well informed about the inner workings of the company. Gurman claims that Apple…

iPhone users have discovered that Apple's latest update has automatically signed them up to use a new setting that sounds a little scary. Last December, Apple released the iOS 17.2 update, which added the NameDrop feature and improved the keyboard for smoother texting. In addition to these additions, the company…

The European Union faces significant challenges that require urgent action and restructuring ahead of the upcoming European Parliament elections. The political direction is gradually changing, highlighting the need to respond to stagnation and lack of investment. The European Commission, most likely to be led again by Ursula von der Leyen,…

The Czech online business has recently seen significant personnel changes that will affect one of the biggest players on the market, Slevomat. Ladislav Veselý, the long-time director of this popular discount platform, recently announced his departure on parental leave. He is to be replaced by Tomas Braverman, former director of…

The last few months have been really productive for Apple in the field of artificial intelligence. Although we are still waiting for the unveiling of the first user-facing features in their AI-based operating systems, developers are regularly launching new AI systems that will soon be part of the Apple ecosystem.…

Bitcoin experienced another decline earlier this week, but from a technical standpoint, a sideways consolidation is still underway and will likely last for a few more days. The consolidation is not a negative thing; on the contrary, it is setting the market up for a continuation of the current trend…

In light of recent events, the world's media has noted a new twist in the plans of controversial billionaire Elon Musk, who recently renamed the social network Twitter to the simple letter X. The move sparked a wave of controversy, but in Musk's own words, it was just the beginning…

The administrator of the fallen crypto exchange has decided to sell two-thirds of its stake in the promising startup Anthropic for $884 million, allowing it to pay off former clients. The story of the bankrupt FTX exchange, which began in October 2019, will come to a head with a captivating…

The developers at Riot Games have promised a new agent that will take on the role of a controller, but will also be able to play aggressively. They've kept that promise and introduced us to an agent named Clove. His abilities have appealed to many players, but the community has…

Suspicions of personal data leaks from mobile phones on the Temu market are swirling in the air. The fast-growing Chinese platform, offering cheap goods, has gained attention in the United States and become a social phenomenon. However, like TikTok or Shein, Temu has become a subject of controversy in security…

Some crimes just horrify one. One such example is the recent case of a former UPS courier employee in Canada. Between September 2023 and January 2024, he stole shipments containing Apple products worth more than $1.3 million, or approximately $30 million. He then sold these products at discounted prices and…

Constipation is one of the most common digestive tract problems, affecting millions of people worldwide, regardless of age. It is a condition in which a person has difficulty emptying the bowels regularly, which manifests itself in hard, dry stools that are passed less than three times a week. Apart from…