Technology News for Monday 2nd September 2024

1. China's first global gaming hit sells millions in a week. An early investor shares what's next

Black Myth: Wukong, an action game set in mythological China, sold more than 10 million units three days after its launch on Aug. 20. Dino Ying, chairman of Hero Games, which co ...

2. Huawei sets up Apple showdown with event hours after new iPhone

Huawei is set to launch new products just after Apple's iPhone 16 debut. The main highlight is a smartphone that folds twice, offering a larger screen in a regular phone's size. This move signals Huawei's readiness to compete directly with Apple in the ...

3. Titanic research dive reveals discovery, decay and new photos

More than a century after the Titanic sank, the wreck is still offering up new discoveries to researchers. This summer, RMS Titanic, Inc. — the salvor-in-possession of the wreck — made its first unmanned dive to the site in 14 years.

4. Ignite your curiosity for space at ESA Open Days 2024!

From guided tours and interactive science experiments for children to talks and presentations by ESA astronauts and experts, each ESA Open Day will feature an exciting lineup of activities designed to spark curiosity for space, promising an unforgettable ...

5. Gen Z and Alpha shift away from keyboards to touchscreens, experts concerned

This shift is largely attributed to the growing use of iPads and smartphones for class assignments, replacing the standard keyboard. According to Canvas, a popular learning management system, 39 ...

6. Eight-week major roadworks scheme gets under way

The £600,000 scheme for the A519 Brook Lane is expected to take about eight weeks to complete, according to Staffordshire County Council. The authority said the scheme would include reconstruction and resurfacing of the road as ...

7. Titanic expedition yields lost bronze statue, high-resolution photos and other discoveries

By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press. A bronze statue from the Titanic — not seen in decades and feared to be lost for good — is among the discoveries made by the company with salvage rights to the wreck site on its first expedition there in many years ...

8. Apple September 9 event: New iPad models might accompany iPhone 16 series

The company's September launch event is generally reserved for the new iPhone series and ecosystem devices such as Apple Watch and AirPods. However, this year the Cupertino based technology giant might launch new iPad mini and iPad 11th generation models ...

9. Aston Martin Vanquish Returns as the Brand's GT King

The Vanquish nameplate returns as the de facto replacement for the DBS, which bowed out after 2023. The new 2025 Aston Martin Vanquish will be the top model in the GT lineup, pricier and more powerful than the DB12 and the Vantage.