Pandemic boosts variety of video games

You're stuck in lockdown but that doesn't mean you can't visit a tropical island, a space station or have games night with your friends—certain video games have filled the need of the world's confined for a bit of distraction, adventure and socialising and achieved unexpected success during the pandemic.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2021-01-pandemic-boosts-variety-video-games.html

Miami's successful pitch to tech firms: How can we help?

The city of Miami, with a growing reputation as a financial services center enhanced by its balmy climate and low taxes, is now making a concerted and increasingly successful push to attract hi-tech firms from Silicon Valley and New York.

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Czech trainers teach dogs to sniff out COVID

In a dog training centre built inside a shipping container located in a Czech mountain village, Renda, Cap and Laky are being put to the test.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-01-czech-trainers-dogs-covid.html

Switzerland's timeless art mechanics embraces 3-D future

In his snow-bound workshop, Swiss master Francois Junod's moving mechanical artworks whir into action: birds whistle, historical luminaries write poetry—traditional craftsmanship newly recognised as being among the world's cultural heritage.

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Chileans receive mistaken tsunami warning following Antarctic quake

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck Saturday off the coast of Antarctica triggered a tsunami warning but panic ensued when a message to abandon coastal areas was sent to a large number of Chileans, some of whom experienced a separate, less dangerous temblor.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-01-chileans-mistaken-tsunami-antarctic-quake.html

Tesla sues former employee for allegedly stealing 26,000 confidential files

Tesla has sued a former employee for allegedly stealing about 26,000 confidential files in his first week of working at the company, according to a court filing seen by AFP.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2021-01-tesla-sues-employee-allegedly-confidential.html