Solar storm danger: Sunspot ‘10 times wider than Earth’ could hurl out M-class solar flares

There is no respite from solar storms for Earth. The Sun emitted a powerful X-class solar flare on February 9, reaching its peak at 8:10 a.m. (1310 GMT), resulting in shortwave radio blackouts across regions of South America, Africa, and the Southern Atlantic. Originating from sunspot AR3576, which had previously exhibited an M-class flare and plasma eruption on February 5, this recent solar flare marked a significant event in solar activity. Fortunately, by February 8, the sunspot had moved away as the sun and Earth rotated, thereby diverting the planet from the solar storm's direct trajectory.

Phrases like “user acquisition company” and “data and insights” don’t tend to quicken the pulse, but you know what does? 

Specializing in publishing indie games, South Korean game developer SuperPlanet recently announced that Boomerang RPG: Watch Out, Dude! is now available for pre-registration. Demons are attacking out of nowhere and it’s up to Dude (yes, that’s his name) to stop them. Though only fighting with boomerangs, he can use four very special boomerangs: Rotating, Penetrating, Elastic, and Clone. The Elastic one allows him to attack more enemies using its elastic properties, for example. Half the fun in Boomerang RPG: Watch Out, Dude! is watching the boomerangs fly at enemies and damaging them. Additionally, Dude can learn about the demons to find their weaknesses and take them out faster.

A Baldur's Gate 3 player managed to have some of the worst luck we've ever seen, leaving them dead before they were even able to leave the starting room.

Following a lengthy investigation, the United States Justice Department is set to file a lawsuit against Apple for potentially breaching antitrust laws. The department alleges Apple is using hardware and software limitations that make it harder for rival companies to compete with iPhones and iPads. If the filing goes ahead, it will mean each of the “big four” tech companies – Amazon, Meta, Google and Apple – will have been sued by the US federal government within the past five years for monopolistic business practices.

AI Roundup: Several notable developments took place in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) today, January 24. Pope Francis warned against the dangers of AI, acknowledging that he too became the victim of a deepfake photo last year. He called for regulation of AI that will enable its use towards the greater good. Meanwhile, a new study claims that North Korea is developing AI and machine learning (ML) to achieve a wide range of tasks.

Now that the Galaxy S24 series is finally available to pre-order, Samsung is going to shift its focus toward its next flagship lineup--the Galaxy Z series, and this year, we do know for sure that we are going to get the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and the Galaxy Z Flip 6. However, a new report indicates that there could be a cheaper version of the foldable this year, as Samsung is looking to shift its strategy.

Diablo 4's third Season, Season of the Construct, begins on January 23 at 10 a.m. PST. We have listed the launch times for various time zones in the world! Diablo 4 Season 3 Patch Notes: Patch 1.3.0 Seneschal Stones Build Planner Beta Now Live You can find the global launch times for Diablo 4's Season 3 below. If you are looking for more details regarding Season of the Construct's mechanics, make sure to check out our Season 3 Overview Guide. Diablo 4 Season of the Construct Overview

DC: Dark Legion, the highly anticipated strategy game set in the DC universe, has kicked off its beta testing phase. Right now, the beta is exclusive to Android only, and there’s no word yet on whether progress will carry over to the official launch. Keep reading to know If your region qualifies for the beta test!

As per the details issued by NASA's Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS), the asteroid has been designated as Asteroid 2024 BM. This asteroid is expected to pass Earth at a distance of approximately 3 million kilometers today, January 22. It is already travelling towards Earth in its orbit at 21511 kilometers per hour which is almost as fast as Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs)! Is the asteroid dangerous? Check details.

The  have been revealed. The episode will air on Netflix & SBS TV. The series explores the romantic journey of Jeong Gu-won, a supernatural being with extraordinary powers, and Do Do-hee, the heiress of a prominent conglomerate. When Jeong unexpectedly loses his extraordinary abilities, it forces him to forge an unexpected alliance with Do Do-hee.

allows players to dive into the rich, seedy world of Night City, and while its expansion,, added an extra level with the tourist destination-turned-combat zone, Dogtown, there is still one area that could flesh out the world even further. The expansion of wealthier areas such as North Oak in Night City.