From restaurant guides to payments, here’s how TikTok is building a super app

TechCrunch - Oct 31, 2026

TikTok may be working to become the app that people use for most of their digital activities.

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When there is A.I. to build, who has time for romance? Techies are going out less and expecting more on each date — including a family health history.

Have YOU seen a ghost? Analysis of 2,000 first-hand supernatural encounters reveals the most common sightings

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From Casper to Harry Potter, ghosts in film and TV are usually portrayed as floating white figures. But a new analysis suggests that supernatural sightings actually take a range of ominous forms.

Global housing forum opens in China with focus on affordable housing

Oct 31, 2026

Global housing forum opens in China with focus on affordable housing

The world has a housing problem and it shows up mostly in the cities, where nearly half of humanity is crammed. Shining a spotlight on the crisis, the 2026 Global Observance of World Cities Day opened in Fuzhou, east China's Fujian Province, under the theme "Regenerating the City: Adequate Housing for All." It's bringing global attention to the urgent need for safe, affordable housing.

Attackers Chain Three Ivanti Connect Secure Flaws to Gain Unauthenticated Root Access

Oct 31, 2026

Attackers Chain Three Ivanti Connect Secure Flaws to Gain Unauthenticated Root Access

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Friday added two security flaws impacting Ivanti Connect Secure (ICS) to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, following active exploitation in the wild. The vulnerabilities are listed below - CVE-2026-111357 (CVSS score: 8.8) - A missing authentication for a critical function vulnerability that could allow a

AI search gains 3-fold influence over traditional search in shopping decisions: McKinsey

Oct 31, 2026

AI search gains 3-fold influence over traditional search in shopping decisions: McKinsey

Artificial intelligence-powered search tools are becoming a stronger influence on consumer buying decisions than traditional search engines, with nearly one-third of AI shoppers identifying them as the biggest factor behind their most recent purchase, according to a report by McKinsey.

HMD unveils new Nokia 2360 Flip phone for seniors with family assist, SOS features: Check specs, colours and more

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HMD unveils new Nokia 2360 Flip phone for seniors with family assist, SOS features: Check specs, colours and more

HMD has unveiled its new Nokia 2360 Flip 2G phone built for use by senior citizens, offering a number of useful features such as family assist, SOS and parental control. Check the specs, colours and other details here. 

Can battery swapping and energy storage power CATL’s next phase of growth?

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Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL) has doubled down on new businesses including battery swapping and energy storage as the world’s largest battery maker seeks new growth drivers amid intensifying price wars and mounting pressure on profitability. But the new path is far from straightforward. Established players like Nio have already built a strong presence in battery swapping, while BYD has reinforced its position in energy-storage systems. Lucas Zhang Liutong, director of Hong...

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We've heard a lot about how dangerous lithium battery fires are, but most of us also keep and charge smartphones, e-bikes and other lithium battery devices at home. Do we actually need to worry? Are some safer than others? Can they really go from safe to risky? And what are the warning signs? Here are some answers.

Bat boxes were supposed to be a safe haven for bats. So why are they killing them?

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Manmade homes meant to protect bats from the elements can become deadly in a heat wave, with reports worldwide of mass casualties in an animal population already under threat. But a few tweaks to the houses could help their inhabitants thrive.

2026 World Laureates Forum: Backing the next generation of scientists

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China's first crewed lunar mission: Three astronauts, two to land

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China joins global race to reawaken brain-injury patients through ultrasound therapy

Oct 31, 2026

China joins global race to reawaken brain-injury patients through ultrasound therapy

After spending three months in a coma following a brain haemorrhage, a patient in China has regained the ability to speak, eat and walk with support – part of an early clinical trial using targeted sound waves to help “wake up” severely damaged brains, according to state media. The technology, developed by a coalition including the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, used focused ultrasound waves to stimulate regions deep within the brain without requiring...

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