Brazilian PS Store introduces installment plan for game purchases

Brazilian PS Store has allowed users to buy games in installments. Users can split the payment into two, three, or four parts and not overpay. In addition to games, in-app purchases can also be made, but not PS Plus subscription. Players have positively evaluated the service due to the rising prices of games, and installments allow them to buy games more frequently. The introduction of installments in other regions is unknown.

Chinese Create Home Hydrogen Generator that Extracts Drinking Water from Air

Chinese researchers have developed a home hydrogen generator that can extract drinking water from the air. The machine sucks in air and converts it into condensation, which is then passed through a 6-stage filtration system. According to the creators, it can produce up to 19 liters per day, depending on the humidity level. Deliveries are promised in September, with a pre-order price of $329.

The Age When People Stop Being Cool

Recently, American researchers conducted a survey and found out that people, on average, stop being cool at the age of 39. At this age, a person starts lagging behind fashion trends, stops keeping up with the latest developments in the world of art, literature, and fashion. It's kind of sad, don't you think?

Japan's Ambitious Plan: Building a Space Elevator

Japan wants to build a space elevator. Obayashi Corporation has announced plans to create a $100 billion transportation system that will allow people to reach orbit without rockets. Optimistic Japanese people promise that construction could begin in 2025 and be completed by 2050.

Sara Milliken - Winner of Miss Alabama 2024 Overcomes Online Hate

Sara Milliken, the winner of the Miss Alabama 2024 pageant, is preparing to compete in the Miss America pageant in November in Florida. Despite her achievements, Sara has been subjected to cruel online mockery by haters. However, she quickly responded to the accusations, urging the haters to consider the emotional damage such comments can cause.

Elon Musk is ready to leave Tesla

Tesla Chairman of the Board Robin Denholm has appealed to shareholders to support the payment of a $56 billion compensation package to Elon Musk in order to prevent his departure from the company. Shareholders must decide whether to grant Musk this significant sum or risk losing him as CEO, which could happen as early as June 13th.

Unmanned cargo delivery drone tested on Everest

A unmanned cargo delivery drone was tested on Everest to aid climbers. The drone delivered three oxygen tanks and 1.5 kilograms of other supplies from the base camp to an altitude of approximately 6,000 meters in just 12 minutes. On the return trip, it transported used mountaineering equipment. The drone has a maximum carrying capacity of 15 kilograms. It will facilitate high-altitude mountaineering, rescue operations, and environmental protection efforts.

Boeing Successfully Docks its First Ship to the ISS

Boeing has successfully docked its first ship to the International Space Station (ISS). However, it was not without problems: two new helium leaks occurred in orbit and 5 out of 28 engines failed, although four of them were restarted. The astronauts will stay on the station for eight days and then return to Earth on the same ship.

Government dating app

The government of Japan has launched a state dating application that allows users to see their partner's exact earnings, place of work, property ownership, and car ownership. Additionally, married individuals and those already in a registered marriage will not be able to access the app as the system will conduct mandatory marriage checks.

Robot for pets

Chinese inventors have created a robot that entertains pets while their owners are away. Equipped with a laser pointer and a dangling toy, this device can keep pets engaged and active even in their owner's absence. Additionally, the robot can stream videos to a smartphone, and for longer periods of absence, it has a compartment for scheduled automatic pet feeding. The price of this innovative gadget is $299.

Killer Solar Panels Revealed in the US

US-based company Airiva has showcased a modular vertical wind turbine capable of generating up to 2.2 MWh of electricity per year. Its design, resembling a fence, makes it a perfect fit for any location.

Successful Return of Starship Prototype Reported by SpaceX

SpaceX has announced the first successful return to Earth of the Starship prototype. Elon Musk stated that the spacecraft made a soft landing in the Indian Ocean despite partial damages and loss of video communication with the ground. The prototype of the Super Heavy rocket's first stage also safely landed in the Gulf of Mexico. Recovery of the stage for reuse in this flight was not planned, but it is expected to be brought back to the launch site in the future.

China's Highest Waterfall Turns Out to Be a Pipe

China's highest waterfall, Yuntai Waterfall, has been revealed to be a pipe, thanks to a tourist who accidentally discovered it and captured it on camera. Yuntai Waterfall is considered as the main tourist attraction in the north-central province of Henan, China. But no one had suspected such a deception there. Authorities claim that this helps the actual waterfall when it runs dry.

Metal successfully printed on 3D printer for the first time on the ISS

For the first time, metal has been successfully printed on a 3D printer aboard the ISS. European scientists, in collaboration with Airbus, achieved this significant milestone. Soon, astronauts will be able to independently print station parts.

AI learns to understand dogs

AI has learned to understand dogs. The neural network can distinguish between aggressive barking and plaintive and playful barking. It can also determine the breed and gender of a dog. Soon, AI will even be able to understand the meaning behind a dog's barking. The relationship with pets will change forever.

Astronomers Discover a Sugary World in Space

Astronomers have found a sugar world in space. We are talking about the asteroid Arrokoth - the farthest space object visited by a human probe. Scientists have discovered that under the influence of radiation, familiar sugars - glucose and ribose - have formed there. And this sugary paradise is only 6.5 billion kilometers away.

Australian Scientists Create Night Vision Film

Scientists from Australia have developed a night vision film. It can be applied to any glasses, enabling vision in the dark. With this film, it is easy to distinguish objects and even safely drive a car. The technology is based on lithium niobate crystals that capture both visible and infrared light.

Solar Panels to Power Valencia's Cemeteries

Under the Requiem in Power project, more than 6,600 solar panels will be installed in Valencia's cemeteries. These panels will generate over 440,000 kilowatts per year, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 140 tons and providing energy to municipal buildings and thousands of households. About 800 solar panels have already been placed in three cemeteries. The authorities in Valencia hope to confirm their status as the green capital of Europe. According to the plans, the city is expected to receive 27% of its energy from renewable sources in the coming years.

Classical music on guard

In Finland, the police are deterring teenagers from beaches by playing classical music. At the end of the school year, young people like to hang out at the beaches and leave behind garbage, make noise, and so on. The police have found a solution to the problem: in the evenings, they loudly play classical music in such places. And the method works.

Botanists Discover New DNA Length Record Holder Among Living Organisms

Botanists have discovered a new record holder for the longest DNA among living organisms. It is the fern Tmesipteris oblanceolata, found in New Caledonia and neighboring archipelagos. The genome of this plant consists of 160.45 billion base pairs, which is 7% more than the previous record holder, the Japanese horseshoe crab, and more than 50 times larger than that of humans.