Tech & Science

Sony to expand Chinese game incubator in Microsoft head-to-head

Sony Group Corp (6758.T) said it plans to expand a programme to identify and incubate Chinese-made games, in a race with Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O) to tap China’s gaming market. The programme will invest more than 1 million yuan ($140,080) in each game it enrols, and will not only fund small… Cyprus Mail …


Nintendo shares jump 5 per cent on record ‘Splatoon’ launch

Shares in Nintendo Co Ltd (7974.T) jumped 5 per cent on Tuesday after the Japanese gaming company reported record domestic launch sales for its shooter “Splatoon 3” on the Switch console. The latest “Splatoon” title, in which players engage in an inky turf war, sold more than 3.45 million units… Cyprus Mail …


Huawei increases cloud sector share as domestic market booms

Chinese technology company Huawei cemented its position as the country’s second-largest cloud service provider in the first quarter of 2022, according to a report released this month by technology analysts Canalys. Huawei Cloud grew by 11 per cent during this time to take an overall market share of 18 per… Cyprus Mail …


In Tarantula Nebula, a stunning view of stars being born

Astronomers have peered into a teeming stellar nursery in the Tarantula Nebula – a colossal cloud of gas and dust next door to our galaxy – gaining new understanding of the dynamics of star formation while obtaining a dazzling image of the cosmos. Researchers on Wednesday said their observations offered… Cyprus Mail …



British sport unites to support football in social media boycott

English cricket and Premiership Rugby on Wednesday announced they will join football’s social media blackout this weekend in response to continued online racist abuse of professional players in the country. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) with all 18 first-class county teams, the eight women’s regional teams and the… Cyprus Mail …


Paphos mayor looks to attract American tech companies

Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos this week met American ambassador Judith Garber to discuss attracting high tech and other innovative companies to the town, with the mayor providing information on pertinent projects that the city is in the process of implementing. These projects aim to transform Paphos into a smart and… Cyprus Mail …