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Meet Jellyfishbot, the robot that likes to eat sea trash 07 Jul 2021 - 01:09 pm

CASSIS, France: Tourists visiting the picturesque port at Cassis, southern France, often see an unedifying sight: plastic bags, discarded bottles, and even used...

Lotus unveils last combustion-only car starting under $85,000 07 Jul 2021 - 12:28 am

After honing its brand around low-slung racers, Lotus Cars is introducing an entry-level sports car comfortable enough for everyday use. Priced at less...

Nintendo unveils new Switch with OLED screen for $350 06 Jul 2021 - 09:29 pm

Nintendo Co. announced the new Switch gaming device for release Oct. 8, a long-awaited $350 gadget that will succeed its popular console and...

WHO recommends Roche, Sanofi drugs for COVID-19 to cut death risk 06 Jul 2021 - 09:13 pm

ZURICH - The World Health Organization on Tuesday recommended using arthritis drugs Actemra from Roche and Kevzara from Sanofi with corticosteroids for COVID-19...

Chanel splashes plenty of colour at haute couture live show 06 Jul 2021 - 07:46 pm

PARIS - Colourful flowers, sequins and feathers adorned Chanel's Impressionist-inspired haute couture show in Paris on Tuesday, held in front of a live...

VW hands control of Bugatti to Croatian EV maker and Porsche 05 Jul 2021 - 09:17 pm

Volkswagen AG will fold its ultra-luxury Bugatti brand into a joint venture with Croatian electric supercar maker Rimac Automobili, extending a lifeline to...

Dior show celebrates fashion up close and personal after pandemic 05 Jul 2021 - 08:49 pm

PARIS- French couture house Christian Dior kicked off Paris fashion week on Monday with an in-person runway show drawing celebrities to the front-row...

Volvo Cars to focus on range, fast-charging for next generation of fully electric cars 05 Jul 2021 - 09:55 am

Doha: Rapidly moving towards becoming a fully electric car company, Volvo Cars is bringing battery cell technology development and production closer to home...

This startup is trying to convince clients to give up cars 03 Jul 2021 - 05:34 pm

The idea is simple: a transport service that's so good, you'll never need a car again. It's what Finnish startup MaaS Global Oy...

Grilled eggplant with tomatoes and yogurt is an ideal summer dish 03 Jul 2021 - 05:09 pm

In this dish, grilled slices of eggplant and onion are simmered in a quick, golden-hued, paprika-and-turmeric-spiced tomato sauce, then served layered with garlicky...

Branson plans first space trip days before Bezos blasts off 02 Jul 2021 - 04:04 pm

Richard Branson plans to fly to space on July 11, days before a similar journey by fellow billionaire Jeff Bezos. The shares of...

Tesla quarterly deliveries hit 200,000 mark for the first time 02 Jul 2021 - 04:00 pm

Tesla Inc on Friday posted record vehicle deliveries for the second quarter that also beat Wall Street estimates, easing some worries after Chief...

Science, industry team up in Italy to zap virus with laser 02 Jul 2021 - 03:39 pm

ROME: A United Nations-backed scientific research centre has teamed up with an Italian tech firm to explore whether laser light can be used...

Tesla top-of-range car caught fire while owner was driving, lawyer says 02 Jul 2021 - 01:41 pm

BERKELEY, California - A Tesla Inc Model S Plaid electric vehicle burst into flames on Tuesday while the owner was driving, just three...

Apple to test hybrid work from store and home for retail staff 01 Jul 2021 - 10:49 pm

Apple Inc. plans to test a hybrid in-store and work-from-home arrangement for retail employees, acknowledging that consumers may continue to prefer online shopping...