Scientists have been intrigued by peculiar spider-like formations found on Mars. These formations referred to as spiders or araneiform terrain, which have puzzled researchers since they were first identified in images captured by Mars orbiters in 2003. The term spiders on Mars doesn’t refer to actual arachnids but rather to large spider-like geological formations found on the planet’s southern hemisphere.
On September 18, 2024, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company filed a lawsuit against Pocketpair Inc. in Tokyo District Court. The lawsuit alleges that Palworld infringes on multiple patents held by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company.
Xiaomi has officially overtaken Apple, becoming the second-largest smartphone brand globally in August 2024. According to Counterpoint Research’s Smartphone 360 Monthly Tracker, Xiaomi’s global sell-through volumes stayed steady, whereas Apple saw a seasonal dip in August, which is typically a slow month for the company due to its upcoming product launches in September.
Thousands of pagers and walkie-talkies belonging to Hezbollah exploded across Lebanon leaving 26 dead and injuring thousands more. The explosions took place over two consecutive days.
The Plucky Squire begins in a children’s storybook. The game introduces players to the magical Land of Mojo, a world with a cartoonish storybook. The protagonist, Jot is a silent hero armed with a sword that resembles a fountain pen nib. Along with his friends Violet, the painter princess and Thrash, the heavy-metal troll Jot goes on a quest to thwart the evil sorcerer, Humgrump, while being guided by a wise old mentor, Moonbeard.
As of the latest Seasteading news, The world’s first floating city is set to be constructed off the waters of French Polynesia after the government signed an agreement with the Seasteading Institute, a US company. The Floating Island Project will be built in sheltered waters and serve as a prototype for future floating cities.
BlackRock, Microsoft and the Abu Dhabi-backed investment entity MGX have unveiled plans to launch one of the largest AI-focused investment funds in history. This venture, with an initial capital commitment exceeding $30 billion.
Tupperware has filed for bankruptcy in the US. The company became synonymous with food storage in the mid-20th century and has been facing financial difficulties for several years.
Alaska Airlines has officially completed its $1.9 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, the first major airline merger in nearly a decade. The merger was announced in December 2023 and approved by the US Department of Transportation (DOT) in September 2024.
On September 17, 2024, a series of pager explosions in Lebanon resulted in the deaths of at least nine people and injured over 3,000 including civilians and Hezbollah operatives. The explosions were believed to have been orchestrated by Israel’s intelligence service, Mossad, in collaboration with the Israeli military targeting the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group.
