Science & Technology

Published: 21 February 2026, The English Chronicle Desk, The English Chronicle Online Online marketplace giant eBay has agreed to buy the popular second‑hand fashion app Depop from Etsy in a $1.2 billion cash deal, marking one of the biggest moves yet in the booming resale fashion sector. The agreement, approved by both companies’ boards and expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, aims to deepen eBay’s appeal to younger...

Published: 21 February 2026, The English Chronicle Desk, The English Chronicle Online Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg has taken the stand in a high‑profile trial in Los Angeles to defend his company against allegations that its social media platforms were designed to be addictive — particularly to children and teenagers. The case, widely seen as a potential turning point in how courts treat technology’s impact on youth, pits Meta and...

Published: 21 February 2026, The English Chronicle Desk, The English Chronicle Online Microsoft co‑founder Bill Gates has abruptly withdrawn from delivering a keynote speech at India’s flagship AI Impact Summit, days after newly released Epstein files reignited scrutiny over his past ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The move dealt a notable blow to the high‑profile event, which has aimed to position India as a global leader in artificial...

Published: 21 February 2026, The English Chronicle Desk, The English Chronicle Online India’s iconic mango industry — long the pride of farmers from Maharashtra to Bihar — is facing an era of unprecedented unpredictability as climate change disrupts traditional patterns of flowering, fruiting and harvest. With erratic weather now the norm, scientists, exporters and growers are urging innovation and modern techniques to stabilise production, protect yields and maintain export quality....

Published: 20 February 2026, The English Chronicle Desk, The English Chronicle Online Drivers across the UK continue to face frustration and safety risks from dazzling headlights, a persistent problem for which there appears to be no immediate solution. Despite awareness campaigns and technological advances in vehicle lighting, complaints about blinding lights on the road show no sign of abating. Experts explain that the rise in high-intensity LED and xenon headlights,...

Published: 20 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Hollywood is facing a fresh wave of anxiety — not from box-office flops or streaming wars, but from a Chinese-developed AI app that can create near-cinematic video clips from simple text prompts, provoking alarm among major studios and creatives alike. The technology, known as Seedance 2.0, has quickly gone viral after users generated hyper-realistic footage featuring world-famous actors...

Published: 20 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online In a move that has ignited global curiosity and speculation, former US President Donald Trump has announced that he is directing the Pentagon and other federal agencies to begin identifying and preparing the release of government files related to alien life, extraterrestrial phenomena and UFOs—commonly referred to as unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP). The directive comes amid heightened public...

Published: 19 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The UK government has unveiled a sweeping revenge porn crackdown, demanding swift removals from technology platforms. Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the spread of intimate abuse images as a national emergency requiring urgent action. Under the proposed changes, companies must remove revenge porn and deepfake nudes within 48 hours of notification. Firms that fail to comply could face...

Published: 19 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Former chancellor George Osborne has issued a stark AI FOMO warning to world leaders. He said nations that hesitate to adopt advanced artificial intelligence risk falling behind economically and strategically. Speaking at a major summit in Delhi, he urged governments not to miss the AI revolution. The AI FOMO warning comes as competition intensifies between global technology powers....

Published: 19 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online China has turned heads this Lunar New Year by starring a troupe of advanced humanoid robots in martial‑arts performances at the China Media Group’s Spring Festival Gala, one of the world’s most‑watched television events. The robots — developed by domestic AI and robotics firms such as Unitree Robotics, Galbot, Noetix and MagicLab — displayed impressive coordination, athleticism, and even weapon‑handling...