Want to get into stargazing? A professional astronomer explains where to start
Looking at the sky with the naked eye is a wonderful thing, but its also great to zoom in and see more detail.
Sun Dec 31 2023
Apple's plan for climate-friendly watches: Clean energy, fewer planes
All the new models feature a 48-megapixel main camera, with flagship Pro Max having 5X optical zoom and 3X telephoto capability.
Wed Sep 13 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Mental colonisation and cultural imperialism - Threat of technology and social media (PART 2)](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/51622689442_MobileLinkage.jpg "[COLUMNIST] Mental colonisation and cultural imperialism - Threat of technology and social media (PART 2)")
[COLUMNIST] Mental colonisation and cultural imperialism - Threat of technology and social media (PART 2)
Technology and social media carry the potential for significant negative impacts and irreversibility at the individual and social level.
Thu Aug 25 2022
![[COLUMNIST] Mental colonisation and cultural imperialism - Threat of technology and social media (Part 1)](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/61593688007_DigitalEconomy.jpg "[COLUMNIST] Mental colonisation and cultural imperialism - Threat of technology and social media (Part 1)")
[COLUMNIST] Mental colonisation and cultural imperialism - Threat of technology and social media (Part 1)
Potential dangers of technology and content from social media extend far beyond the impacts on the education system and the workforce.
Thu Aug 18 2022
Tun Mohammed Hanif and Sinar apologise to Lim Kit Siang, civil suit settled
Lim Kit Siang's defamation suit against Tun Mohammed Hanif Omar and Sinar Karangkraf Sdn Bhd has been settled, after the former IGP and the company apologised.
Mon Sep 20 2021
Zoom to buy cloud-based call centre operator Five9 in $15 billion deal
The teleconferencing services provider has become a household name and investor favourite in the year since the coronavirus pandemic.
Mon Jul 19 2021
Box Office: 'F9' Zooms to Mighty $70 Million Debut, Shattering Pandemic Records
"F9" is the latest blockbuster-hopeful to set a new box office benchmark for COVID times.
Mon Jun 28 2021
PKR national congress to be held on June 20
Nik Nazmi said the congress would focus on issues such as the economy, health and the restoration of democracy.
Wed Jun 16 2021
PKR National Congress to be held entirely online
Nik Nazmi says the congress would begin with the PKR Women's Congress, followed by the Youth Congress, ending with the National Congress.
Wed May 19 2021
High Court orders ZICO to give documents to Zaid Ibrahim
Zaid's counsel Datuk Malik Imtiaz Sarwar said the decision was delivered by Judge Datuk Akhtar Tahir via Zoom application.
Mon May 10 2021
Watch out for Zoom Zombies on the road!
These "Zoom Zombies" are of concern because they can present a danger for other road users.
Sat Apr 10 2021
Samurai dance teacher moves online as Tokyo Olympics bans foreign spectators
With a samurai sword "katana" and an iPad, Minamoto is now showing students the arts of the samurai on Zoom calls.
Tue Apr 06 2021
Video meetings in virtual rooms will make the likes of Zoom seem old-school
ROOM essentially lets people "teleport" into either a simulated version of an existing room or into a totally imaginary place.
Fri Mar 19 2021
No Zoom for intimate 2021 Oscars, producers say
Everyone will be tested, and there will be a COVID-19 safety team on site throughout the evening on April 25.
Fri Mar 19 2021
Sick of Zoom meetings? Here's a tool that can help you escape
This online tool lets users generate particularly irritating noises, like a crying baby or building works, in order to sabotage a call.
Thu Mar 18 2021
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024