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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | NASA astronaut Scott Kelly is not the man he used to be — at least genetically speaking. His genetic expression has changed, according to preliminary results from a NASA study that compared the bodily changes between the astronaut and his identical twin, who stayed …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | It’s called Slingshot and it was recently discovered by Kaspersky Labs. Incredibly, the malware is so powerful and sophisticated that it hid in routers for six years before finally being spotted. According to Ars Technica, the sophistication of Slingshot rivals similarly advanced malware apps, …

San Francisco, United States | AFP | Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg has vowed to “step up” to fix problems at the social media giant, as it fights a snowballing scandal over the hijacking of personal data from millions of its users. “We have a responsibility to protect your data, and …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A Malaysian re-seller of Apple products was recently forced to cancel its warehouse sale after 11,000 people lined up outside its store for a chance to buy one of only 200 discounted gadgets. The shop in Kuala Lumpur, was supposed to host a clearance …

Kampala, Uganda | GODFREY SSALI | Two senior MTN staff who allegedly defrauded people using telephone lines, of Lands Minister Persis Namuganza and Agriculture Minister Christopher Kibazanga were Monday remanded to Luzira prison on charges of unauthorized blocking of SIM cards. Nasser Kigenyi a service customer adviser and Henry Mugambe a salesman attached to MTN -Mubende …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Japan is known as the most polite nation on Earth, and that extreme politeness extends to all aspects of life, including bathroom etiquette. Many public toilets feature a wall-mounted device that, when pressed, creates a sound that masks that of urination. However, Japanese homeware …

New hot smartphone app that only works if less than 5% battery Left Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | From Whatsapp to WeChat or Skype,the world has plenty of choices when it comes to messaging apps that connect friends and strangers on the internet. The market is so crowded that …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Japan has long been known for both its strong traditions and being on the cutting edge of technology. So it is not surprising that Nissan Motor Co. has partnered with a traditional inn, called ‘ProPilot Park Ryokan to create high-tech, self-driving slippers. The slippers park …

Five coolest gadgets for your ride in 2018 Wireless smartphone charger Automakers are beginning to include wireless smartphone chargers, either standard or optional, in their newest models. However, you don’t have to upgrade to a new set of wheels to get one. Ventev’s Wireless Pro replaces the traditional (and often …

Kampala, Uganda | MOTORING GURU | “When it comes to versatility there’s no vehicle like the Subaru Forester. It has it all: performance, reliability, economy and function. Subaru’s engineering and track record are exceptional.” Words written in 2004 when Subaru’s latest offering at the time; the Subaru Forester 2.5XT (T-for turbo) …