Technology News

20 April 2021

• Will NFTs change how we buy our homes?
  “Tokenisation” could change how many people can own a property and speed up transactions.
• A look at some of the infamous moments at tech events over the years.
  Live events mean unexpected things can happen - especially when technology is thrown into the mix.
• Stadia, GeForce Now, Xbox and PS Now put to the test
  Google's Stadia, Nvidia's GeForce Now, Xbox Cloud Gaming and PlayStation Now are put to the test.
• Teenage blacksmith Ben Perkins forges social media following
  Ben Perkins built a blacksmith's forge in his back garden and taught himself the traditional craft.
• Virtual musicians play interactive gig and other tech news
  LJ Rich looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.
• Google Earth time-lapses show a changing planet
  Satellite images collected over 37 years are combined to show how Earth in a new way.
• Mars: Nasa helicopter 'Ingenuity' flight a success
  Ingenuity has become the first rotorcraft to fly on another planet. This is how it works.
• The homecoming call for Northern Ireland's gaming industry
  NI Screen and Hypixel Studios launch incentive to encourage people to work in local gaming industry.
• Environment takes centre stage at London games festival
  Climate change was on the agenda at the Now Play This festival, Cristina Criddle finds out more.
• Artist will.i.am launches facemask and other tech news
  Jen Copestake looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.
• The artists creating digitally immersive storytelling
  CreativeXR's acceleration programme helps those in creative industries produce new types of content.
• Tennis tech to help if you are playing solo
  Jen Copestake tests out some gadgets which could help improve your game.