The infamous “dieselgate” scandal has resurfaced with the former Volkswagen CEO, Martin Winterkorn, set to go on trial after nine long years since the crisis initially unfolded. This scandal rocked the German auto giant to its core when VW admitted in 2015 that it had manipulated emissions levels through software installed in millions of vehicles
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Google’s recent update to its Chrome browser, where Gemini AI chatbot is now integrated into the address bar, marks a significant milestone in the democratization of AI technology. This move has the potential to alter how millions of users interact with the internet, gradually replacing traditional search queries with generative AI responses. By enabling users
Brazil’s telecommunications regulator, Anatel, has threatened sanctions against Elon Musk’s satellite internet company, Starlink. This threat comes amid a public confrontation between Musk and Brazilian authorities over the country’s decision to block his social media platform, X. The Supreme Court of Brazil ordered the nationwide suspension of X for failing to appoint a legal representative
Researchers from various institutions have recently made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of quantum mechanics. A collaborative effort from Skoltech, Universitat Politècnica de València, Institute of Spectroscopy of RAS, University of Warsaw, and University of Iceland has led to the demonstration of the spontaneous formation and synchronization of multiple quantum vortices in optically excited
Hopoo Games, known for creating the popular roguelike Risk Of Rain series, has announced that they are closing down their studio. Co-founders Paul Morse and Duncan Drummond, along with other talented team members, are making the switch to join Valve for new game development roles. Their upcoming project, previously referred to as “Snail,” has been
Instagram has recently introduced a new feature that allows creators of Broadcast Channels to enable replies. This means that subscribers can now add their own comments within the channel itself. While these replies are not visible in the main channel feed, they provide an additional way for brands and influencers to interact with their followers
The article discusses how computer scientists, particularly Associate Professor Saket Navlakha from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, have found a way to improve bipartite matching algorithms by drawing inspiration from biology, specifically the wiring of the nervous system. The aim is to optimize the pairing of drivers with riders in rideshare apps, similar to how neurons
LobbyMatic, a company touting its AI-powered software capabilities, has come under scrutiny for its lack of transparency. Sources have revealed that the company’s founders, operating under the pseudonyms “Jay Klein” and “Bill Sanders,” are actually Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman. The absence of any identifiable leadership on the company’s official website raises additional red flags
The recent decision by Brazil’s federal supreme court to suspend the use of Elon Musk’s social network X nationwide has raised significant concerns and controversies. The unanimous vote by the panel of justices to uphold the suspension orders has sparked a debate on the limits of free speech and the power of the government to
Light particles have the ability to merge into a super photon under certain conditions, creating a Bose-Einstein condensate that opens up new possibilities in the field of quantum physics. Researchers at the University of Bonn have made significant progress in shaping these super photons using tiny nano molds, allowing for the creation of lattice structures
