In the first half of 2024, hackers managed to more than double their cryptocurrency spoils compared to the previous year, according to a report from blockchain research firm TRM Labs. The report revealed that a staggering $1.38 billion worth of crypto was stolen between January 1 and June 24, a significant increase from the $657
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In a groundbreaking development, scientists at the City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) have successfully created highly efficient, printable, and stable perovskite solar cells that have the potential to significantly contribute towards achieving carbon neutrality and promoting sustainable development. The research, led by Professor Alex Jen Kwan-yue, has been published in Nature Energy, showcasing the
The concept of time flowing from the past to the future is deeply ingrained in our minds, but in the laws of physics governing the microscopic world, time does not have a set direction. Both classical and quantum mechanics follow reversible equations of motion, where changing the direction of time coordinate still represents a valid
The Ukrainian city of Mariupol faced extensive destruction during the initial stages of Russia’s invasion in 2022. The violent bombardment led to the destruction of a majority of residential buildings, leaving thousands of people dead or displaced. The city has been under Russian occupation for nearly two years, during which it has undergone significant transformation,
Germany’s government has recently engaged in the selling off of large amounts of bitcoin, resulting in a significant impact on the cryptocurrency market. The sales were carried out by the country’s Federal Criminal Police Office, known as the Bundeskriminalamt, with a total of 900 bitcoins sold in June, amounting to approximately $52 million. This was
Art theft is a harsh reality that many artists have to face in the digital age. The ease of sharing and spreading content online has made it all too simple for unscrupulous individuals to steal artwork without consequence. Artists like Jödicke have experienced the gut-wrenching feeling of seeing their hard work profited off by others,
As the sun sets on another day, American special operators find themselves deployed in a densely populated urban center in a politically volatile region. The team is on high alert, as local activity has been unusually frenetic, raising concerns about potential threats lurking in the shadows. In an effort to assess the situation and avoid
In the world of PC customization, RGB lighting has become a popular way for users to add a personal touch to their setups. With the release of Windows 11, Microsoft introduced a new feature called Dynamic Lighting that allows users to control motherboard RGB lighting directly from the operating system. Asus, one of the leading
Despite the mixed responses to AI chatbots, social platforms are betting on the future of generative AI for in-stream engagement. X is one of the platforms looking to enhance its AI capabilities, particularly with its Grok chatbot. Grok is becoming more widely available to paying users and is being integrated into various aspects of the
TikTok has recently announced some significant changes in its ad targeting options for teen users. Advertisers are now restricted from using personalized targeting and campaign selections to reach teens in the U.S. Instead, they can only target teens using broad options such as location, language, and device-related information. This change is aimed at preventing advertisers
