In the first quarter of the year, Tesla reported a significant drop in auto sales, with global deliveries down by 8.5 percent compared to the previous period. This decrease was attributed to several factors, including weak sales in the Chinese market, where local electric vehicle manufacturers posed stiff competition. Additionally, an arson attack on power
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In a groundbreaking development, a team of engineers at The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology’s ICFO–Institut de Ciències Fotòniques has unveiled a revolutionary transparent camera that has the potential to transform the world of eye tracking technology. This innovative camera allows for eye tracking without obstructing the user’s view, paving the way for exciting
The development of miniaturized optoelectronic devices poses a challenge in terms of gate capacitance, as these smaller devices require higher capacitance to function efficiently while consuming less energy. This higher gate capacitance is necessary to store more electrical charge in proportion to the voltage applied. One approach to achieve this involves using insulating materials with
Organic electrochemical transistors (OECTs) have garnered significant attention in recent years for their potential in various applications such as biosensors, wearable devices, and neuromorphic systems. These transistors are based on organic superconducting materials and are known for their ability to modulate electrical current in response to small changes in the voltage applied to their gate
The development of vehicles that can drive themselves has been a long-standing goal in both robotics research and the automotive industry. While different companies have been investing in and testing these autonomous vehicles, they have only been deployed in a limited number of settings. Recently, researchers have been exploring the concept of “automated valet parking”
In a groundbreaking development, researchers at Tohoku University have unlocked a new chapter in battery technology with the creation of a novel cathode material for rechargeable magnesium batteries (RMBs). This innovative material, based on an advanced rock-salt structure, has the potential to revolutionize energy storage solutions, making them more cost-effective, safer, and higher in capacity.
Huawei, a leading Chinese tech giant, has managed to more than double its profits in 2023 despite facing intense sanctions from the United States. These sanctions, which have been in place since 2019, have significantly impacted the company’s access to US-made components and technologies. However, Huawei has successfully diversified its growth strategy and generated a
Sam Bankman-Fried, a once-promising cryptocurrency prodigy, is facing the aftermath of one of the most significant financial fraud cases in recent history. The New York jury’s decision to convict Bankman-Fried, known as SBF, following a five-week trial has led to a sentencing hearing with US prosecutors pushing for a harsh penalty of 40-50 years behind
The construction sector is currently facing numerous challenges that are impacting the environment and the industry as a whole. One significant issue is the depletion of natural sand, which is predicted to be scarce by 2050. Additionally, carbon dioxide emissions, particularly from the production of cement and fired clay bricks, are on the rise. Furthermore,
Aston University researchers have achieved a groundbreaking milestone in data transmission. They have successfully sent data at a mind-blowing speed that is 4.5 million times faster than the average home broadband. This incredible rate of data transfer is made possible by utilizing specific new wavelength bands that have not been previously used in fiber optic