The gaming industry, known for its rapid innovations and immense financial stakes, is currently experiencing significant turbulence. In a notable move, Microsoft announced the reduction of around 650 positions within its gaming division, following its substantial $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the renowned maker of “Call of Duty.” This decision, aimed at consolidating resources
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The realm of science fiction is slowly merging with reality as researchers from Peking University have made significant strides in developing a set of flexible tactile sensors that can revolutionize the way we perceive and interact with biomechanical signals from our bodies. The use of 3D micro strain gauges as sensing units has paved the
The field of quantum computing has seen a massive breakthrough with the development of an algorithm by Prakash Vedula, Ph.D., a professor at the University of Oklahoma. This algorithm, known as the Shukla-Vedula algorithm, has been integrated into advanced computing software by tech giants Google and IBM, showcasing its exponential improvement over previous methods. The
The EU court is set to make a landmark ruling on Tuesday in a 13-billion-euro tax dispute involving Apple and Ireland. This case, which dates back to 2016, revolves around allegations that Ireland provided Apple with a special tax arrangement that allowed the tech giant to avoid paying billions in taxes. The EU’s executive arm
Apple recently unveiled its highly anticipated iPhone 16, which is specifically designed to leverage generative artificial intelligence technology. With a strong emphasis on advancing sales and showcasing its technological superiority, Apple is banking on the appeal of this new AI-powered device to attract customers. Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, highlighted the groundbreaking capabilities of the iPhone
Apple has been a dominant player in the smartphone industry for years, with the iPhone being one of the most popular and widely used devices in the world. However, with the upcoming release of the iPhone 16, Apple is set to make a groundbreaking shift into artificial intelligence. This move is expected to revolutionize the
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a rapidly growing technology with the potential to revolutionize various industries. The Australian government has recently released voluntary safety standards for AI, emphasizing the importance of building trust in this advanced technology. However, the question remains, why do people need to trust AI, especially when it is riddled with errors
Two-dimensional (2D) semiconducting materials have shown promise in the field of optoelectronics, offering unique properties that could revolutionize the development of ultra-thin and tunable electronic components. However, one major challenge has been the effective interfacing of these materials with gate dielectrics, which often leads to the degradation of transistor performance due to interfacial traps. The
One of the key components of the United States’ multi-billion dollar push towards greater home electrification is the installation of heat pumps. While not as flashy as electric cars or as visible as solar panels, heat pumps are an energy-efficient system that replaces both a heater and air conditioner in one appliance. Their importance lies
When it comes to air travel, safety is of utmost importance. The recent incident involving an engine fire on a Cathay Pacific Airbus A350 has raised concerns and highlighted the need for thorough inspections of aircraft engines. Europe’s aviation safety agency, EASA, has mandated inspections of a specific part of the Airbus A350 fleet, following
