Dutch digital bank Bunq has set its sights on securing a banking license from U.K. financial regulators, marking a pivotal moment in its journey to expand its services beyond the European market. CEO and founder Ali Niknam is optimistic about the prospects of obtaining the license by the end of this year or early next
Meta’s “Meta Verified” subscription offering has been gaining traction, with users having the option to purchase a blue checkmark, enhanced account support, and other features for $14.99 per month. The company has not disclosed specific numbers on the success of Meta Verified, but the recent introduction of a money-back guarantee indicates a push for increased
As we approach the midpoint of 2024, the tech world is abuzz with AI-related announcements, especially as Computex 2024 kicks off in Taipei. Major players in the industry such as AMD, Qualcomm, Intel, Nvidia, and Arm are gearing up to unveil their latest strategies for processors optimized to handle the increasing AI workloads demanded by
Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa had initially planned an ambitious project called dearMoon, where he intended to take eight artists on a flight around the Moon aboard SpaceX’s Starship. However, with the Starship still in development and the flight indefinitely delayed, Maezawa made the heartbreaking decision to cancel the trip. The Uncertain Future Maezawa expressed his
Nvidia, a leading technology company, recently announced its latest artificial intelligence chip architecture called “Rubin.” This new AI chip follows the previous model, “Blackwell,” which is still in production and expected to be released later this year. The rapid pace of advancement in AI chip technology highlights the competitive nature of the market and Nvidia’s
Metal halide perovskites, known for their remarkable optoelectronic properties, have emerged as promising candidates for the development of cost-effective thin-film transistors. Recent studies focusing on tin (Sn) halide perovskites have successfully fabricated p-type transistors with impressive field-effect hole mobilities exceeding 70 cm2 V−1 s−1. However, the challenge lies in the development of n-type transistors with
Nvidia’s G-Assist, initially introduced as an April Fools’ prank in 2017, has resurfaced as a tangible demonstration of the potential power of GeForce AI assistants for game developers and RTX GPU owners. Project G-Assist, while currently just a tech showcase, offers a glimpse into how AI assistants could potentially enhance the gaming experience by guiding
The gaming laptop industry is witnessing a new phase as Nvidia and AMD have announced their plans to launch laptops with AI Copilot Plus features. These features, recently unveiled by Microsoft for Qualcomm-powered laptops, are set to revolutionize the gaming experience on laptops. Nvidia, in particular, is gearing up to introduce RTX AI PC laptops
The upcoming tech expo in Taiwan, Computex, is generating significant buzz in the chipmaking and artificial intelligence industries. This year’s edition will see the presence of key players such as Nvidia, AMD, Qualcomm, and Intel, with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang poised to deliver a highly anticipated keynote speech. Huang’s roots in Taiwan have elevated his
As Japan experiences a surge in tourists, one of the country’s most sought-after luxuries is gaining worldwide attention – the high-tech bidet toilet. Renowned for their warm seats and intricate spray technology, bidet toilets are a common feature in more than 80% of Japanese households. Sales of these high-tech toilets are on the rise internationally,
