The semiconductor company ASML caused a stir when its CEO, Peter Wennink, indicated that they may consider relocating operations if certain conditions were not met. The company’s concerns stemmed from plans by the Dutch government to reduce tax breaks for highly skilled migrants and restrict the number of foreigners attending Dutch universities. These changes would
The recent release of the Beach Properties DLC for Cities: Skylines 2 has caused quite a stir among players. Developers Colossal Order and publishers Paradox Interactive have issued a joint statement apologizing for the state in which the DLC launched. The letter addressed to Cities fans promises refunds for those who purchased Beach Properties, with
Razer, a well-known gaming brand, has recently launched its latest mobile gaming controller, the Kishi Ultra. This controller is designed to be versatile and can seamlessly switch between multiple devices, making it a convenient option for gamers on the go. One of the standout features of the Kishi Ultra is its built-in USB-C port, which
Following Mark Zuckerberg’s announcement on Instagram regarding Meta’s new Meta AI assistant, powered by Llama 3, experts have raised concerns over the significant increase in energy consumption required to develop the new model. Meta revealed that Llama 3 was fed seven times as much data as its predecessor, Llama 2, in an effort to improve
When using a microscope to view biological samples, it is important to consider the disturbance that occurs when the lens of the objective is in a different medium than the sample itself. This disturbance can lead to inaccuracies in the measurement of depth, causing the sample to appear flattened. For instance, if a watery sample
X, formerly known as Twitter, recently faced backlash from advertisers due to concerns over ad placement alongside harmful or objectionable content. Despite X’s claims of providing maximum brand safety, incidents like Hyundai’s ad placement alongside pro-Nazi content have raised questions about the effectiveness of its brand safety measures. This article critically analyzes the challenges faced
Vigor, a free-to-play survival shooter, has been a popular game on consoles for over half a decade. Set in the Scandi-pocalypse of a ruined Norway in an alternate nineties, the game features a wasteland world filled with roving groups of survivors known as Outlanders. Players can choose to go solo, team up with a friend,
Scientists at the University of Bristol have recently made a groundbreaking development in the field of robotics with the creation of a new robotic suction cup. This innovative suction cup has the remarkable ability to grasp rough, curved, and heavy stone, mimicking the adaptive suction abilities found in octopus biological suckers. By studying the structures
In a recent review conducted by WIRED, a startling revelation was made about the evolution of scamming tactics used by Yahoo Boys. These cybercriminals have adapted to the advancements in deepfake applications and artificial intelligence to enhance their deceptive techniques. The use of deepfake video calls by scammers has been thoroughly documented for the first
Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently sent out an internal email acknowledging a mistake in some of the severance packages that were sent to laid-off workers. This error, which resulted in some employees receiving lower-than-expected severance payments, was promptly addressed by Musk with a promise to correct the issue immediately. The company did not provide further
