In a pioneering move, Covestro, a German chemical group, is conducting trials at one of Europe’s largest chemical complexes to produce a key chemical, aniline, using sugar as a base material instead of oil. This shift towards using sugar as a base material aims to reduce the industry’s carbon footprint and address the pressing issue
In the realm of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin has long been the star of the show, but in recent weeks, Ethereum, also known as Ether, has been making waves of its own. Launched in 2015, Ethereum has quickly become the second-largest digital currency in terms of total value, now estimated at over $460 billion. This surge has
The shift towards remote work in the United States has had a profound impact on the traditional office space. This change has resulted in empty office buildings in major cities such as San Francisco, Washington, and New York, where the number of white-collar workers returning to the office has significantly decreased. This reluctance to commute
Walmart, traditionally seen as a retail giant, is now positioning itself as a significant player in the technology space. By leveraging generative AI in its search capabilities, Walmart aims to revolutionize the shopping experience for its customers. This shift towards a solution-oriented search approach is a strategic move to differentiate itself from competitors and offer
In a world where artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly integrated into our daily lives, the need for more efficient machine learning models has never been greater. A team of computer scientists has recently introduced a new approach that challenges the traditional way of training AI language engines. This innovative model is designed to periodically forget
Nintendo has had great success in the film industry with the Super Mario Bros. Movie, which grossed over $1 billion at the box office. Now, fans can look forward to a follow-up movie set to be released on April 3rd, 2026. The next Nintendo movie is currently in development, with Illumination Studios Paris working on
The 96th annual Academy Awards are set to take place at the Dolby Theatre. The event signifies a return to normalcy after last year’s industry strikes. The ceremony will be aired on Sunday, March 10th, 2024, from 7PM ET / 4PM PT to 10PM ET / 7PM PT. For those with cable or satellite, tuning
Human-robot imitation learning holds great promise for the development of robots that can closely mimic human actions and movements in real-time. However, despite significant advancements in imitation learning techniques in recent years, there are still challenges that need to be addressed. One of the main hurdles is the lack of correspondence between a robot’s body
In a significant move, a group of approximately 600 software testers employed at Activision recently established the largest union in the U.S. video game industry. This groundbreaking unionization effort marks a turning point in the industry. The formation of this union comes following Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision for $69 billion in October, which included a
The recent news of Warner Bros. Discovery delisting games from digital storefronts has sent shockwaves through the gaming community. Developers of titles like Soundodger+ and Fist Puncher have been notified that their games are set to disappear, following in the footsteps of Small Radios Big Televisions. The common thread among these games is that they
