In urban African communities, communication infrastructure has greatly improved the sharing of information among residents. However, the situation is quite different in rural areas where resource constraints and a lack of investment opportunities hinder reliable communication. The Upanzi Network, led by Emmanuel Ndashimye from Carnegie Mellon University Africa, is determined to bridge the digital divide
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The U.S. National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has recently lodged a complaint against SpaceX, Elon Musk’s renowned defense contractor. This complaint contends that the company unlawfully terminated the contracts of eight employees who had written an open letter criticizing Musk’s behavior and accusing the workplace of enabling sexual harassment selectively. In a spectacular twist, CNBC
In November 2012, the beloved MMO City of Heroes was abruptly shut down, leaving a void in the hearts of its passionate player base. However, in recent years, determined fans have taken it upon themselves to revive the game through privately-hosted servers. These dedicated individuals have kept the superhero dream alive, but always under the
Nvidia and Intel are fierce competitors in the AI accelerator market, particularly when it comes to training and inference. According to recent research conducted by Databricks, Intel Gaudi 2 technology has proven to be a powerful competitor to Nvidia’s industry-leading AI accelerators. The study reveals that Gaudi 2 matches the latency of Nvidia H100 systems
WhatsApp is set to revolutionize the way businesses use its platform by introducing a verification badge for their channels. This new feature, spotted on the latest beta version of the app, will allow businesses to display a blue verified check mark on their profiles, replacing the existing green badges. While the feature is still under
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that will allow businesses to display a verification badge on their channels. This feature was spotted in the latest beta version of the app and is expected to roll out to users in the future. The current green badges used on WhatsApp will be replaced with blue
Dave the Diver, released in 2022, is an extraordinary mix of a fishing simulation, restaurant management game, and slice-of-life RPG. Developed by Mintrocket, an arm of the renowned Korean publishing giant Nexon, this game has quickly made a name for itself. Although some might argue that Dave the Diver is not an indie game, thanks
Bitcoin experienced a reversal in its new year rally on Wednesday as investors closely monitored the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook and awaited updates on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) decision regarding a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). The price of bitcoin dropped more than 4% to $42,685.85, according to Coin Metrics. Earlier in the day,
In recent years, photovoltaic cells (PCs) have gained significant attention as a promising source of renewable energy. However, the efficiency of PCs still falls short of widespread adoption. Scientists have been searching for new materials and designs to overcome these limitations and enhance performance. Perovskite PCs and amorphous-silicon carbide (a-SiC:H) PCs have emerged as two
Shortwave infrared (SWIR) light is an invisible yet powerful tool that has the potential to revolutionize various industries, including robotics, automotive, and consumer electronics. It offers reliability, function, and performance even in adverse conditions such as bright sunlight, fog, haze, and smoke. The use of SWIR-sensitive image sensors can provide eye-safe illumination and enable molecular