In a strategic move to bolster its artificial intelligence capabilities, AMD has announced the acquisition of server maker ZT Systems in a deal worth $4.9 billion. This cash-and-stock transaction not only enhances AMD’s position in the AI market but also intensifies its competition with industry leader Nvidia. Following the completion of the deal, AMD plans
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The decision by the Melbourne City Council to terminate its contracts with e-scooter operators on the grounds of safety concerns has sparked a wider debate on the future of shared e-scooter schemes. Despite the potential long-term environmental and transport benefits of e-scooters, safety issues seem to have taken center stage. This article delves into the
Epic Games, the company behind the popular game Fortnite, has taken a bold step by launching its own app store in direct competition with Apple and Google. This move comes after years of legal battles and lobbying efforts to offer its games directly to smartphone users, bypassing the app stores run by the tech giants.
In a recent ruling by a US judge, Google has been officially labeled as a monopoly. This assertion is based on the fact that Google has utilized its dominant position in the market to solidify its position even further. This decision is open to appeal, but it closely aligns the US regulator with the European
The recent shift in former U.S. President Donald Trump’s attitude towards cryptocurrency, as demonstrated at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, marks a significant departure from his previous skepticism. He is now aligning himself as a proponent of digital assets, highlighting the growing integration of politics and crypto, known as “PolitiFi.” This newfound stance by
Boeing’s new CEO, Kelly Ortberg, wasted no time in addressing key issues within the company, particularly in relation to the ongoing negotiations with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM). Ortberg expressed his commitment to resetting the relationship with the union and working towards a new labor contract that will benefit both parties.
Lithium-metal batteries have long been hailed as the next frontier in battery technology due to their significantly higher energy densities compared to lithium-ion batteries. However, issues such as short lifespan and the growth of lithium dendrites have hindered their widespread adoption in the market. Recent research conducted by Prof. Shuhong Jiao and her team at
Robotic grippers have come a long way in recent years, with advancements in design and functionality revolutionizing the field of robotics. Many grippers on the market today are inspired by human hands, offering a high level of dexterity and the ability to manipulate a variety of objects. However, these grippers often come with complex mechanisms
Cognitive flexibility, the ability to quickly switch between different thoughts and mental concepts, is a valuable human capability. This ability enables multitasking, rapid skill acquisition, and adaptation to new situations. While artificial intelligence (AI) systems have advanced in recent decades, they still lack the flexibility seen in humans. Researchers are now exploring how neural circuits
The concept of luminescent solar concentrators (LSCs) has been around since the 1970s, with the aim of improving solar energy capture through the use of luminescent materials to concentrate sunlight onto photovoltaic (PV) cells. Traditional concentrators rely on mirrors and lenses, but LSCs have the advantage of being able to harvest diffuse light, making them