The Philippines’ Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken decisive action against cryptocurrency exchange Binance by ordering Google and Apple to remove the Binance app from their respective app stores. The regulator cited concerns about the security of Filipino investors’ funds and accused Binance of offering unregistered securities and operating as an unregistered broker, in
The concept of biorisks has been a topic of interest for quite some time now, especially in the realms of public health and national security. With the advancement of technology, particularly in the field of biology, there has been a shift in how we perceive and respond to potential risks associated with biological threats. The
Microsoft has recently introduced Phi-3 Mini, a lightweight AI model with 3.8 billion parameters. This new model is part of a series of smaller models that the company plans to release to cater to different needs in the AI industry. With Phi-3 Mini now available on platforms like Azure, Hugging Face, and Ollama, it is
In the realm of optimizing the efficiency of the stochastic gradient descent (SGD) algorithm, the step size, also known as the learning rate, is a critical factor. Recent advancements have led to the development of various step size strategies aimed at improving the performance of SGD. However, one of the key challenges associated with these
Quantum physics has been at the forefront of scientific research, pushing the boundaries of our understanding of the universe. In recent years, high-precision sensing techniques have become essential for delving deeper into the microscopic properties of materials. Quantum-gas microscopes have emerged as powerful tools for studying quantum systems at the atomic level, providing high-resolution images
The development of a sensing technology capable of assessing the quality of components has the potential to revolutionize the U.K. industry. Researchers from the University of Bristol have made a breakthrough by deriving a formula that can determine the design boundaries for a given component’s geometry and material microstructure. This could lead to significant commercial
The concept of “coupled oscillations” may not be something that immediately comes to mind, but it plays a crucial role in various aspects of nature. From mechanical systems like bridges to the bonds between atoms, coupled harmonic oscillators are prevalent in multiple fields of science and engineering. The complexity of these systems increases as more
In a surprising move, Embracer Group has announced that they will be dividing into three separate companies, each to be listed individually on Sweden’s stock exchange. This decision marks a significant change for the famed mass-layoff-manufacturing corporation. The three companies include Asmodee Group, Coffee Stain & Friends, and Middle-earth Enterprises & Friends, each with its
Tesla, the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) giant, recently made headlines by cutting the starting price of its Model 3 in China to 231,900 yuan ($32,000). This move represented a 14,000 yuan reduction and was part of a larger strategy to remain competitive in the market. Additionally, Tesla also slashed prices in other major markets, such
Microsoft is taking steps to enhance the process of downloading Windows store apps from the web. They have introduced an “undocked version of the Microsoft Store” which functions like a typical executable to facilitate the installation of apps from the Microsoft Store. This new approach aims to simplify the complexity associated with discovering Windows store