In a groundbreaking achievement, a research team led by Professor Chan Chi-hou from the City University of Hong Kong (CityU) has made a significant leap forward in antenna technology. By developing a universal metasurface antenna, the team has successfully enabled the manipulation of all five fundamental properties of electromagnetic waves through software control. This extraordinary
General Motors’ Cruise is facing yet another setback as the company announced internally that it will be laying off 900 employees, accounting for 24% of its workforce, according to a confirmation from the company to CNBC. The layoffs primarily targeted commercial operations and related corporate functions, further adding to the turmoil that the robotaxi startup
Arkane Lyon’s studio director Sebastien Mitton recently unveiled three captivating concept artworks for the highly anticipated adaptation of Marvel’s Blade. Although these artworks offer only a glimpse into the game’s mysterious universe, they ignite the imagination and leave us craving for more details. Let us embark on a journey of speculation as we dissect these
Protecting coasts and structures from the destructive impact of water waves has been a long-standing challenge. Researchers from Sorbonne Université CNRS, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, University of Bristol, Le Mans Université CNRS, and Université PSL CNRS have been diligently working towards finding effective strategies to enable the absorption of water waves. In their recent publication
Instagram has recently introduced an exciting new feature for its users called Video Notes. This feature, which was unveiled a year ago, allows users to share short looping videos with their followers. Additionally, the social media platform is also testing a new privacy feature that would give users control over who can see their Likes
Grand Theft Auto V, a game that has already left a significant mark in the gaming industry, is making its way into the PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe/Premium game catalog this month. For all higher-tier PS Plus members, starting December 19, the bustling city of Los Santos awaits as players delve into a tale of
Chatbot users often recommend treating a series of prompts like a conversation, but have you ever wondered how the chatbot knows what you are referring back to? Well, a recent study has shed light on the mechanism used by transformer models, such as those driving modern chatbots, to decide what to pay attention to. This
Adobe, the software maker, saw a sharp drop in its shares during extended trading on Wednesday following the release of a forecast for 2024 that fell short of expectations. While the company’s earnings per share of $4.27 and revenue of $5.05 billion exceeded consensus estimates for the fiscal fourth quarter, its projection for the new
Imagine a world where the rubber hose animation of the 1930s collides with the adrenaline-pumping gameplay of classic first-person shooters like Doom. The result? Mouse, an upcoming FPS that boasts stunning visuals and a hellishly stylish look. Developed by indie studio Fumi Games, Mouse takes inspiration from the iconic Fleischer-style cartoons and merges it with
In the realm of materials science, understanding the properties of matter in different states is crucial for technological advancements. Liquid crystal, for instance, is a remarkable state of matter that exhibits characteristics of both liquids and solids. However, its magnetic counterpart, known as the “spin-nematic phase,” had remained elusive for over half a century. This