China’s Semiconductor Manufacturing International Co. (SMIC) has been pursuing the manufacturing of advanced chips, despite facing U.S. sanctions. These sanctions aim to slow down China’s progress in the semiconductor industry. While SMIC’s advancements seem significant, there are still concerns regarding the long-term viability of China’s bid for self-sufficiency in this field. SMIC, as China’s largest
The increasing integration of technology in our daily lives has led to both admiration and disdain. The recent incident in San Francisco’s Chinatown, where a Waymo driverless taxi was attacked and set on fire, highlights the ongoing tension between the general public and autonomous vehicles. This article delves into the details of the incident and
Neuralink, the brain implant company founded by Elon Musk, has recently shifted its legal corporate headquarters from Delaware to Nevada. This move comes in the wake of a Delaware judge’s ruling that invalidated Musk’s substantial $55.8 billion pay package as CEO of Tesla. While Neuralink’s physical headquarters are still located in Fremont, California, its legal
In a recent episode of his YouTube series, HideoTube, renowned game developer Hideo Kojima announced his return to the action espionage genre with a new game, codenamed Physint. This decision was fueled by the overwhelming demand from fans on social media for another installment in the Metal Gear series, as well as a personal brush
Martin Scorsese, the renowned filmmaker, is not only a master at framing shots on the big screen but also in the digital realm. Recently, Scorsese took his talents to a Super Bowl ad for Squarespace, which humorously highlights society’s addiction to smartphones. In an exclusive interview with WIRED, Scorsese delves into his thoughts on digital
Soft robotics, a field that focuses on creating robots using flexible materials, offers unique advantages in terms of flexibility and safety in human interactions. These soft robots have a wide range of applications, from medical devices to enhancing efficiency in various tasks. Moreover, they have the potential to revolutionize exploration in environments such as the
Quantum physicists and engineers have been striving to develop innovative quantum communication systems over the past few decades. These systems serve as testbeds to evaluate and advance communication protocols. Recently, researchers at the University of Chicago introduced a new quantum communication testbed with remote superconducting nodes and successfully demonstrated bidirectional multiphoton communication on this testbed.
TikTok, the popular video-sharing platform owned by ByteDance, has faced a setback in its bid to delay the EU from designating it as a “gatekeeper” under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) antitrust rules. The EU’s General Court has dismissed ByteDance’s request for an interim measure that would have given TikTok more time to implement the
Apple, the tech giant known for its closed ecosystem, has come under fire for lobbying against the right-to-repair bill in Oregon. While the company recently supported a similar bill in California, its opposition to the Oregon bill sheds light on its stance on parts pairing. This controversial practice, employed by Apple and other manufacturers, restricts
After recently partnering with BetMGM, X has rolled out a new feature that displays sports betting odds in-stream, just in time for the highly anticipated Super Bowl. This first-of-its-kind collaboration between a prominent social media brand and a sports betting operator aims to integrate BetMGM’s odds and branding into X, capturing the attention of sports