The rise of remote work in the United States has resulted in a significant decrease in office occupancy rates across major cities. Offices in San Francisco, Washington, and New York are now seeing only half the number of employees compared to pre-pandemic levels. This shift in work patterns has led to a rise in office
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The chemical industry is at the forefront of exploring innovative ways to reduce its carbon footprint in the face of the current climate emergency. One such initiative is being undertaken by the German group Covestro at one of Europe’s largest chemical complexes. Covestro is experimenting with using sugar as a base material to manufacture aniline,
In recent weeks, while Bitcoin has been dominating the headlines with its record-breaking surge, another major cryptocurrency has been quietly making its own mark in the digital currency world – Ethereum. Launched in 2015, Ether, also known as Ethereum, has emerged as the second-largest digital currency in terms of total value, currently estimated at over
In the world of artificial intelligence, computer scientists have always sought to create more efficient and flexible machine learning models. Traditionally, these models have been powered by artificial neural networks, where each “neuron” in the network processes information and sends signals through multiple layers of neurons. The flow of information in these networks is initially
As Hollywood gears up for the 96th annual Academy Awards, fans are eager to see some of the biggest stars gather at the Dolby Theatre for a night of glitz and glamour. This event marks a return to normalcy after last year’s disruptions due to strikes in the entertainment industry. In addition to the award
Nintendo fans have reason to celebrate as a new Super Mario Bros. movie is in the works, set to be released on April 3rd, 2026. The success of the previous movie has paved the way for this sequel, promising a bright and fun story that expands on the beloved world of Mario and his friends.
Walmart is making bold moves in the realm of online shopping by leveraging generative AI to revolutionize the search experience for its customers. No longer just a retail giant, Walmart is positioning itself as a tech innovator in the industry. By providing a seamless, solution-oriented search experience through its app, Walmart aims to become a
Human-robot imitation learning has the potential to revolutionize the way robots interact with and assist humans in completing various tasks. The ability of robots to closely imitate human actions in real-time can lead to increased efficiency and adaptability in a wide range of scenarios. However, despite significant advancements in imitation learning techniques in recent years,
The recent confirmation from more developers that their games will soon be delisted from digital storefronts by Warner Bros. Discovery has sent shockwaves through the gaming community. Games such as Soundodger+ and Fist Puncher are set to disappear, following in the footsteps of Small Radios Big Televisions. All of these games were published by Adult
In a significant development, a group of approximately 600 software testers at Activision recently established the largest union in the U.S. video game industry. This momentous occasion marks a turning point for labor relations within the industry, setting a new precedent for worker empowerment and collective bargaining. The union, known as Activision Quality Assurance United-CWA,