The tech industry has been experiencing a wave of layoffs, and online retailer eBay Inc. is no exception. In a bid to align its workforce with the pace of its growth and reduce costs, eBay has announced that it will be cutting approximately 1,000 jobs, which account for about 9% of its full-time employees. This
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The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is undoubtedly transforming the automotive industry worldwide. However, experts from Aston University’s Centre for Business Prosperity argue that the United Kingdom (UK) is at risk of being left behind in this revolution. In their comprehensive report titled “Powering the Future: Aligning Economic Policy for Automotive Sector Resilience in the face
Organic mixed ionic-electronic conductors (OMIECs) have garnered significant attention in recent years due to their unique two-in-one electronic and ionic conduction properties, making them ideal for non-conventional applications such as bioelectronics, neuromorphic computing, and bio-fuel cells. However, to ensure broader acceptance and utilization of these materials, it is crucial to diversify their properties and develop
As the use of electric and hybrid vehicles continues to rise globally, the development of safer and more efficient battery technologies becomes increasingly important. Engineers have been working to increase the safety, energy capacity, scalability, and longevity of batteries. One promising avenue is rechargeable multivalent metal batteries that utilize anode materials with low-reduction potentials, such
In a shocking revelation, Microsoft announced on Friday that state-backed Russian hackers had successfully broken into its corporate email system. This intrusion allowed the hackers to access the email accounts of not only members of the company’s leadership team but also employees from its cybersecurity and legal departments. The breach, which commenced in late November
In the world of product design, brand consistency plays a crucial role in achieving success and profitability. However, maintaining brand essence and uniqueness across different product lines can be challenging. To address this issue, researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed a groundbreaking deep learning architecture called BIGNet (Brand Identification Graph Neural Network) that automates
Large language models (LLMs) have attracted significant attention due to their ability to generate, summarize, translate, and process written texts. However, the release of Open AI’s conversational platform ChatGPT and similar platforms has raised concerns about their susceptibility to cyberattacks that can lead to biased, unreliable, or offensive responses. A recent study conducted by researchers
Trade barriers can have a significant impact on the world’s energy transition, slowing down progress and hindering the fight against climate change. As global powers grapple with the issue of clean energy, concerns about fair trade and trade imbalances begin to emerge. This article explores the potential consequences of trade barriers on the ongoing energy
In a groundbreaking development, a team of researchers at the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) has successfully developed an artificial intelligence (AI) technology for robot work that can revolutionize manufacturing processes. This cutting-edge technology, based on the “Large Language Model (LLM)” and a virtual environment, enables robots to be easily applied to various
Temperature sensors are essential components used in various electronic devices to measure changes in temperature. However, conventional temperature sensors, known as thermistors, have limitations. They can only measure temperatures within narrow ranges, necessitating the use of multiple sensors to cover a wide sensing range. Additionally, these thermistors require battery power and onboard processing, making them