Over the past few decades, there has been significant progress in the development of advanced battery technologies to meet the increasing demands of the electronics industry. One such advancement is the emergence of all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs). These batteries, which consist of a solid electrolyte placed between electrodes, offer potential advantages over conventional lithium-ion batteries (LiBs),
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Apple, once the most valuable publicly traded company in the U.S., faced a yearlong decline in sales. However, the release of the latest iPhone model and the strong growth in its services division have brought the company back on track. The positive outlook provided by the revenue growth in the October-December quarter is a promising
In recent years, the field of cinematography has undergone a significant transformation due to remarkable technological advancements. The emergence of more sophisticated drones and cameras has revolutionized the way film directors can capture scenes. With the ability to shoot from various angles and in high resolution, filmmakers now have a plethora of new possibilities at
In a significant development in the fight against cybercrime, a Russian man has been sentenced to more than five years in prison for his involvement in developing the notorious Trickbot malware. Vladimir Dunaev, 40, was extradited from South Korea to the United States in 2021 and pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including conspiracy to commit
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
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