Microsoft has made headlines once again, this time for the decision to eliminate approximately 650 positions within its gaming division. This move comes in the wake of the company’s landmark acquisition of Activision Blizzard, costing a staggering $69 billion. Phil Spencer, the head of Microsoft Gaming, communicated the rationale behind this difficult decision in a
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The development of flexible tactile sensors has reached new heights with the introduction of 3D micro strain gauges, as detailed in a recent study by researchers from Peking University. These innovative sensors offer customizable detection of biomechanical signals and high-density mapping of pressure, pushing the boundaries of electronic skins. The use of 3D micro strain
The groundbreaking algorithm developed by Professor Prakash Vedula at the University of Oklahoma has taken the world of quantum computing by storm. Unlike previous methods, this algorithm offers an exponential improvement in creating uniform quantum superposition states, a crucial aspect of quantum computing. Published in Quantum Information Processing, this algorithm has significant practical applications in
The high stakes decision that the EU court will make on Tuesday involves a 13-billion-euro tax case between Apple and Ireland. This case, which dates back to 2016, has been a significant legal battle between the European Commission and major tech companies. The European Commission had accused Ireland of allowing Apple to dodge billions of
In a move to stay competitive in the technology market and boost sales, Apple has unveiled a new iPhone designed specifically for generative artificial intelligence (AI). This new iPhone 16 is part of Apple’s strategy to keep up with the ever-evolving tech landscape and entice customers with innovative AI features. With a significant portion of
Apple’s iPhone has been a monumental product since its inception, generating a significant amount of wealth for the company. However, with minor upgrades from one model to the next, sales have experienced a recent slump. The unveiling of the iPhone 16 is highly anticipated, as it marks a significant shift into artificial intelligence – a
The Australian government recently released voluntary artificial intelligence (AI) safety standards and proposed greater regulation for the use of AI in high-risk situations. The call for more people to trust and use AI raises questions about the necessity and risks associated with this technology. AI systems are built on complex algorithms and massive data sets,
The integration of two-dimensional (2D) semiconducting materials into electronic components has been a challenging task due to the difficulty of optimally interfacing these materials with gate dielectrics. The presence of interfacial traps often leads to rapid performance degradation in transistors, hindering their potential advantages over bulk semiconductors. Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and
As contractors work tirelessly to install heat pumps in homes across the United States, the significance of this technology cannot be overstated. While electric cars and solar panels often steal the spotlight when it comes to eco-friendly options, heat pumps quietly revolutionize the way we heat and cool our homes. These systems are designed to
Europe’s aviation safety agency recently announced that it will be requiring inspections of a part of the fleet of Airbus A350 wide-body jets following an engine fire incident on a Cathay Pacific flight. The engine fire was attributed to a high pressure fuel hose failing, prompting the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to take