The Senate recently passed a bill reauthorizing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), a controversial program that allows warrantless spying on foreign “targets.” However, the road to reauthorization was far from smooth, with a lengthy debate over amendments keeping the Senate in session past midnight on Friday. Despite the expiration of the
The recent completion of Bitcoin’s fourth “halving” marked a significant milestone in the cryptocurrency world. This event resulted in a reduction of rewards earned by miners to 3.125 bitcoins from 6.25. Leading up to the halving, the price of bitcoin experienced volatility and declined approximately 4% to trade around $64,100. While the halving itself may
The release of the Beach Properties DLC for Cities: Skylines 2 was met with significant backlash from players, prompting a joint statement from developers Colossal Order and publishers Paradox Interactive. The DLC, which was intended to mark a step towards improvement for the game, fell short of expectations and left many fans feeling unsatisfied. Apology
The mass of a neutrino at rest is a significant question that remains unanswered in the field of physics. Neutrinos are fundamental particles in nature, and they play a crucial role in our understanding of the universe. A team led by Klaus Blaum from the Max Planck Institute for Nuclear Physics conducted an experiment to
Climate change is a topic that is continuously shaping the future of renewable energy sources such as solar power. According to a recent study led by the University of Michigan, the value of residential rooftop solar panels in the United States is expected to increase by up to 19% by the end of the century.
ASML, the Netherlands’ chip-equipment maker, plays a crucial role in the country’s economy and its position as a key player in the global semiconductor supply chain. The company’s production of extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUV) machines is essential for manufacturing integrated circuits, making it a valuable asset to the semiconductor industry worldwide. The technology behind EUV
Razer, a well-known brand in the gaming industry, has recently released its latest mobile gaming controller, the Kishi Ultra. This new controller is touted as an all-rounder that can easily switch between multiple devices, offering a versatile gaming experience for users. Features of the Kishi Ultra One of the standout features of the Kishi Ultra
Despite X’s repeated assurances regarding brand safety, more advertisers are expressing concerns about their ad placements appearing alongside objectionable content. Hyundai recently announced a pause in its ad spend on X after discovering that its ads were being displayed alongside pro-Nazi content. X has undergone an 80% reduction in total staff, including many moderation and
Recently, Mark Zuckerberg announced on Instagram that Meta will be incorporating its new Meta AI assistant, Llama 3, into popular products such as Whatsapp, Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger. This move has garnered attention from AI experts and the larger tech community as Meta aims to enhance its AI capabilities. One of the major developments with
When using a microscope to view biological samples, the medium in which the lens of the objective is located can significantly impact the accuracy of the observations. If the lens is surrounded by a medium that is different from the sample being viewed, such as air instead of water, the light rays will bend differently.