Alphabet’s Waymo recently received approval from the California Public Utilities Commission to extend its robotaxi service to various parts of Los Angeles and the Bay Area. This decision was announced through a notice posted on the regulator’s website, granting Waymo permission to commence fared driverless passenger service operations in specific regions, effective immediately. In mid-February,
Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit against Microsoft-backed OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, accusing them of straying from the company’s initial purpose of developing artificial intelligence for the greater good of humanity. Musk claims that when he agreed to form a nonprofit lab with Altman and OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman in 2015, the goal
The thermal hall effect (THE) is a complex physical occurrence where tiny transverse temperature differences appear in a material when a thermal current passes through it along with a perpendicular magnetic field. While this effect has been identified in several insulators, the underlying physics are not yet well understood. Researchers at Université de Sherbrooke in
WhatsApp, the popular end-to-end encryption messaging platform, is gearing up to introduce a new feature that allows users to send messages to individuals on Signal, Telegram, and other messaging apps directly from WhatsApp. This move comes as a requirement from the European Union’s new Digital Markets Act, set to go into effect on March 6.
The video games industry has been experiencing significant turmoil as companies prioritize shareholder satisfaction, often at the expense of their employees. In the midst of layoffs and closures, Skylanders studio Toys For Bob has made the bold decision to split from both Activision Blizzard and Microsoft to become an independent entity. This move comes after
The quest to reduce carbon emissions while still meeting our need for heating is a fundamental challenge for many of us living in the Northern Hemisphere. However, there is a promising solution on the horizon – the creation of thermal networks. Thermal networks consist of insulated, underground pipes that distribute heat directly to buildings using
As generative AI systems like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini continue to evolve and become more sophisticated, they are being utilized in various applications. Startups and tech companies are leveraging these AI systems to automate mundane tasks such as scheduling appointments and making purchases. However, with increased autonomy granted to these tools, the potential vulnerabilities
The once highly anticipated Facebook News tab, which launched in 2019 with lucrative content deals for publishers, is now being discontinued by Meta in the US and Australia. This move signifies a major shift in Meta’s strategy, as it moves away from news content and towards investing in the Creator economy. This decision comes on
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the popularity of the green lifestyle. The 2023 China Consumption Trend Report reveals that a staggering 73.8% of customers prioritize purchasing environmentally friendly products. This shift towards sustainability has led to the widespread use of tools such as eco-labels by companies to showcase the green
Currently, commercial solar panels are only able to convert a small percentage of the sunlight they absorb into electrical energy. The efficiency typically ranges from 15% to 20%, which leaves a lot of room for improvement. Researchers at Soochow University have made significant advancements in this area, with the next generation of solar cells already