For a long time, the scientific community believed that amorphous solids lacked the ability to selectively absorb light due to their disordered atomic structure. However, recent research conducted at the University of Ottawa has shattered this misconception. A groundbreaking study led by Professor Ravi Bhardwaj and his team of researchers has revealed that amorphous solids,
The rise of generative AI technology presents a significant challenge when it comes to combating misinformation, especially in the context of elections. With the ability to create convincing fake images, audio, and potentially video, AI systems have the potential to supercharge the spread of lies and disinformation. This has serious implications for the integrity of
The semiconductor industry, represented by giants like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), is facing a growing risk of water shortages as processing technology continues to advance. Companies like TSMC play a crucial role in manufacturing semiconductor chips that are integral to everyday consumer devices such as smartphones and TVs. However, the chip making process requires
Remedy Entertainment has made a major move by acquiring the complete rights to their supernatural shooter game, Control, including its upcoming sequel and co-op spin-off. This development marks a significant milestone for the studio as they now have full ownership of the entire Control series, taking over from the publisher 505 Games. Control, which is
Inkbound, developed by Shiny Shoe, is set to release its full 1.0 version in April, nearly a year after its initial launch in early access. This cooperative game offers a blend of tight turn-based combat and roguelike progression, drawing players in with its unique gameplay experience. With influences from popular games like Slay the Spire
Deck Nine, the developers behind popular games such as the Life is Strange series and The Expanse: A Telltale Series, have recently faced a challenging situation. Due to what they describe as “the game industry’s worsening market conditions,” the studio has made the difficult decision to lay off 20% of their staff. This marks the
Paradox’s recent launch of the Stellaris Expansion Subscription service is a potentially expensive proposition for players. At a cost of £8.50 for just one month, the price quickly adds up if subscribed to regularly. With discounts offered for longer terms, such as £16.75 for three months (a 34% discount) and £24.99 for six months (a
A recent update on X has introduced a new feature that allows users to customize the quality of video playback in-stream. This update provides more options for individuals to tailor their video viewing experience according to their preferences. Now, users can easily select the video playback quality by tapping on the gear icon located along
In a groundbreaking development, a research team led by Professor Wang Cheng from the Department of Electrical Engineering (EE) at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) has successfully created a microwave photonic chip capable of ultrafast analog electronic signal processing and computation using optics. This chip surpasses traditional electronic processors in speed and energy efficiency,
The screenwriter of the 1989 action film Road House, R. Lance Hill, is taking legal action against MGM Studios and Amazon Studios for alleged copyright infringement. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. Central District Court in Los Angeles, claims that Amazon Studios used generative AI to clone actors’ voices in order to complete the Road