Leading semiconductor stocks including Nvidia, Broadcom, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. are down on June 20 as reports emerge that the US government may further restrict the export of microchip and semiconductor technology to China. The US Commerce Department is considering terminating waivers that allow some chipmakers to send American technology to factories in China, … Read more
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In video games, hateable companions are a dime a dozen. They often come across as annoying or even villainous at first glance. However, some of these characters can surprise you with their charming personalities and hidden depths. Take Minthara from Baldur’s Gate 3, for example. Initially, she appears as the main antagonist of Act 1, … Read more
The Apple AirPods Max have already been a favorite among audio enthusiasts, and now they’re back down to their lowest price of $479. This is the perfect opportunity for those in the Apple ecosystem looking for an upgrade in sound quality or those who want a versatile headset that can be used with multiple devices. … Read more
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman believes that current jobs will seem equally foreign after artificial intelligence upends the workforce. In an interview on his brother’s podcast, “Uncapped,” Altman compared the emergence of new jobs like podcast bros to how subsistence farmers viewed their work. Altman stated that while AI is already taking jobs, he’s not afraid … Read more
Israel’s air defence systems, which have been hailed as some of the most advanced in the world, were breached during a recent conflict with Iran. Despite being 90% effective, some Iranian missiles managed to pierce through Israeli defences and hit key targets. So, what’s behind Israel’s vulnerability? Experts point to several factors, including hypersonic missiles … Read more
Researchers have discovered that sea spiders, which live near methane seeps on the seafloor, cultivate and consume microbial species that feed on the energy-rich gas. The discovery expands our understanding of organisms relying on symbiotic relationships with microbes in these extreme environments. Shana Goffredi and her team found three new species of sea spiders from … Read more
Scale AI, an artificial intelligence startup, will not be pivoting or winding down following Meta’s $14.3 billion investment in the company. According to Jason Droege, interim CEO of Scale AI, the deal rewards employees and validates the company’s course. Meta now holds a 49% stake in Scale AI, but the social media giant will not … Read more
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A team of mathematicians has made a groundbreaking discovery that links prime numbers to integer partitions, revolutionizing our understanding of mathematics and its applications. The breakthrough, led by Ken Ono, Marvin Rosenblum Professor of Mathematics at the University of Virginia, connects two fundamental areas of number theory: prime numbers and partitions. The researchers found that … Read more