China is taking aim at the US with its latest move to restrict exports of rare metals, including gallium and germanium, ahead of 2025 trade talks. The ban comes in response to US limits on semiconductor-related exports. China’s monopoly on production of strategic metals used in computer chips, military applications, and other technologies poses a … Read more
Thousands of Amazon workers are threatening to go on strike during the holiday season as they demand better wages, benefits, and safer working conditions. The workers, represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, have voted to authorize a strike if their demands are not met. The workers, who include drivers at two Amazon warehouses in … Read more
A recent study from the University of Kent warns that Google’s Willow chip, a leading quantum computing advancement, poses a significant threat to Bitcoin’s encryption methods. If left unaddressed, this threat could undo Bitcoin’s foundational encryption, putting its record-high value over $106,000 at risk. According to Carlos Perez-Delgado, one of the study’s authors and senior … Read more
A recent crisis involving dozens of construction workers building sets for a Guy Ritchie series has been resolved, thanks to intervention by Paramount and 101 Studios. The production company had previously paid the set construction firm Helix3D but failed to pass on £250,000 ($316,000) to at least 50 UK broadcasting union Bectu members who worked … Read more
Global markets are closely watching key data releases this week, including Retail Sales and Industrial Production in the US, which could impact gold prices and the dollar index. Here’s a breakdown of current trends and technical analysis for major currencies. Gold prices remain subdued around $2,653, facing downward pressure due to a stronger US dollar. … Read more
NASA has published its final version of a Low Earth Orbit Microgravity Strategy, outlining goals for science, technology, and other areas related to a human presence in LEO. The strategy aims for a “continuous heartbeat” – having humans in orbit continuously – rather than just retaining the ability to send people to space. The concept … Read more
Scientists Struggle to Understand Rapid Climate Change, Contrary to Clean Emissions Progress As the world grapples with rapid climate change, scientists are increasingly perplexed. Despite cleaner emissions from ships and power plants, the planet is warming faster than expected. According to Gavin Schmidt, a leading climate modeller at NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Science, he … Read more
Google has introduced significant upgrades to its video and image generation models, with Veo 2 and Imagen 3 achieving state-of-the-art results. The latest versions of these models are now available in various tools, including VideoFX, ImageFX, and a new Labs experiment called Whisk. Veo 2, the updated video model, can create high-quality videos in different … Read more
A surprise win at this week’s Game Awards, where Astro Bot took home the coveted Game of the Year award, has sent shockwaves through the gaming industry. The game’s small development team and focus on delivering an enjoyable experience without breaking the bank may be exactly what studios need to take a step back from … Read more
The wait for the Samsung Galaxy S25 series is almost over, and a Finnish retailer has inadvertently revealed some key details about the upcoming flagship phones. The retailer initially posted the storage options and color choices for the new devices before quickly taking them down, but not before they were screenshot and shared with tech … Read more