Technology

The recent setback in the deal to bring hydrogen-powered trucks to New Zealand, coupled with the removal of government rebates for green hydrogen users, has cast a shadow of uncertainty over the country’s transition to green hydrogen. While the government has invested significantly in green hydrogen infrastructure and technology, critical voices have been largely absent
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Google’s recent advertisement for its Gemini artificial intelligence, titled “Dear Sydney,” failed to resonate with some Olympics viewers. The ad, which aimed to showcase the capabilities of Gemini AI, featured a father praising the tool for writing a fan letter to US hurdler Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone on behalf of his daughter. However, the ad faced backlash
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Recent reports have surfaced accusing Nvidia of abusing its market dominance within the chipmaking industry. Rivals have raised concerns about Nvidia’s tactics in selling chips that power artificial intelligence, prompting the U.S. Justice Department to launch an investigation into these claims. The Justice Department is reportedly looking into allegations that Nvidia is engaged in anti-competitive
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3D-printed concrete technology is rapidly gaining popularity in the construction industry due to its efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and design flexibility. However, the limitations of printable materials have raised concerns regarding sustainability and durability. In a groundbreaking study led by engineers at the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science, the potential of cellulose nanofibrils
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In a groundbreaking study published in Nano-Micro Letters, a research team led by Prof. Meng Guowen, Prof. Han Fangming, Prof. Wei Bingqing, and Prof. Li Xiaoyan has developed high-density three-dimensional carbon tube nanoarray electrodes for line-filtering capacitors. This innovative technology has the potential to revolutionize high-performance miniaturized filter devices, offering significant advantages over traditional aluminum
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In a recent study published in Science Advances, a research team has made significant strides in showcasing the potential of analog hardware utilizing Electrochemical Random Access Memory (ECRAM) devices for commercialization. As the demand for artificial intelligence (AI) technology continues to grow, there is a pressing need for hardware that can keep up with the
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Researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York, have made significant strides in developing a self-powered aquatic robot that has the potential to revolutionize the field of aquatic robotics. This new technology, referred to as a “bug,” can skim across the water surface and is designed to address the critical environmental and logistical challenges
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The field of renewable energy has seen significant advancements over the years, with a focus on technologies such as photovoltaics, wind turbines, and hydro-power generators. However, one alternative solution for combating climate change involves converting excess or waste heat into electricity using thermoelectric power generation. This method relies on materials with valuable thermoelectric properties to
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The landscape of Silicon Valley’s generative AI startups is rapidly changing, with many promising names being acquired or tied to tech giants such as Microsoft and Amazon. Companies like Inflection AI and Adept have seen key executives exit quietly to join larger corporations through discrete transactions, leading critics to believe that these are acquisitions in
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Apple has recently made history by reaching a tentative collective bargaining contract with the first unionized company store in the country. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers’ Coalition of Organized Retail Employees, representing employees at a retail location in Maryland, announced a three-year deal on Friday evening. This groundbreaking agreement includes a pay
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In a world where we are constantly bombarded with the latest technological advancements and innovations, it is easy to take for granted the very foundations on which these developments rest. The recent worldwide technology meltdown caused by a flawed update on Microsoft’s Windows software serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerability that lurks beneath
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