Technology

A groundbreaking development in memory technology has emerged from the KAIST School of Electrical Engineering in South Korea. Professor Shinhyun Choi’s research team has successfully created a new memory device with the potential to revolutionize the field of artificial intelligence hardware. This innovative phase change memory device boasts ultra-low power consumption and has the capability

Tesla reported a sharp decline in first-quarter auto sales, with global deliveries down 8.5 percent compared to the previous period. The company attributed this decrease to weak sales in China and the impact of an arson attack on power lines in Germany. Tesla also mentioned production disruptions due to the Red Sea conflict and an

In a breakthrough development, a team of engineers at The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology’s ICFO–Institut de Ciències Fotòniques has successfully created a nearly transparent camera for eye tracking purposes. This innovative camera opens up a world of possibilities for applications such as virtual reality helmets, automotive assistance devices, and advertising tracking. Traditionally, one

In the realm of miniaturized optoelectronic devices, high gate capacitance is crucial for optimal performance while consuming less energy. This has led researchers to explore various approaches to enhance gate capacitance without compromising the thickness of gate insulators or dielectrics. One such method involves utilizing insulating materials with a high dielectric constant (κ), such as

Organic electrochemical transistors (OECTs) have shown great potential for various applications due to their ability to modulate electrical current in response to small changes in voltage. However, conventional OECTs have been limited by stability and slow redox processes. Researchers at Northwestern University have recently introduced a new fabrication strategy to address these limitations and improve

The concept of self-driving vehicles has long been a focus of both robotics research and the automotive industry. While significant progress has been made in this field, with some companies already testing autonomous vehicles in controlled environments, the deployment of these vehicles in real-world settings remains limited. One area of interest in recent years has

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the demand for high-performance computing and efficient learning models for 6G vision services is at an all-time high. Professor Jeongho Kwak’s groundbreaking research in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at DGIST has led to the development of a cutting-edge learning model and resource optimization technology that

OpenAI’s recent unveiling of their voice-cloning tool, known as “Voice Engine,” has sparked concerns over the potential misuse of such technology. With the ability to replicate someone’s speech based on a mere 15-second audio sample, there is a fear that malicious actors may use this tool to deceive and manipulate listeners. Particularly in an election

Huawei, the Chinese tech giant, recently announced that its profits more than doubled in 2023. This significant increase comes as the company continues to navigate through challenges, including US sanctions. Despite these obstacles, Huawei has managed to ramp up its efforts and bounce back after a tough year. The intense standoff between China and the

When it comes to the adoption of solar power, lower-income communities in the United States have historically lagged behind their wealthier counterparts, despite the availability of tax breaks and financial incentives. A recent study conducted by researchers at Stanford University, published in Nature Energy, sheds light on this issue and proposes a potential solution to

Organic photovoltaics have long been hailed as the future of solar energy due to their potential use in wearable electronics. However, one major hurdle that researchers have faced is finding a way to make these devices waterproof without sacrificing flexibility. In a groundbreaking development, scientists at the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science have successfully

The traditional approach to building energy management has been one of passive monitoring and manual operation, leaving room for inefficiencies and high energy costs. However, a research team led by Dr. Jeong Hak-geun at the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) has developed a groundbreaking platform technology that is set to transform the way buildings

Robotic systems have made tremendous advancements in recent years, with a shift from basic rigid robots to more sophisticated soft, humanoid, and animal-inspired robots. Quadruped legged robots, in particular, have shown great promise in carrying out simple tasks such as exploration and object manipulation at ground level. Despite their potential, most legged robots face limitations

Indoor positioning technologies have long been plagued by drawbacks such as the need for extensive training data, poor scalability, and reliance on additional sensor information. These traditional methods, including fingerprinting and sensor-based techniques, while widely used, have struggled to meet the demands of applications requiring precise location tracking. The limitations of these approaches have created

As researchers from the Oxford Martin Programme on Ethical Web and Data Architectures (EWADA) have pointed out, there is a need for a more thoughtful approach when it comes to embedding ethical principles in the development and governance of AI for children. While high-level AI ethical principles are becoming more widely accepted, the application of