The European Commission’s investigation into whether Microsoft was abusing its market position by bundling Teams with its Office suite has prompted the tech giant to take proactive measures. Microsoft announced on Thursday that it will unbundle Teams from its Microsoft 365 and Office 365 suites in the European Economic Area and Switzerland starting from October
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Wildfires in California have long been a devastating problem, causing extensive damage and loss of life. Traditionally, firefighters have relied on reactive methods, responding to fires after they have already spread and become difficult to contain. However, Professor Zhaodan Kong from the University of California, Davis, believes that a proactive approach, using an integrated system
Threads, a platform developed by Meta to challenge Twitter’s dominance, entered the social media scene with high expectations. However, its launch was underwhelming, failing to meet the initial excitement. Released solely as a mobile app for iOS and Android devices, Threads struggled to gain traction among users, and its popularity declined rapidly. Despite attracting early
Scientists at NTU Singapore have made a remarkable discovery in battery technology, paving the way for the development of smart contact lenses. The team, led by Associate Professor Lee Seok Woon, has created a flexible battery that is as thin as a human cornea. This revolutionary battery stores electricity when submerged in a saline solution,
Soft robotics, a field that aims to create robots with pliable bodies similar to humans, has long been hindered by the difficulty of mass-producing and incorporating softer components into their designs. While researchers have been exploring ways to incorporate the feel of living organisms into their creations, the lack of an efficient manufacturing process has
In recent weeks, hospitals and clinics across several states have been grappling with the aftermath of a devastating cyberattack. These key computer systems have yet to come back online, causing emergency room shutdowns and ambulance diversions. The impact of the attack has been far-reaching, resulting in postponed surgeries, outpatient appointments, blood drives, and other services.
The world is facing a pressing issue – climate change. One of the major contributors to global warming is greenhouse gases, particularly carbon dioxide (CO2). However, amidst this environmental challenge emerges a potential solution: turning CO2 into biofuels. This approach not only addresses the issue of emissions but also offers a renewable energy source for
The global shift towards clean energy technologies, such as electric vehicles and solar panels, has highlighted the need for diversified clean energy supply chains. In her recent remarks, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen emphasized the importance of avoiding concentration of production in a few countries, particularly China, which currently dominates the production of batteries for
Commercial airlines have encountered difficulties in balancing the surging travel demand this summer with labor shortages and supply chain constraints. While trying to meet the increased service requirements, airlines must also address a new issue related to inspections on a specific class of Airbus planes. These inspections are necessary due to potential “contamination” of metals
Elon Musk’s recent rebranding of Twitter as X has sparked curiosity and intrigue about the concept of an everything app. This innovative idea aims to combine various functionalities into one platform, allowing users to chat, shop, manage finances, and more. While everything apps have gained popularity in Asian countries, their widespread adoption in the U.S.
As the automotive industry shifts towards electric vehicles to comply with government regulations, there is still a strong demand for the raw power and performance of traditional muscle cars. Ford announced that the new versions of the Mustang muscle car will begin shipping next week, with an overwhelming majority of orders including the powerful 5-liter
The field of artificial intelligence (AI) has made significant advancements in recent years. However, one aspect that many AI systems fail to fully comprehend is human error and uncertainty. In many systems where humans provide feedback to a machine learning model, these systems assume that humans are always certain and correct in their decisions. Real-world