Technology

China’s annual “Singles Day” sales bonanza, created by tech giant Alibaba, has become a significant event in the retail industry. This year, the sales event spanned well over a week, offering deals and discounts to consumers. However, despite its reputation as a shopping extravaganza, Chinese consumers appear to be less swayed by the flashy deals

Deep neural networks (DNNs) have shown immense promise in analyzing large datasets, revolutionizing research across various scientific domains. Computer scientists have successfully trained DNN models to analyze chemical data and identify potential applications in recent years. Inspired by the groundbreaking paper “Scaling Laws for Neural Language Models” by Kaplan et al., a team of researchers

In a move that is set to revolutionize the way people communicate across language barriers, Samsung Electronics, the South Korean smartphone giant, has announced that it will be launching a real-time translation service on calls using AI technology. This groundbreaking feature will be incorporated into Samsung’s new Galaxy flagship model, set to be released early

Throughout history, sonar has been an invaluable tool for ocean mapping, submarine detection, and shipwreck exploration. Now, researchers at Cornell have developed a groundbreaking variation of this technology: PoseSonic, a wearable device that utilizes micro sonar to track the upper body movements of the wearer in three dimensions. By combining inaudible soundwaves with artificial intelligence

The war in Ukraine has not only marked the largest European land conflict since the Second World War but has also unveiled a new chapter in the history of warfare. In addition to the traditional battles fought on the ground, this conflict has escalated into a large-scale confrontation in cyberspace, pitting two technologically advanced nations

The issue of child victims of abuse online has become a pressing concern for regulators and tech companies alike. In response, major players in the tech industry, such as Facebook-owner Meta and Google, have recently announced their collaboration in a new program called Lantern. With growing public scrutiny surrounding their efforts to protect children and

Virgin Atlantic has received a landmark permit from Britain’s aviation regulator for a transatlantic flight powered entirely by sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). This permit marks a significant step towards decarbonizing the aviation industry and showcases the possibilities of greener aviation practices. The flight, scheduled for November 28, will depart from London and arrive in New

Elon Musk, the renowned entrepreneur behind Tesla and SpaceX, has recently announced the development of a groundbreaking AI tool called “Grok.” In a tweet on Saturday, Musk revealed that Grok has the unique capability to access X, the popular social media platform formerly known as Twitter, in real time. This cutting-edge tool will initially be

Cryptocurrency backers erupted in celebration on Friday as the industry’s once-golden boy, Sam Bankman-Fried, was convicted of fraud. With this highly anticipated verdict, many hope that the multibillion dollar scandal that has plagued the sector can finally be put to rest. Yat Siu, the president of Animoca Brands, a leading video game publisher and blockchain

The increasing concern over marine pollution, exacerbated by the recent discharge of nuclear wastewater from Japan, has once again pushed the issue of environmental degradation into the spotlight. While various forms of marine pollution exist, oil pollution remains one of the most significant and devastating problems. Oil pollution arises from a multitude of sources, including

In the fast-paced world of business, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) has become increasingly crucial. However, the relationship between human workers and AI remains complex and often misunderstood. Recent research in Management Science has shed light on this intricate dynamic by exploring how work experience influences employees when interacting with AI. The study, titled

DoorDash, the San Francisco-based delivery company, has announced its impressive financial results for the third quarter. The company reported better-than-expected sales, driven by an increase in users and a higher order frequency. Compared to the same period last year, DoorDash experienced a remarkable growth in total orders, reaching 543 million. This exceeded analysts’ expectations of