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The Orion spacecraft successfully sailed by the Moon and currently heads to the Earth, bringing NASA's Artemis 1 mission close to its objective. The first Artemis mission to the Moon was finally launched by NASA last month after many postponements months earlier. The spacecraft traveled the predetermined route for 15 days, from Earth to the Moon's orbit and back to our planet. Then, on Thursday, it abruptly left the orbit...

No company has made a more significant impact on electronics in the modern era than Apple Inc. Easily recognizable by the logo itself, the company surged in popularity and has remained on top for more than a decade as their computer software, servers, phones, and gadgets have become the go-to brand for several companies and people’s preferences. Apple Inc. started from humble beginnings, originating in the ’70s with a trio...

Many movies have shown a heroic band of astronauts going into space for a life-or-death mission—their usual enemy: asteroids. Deep Impact and Armageddon are just some examples of these films. In the movies, audiences see how the protagonists avoid the asteroid from hitting the Earth by detonating a nuclear weapon and disintegrating it. However, contrary to popular perception, scientists do not see the feasibility of completely disintegrating a large mass of rock hurling...

NASA has confirmed the DART mission's success. The goal of the space mission was to see if we could use technology from Earth to divert an asteroid off its intended route. If the mission is successful, it will guarantee that our planet can protect itself from outside threats like asteroids and other celestial bodies headed straight for our globe. DART, which stands for Double Asteroid Redirection Test, tests the ability...

Elementary science classes have taught us that it was an asteroid the size of a city making a direct impact on our planet that caused the extinction of the dinosaurs. Over 75% of all animal and plant life on earth were extinct after the giant space rock, around 8.7 miles or 14 kilometers wide, hit the region near the Yucatan peninsula in Mexico 66 million years ago. However, a new...

In today's digital age, mobile apps have become an integral part of our lives. From e-commerce to entertainment, education to fitness, there's an app for everything. However, creating a mobile app from scratch can be a daunting and expensive endeavor. This is where the power of app templates comes into play. These pre-designed, ready-to-use templates not only save developers precious time but also open doors to various monetization opportunities. In...

In a world where digital connections reign supreme, Rentacyberfriend.com has emerged as the ultimate destination for forging deep and meaningful cyber friendships. This revolutionary platform offers an exciting opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and earn a living by becoming a cyber friend. Buckle up and dive into a captivating realm where real connections are made, knowledge is shared, and lives are transformed. Join the digital revolution and discover Rentacyberfriend.com's...

Elon Musk — While artificial intelligence has been under development for a few years, 2022 heralded the start of a new age. OpenAI's ChatGPT revolutionized how AI may be utilized in academic and professional contexts, inspiring many other megacorporations to step up their efforts. Google, in particular, was scrutinized closely. Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has joined the AI rivalry as it heats up. On Wednesday night,...

Today, we are speaking with Dr. Pei-Kang Sun, a materials researcher working on fuel cell and semiconductor materials, and sub-micron materials. Sun is an expert in the field and have been working on materials bulk and interfacial properties for more than 10 years. Q: What drew you to the field of materials science and engineering – materials inspection? The properties of a material involve a reaction to internal and external...

Introduction In any industry, innovation often stems from recognizing a problem and working tirelessly to solve it. In the mental health sector, one such problem that has persisted over the years has been the difficulty of connecting providers, families, and individuals with the right resources. This problem was all too familiar to me, having been deep in the thicket of the issue. The solution came as a light bulb moment:...

Neopets Meta — Dominic Law, CEO of Neopets Meta, advocated "play-and-earn" Web3 gaming some months ago. He praised the series for including all of the elements required for an NFT game. Despite the fact that it looks to be a perfect entry point into Web3 gaming, the Neopets project has been abandoned. Everyone was taken aback by the sudden death of Neopets Meta, who appeared to have a lot of...

The introduction or fusion of decentralized technology and finance has created a level playing field for everyone to access financial services globally from anywhere, giving rise to a new business sector known as DeFi. We presently rely on conventional banks and other financial organizations for services like borrowing, lending, buying insurance, and trading. These operations are now decentralized and on-chain. Because of its acceptance and rising popularity, the market for...

Many workers are concerned that AI will take their employment. Can we overcome our fear and find a silver lining? Claire was a public relations manager for a well-known London consulting firm for six years. The 34-year-old enjoys her job and is well compensated, but she has been apprehensive about her career's future in the previous six months. The explanation is artificial intelligence. As headlines about machines stealing human jobs...

In Texas city news, the state is considering the creation of an artificial intelligence (AI) advisory council to provide guidance on the development and deployment of AI technologies. One of the current events in Texas politics, the proposal is part of a larger effort to establish the state as a hub for AI innovation and to ensure that the state is well-positioned to reap the technology's benefits while minimizing its...

Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized how businesses operate and engage with customers. As a result, it is becoming an increasingly popular tool for marketers to gain insights and make data-driven decisions. Social Marketing Solutions Founder and former Inc. Magazine Columnist John White states, "AI is a powerful tool that can help marketers achieve better results and stay ahead of the competition." This article will explore how marketers can leverage AI...

At least 48 hours will pass before anyone tries to launch the strongest rocket ever. The US company SpaceX, owned by Elon Musk, made the Starship vehicle. The unmanned mission scheduled for Monday from Boca Chica, Texas, was canceled just minutes before it was supposed to take off. Musk wrote on Twitter that the problem seems to have been caused by a frozen "pressure valve." SpaceX could try again to...

Is China's attitude toward cryptocurrency a turning point? Tencent Cloud's recent action suggests as much. Tencent Cloud will make an unexpected investment in web3-related products, putting the Chinese tech company among the ranks of large global IT corporations like Google and Amazon that have achieved substantial strides in web3. The IT conglomerate's new Web3 investment will also include a new set of crypto-native relationships. There is newfound cryptocurrency excitement in...

Bank of America, one of the largest financial institutions in the world, has recently been awarded two patents for their innovative technology that can identify suspicious code in isolated computing environments. What is interesting to note is that Bank of America has cited ALSCO, a leading technology company, and their Secure Gateway technology as a reference in both of these patents. The first patent, US11269991B2, is for a system that...

... People flocked to a florist in the shadow of Amazon's headquarters to buy bouquets. A bartender on the other side of the company's sprawling Seattle campus was taken aback by the crowds that had gathered for happy hour. The bouquets and toasts were uninspiring. However, they were mostly sentiments of sadness as the tech behemoth laid off 18,000 workers on January 1st. On the same day, Microsoft announced the...

The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) and its subsequent evolution has revolutionized almost every facet of human life. AI has brought about significant improvements and efficiencies from how we communicate to shopping. However, like any other tool, AI has its dark side too, and the creation of fake images, especially those of prominent figures like President Donald Trump, is a prime example of how AI can be misused. In this...

The metaverse is a concept that has recently taken the tech world by storm. From tech giants like Facebook to gaming companies and even individual developers, everyone seems to be talking about this new virtual universe. But what exactly is the metaverse, and why is it generating so much interest? In today's post, we'll dive deep into the world of the metaverse, exploring its origins, potential applications, and the impact...

A veteran of the industry says that the UK car industry will only be able to stay if the government helps people switch to electric cars like the US and EU have done. Andy Palmer said that it was "likely" that car companies would leave the UK car industry if they didn't get big subsidies like the ones the US gives, which are worth billions. Mr. Palmer, who has worked...

... Bard, Google's artificial intelligence chatbot, is now available, but only to certain users over the age of 18. Unlike ChatGPT, which is also very popular, it can get up-to-date information online and has a "Google it" button that lets you search. It also says where the information came from, such as Wikipedia. But Google said that Bard would have "limitations" and could spread false information and show bias. This...

Over the past several decades, threats and attacks against cybersecurity have become increasingly sophisticated in their execution and implementation, aiming to destabilize security systems and exploit company defenses. Business executives understand the challenge of sourcing seasoned experts and technically proficient teams in the current labor market. The cybersecurity firm White Knight Labs (WKL) differentiates itself from other cybersecurity companies by orienting its hiring strategy to focus on hiring solely senior...

In the US, another top manager at the now-defunct cryptocurrency company FTX has pleaded guilty to criminal charges. Nishad Singh, who used to be in charge of engineering, admitted to six accounts on Tuesday, including three counts of working together to commit fraud. Sam Bankman-Fried, who started FTX, was charged with 12 crimes, which he denies. This is why he changed his plea. Last year, FTX went out of business,...

... Toyota and Honda, two of the most prominent car companies in Japan, say they have agreed to give their Japanese workers the biggest pay raises in decades. As prices go up, they are the latest companies in the world's third-largest economy to raise wages. According to official numbers, Japan's inflation rate hit its highest level in more than 40 years last month. Businesses and the government have had to...

Ford Motor Company said that over the next two years, it would cut 1,300 jobs in the U.K. This is one-fifth of all the company's jobs in the country. It's part of a big plan to reorganize the company, and 3,800 jobs will be lost across Europe. Ford Motor Company is reducing the number of people working on research and development because the economy is still being determined, and the...

Yahoo become the latest tech company to join the tech layoffs as it prepares to lay off at least 20% of its staff. Yahoo’s tech layoffs plan to let go of more than 2,000 of its 8,600 employees as part of a significant reorganization. The tech company has been around for a long time but is changing how its advertising department works. As a result, over half of the people...

... Google is attempting to persuade the public that it is still the market leader in artificial intelligence technology. So far, the internet behemoth has provided the incorrect remedy. In an advertisement promoting its latest AI bot, the bot provided the erroneous response to a question. Alphabet's shares fell more than 7% on Wednesday, erasing $100 billion (£82 billion) from the company's market capitalization. In a Twitter ad issued on...

Microsoft has announced a new version of Bing that uses the latest advances in artificial intelligence. The change uses Open AI's Chat GPT technology, which has been making waves worldwide since it came out last year. The move is by far the most significant threat to Google's position as the leader in web search, and it's the start of a race between the two companies to get better at AI....

Amazon Music will cost a little more for some customers. Amazon Music Unlimited's individual plan for non-Prime members in the U.S. is going up by $1 per month, from $9.99 to $10.99. Also, the price of Amazon Music's unlimited student plan is going up from $4.99 to $5.99 per month. In the U.K., the monthly cost of Amazon Music Unlimited Individual is going up from £9.99 to £10.99, and the...

There is hope that a last-minute bid will save Britishvolt, a company that wants to build a factory to make batteries for electric cars. People who know about the situation said that "a British consortium" might be the new bidder. The manufacturer is having money problems and has called a meeting for Monday afternoon with all its employees. Shareholders have been voting on who should take over the project to...

Tesla has cut the prices of some of its most popular electric cars by thousands of pounds in Europe and the US. To try to get more people to buy them. The company has to deal with a challenging global economy and competition from other carmakers. In the UK, the discounts range from 10% to 13%, but on some US models, they can go as high as 20%. When new...

... According to the CEO of Toyota Akio Toyoda, the Japanese manufacturer still has the potential to be a major player. "I don't want to abandon any automobile fan," Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda announced Friday at the Tokyo Auto Salon in Chiba, Japan. Instead, the Japanese automaker has recommended replacing existing automobile engines with more environmentally friendly alternatives, including fuel cells and electric motors. The objective is to hasten the...

... Meta was fined $410 million (€390 million) for violating EU data protection regulations. Meta's request for authorization to use people's data for advertisements on Facebook and Instagram was illegal, according to the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC). The business that owns both sites, Meta, has three months to change how it gathers and uses data to target adverts. Meta expresses "disappointment" and intends to appeal, stating that the decision...

Children may go from home to school in Boston using electric buses, which are safer and cleaner. A bus travels through the neighborhood's streets on a typical morning in Boston as it takes the kids to school. The bus is silent, even though it is packed with children who are thrilled to go to their classes. Its electric power is the reason behind this. Currently, only about 480,000 battery-powered school...

Artemis I started its mission to the moon after several months of delay. The aircraft serves as a step for the manned mission to the moon. Before ultimately taking off this month, the unmanned space trip encountered various hiccups at 322 feet tall, the rocket towers magnificently over the Space Launch System. Finally, the Artemis rocket lifted off the Florida ground at 1:47 AM, producing around 9 million pounds of...

Over the weekend, the biggest floating wind farm in the world went into operation, providing electricity for North Sea oil and gas facilities. The project is called Hywind Tampen, and Equinor, a Norwegian energy corporation, manages it. In the future, more wind turbines will start operating, according to Equinor. The Gullfaks oil and gas field acquired the company's first electricity generation. However, Equinor uses this capability to fuel North Sea...

Word-of-mouth marketing rakes in approximately $6 trillion a year globally; on average, it accounts for about 13% of all sales worldwide. In 2021, social media marketing generated approximately $57.7 billion in revenue. And while technology combining these two tactics has been virtually non-existent, CrowdShare is here to fix that.   CrowdShare is an app launching on September 1 of this year that automates the sharing process between an account and...

An all-around annual booster for people is what biotech company Moderna wants to create. The need for people to receive frequent booster shots against the coronavirus, the flu, and other viruses has just become more urgent due to the pandemic. Moderna believes this should change, though. The company announced that in five years, the company would develop a booster shot that only needs to be administered once a year. Moderna...

The arrival of Apple's latest line of iPhones is always one of the most anticipated events of the year. This year the company will launch the phones in the fall, along with the Apple Watch Series 8 and new AirPods, among other gadgets. Apple Continues to Leave iPhone Enthusiasts Guessing the Reveal Date Apple has not yet formally announced the launch date. But reports have emerged that the company will...

The Artemis I might not complete its objective as planned following a second problem that the NASA launch team ran into last Saturday. In September and October, the ship is timetabled for additional missions. As mentioned above, however, the schedules might experience delays due to the team's uncertainty over the new conditions. NASA states that depending on the assessment made by the Artemis I launch team, the delays could range...

Prehistoric humans found refuge in caves. The structures protect them from harmful elements within the environment and it serves as the homes of groups. Today, the same structure could provide the same for humans on the moon. Within the cave-like structures on the moon, reside temperatures that is much like the Earth’s. According to scientists’ findings, moon pits have areas that steadily features temperatures around 63 degrees Fahrenheit or about...

Large derailleur pulley are the cog on your front derailleur that moves to let you switch gears.   What is a large derailleur pulley? The large derailleur pulley is the cog that you move with your hand to change gears. And, It's located on top of the device, near the gear shifters and cables. The large pulley is connected to a cable which runs through one or more small derails...

In just under 20 years, Tesla has evolved from two founders with a vision for reliable electric vehicles to the world’s most valuable automaker. Along the way, it has attracted a community of fans, followers and drivers — all of whom profess a devotion to the brand’s mission, style, and performance.   On August 6, 2022, a large contingent of Tesla fans will gather in San Luis Obispo, California, for...

Image Source: REUTERS The future of the labor force is robots In Singapore, robot workers have taken the lead in several establishments. In an effort to maintain strict safety regulations during lockdown protocols following COVID -19 pandemic. The number of businesses that have employed robots is growing. According to them, due to restrictions on human employees, utilizing robots has been a trend for most. Between December 2019 and September 2021, the...

A metacoin system is a computer te chnology framework that permits the exchange of a virtual currency and its corresponding digital assets. It uses blockchain, a distributed ledger technology. The popular metacoin systems are Ripple, Peercoin, Primecoin, Dash, Peercoin, Ethereum, and Peercoin. What is blockchain? In order to understand what a metacoin platform is, it’s important to first learn about the blockchain. The blockchain is a public ledger that holds...

What to Know About NFT Scams and How to Avoid Them RewardsBunny..  As the digital world and the technology it relies on continues to advance faster than ever, so too does the threat of more sophisticated online scams. While many of us would like to believe that we are technologically savvy enough to avoid falling victim to one, the truth is scams are becoming harder than ever to spot.  Non-fungible...

Mastercard has created a new way for people to shop. This innovative technology allows shoppers to make transactions with just their faces or fingerprints. As a result, MasterCard has revolutionized how people will pay, drink at cafes and order food from restaurants in the future. Launched on Tuesday, Mastercard changes the way people will pay for their goods at stores with its new technology that includes fingerprint scanning and facial...

With mobile phone sales slowing down across the board, it's no wonder that Samsung is feeling some pressure. The Korean technology giant has been relying heavily on its smartphones to keep afloat in this market, but now there are signs of weakness finally showing up within their own ranks too. With a potential recession hanging in the air, demand for smartphones has gone down. Read also: KFC forced to remove...

Joe Biden's administration is allocating funds to create charging stations across the country in order to boost the electric vehicle industry. To help America transition away from fossil fuels and embrace clean energy sources, the president announced that 500,000 charging stations will be built by 2030. The new standards will ensure that all drivers can use charging stations, regardless of where they are located or which company the car comes...

In a recently published report, Citigroup analysts have projected that the space industry will reach $1 trillion in annual revenue by 2040. The report suggests that as space becomes more affordable, it will lead to innovations in other fields. For example, satellite broadband and manufacturing services could be enhanced. The global space industry has seen impressive growth of 70% since 2010. The report released by Citigroup agrees with the forecasts...

In the 1999 Disney original, smart house, a teenage boy wins a futuristic home for him and his family and this house was fully equipped with an AI system that served as their assistant/butler. It prepares coffee for them before they wake up in the morning, cleans, and plays with the family dog and plays music specific to the mood at the time. Fast forward 18 years, and what is...

Source: Getty Images Software updates have become the norm, regardless of the gadget. While the pop-up ads asking for updates can be a nuisance, these updates are integral in keeping your cyber security. Microsoft has made a habit of forcing users to update at least twice a year, but recently the company has decided to shift its business by quelling users’ frustrations with the updates.  Last month, Microsoft released their...

Source: Entrepreneur Last Tuesday, Google, one of the biggest tech giants across the globe, has announced that the company will be investing $740 million in Australia over the next five years, particularly promising to establish a research hub staffed by Australian researchers and engineers, increase its cloud computing capacity, and team up with government scientists from the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) to address certain issues like expanding...

Source: Netflix The hit South Korean Netflix series “Squid Game” has inspired many great things in the current space of pop culture. Recently, a new cryptocurrency token was created based on the hit show, with many investors hoping to cash in on the property’s rising popularity. However, the token suddenly plummeted in value, with the token itself trading at $0 after its creators cashed out, effectively stealing an estimated $2.1...

Photo: Reuters On Wednesday, Britain’s BT and Japan’s Toshiba announced the first commercial trial of a quantum-secured network that aims to block vulnerabilities in encryption that will surface when quantum computing becomes mainstream. The companies explained that professional services group EY will use the network to connect to a site at the London Bridge and another at Canary Wharf. Even though quantum computers are unreliable and costly, the technology behind...

Photo: Instacart On Thursday, Instacart informed its 3,000 employees that it is revising its valuation to $24 billion from $39 billion due to market conditions. An Instacart spokesperson said in a statement to CNN Business on Friday that the company is "confident in the strength of our business, but we are not immune to the market turbulence that has impacted leading technology companies both public and private." "We can't control...

Photo: Reuters Almost two dozen security experts and former US officials, including two ex-CIA directors and a former NSA director, backed Apple’s app store practices against a critical antitrust case. In a court filing, the security experts argued that forcing Apple’s mobile ecosystem to open, including allowing iPhones to install apps from outside the official app store, would harm user and national security. The list of signatories includes Gen. Michael...

Photo: Reuters On Wednesday, Alphabet, Inc. unit Waymo said that it now offers driverless rides to employees in San Francisco, accelerating a race with General Motors Co.-backed rival Cruise in commercializing technology in the city. Waymo also launched driverless rides to Phoenix-based employees with safety drivers behind the wheel. Public testing may be in the future soon. “Operating fully autonomously in multiple markets — in addition to Waymo’s growing trucking...

Photo: Tencent Following a bruising crackdown by China on the tech sector, Chinese social media and gaming giant Tencent reported its slowest-ever growth. After its US-listed shares closed 5.4% lower on Wall Street, Tencent shares tumbled around 6% in Hong Kong. The stock decrease came after Tencent reported revenue of 8% higher than the year before for the fourth quarter of 2021, marking it at 144.2 billion yuan ($22.6 billion)....

Photo: Apple iPhone owners with an Arizona driver’s license or state ID can now upload either to their Apple Wallet, making it the first time a US state has supported digital versions of identification in the app. But the uses remain limited, for now. Arizona residents with TSA PreCheck can present their digital driver’s license or state ID using their iPhone or Apple Watch at select Transportation Security Administration checkpoints...

Over the years, content creation has become a massive staple in the digital industry. Various individuals have found remarkable success with content creation, utilizing their creativity to express themselves to the world while doing what they love. This universal passion for content creation has spread across a variety of online platforms, allowing for creators to gain an international audience through the internet. TrueFanz is an emerging global platform for digital...

Source: Getty Images American multinational investment bank and financial services holding company JPMorgan Chase & Co. is suing electric vehicle company Tesla for $162 million, accusing its founder Elon Musk of breaching a contract the two industry giants entered into in 2014 involving stock trading options that the latter sold to the bank.  The suit that was filed in a Manhattan federal court highlights a legal disagreement over how JPMorgan...

Source: Business Insider When we thought that modern-day advancements in the digital era had impressed us tremendously in the past few years, we assumed wrong. The first bitcoin upgrade has just gone live, and it is a big deal for the world’s most popular cryptocurrency. The update, which is called Taproot, promises greater transaction privacy and efficiency, prompting an expansion in bitcoin’s utility. On top of that, it unlocks the...