Shared e-scooters have become a popular mode of transport in many cities around the world, offering a convenient and eco-friendly way to travel short distances. Melbourne City Council recently made headlines by voting to break its contracts with operators of shared e-scooter schemes due to safety concerns. However, these concerns may be overshadowing the potential
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The recent ruling by a US judge has shed light on Google’s monopoly in the market and how the tech giant has used its dominance to solidify its position. This ruling has drawn parallels to the European Commission’s stance on tech giants like Google, Meta, and Amazon. It is now widely acknowledged that the business
Boeing’s new CEO, Kelly Ortberg, has expressed his desire to “reset” relations with a key union representing tens of thousands of its workers as the company navigates negotiations for a new labor contract. In a message to Boeing’s extensive workforce of over 170,000 employees, Ortberg highlighted his commitment to rebuilding the relationship with the International
Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite, has made a bold move by launching its own app store to directly offer its games to smartphone users. The Epic Games Store is a direct competitor to the app stores run by tech giants Apple and Google, providing users with an alternative platform to access their favorite games.
Former U.S. president Donald Trump’s recent shift towards embracing cryptocurrency at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville has caught the attention of many. Once known for his skepticism towards digital assets, Trump is now positioning himself as a champion of cryptocurrencies. This change reflects a broader trend where politics and crypto are converging, giving rise
Lithium-metal batteries have the potential to revolutionize the energy storage industry due to their significantly higher energy densities compared to lithium-ion batteries. However, these batteries have been plagued by limitations, particularly a short lifespan. Recent research from the University of Science and Technology of China and other institutes has introduced a new electrolyte design that
Roboticists around the world have been working tirelessly to create robotic grippers that are capable of picking up and manipulating various objects. The most successful grippers are often those that take inspiration from the dexterity of the human hand. However, many of these humanoid robotic hands are complex, expensive, and difficult to program, which limits
Cognitive flexibility is a crucial human ability that allows individuals to switch effortlessly between different thoughts and mental concepts. This capability enables multitasking, rapid skill acquisition, and adaptation to new situations. Although artificial intelligence systems have made significant advancements in recent years, they still lack the level of flexibility observed in human cognition. A group
The luminescent solar concentrator (LSC) has been a revolutionary invention since the 1970s, aiming to improve solar energy capture by utilizing luminescent materials to convert and concentrate sunlight onto photovoltaic (PV) cells. Unlike traditional concentrators that rely on mirrors and lenses, LSCs have the advantage of being able to harvest diffuse light and have been
The recent study conducted by CSIRO has shed light on the air tightness levels of new Australian homes. The research has shown that homes built in the last four years are up to 50% more airtight compared to those tested back in 2015. This increase in air tightness is beneficial for homeowners as it leads