The landscape of public transportation is on the brink of a major shake-up, with researchers from Concordia University proposing a revolutionary new approach to suburban commuting. In a recent publication in the Transportation Research Record, a group of researchers introduced the concept of On-Demand Transit (ODT) as a viable alternative to traditional bus routes. This
Google made a significant update to its Chrome browser by incorporating its advanced Gemini AI chatbot directly into the address bar. This move represents a major step towards democratizing AI technology and changing the way millions of people interact with the internet. Chrome users can now access Gemini by simply typing “@gemini” followed by their
The recent research conducted by a team of scientists from Skoltech, Universitat Politècnica de València, Institute of Spectroscopy of RAS, University of Warsaw, and University of Iceland explores the spontaneous formation and synchronization of multiple quantum vortices in optically excited semiconductor microcavities. Their findings, published in Science Advances, shed light on the antiferromagnetic coupling of
Hopoo Games, the studio behind the popular Risk Of Rain series, has made an announcement that they will be shutting down and moving on to work at Valve. Co-founders Paul Morse and Duncan Drummond, along with other talented members of the team, will be taking on game development roles at the renowned Steam owners. This
Brazil’s telecommunications regulator has issued threats of sanctions against Elon Musk’s satellite internet company, Starlink, amidst a growing public feud with the billionaire over the country’s decision to block his social media platform X. This confrontation escalated after Brazil’s supreme court ordered a nationwide suspension of X for failing to appoint a legal representative by
Instagram has recently introduced a new feature that allows Broadcast Channel creators to enable replies within their channels. This update signifies a shift from traditional broadcasting to a more interactive platform, where subscribers can now engage in discussions within the channel itself. Unlike before, where the main channel feed only displayed updates from the admin,
The recent scandal surrounding LobbyMatic has brought to light some troubling aspects of the company’s leadership, or lack thereof. With no leadership listed on its official website, and allegations that the founders are operating under false names, it raises major red flags about the transparency and legitimacy of the company. According to Politico, the information
Matching algorithms play a crucial role in various systems, from rideshare apps to medical donor networks. The aim is to optimize pairings to maximize efficiency and user satisfaction. Computer scientists are constantly seeking ways to improve these algorithms, making them more effective and user-friendly. One such advancement comes from drawing inspiration from biological systems, as
Recently, a panel of Brazil’s federal supreme court justices voted unanimously to uphold orders suspending the use of Elon Musk’s social network X nationwide. This decision has sent shockwaves through the tech industry and sparked a debate on freedom of speech and judicial overreach. One justice, Luiz Fux, voted to uphold the decision but expressed
The recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Bonn sheds light on the impressive capability of light particles to merge into a “super photon” under specific conditions. This phenomenon, known as Bose-Einstein condensate, has been manipulated by the researchers using tiny nano molds to create a simple lattice structure with important implications for