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NVIDIA AI Server Shipments Set for 150% Increase in 2024

Dec 14, 2023 01:42 am UTC| Technology

NVIDIAs AI server shipments are likely to climb significantly, with analyst Ming-Chi Kuo revealing a 150% YoY increase despite high industry demand. NVIDIA Expects To See A 150% year-on-year increase in AI Shipment in...

Blue Origin's New Shepard Spacecraft Set to Soar After 15 Months of Hiatus

Dec 13, 2023 08:56 am UTC| Technology

Blue Origin, the space exploration company founded by Amazons Jeff Bezos, is making headlines as its New Shepard spacecraft prepares to break its 15-month silence. The anticipated launch comes after a hiatus left space...

'Computer says no’: more employers are using AI to recruit, increasing the risk of discrimination

Dec 13, 2023 08:16 am UTC| Technology

Imagine being the most qualified person for a job and not getting a call-back or not being selected for an interview. As recruitment decisions shift from being based on assessing applicants traditional CVs to relying on...

AMD Foresees AI-Driven Boom in PC Market by 2025, Banking on 'Tremendous Momentum'

Dec 13, 2023 03:50 am UTC| Technology

AMDs CFO stated the AI PC trend will ultimately boost consumer sales in 2025 but will not have an immediate impact in 2024. AMD Anticipates Tremendous Momentum in the AI PC Market by 2025 At the Barclays Global...

iPhone 16 Innovates with Vertical Cameras and New Action Buttons

Dec 13, 2023 03:21 am UTC| Technology

Apple added design tweaks such as a curved frame and a frosted glass back with the release of the iPhone 15. Apples next-generation iPhone 16 will build on these enhancements, including changes to the controls and camera...

Apple Launches iOS 17.3 Beta with Enhanced Security and Music Features

Dec 13, 2023 02:49 am UTC| Technology

iOS 17.3 beta 1 is currently available to Apples development program members. Because the first iOS 17 release did not include all of the promised improvements, Apple has started releasing 17.X upgrades to include these...

Elon Musk Challenges SEC, Tesla Tweet Approval Rule in Supreme Court Petition

Dec 13, 2023 02:29 am UTC| Technology

Elon Musk has petitioned the Supreme Court to overturn a settlement agreement requiring a corporate lawyer to analyze and approve all of his Tesla-related tweets. Elon Musk Petitioned the Supreme Court to Overturn Tesla...

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Economy

Investors have bid against each other to buy Australia’s first green bond. Here’s why that’s a great sign

You might think government debt is bad, but it actually plays a crucial role in modern finance. Back when he was treasurer, Peter Costello famously declared that April 21 2006 would be known as Australias Debt Free Day....

Meet the ‘new consumer’: How shopper behaviour is changing in a post-inflation world

After a long anticipated wait, the Bank of Canada has finally decided to cut interest rates by 25 basis points. The decision marks a departure from the series of interest rate hikes that were previously implemented to curb...

Yes, carbon capture and storage is controversial – but it’s going to be crucial

Renewable energy sources such as wind and solar are vital tools to help us make cuts to the 36 billion tonnes of greenhouse gases we emit each year. But renewables alone cant get us to net zero. Sectors such as cement,...

The UK’s nature restoration plans have some big holes – here’s how to fill them

Have you heard anything about nature as a political priority in the upcoming UK general election? We havent. And as biodiversity researchers, that troubles us. The UK is already one of the worlds most nature-depleted...

Rotting sargassum is choking the Caribbean’s white sand beaches, fueling an economic and public health crisis

The Caribbeans sandy beaches, clear turquoise water and vibrant coral reefs filled with an amazing variety of sea creatures have long been the pride of the islands. The big three sun, sea and sand have made this...

Politics

Trump's 'Huge Fan' Status of Tesla Cybertruck Fuels Growing Alliance with Elon Musk

Elon Musk, during Teslas shareholder meeting, disclosed his growing alliance with Donald Trump, emphasizing Trumps admiration for the Cybertruck. CEO Elon Musk spoke about his relationship with former President Trump...

Why spending time and money creating TikToks probably won’t pay off for Labour and Conservatives

In a few short years, TikTok has moved from being an app for teens doing dance routines in their bedroom to a key part of political campaigning. Both Labour and the Conservatives are on the app (with 191,000 and 58,000...

2024 European elections: Who are young Europeans voting for?

Over the last five European Parliament elections, young peoples participation and preferences have changed significantly in response to various socio-economic, political and cultural factors. Of course, the European Union...

EU elections: far-right parties surge, but less than had been expected

The results of the 2024 European elections have confirmed the surge of far-right parties in EU member states. However, while many recorded significant scores, the wave was not a groundswell, and the shifts vary from...

Does voting help the climate?

The worlds biggest election took place in heat so severe it claimed the lives of several poll workers. Nearly one billion people were eligible to vote in the election that returned Narendra Modi to power in India, but...

Science

Eye exercises to improve sight – is there any science behind them? An ophthalmologist explains why you shouldn’t buy the hype

You may have seen advertisements claiming to eliminate the need for eyeglasses through vision therapy or vision training basically, eye exercises. These exercises include putting pressure on or palming the eye; eye...

The universe’s biggest explosions made some of the elements we are composed of. But there’s another mystery source out there

After its birth in the Big Bang, the universe consisted mainly of hydrogen and a few helium atoms. These are the lightest elements in the periodic table. More-or-less all elements heavier than helium were produced in the...

Engineering cells to broadcast their behavior can help scientists study their inner workings

Waves are ubiquitous in nature and technology. Whether its the rise and fall of ocean tides or the swinging of a clocks pendulum, the predictable rhythms of waves create a signal that is easy to track and distinguish from...

If an asteroid hit Earth and all the humans died, would the dinosaurs come back?

Many, many years ago dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Six-year-old Aga knows that a meteorite wiped them out… but could another meteorite bring them back? You can read a print version of this story...

Ancient DNA from an extinct native duck reveals how far birds flew to make New Zealand home

Ask a bird lover if they have heard of the extinct giant moa or its ancient predator, Haasts eagle, and the answer will likely be yes. The same cant be said of New Zealands extinct, but equally unique, mergansers a group...

Technology

Shytoshi Kusama Reaches Major Milestone on X, Delighting the SHIB Army

The mysterious leader of the SHIB programming team, who goes by the name Shytoshi Kusama, has made a huge accomplishment. This accomplishment was accomplished by the SHIB programming team. The social media behemoth X was...

Ethereum's Path to $10K is the Most Asymmetric Bet in Crypto, Analyst Says

Although Ether is still having trouble breaking through the $4,000 barrier, reaching $10,000 would result in a 194% price gain from where it is currently trading. According to a well-known analyst, the possibility of...

Shiba Inu (SHIB) Partners With British Red Cross to Boost Crypto Donations

Shiba Inu (SHIB) gains support from the British Red Cross, enabling crypto donations through the Giving Block. This partnership enhances SHIBs value and broadens the Red Crosss fundraising capabilities, marking a...

Kia's $30,000 EV3 Built in Mexico to Qualify for US EV Tax Credit

Kia to build the $30,000 EV3 in Mexico, unlocking the US EV tax credit. The EV3s affordability and advanced features are set to make a significant impact on the electric vehicle market. Kia Unveils $30,700 EV3 at 2023...

Tesla Cybertruck Owner Showcases Electric Cooler, Full Owner's Manual Revealed Online

A Tesla Cybertruck owner highlights an electric cooler run by the trucks bed outlet, demonstrating its utility. Additionally, the Tesla Cybertruck owners manual has been revealed, providing comprehensive specifications and...