Nasa to overhaul mission returning samples from Mars – here’s why it must and will go ahead
Apr 23, 2024 08:00 am UTC| Insights & Views Technology
Nasa recently announced that it is seeking new ways to complete the return to Earth of rock cores drilled by the Perseverance Rover in the Jezero Crater on Mars. This has led to some anxiety among space scientists, who...
The use of AI in war games could change military strategy
Apr 23, 2024 08:00 am UTC| Insights & Views Technology
The rise of commercially viable generative artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform a vast range of sectors. This transformation will be particularly profound in contemporary military...
Amazon to Introduce Air Delivery Service in Arizona via Drone
Apr 23, 2024 07:22 am UTC| Business Technology
Amazon announced it will commence air delivery in Arizona using drones this year. The e-commerce giant said customers residing within the West Valley Phoenix Metro can avail themselves of Prime Air drone deliveries from...
Apple Adds Eight Chinese Companies to Its Supply Chain After Axing Four
Apr 23, 2024 06:25 am UTC| Business Technology
Apple Inc. reportedly expanded its supply chain by adding eight new Chinese companies. This move made it apparent that the iPhone maker would be relying on a China-based network of companies for the future production and...
China Secures Banned Nvidia Chips Amid US Export Restrictions, Tenders Reveal
Apr 23, 2024 05:22 am UTC| Technology Business
A Reuters investigation shows that despite U.S. sanctions restricting exports of advanced Nvidia AI chips, several Chinese educational and research institutions have acquired these through Super Micro and Dell...
OpenAI Likely to Launch GPT-4.5 in 2024 Amid Surging AI Development Costs
Apr 23, 2024 04:23 am UTC| Technology
As the race in generative AI heats up, OpenAI may opt for an incremental update with GPT-4.5 this year, sidestepping the substantial resource demands a full leap to GPT-5 would entail. Resource Constraints May Steer...
Venezuela Embraces Cryptocurrency for Oil Exports to Circumvent US Sanctions
Apr 23, 2024 04:18 am UTC| Technology Digital Currency
Venezuelas state oil company, PDVSA, is facing renewed US sanctions. To secure its oil trade revenues, it is increasingly turning to cryptocurrency, specifically USDT. This shift is aimed at sidestepping restrictions that...
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