Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger Steps Down After Tumultuous Tenure as Company Struggles

Intel Corporation announced on Monday that Pat Gelsinger has retired as CEO, effective December 1, capping nearly four years at the helm of the semiconductor giant. His departure follows a period of significant challenges for the company, including losses in market share, a declining stock price, and ongoing struggles to establish a foothold in the […]

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Hyundai and Kia Unveil Wearable Exoskeleton to Enhance Worker Safety and Productivity

Hyundai Motor and Kia have announced the launch of an innovative wearable exoskeleton, the X-ble Shoulder, designed to assist workers in physically demanding industries by enhancing upper body strength and reducing strain during overhead tasks. This new product represents a significant advancement in wearable technology, aimed at improving both worker safety and efficiency. The X-ble […]

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UK: BT Secures £1.3 Billion Contract to Enhance UK Emergency Services Network

BT Group has signed a significant new contract worth £1.29 billion with the UK’s Home Office, ensuring the continued development and management of the Emergency Services Network (ESN) for the next seven years. The deal, which takes effect on December 2, 2024, will see BT provide critical mobile services for the nationwide communications network used […]

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Vietnam Approves $67 Billion High-Speed Rail Project to Connect North and South

Vietnam has officially approved a monumental $67 billion high-speed rail project that will revolutionize domestic travel and bolster the country’s infrastructure. The planned rail line, set to stretch 1,500 kilometers (930 miles) from Hanoi in the north to Ho Chi Minh City in the south, promises to significantly reduce travel time from 30 hours to […]

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Apple Offers Record $1 Million Reward for Hackers to Breach Apple Intelligence Server

Apple has launched an unprecedented initiative offering up to $1 million for anyone who can successfully hack into its Apple Intelligence server. The server, which powers the company’s cutting-edge software for iPhone 15 models and beyond, is a critical part of Apple’s infrastructure. This bold move signals the company’s commitment to cybersecurity and its ongoing […]

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Israel’s first sea wave energy power plant to launch in Jaffa Port

Israel’s first sea wave energy power plant will launch in Jaffa Port next Thursday to help the country address climate change and transition to renewable energy. The project was jointly developed by the Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality, the municipal development company ‘Atarim,’ Eco Wave Power, and EDF Renewables Israel. This will be a pilot station for […]

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A rising tide of e-waste, made worse by AI, threatens our health, the environment and the economy

KPixMining / Shutterstock Our growing reliance on technology at home and in the workplace has raised the profile of e-waste. This consists of discarded electrical devices including laptops, smartphones, televisions, computer servers, washing machines, medical equipment, games consoles and much more. The amount of e-waste produced this decade could reach as much as 5 million […]

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UK Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Launches New Cybersecurity Hub to Safeguard Nuclear Sector

In response to increasing cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure, the UK Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has launched the Group Cyberspace Collaboration Centre (GCCC) in Cumbria. This new facility, housed at Herdus House, aims to bolster cybersecurity across the nuclear sector by promoting collaboration among nuclear operators and their supply chains. The GCCC is designed to […]

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Black Friday: why our brains love a bargain

Do you prefer Black Friday or Cyber Monday? The January sales or Amazon’s Prime Day? Or perhaps you like to hold out for a good old fashioned everything-must-go shop clearance. For whatever your shopping habits, there’s a good chance that you like the idea of bagging a bargain. The days and weeks before Black Friday […]

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SKAO Africa programme to broaden human capital development efforts – UKRI

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) coordinates the UK’s interests in the Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO), working with the academic and industrial community and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). The SKAO and STFC have now agreed to lay the foundation of the SKAO Africa programme. The programme is aimed at […]

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