As Germany approaches its next federal election, cybersecurity has become a top concern for the country’s leadership. In light of rising digital threats, Germany’s Interior Minister, Nancy Faeser, has called for stronger measures to safeguard the integrity of the election process and to protect critical digital infrastructure. This warning comes amid growing fears of cyberattacks […]
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Gorodenkoff/Shutterstock A former CEO and executive chairman of Google, recently suggested that the tech giant’s apparent lag in AI development was due to the company prioritising employees’ personal wellbeing over progress. Eric Schmidt told an audience: “Google decided that work-life balance and going home early and working from home was more important than winning.” Schmidt […]
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Introduction Japan, once a global leader in semiconductor production and technology, is making a major push to regain its competitive edge in both the semiconductor and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors. The government has announced an ambitious plan to revitalize its chip industry, which has been underperforming in recent decades as other countries, particularly the United […]
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On November 13, 2024, T-Mobile, one of the world’s largest mobile network carriers, experienced a significant outage affecting millions of customers across the United States and international markets. The disruption has caused widespread issues for users trying to make calls, send messages, and access mobile data. What Happened? Around midday (EST) on November 13, reports […]
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Introduction As the United States continues to ramp up its efforts to strengthen its semiconductor manufacturing capabilities, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and GlobalFoundries have secured a $13 billion share of the Chips Act funding. This funding, which is part of the CHIPS and Science Act, aims to bolster domestic chip production and reduce reliance […]
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Introduction The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning to technology companies, alerting them about a rising wave of fraudulent subpoenas and emergency data requests (EDRs) used by hackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data. These forged subpoenas are increasingly being used by malicious actors to exploit trust in law enforcement and […]
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Warawut Klinjun/Shutterstock Once every spring, a few days after the full moon, corals of the great barrier reef release eggs and sperm simultaneously – a phenomenon so spectacular it can be seen from space. Not only does the Moon’s gravitational attraction interact with the Sun to cause our tides (ebb and flow), its orbit around […]
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Introduction Amazon has announced a significant investment of $110 million to further the research and development of its Trainium chips, specifically designed for accelerating artificial intelligence (AI) workloads. This investment will fund AI research at universities through Amazon’s Build on Trainium program, a strategic initiative aimed at advancing generative AI and deep learning technologies. The […]
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The UK’s efforts to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 have been significantly boosted thanks to a £14.5 million investment by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and government partners. This latest funding marks phase two of the Transforming Land Use for Net Zero, Nature and People programme (LUNZ). It supports five ambitious research projects that […]
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Introduction Verizon has successfully secured a contract extension valued at over $98 million from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). This significant deal will enable the telecommunications giant to expand its global communications infrastructure, specifically by building a point-to-point connection within Asia, aimed at improving the DoD’s communication capabilities in the region. This extension strengthens […]
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