German chip maker Infineon recently made the decision to cut 1,400 jobs and relocate another 1,400 due to what they described as a tough market environment. These job cuts, from a global workforce of around 58,600, are part of a broader restructuring effort that the company initiated in May. The CEO of Infineon, Jochen Hanebeck,
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As the global e-commerce industry continues to grow exponentially, the number of parcels being delivered worldwide has seen a staggering increase over the years. This surge in parcel deliveries has raised concerns about the environmental impact of traditional delivery methods, particularly in urban areas. With diesel vans and trucks contributing to traffic congestion, carbon emissions,
The world of flying robotics has been greatly influenced by the wing dynamics of various animal species. While birds and bats have been the typical inspiration for most flying robotic systems, insects, particularly rhinoceros beetles, present a unique and lesser-known model for study. The processes underlying the wing movements of insects have long been shrouded
As France gears up to meet its 2035 deadline for phasing out new combustion engine cars, workers in the auto industry are left grappling with uncertainties about their job security. The shift towards electric vehicles has sparked a mix of optimism and pessimism among industry workers across different regions in France. While areas like the
The world of artificial intelligence (AI) is witnessing a fierce battle between companies advocating for open-source and closed-source AI models. The recent move by Meta, the parent company of Facebook, to release a collection of large AI models, including the groundbreaking Llama 3.1 405B, has brought this debate into the spotlight. Mark Zuckerberg’s claim that
The recent setback in delivering hydrogen-powered trucks to New Zealand, coupled with the removal of a NZ$100 million government rebate scheme for green hydrogen users, has cast a shadow of uncertainty over the future of green hydrogen technology in the country. The failure of the deal with the US company Hyzon for the purchase of
The integration of cellulose nanofibrils into 3D-printed concrete technology is a groundbreaking development that has the potential to revolutionize the construction industry. Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science have conducted a comprehensive study to explore the benefits of incorporating this plant-based material into printable concrete mixtures. Cellulose nanofibrils, derived
In recent research led by Stanford University, a groundbreaking technology dating back to the Bronze Age has emerged as a potential game-changer in achieving the ambitious United Nations climate goal of net zero emissions by 2050. The technology involves using heat-absorbing bricks in an insulated container to store heat generated by renewable energy sources such
The chipmaking industry is currently experiencing heightened tensions regarding antitrust issues, particularly centered around Nvidia. Rivals have accused the tech giant of abusing its market dominance in selling chips that power artificial intelligence. The U.S. Justice Department has initiated an investigation into these complaints, with concerns that Nvidia may be monopolizing the market and pressuring
Recently, Google faced criticism for an ad promoting its Gemini artificial intelligence. The ad, titled “Dear Sydney,” showcased a father using the AI to write a fan letter from his daughter to US hurdler Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone. While the intention was to highlight the capabilities of Gemini AI, the execution fell flat with some viewers. Many
The United States recently filed a lawsuit against TikTok, accusing the popular video-sharing app of violating children’s privacy by collecting data about them without their parents’ permission. The Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) joined forces in a civil suit, alleging that TikTok breached the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). According to
In a world where technology is constantly evolving, the demand for smaller and more efficient electronic devices is ever-growing. Traditional filter capacitors, such as Aluminum electrolytic capacitors (AECs), have limitations in terms of size and capacitance, making it challenging to meet the requirements of modern electronics. This necessitates the development of alternative solutions that can
In a recent study published in Science Advances, a research team has made significant strides in the realm of artificial intelligence by showcasing the potential for utilizing analog hardware with ECRAM devices to maximize computational performance. The limitations of existing digital hardware have spurred interest in exploring alternative solutions tailored specifically for AI computation. Analog
In the realm of modern software development, the complexity of applications has significantly increased. With numerous files and millions of lines of code making up a single software application, the process of debugging has become a daunting task for developers. The act of finding and correcting faults within the code, known as debugging, is not
Airbus revealed a significant blow to its financial performance in the first half of the year, with a 46 percent decrease in net profit amounting to 825 million euros. This substantial drop was primarily attributed to a massive writedown in the company’s space operations, totaling 989 million euros. Despite seeing a 4 percent rise in