Over the years, the European Union has implemented a series of regulations aimed at reshaping the technological landscape within the 27-member bloc. These regulations have had a profound impact on various aspects of technology use, from data protection to consumer rights. As the EU prepares for the upcoming European Parliament elections, it is important to
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In an era where democracy is increasingly under threat, Taiwan has emerged as a shining beacon of resilience and innovation. However, this very status is being jeopardized by the escalating tactics used by China to pressure Taiwan into submission. The use of “gray zone” tactics, including cyberattacks, has become a potent weapon in China’s arsenal
As the world gears up for the Paris Olympics, a different kind of preparation is taking place behind the scenes. Just like athletes training for the big event, cyberwarriors are honing their skills to protect the digital infrastructure of the Games. These cybersecurity engineers have enlisted friendly hackers to probe their defenses and have meticulously
The recent revelation from a group of French parliamentarians regarding cyberattacks originating from China has set off alarm bells across the political spectrum. This group of seven deputies and senators disclosed that they had fallen victims to virus-infected emails sent by a hacker group known as APT31. This particular group has been widely linked to
The use of robotics in wind turbine blade manufacturing has shown promising results according to a recent study conducted by researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The research aimed to explore the potential benefits of leveraging robotic assistance in the manufacturing process, with the goal of improving product consistency
In recent years, robots have been increasingly utilized for complex maintenance tasks. However, one of the major limitations of existing robots is their dependence on external power sources. This dependence greatly restricts their applicability in real-world scenarios. To address this issue, researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, Harbin Institute of Technology, and
The University of Cordoba’s TEP215-Physics for Renewable Energies research group has developed a groundbreaking methodology aimed at promoting the conversion of traditional agricultural spaces into agrivoltaic production areas. The conflict between sustainable energy production and agricultural land use has been a topic of cultural and academic debate, with Agrivoltaics emerging as a possible solution to
The landscape of computing has drastically transformed over the years. What was once considered a luxury is now an essential part of our day-to-day lives. With the rise of applications like machine learning and the impending rollout of 5G mobile networks, the demand for high computing performance has reached new heights. In response to this
Chinese tech giant Huawei has seen a remarkable increase in profits during the first quarter of this year, with a staggering 564 percent rise in net profit compared to the same period last year. This surge in profits, amounting to $2.7 billion, signals a significant recovery for Huawei following sanctions imposed by the US in
French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire recently announced his intentions to acquire the “sovereign activities” of Atos, a prominent French tech company facing financial difficulties. The move comes as a means to prevent foreign ownership of critical national assets, particularly in the realm of cybersecurity and strategic technologies. The sovereign activities of Atos, including supercomputers,