AMD recently announced its acquisition of server maker ZT Systems in a cash-and-stock deal worth a staggering $4.9 billion. This move is aimed at strengthening AMD’s artificial intelligence capacity as it seeks to better compete with industry giant Nvidia. The deal is set to include the sale of ZT Systems’ server manufacturing business post-closing, marking
The recent security breach at National Public Data (NPD) has raised serious concerns regarding the safety and protection of sensitive personal information. According to reports by National Public Data (NPD), the breach occurred in December last year and involved the unauthorized access to a database containing a staggering 2.9 billion lines of data, including Social
A recent study conducted by scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory has shed light on the formation and behavior of excitons in a class of materials known as van der Waals magnets. These microscopic particle-like objects, consisting of an electron and a hole, have been observed in the crystalline material nickel
Valve has recently made a bold decision to ban players from using keyboard features to automate perfect counter-strafes in Counter-Strike 2. This move comes in response to the introduction of Simultaneous Opposing Cardinal Directions (SOCD) features by keyboard makers like Razer and Wooting. According to Valve, these features blur the line between manual input and
Former president Donald Trump has once again made headlines for sharing AI-generated images on his Truth Social platform. This time, the images falsely claim that Taylor Swift fans, also known as Swifties, are supporting his campaign. Trump shared screenshots of four posts that depict young women wearing “Swifties for Trump” T-shirts in various styles. One
Excitonic resonances and transitions between excitons have been shown by scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) to significantly increase the efficiency of generating entangled photon pairs. This breakthrough could potentially lead to the development of efficient ultrathin quantum light sources. Quantum entanglement, which is the cornerstone of many quantum technologies, involves the phenomenon
Despite reports of slowing growth and the need for cash incentives to attract more creators, TikTok remains steadfast in its growth in the European Union. The latest usage numbers reveal a consistent increase in the app’s user base in the EU region. According to the EU Digital Services Act (DSA) requirements, large online platforms must
Instagram has been known for its square format when it comes to uploading photos and videos. However, the company is now testing a new way for users to upload media. This new pilot experiment allows select users to upload photos and videos in a vertical grid format without the need to crop the content into
The open-source AI powerhouse, Hugging Face, recently unveiled a groundbreaking tutorial that aims to revolutionize the world of robotics. By providing developers with a comprehensive guide on building and training their own AI-powered robots, Hugging Face is democratizing access to low-cost robotics technology. This move marks a significant shift towards bringing artificial intelligence into the
In a recent announcement, Procreate CEO James Cuda made it clear that the popular iPad illustration app will not be incorporating generative AI into their products. This decision comes as a relief to many users within the creative community who have voiced their concerns about the negative impact of AI on artists. Cuda expressed his