Month: January 2024

Alphabet Struggles to Catch Up with Microsoft in Cloud and AI Markets

Alphabet Inc. (GOOG -6.50%) (GOOGL -6.57%) has been facing challenges in catching up with Microsoft Corporation (MSFT -1.35%) in the cloud and AI markets. In the first nine months of 2023, Alphabet generated 78% of its revenue from Google’s advertising…

Financial Markets Set for Busy Week with Key Central Bank Meetings, Data Releases, and Big Tech Earnings

The upcoming week is set to be a busy one for financial markets, with major events such as key central bank meetings in the UK and US, important data releases including eurozone inflation and US NFP, and the US Treasury…

Report Reveals Over 1,200 APT Attacks Targeting China in 2023

Cybersecurity threats continue to loom large as a recent report by Chinese firm 360 Security Group revealed that more than 1,200 APT (Advanced Persistent Threat) attacks from 13 foreign APT organizations targeted China in 2023. The report, released on Tuesday,…

Zuckerberg Reportedly Rejected Requests to Expand Meta’s Child Safety Teams

Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, previously known as Facebook, reportedly rejected requests to expand the company’s child safety and well-being teams in 2021, as revealed by internal documents and emails released by Congress. The vice president of global affairs,…

TikTok CEO announces $2 billion investment in user safety

TikTok CEO Shou Chew has announced a $2 billion investment to ensure the safety of its 170 million monthly active users in the US. This move comes as part of a broader effort by social media platforms to protect young…

Perseverance Rover Makes Groundbreaking Discoveries in Jezero Crater

NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover has made groundbreaking discoveries while exploring the western edge of Jezero crater, providing invaluable insights into the geological history of Mars. The rover is equipped with the RIMFAX ground penetrating radar, which has revealed fascinating observations…

Mozilla Takes Stand Against Apple, Google, and Microsoft for Browser Development

Recently, Mozilla has taken a stand against Apple, Google, and Microsoft for setting technical requirements that have hindered the development of its Firefox web browser, thus impacting competition. Despite engaging in dialog with platform vendors for years, Mozilla has seen…

Next Total Solar Eclipse Set for April 2024

Mark Your Calendars: The Next Total Solar Eclipse Is Happening in April 2024 Get ready to witness a celestial marvel! The next total solar eclipse is set to occur on Monday, April 8, 2024. This extraordinary event will mark the…

Precision Nanocluster Formation with Molecular Traps

Small yet mighty: Showcasing precision nanocluster formation with molecular traps Researchers at Chiba University have demonstrated the successful formation of functional nanoclusters using cobalt atom deposition on two-dimensional arrays of crown ether ring molecules. Nanoclusters (NCs) are crystalline materials that…

Quantum Dot Solar Cells Achieve Record-Breaking Efficiency of 18.1%

Quantum dot solar cells have achieved a groundbreaking efficiency record, marking a significant milestone in the development of this promising solar technology. Engineers at UNIST in South Korea have successfully created quantum dot solar cells with a world record efficiency…