Hottest Decade on Record Signals Alarming Surge in Climate Change, Says WMO
WMO has warned that the earth experienced the hottest decade in history during the 2011-2020 period. The report is revealed during the COP28 conference, held in Dubai, and states that this is a huge increase due to growing levels of greenhouse gas emissions in the air. Evidently, the effect is reflected in records of high […]
Elon Musk’s xAI Raises $1B for AI Dominance
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence (AI) startup is aiming to secure $1 billion in equity funding. The billionaire intends for xAI, his AI venture, to stay competitive with other industry players such as OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google. Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, is seeking to raise $1 billion in equity financing, as it aims to […]
Biden Administration Issues Guidance to Limit Chinese Content in EV Batteries for Tax Credits
Biden administration issued long-awaited guidance on Friday, imposing limitations on Chinese content in batteries eligible for electric vehicle (EV) tax credits, effective from next year. The move is part of an effort to reduce reliance on Chinese materials in the U.S. electric vehicle battery supply chain, a critical component of the country’s transition to electric […]
Ingenious Sleep Strategy of Antarctic Chinstrap Penguins Revealed by Scientists
Amid the tumultuous breeding colonies along the rocky Antarctic coastline, millions of chinstrap penguins have been discovered employing a unique and ingenious sleep adaptation to safeguard their nests. Researchers revealed on Thursday that, rather than engaging in prolonged sleep periods during the nesting phase, these flightless birds take thousands of brief naps daily – each […]
EU Adopts Groundbreaking Cyber Resilience Act to Safeguard Connected Devices
To fortify cybersecurity defenses, European Union countries and lawmakers reached a consensus on Thursday to implement rules safeguarding a wide array of connected devices, including laptops, fridges, mobile apps, and smart devices. This initiative comes in response to the escalating global threat of cyber attacks and ransom demands that have targeted such devices in recent […]
Surge in Pakistan Cellphone Imports Might Surpass Rs 135 Billion
Despite the economic challenges, the imports of cellphones, vehicles, and tea have observed a significant rise, contributing to the worth of the rupee in the country’s economy. A report by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) presents the statistics for the imports of various items for the current fiscal year. The report states that smartphones, […]
X Surpasses Facebook and Instagram in Driving Traffic via Google
Elon Musk, the owner of the tech platform Twitter, rebranded as X, reposted content highlighting that X has significantly outperformed Facebook and Instagram in generating substantial traffic through Google. Previously, several major news outlets published articles with the title ‘Twitter is dying,’ which played a pivotal role in attracting a significant audience. As many have […]
CyberLink Users Attacked by North Korea-Backed Hackers
Microsoft’s Threat Intelligence team alleged on Wednesday that hackers backed by North Korea have been spreading a malicious application to downstream customers. The application originates from a Taiwanese software developer who created it using CyberLink. The hackers stand accused of modifying an application and planning a wide supply chain attack. CyberLink, a Taiwanese software company, […]
Pika, the AI Tools Platform for Video Editing, Raises $55M
Pika, a platform that generates videos from simple images or captions, has announced it raised $55 million in funds supervised by Lightspeed Venture Partners. Notable companies like Homebrew, Conviction Capital, SV Angel, Ben’s Bites, and prominent angel investors—Quora founder Adam D’Angelo, ex-GitHub CEO Nat Friedman, and Giphy co-founder Alex Chung—participated in the funding round. Six […]
Tron Cryptocurrency Emerges as Key Player in Israel’s Battle Against Militant Financing
In a shift in Israel’s efforts to counter the funding of Iran-backed militant groups, the cryptocurrency Tron has emerged as a prominent player, surpassing Bitcoin in facilitating transfers linked to designated terror organizations, including Hamas and Hezbollah. This revelation comes from interviews with financial crime experts and blockchain investigations specialists. Tron’s appeal lies in its […]