Technology

Infineon, a prominent German chip maker, recently announced its decision to cut 1,400 jobs and relocate another 1,400 positions in response to a challenging market environment. This move, which affects a significant portion of its workforce of approximately 58,600 employees worldwide, is part of a comprehensive restructuring effort initiated in May. According to CEO Jochen

Organic semiconductors have come a long way since their first appearance in the 1980s. With applications ranging from OLED displays to biosensors, these materials have found a significant place in the world of technology. One of the main challenges faced in the development of organic semiconductor devices is achieving ultra-high resolutions. While inorganic semiconductors like

The surge in e-commerce has led to a significant increase in the number of parcel deliveries globally. This has resulted in higher carbon emissions, traffic congestion, and air pollution, especially in urban areas where last-mile deliveries are predominant. Traditional delivery methods using high-emitting diesel vans or trucks are no longer sustainable in the long run.

The wing dynamics of flying animal species have long been studied to inspire the development of new flying robotic systems. While birds and bats use their pectoral and wing muscles to flap their wings, the mechanisms behind the wing movements of many insects, such as rhinoceros beetles, have remained poorly understood. Researchers at Ecole Polytechnique

As France approaches the 2035 deadline to phase out new combustion engine cars, the future of the auto industry hangs in the balance. While there are promising developments in regions like the north of the country, where a “Battery Valley” is emerging, there is also pessimism among workers in other parts of France. The transition

The recent setback in the deal to deliver hydrogen-powered trucks to New Zealand, coupled with the removal of a NZ$100 million government rebate scheme for green hydrogen users, has cast uncertainty over the transition to green hydrogen technology. The New Zealand government had initially invested $6.5 million for the purchase of heavy freight hydrogen trucks,

In recent developments in the world of artificial intelligence (AI), Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has taken a bold stand for open-source AI by releasing a new collection of large AI models. This step includes the unveiling of Llama 3.1 405B, which is being touted as “the first frontier-level open-source AI model” by Meta’s

The recent research led by Stanford University has introduced a groundbreaking concept of using heat-absorbing bricks, known as firebricks, to store heat generated by renewable sources such as solar or wind power. This innovative technology has the potential to significantly contribute to achieving the United Nations’ climate goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. By

The chipmaking industry is currently facing antitrust tensions with Nvidia being accused by rivals of abusing its market dominance in selling chips that power artificial intelligence. The U.S. Justice Department has initiated an investigation into these complaints, as reported by technology news site The Information. According to the sources cited in the report, Justice Department

3D printing technology has revolutionized the construction industry, offering quick and precise construction with the possibility of using recycled materials. However, questions about the sustainability and durability of 3D-printed structures have remained. One potential solution to these challenges is the incorporation of cellulose nanofibrils, a plant-based material, into printable materials. Cellulose nanofibrils, derived from wood

Google recently came under fire for its “Dear Sydney” ad featuring its Gemini artificial intelligence. The ad, which aimed to showcase the capabilities of AI, backfired with some viewers who criticized it for promoting the idea that children should rely on AI rather than learning to express themselves. Despite positive pre-testing, the ad received backlash,

The recent lawsuit filed by the United States accused TikTok of violating children’s privacy by collecting data about them without their parents’ permission while using the app. The Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) collaborated in a civil suit alleging that TikTok broke the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Violation of COPPA

In a groundbreaking study published in Nano-Micro Letters, a team of researchers has developed high-density three-dimensional carbon tube nanoarray electrodes that have the potential to revolutionize the world of line-filtering capacitors. These miniaturized filter devices offer high-performance capabilities, addressing the limitations of traditional aluminum electrolytic capacitors (AECs) and providing a promising alternative in the realm

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology has been rapidly advancing in recent years, with applications such as generative AI pushing the scalability of existing digital hardware to its limits. As a result, there is a growing interest in analog hardware specialized for AI computation. A recent study, published in Science Advances, has shed light on the potential