Technology
The rise of uncrewed systems in the Ukraine-Russia conflict underscores the critical need for drone defense capabilities. However, militaries globally confront a dilemma: the cost of attack weapons is often significantly lower than the expense required to neutralize them. Drone
NASA Rover Finds Clues of Ancient Life on Mars
NASA’s Perseverance rover on Mars discovered rocks last year that scientists believe may indicate Mars once supported microbial life. Reports indicates various explanations for a collection of Martian rocks discovered and sampled by Perseverance in July 2024. In the ancient
Next year’s lineup may include an unusual film made primarily using artificial intelligence (AI) at the same festival halls where filmmaking icons like David Lynch, Scorsese, and Fellini have debuted their works. OpenAI is supporting a feature-length animated film, largely
Last week, rich democracies experienced a collective shiver as they witnessed Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong Un engaging in friendly conversation and sharing advice on longevity at China’s military parade. There should be greater concern regarding the connections
Why are leading US researchers moving to China?
Francis Bacon once wrote, ‘Knowledge is power’. Today, almost 400 years after his declaration, the words resonate with undeniable truth. In the 21st century, the contest for knowledge’s power is intensifying among nations. In the aftermath of World War II,
Google has begun deploying its in-house artificial intelligence (AI) chips, referred to as ‘tensor processing units’ (TPUs), in data centres run by smaller cloud providers. These firms have largely depended on Nvidia’s market-leading graphics processors. The company has reached out
Apple is said to be gearing up for the launch of its inaugural foldable iPhone in 2026, a move that could significantly alter the landscape of its smartphone lineup. A report from 9To5Google suggests that Apple’s first foldable device, potentially
Musk asked Zuckerberg to fund OpenAI’s takeover
In a recent court filing, the startup revealed that Elon Musk attempted to recruit Mark Zuckerberg for his unsolicited bid to acquire OpenAI this year. OpenAI reported that Musk pointed out Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta Platforms Inc., as one
Grok chats were indexed by search engines
Reports indicate that conversations users had with Grok, the chatbot owned by Elon Musk’s xAI, are now appearing in Google Search results. A report by Forbes reveals that users who clicked on the “share” button during their conversations with Grok
Delivery drones operate at such impressive speeds that they can transport a pint of ice cream directly to a customer’s driveway before it has the chance to melt. Despite the long-standing promises surrounding the technology, its adoption in the United