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TSMC’s half-year revenue surges 40 percent
Taiwanese chip giant TSMC reported on Thursday a 40% surge in revenue in the first six months on robust demand for AI technology.This post was originally published on this site
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Video game performers approve contract to officially end nearly yearlong strike
Unionized video game performers have overwhelmingly voted to approve a new contract with their employers.This post was originally published on this site
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Banking on AI while committed to net zero is ‘magical thinking’, claims report on energy costs of big tech
By 2040, the energy demands of the tech industry could be up to 25 times higher than today, with unchecked growth of data centers driven by AI expected to create surges in electricity consumption that […]
Phys.org - Internet
Ad blockers may be showing users more problematic ads, study finds
Ad blockers, the digital shields that nearly one billion internet users deploy to protect themselves from intrusive advertising, may be inadvertently exposing their users to more problematic content, according to a new study from NYU […]
Phys.org - Automotive
High-temperature shape memory alloys could boost fighter jet efficiency and performance
In aerospace applications, high-temperature shape memory alloys (HTSMAs)—materials capable of remembering and returning to their original shapes after heating—are often constrained by high costs since they rely on expensive elements to function at elevated temperatures.This […]
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Genius Act: This new US cryptocurrency law could pave the way for the next global financial crisis
On June 17, the US Senate passed the GENIUS Act, which was seen as a big win for the cryptocurrency sector. The bill aims to regulate a type of cryptocurrency known as “stablecoins,” but a […]
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AI kingpin Nvidia crowned as first public company with a $4 trillion valuation
Silicon Valley chipmaker Nvidia on Wednesday became the first publicly traded company to surpass a $4 trillion market valuation, putting the latest exclamation point on the investor frenzy surrounding an artificial intelligence boom powered by […]
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X chief Yaccarino steps down after two years
Linda Yaccarino resigned Wednesday as CEO of X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, after two years at the helm of the Elon Musk-owned company.This post was originally published on this site
Phys.org - Pets & Veterinary Medicine
Testosterone restoration can address health issues linked to dog neutering
Researchers from the Parsemus Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing pet health, have investigated the safety and dosing of testosterone therapy for neutered male dogs. Published in BMC Veterinary Research, their study provides crucial data […]
Phys.org - Space
Space Rider reentry module undergoes 2.5 km drop tests
Space Rider is ESA’s reusable spacecraft in development. It will be about the size of two minivans and will allow for many kinds of missions, ranging from pharmaceutical research to in-orbit manufacturing, visiting orbital platforms […]