Tesla stunned the market with a sharp decline in first-quarter auto sales, reporting 386,810 global deliveries over the period, down 8.5 percent. The decrease was attributed to weak demand in China, where local electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are providing heavy competition. The decline was also influenced by an apparent arson attack on power lines in
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In a groundbreaking development, a team of engineers at The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology’s ICFO–Institut de Ciències Fotòniques has introduced a nearly transparent camera designed for eye tracking applications. This innovative camera aims to address the issue of obstructing the user’s view, which has been a major hurdle in the advancement of eye
The development of miniaturized optoelectronic devices has shown great promise with the use of two-dimensional (2D) superconducting materials. These smaller devices require a higher gate capacitance to perform well while consuming less energy. One approach to achieve this is by using insulating materials with a high dielectric constant (κ), such as hafnium oxide (HfO2). However,
Organic electrochemical transistors (OECTs) have been hailed as a breakthrough in the field of electronics, particularly for brain-inspired and wearable technologies. These transistors have the ability to modulate electrical current in response to small changes in voltage applied to their gate electrode. Despite their promising capabilities, most conventional OECTs face limitations such as limited stability
The concept of self-driving vehicles has been a long-standing goal within both the robotics research and automotive industries. While there have been significant investments in the development of autonomous vehicles, their deployment has been limited to specific settings. Recently, researchers have started exploring the potential of automated valet parking (AVP), a feature that would enable
In a groundbreaking development, researchers at Tohoku University have revolutionized battery technology with the creation of a novel cathode material for rechargeable magnesium batteries (RMBs). This innovative material, built on an enhanced rock-salt structure, has the potential to transform the energy storage industry by enabling efficient charging and discharging even at low temperatures. The key
Huawei, the Chinese tech giant, reported a significant increase in profits in 2023, more than doubling its previous year’s earnings. This growth comes at a time when the company has faced tough sanctions from the US, limiting its access to American-made components and technologies. Despite the challenges, Huawei has been able to diversify its growth
The story of Sam Bankman-Fried, once praised as a cryptocurrency prodigy, has taken a dark turn as he faces an upcoming sentencing following a massive financial fraud case. Initially hailed as a young billionaire who conquered the crypto world at lightning speed, Bankman-Fried’s empire came crashing down in November 2022, leading to a trial that
In today’s world, the construction sector is facing numerous challenges that threaten the sustainability of the industry. One major issue is the depletion of natural sand, which is rapidly becoming a scarce resource. Experts predict that we might completely run out of natural sand by the year 2050. In addition to the sand scarcity problem,
In a groundbreaking achievement, researchers at Aston University have shattered records by transmitting data at a mind-blowing speed that is 4.5 million times faster than the average home broadband. This remarkable feat was made possible by utilizing specific new wavelength bands that have not been previously explored in fiber optic systems. Through an international collaboration,