Recent research conducted by a team of scientists led by Rice University’s Qimiao Si has shed light on the potential existence of flat electronic bands at the Fermi level. These findings could pave the way for new opportunities in quantum computing and electronic devices. Quantum materials, as governed by the laws of quantum mechanics, operate
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YouTube recently announced the testing of a new feature called ‘Hype’, aimed at providing more community support to small content creators. This feature will allow viewers in select regions to ‘Hype’ a video, in addition to liking it, which will help boost its rankings amongst other videos published in the last seven days. According to
Reddit has provided valuable insights into how Redditors are utilizing the platform for holiday shopping research. Interestingly, many users are already on the lookout for great deals as early as six months before the holiday season begins. Redditors have identified Reddit as a crucial discovery and validation tool when it comes to holiday shopping. According
Tech giant Apple recently faced charges for breaking the European Union’s new digital markets rules, making it the first big tech company to be on the receiving end of such allegations. The European Commission accused Apple of preventing developers from communicating directly with their users and promoting offers, a practice referred to as anti-steering. According
In recent days, Nvidia has experienced a surge in success, propelling it to the position of the world’s biggest company. The company is known for producing processors that are essential for training generative AI’s large language models. As a result, Nvidia has become the newest member of Big Tech, leading to a significant rise in
In a recent public appearance, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son discussed his vision for the future of artificial intelligence. He introduced the terms Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and Artificial Super Intelligence (ASI), highlighting the differences between the two. AGI, which is expected to be one to 10 times smarter than humans, is anticipated to arrive in
Photonic alloys, a unique combination of two or more photonic crystals, hold great promise for controlling the propagation of electromagnetic waves in waveguides. While these materials have immense potential, they often suffer from light backscattering, which hinders the efficient transmission of data and energy. Overcoming this limitation is crucial for unlocking the full capabilities of
Snapchat is pushing the boundaries of augmented reality (A.R.) creation with its latest addition of generative A.I. elements to its Lens creation tools. This innovative move has the potential to revolutionize A.R. creation by making it more accessible and user-friendly. The new generative A.I. Lens tool allows users to be digitally transported into any scene
Upon receiving an email invitation to participate in an AI venture called Rebind, I was initially skeptical of its legitimacy. The invitation, sent by Clancy Martin, a writer and philosophy professor I was not personally familiar with, offered to pay me for recording original commentary on a classic book that would be made interactive for
The latest installment in BioWare’s Dragon Age series, The Veilguard, introduces a significant change in gameplay by limiting the player to bringing only two companions into battles. This goes against the convention set by its predecessor, Dragon Age: Inquisition, which allowed for a full party of three. While this alteration may provide a more focused