The “dieselgate” scandal that rocked Volkswagen started nine years ago, thrusting the German auto giant into an unprecedented crisis. In 2015, VW confessed to using software to manipulate emissions levels in millions of vehicles worldwide, initiating one of the most significant post-war industrial scandals in Germany. The scandal tarnished Volkswagen’s reputation and raised serious questions
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The much-anticipated arrival of Android 15 is finally here, well at least for developers. Google’s latest operating system update has been officially released in the Android Open Source Project, with initial support for Pixel phones set to be rolled out in the near future. However, users with compatible devices from other brands such as Samsung,
The traditional bus-based fixed routes that we are accustomed to may soon be a thing of the past. A group of researchers at Concordia University have proposed a revolutionary new approach to public transit that they believe could be a game-changer for suburban commuters. This innovative solution, known as On-Demand Transit (ODT), is based on
The recent update from Google, integrating the Gemini AI chatbot directly into the address bar of the Chrome browser, marks a significant shift towards democratizing AI technology. This move has the potential to reshape internet interactions by providing users with generative AI responses without the need for traditional search queries. The seamless integration of Gemini
The recent research conducted by an interdisciplinary team from Skoltech, Universitat Politècnica de València, Institute of Spectroscopy of RAS, University of Warsaw, and University of Iceland has shed light on the spontaneous formation and synchronization of multiple quantum vortices in optically excited semiconductor microcavities. This groundbreaking study, published in Science Advances, explores the intriguing behavior
The ongoing conflict between Elon Musk’s satellite internet firm Starlink and Brazil’s telecommunications regulator, Anatel, has reached a critical point. The confrontation stems from Brazil’s decision to block Musk’s social media company, X, which has escalated into a public feud between the billionaire and the authorities. Last week, Brazil’s supreme court ordered a nationwide suspension
Hopoo Games, known for their popular roguelike games Risk Of Rain and Risk Of Rain 2, have announced that they are closing their studio to join Valve. The co-founders, along with other team members, have decided to take on new game development roles at Valve, leaving their previously unannounced game “Snail” behind. This marks the
In a recent move by Instagram, it has been observed that Broadcast Channels are no longer just limited to broadcasting. This shift in functionality has opened up new possibilities for creators and subscribers to engage in conversations within the channel itself. This new feature allows for replies to be added by subscribers, creating a more
The controversy surrounding LobbyMatic, an AI-powered software claiming to revolutionize the monitoring of congressional hearings and research into legislative and regulatory issues, has recently come to light. According to sources, the firm is allegedly being run by Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman under the pseudonyms “Jay Klein” and “Bill Sanders”. This revelation has put into
In the realm of computer science, bipartite matching is a fundamental issue that arises in various scenarios. From rideshare apps to organ donations, the task of pairing two sets of entities efficiently is crucial. Saket Navlakha, an Associate Professor at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, has delved into this problem by drawing inspiration from biology, specifically