The University of Western Australia’s TeraNet has achieved a significant milestone in space communications by successfully receiving laser signals from a German satellite in low Earth orbit. This achievement opens the door to a potential 1,000-fold increase in communication bandwidth between space and Earth. Led by Associate Professor Sascha Schediwy, the TeraNet team at the
Over the past weekend, X experienced a surge in user activity following the news of an attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. The app’s owner, Elon Musk, took to Twitter to announce that X had reached a new “record high” in usage. Musk disclosed that there were 417 billion user-seconds globally, with 93 billion
Apple is always at the forefront of innovation when it comes to technology, and their latest iOS, iPadOS, and macOS updates are no exception. The addition of a new “Recovered” album in the Photos app is a game-changer for users who may have lost or damaged photos and videos on their devices. This new feature
In the realm of enterprise AI, Microsoft researchers have introduced a groundbreaking AI model called SpreadsheetLLM that is designed to revolutionize the way we understand and work with spreadsheets. This innovative model combines the power of large language models (LLMs) with the structured data found in spreadsheets, addressing the challenges faced in applying AI to
Dr. Sung Mook Choi and his research team at the Korea Institute of Materials Science have made a groundbreaking achievement in the field of anion exchange membrane water electrolysis. Their one-step electrode fabrication process eliminates the need for multiple complex steps involved in traditional methods, reducing the process by 60%. This remarkable advancement allows for
Apple recently launched the preview version of its highly anticipated iOS 18 update, giving users a glimpse of the new features that will accompany the release of the new iPhones this fall. The public beta version allows dedicated Apple fans and developers to explore the upcoming changes and enhancements before the official launch, enabling them
In a recent development, major record labels such as UMG Recordings, Warner Music, and Sony Music have filed a lawsuit against Verizon for allegedly turning a blind eye to its customers’ copyright infringements. This deliberate ignorance of copyright violations for profit has resulted in a significant legal battle with potential damages of up to $2.6
The realm of quantum technology has reached new heights with a groundbreaking achievement in integrated photonics. Researchers have made significant progress in unlocking the potential of the frequency dimension within photon manipulation, paving the way for revolutionary advancements in quantum computing and secure communication networks. In a recent study published in Advanced Photonics, a collaboration
In the wake of recent shocking events, there has been a disturbing trend of individuals and companies seeking to profit off tragedy. Following an attempted assassination at a rally, e-commerce platforms were flooded with products featuring images of the event, including one depicting a bloodied and defiant Donald Trump. This exploitation of a tragic incident
AT&T, a Dallas-based telecommunications company, recently disclosed its second data breach of the year, impacting over 100 million U.S. customers. The breach, which occurred due to a malicious actor illegally accessing AT&T’s workspace, compromised communication records from specific dates in 2022 and 2023. This breach follows a previous one that exposed social security numbers and