Claudio Perez, a Chilean truck driver, initially had doubts about purchasing a Chinese-made family car two years ago. However, after considering the affordable price and quick delivery time, he decided to take the leap. His experience with the Chinese car changed his perspective entirely, leading him to become a loyal customer. This story is not
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The recent antitrust charges brought forth by US prosecutors against RealPage, a property management software company, shed light on the alleged collusion among landlords facilitated by algorithms. The Department of Justice, along with eight US states, filed a civil lawsuit accusing RealPage of monopolizing the commercial revenue management software sector. The lawsuit claims that RealPage’s
Graphite has been the conventional material used for anodes in lithium-ion batteries due to its stability and low cost. However, its drawbacks become evident under freezing conditions, where storage capacity decreases significantly, and dendrites can form on the anode surface during charging. These issues can lead to thermal runaway and potential explosions. In response to
The advancement of self-driving vehicle technology has led to the emergence of self-driving vehicle networks that collaborate and communicate with each other or with infrastructure to make decisions. However, a recent study led by the University of Michigan has revealed that these networks are vulnerable to data fabrication attacks. The study presented at the 33rd
In a strategic move to strengthen its artificial intelligence (AI) capacity and compete with industry giant Nvidia, AMD has announced the acquisition of server maker ZT Systems in a cash-and-stock deal worth $4.9 billion. This acquisition highlights AMD’s commitment to enhancing its AI ecosystem and software capabilities. ZT Systems, a privately held company based in
The new CEO of Boeing, Kelly Ortberg, recently expressed his intentions to reset relations with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, representing tens of thousands of the company’s employees. Ortberg emphasized the importance of building a stronger future for the employees in the region through a new labor contract. This move comes as
Melbourne City Council recently made the decision to terminate its contracts with shared e-scooter operators due to safety concerns. This move highlights the ongoing debate between the potential environmental and transport benefits of e-scooters and the safety implications associated with their use. While shared e-scooters have the potential to reduce carbon emissions and provide a
Epic Games, the creator of the popular game Fortnite, has launched its own app store in an attempt to bypass the dominance of Apple and Google’s app stores. This move comes after Epic fought legal battles and lobbied regulators to create a space where it can offer its games directly to smartphone users, without having
The recent endorsement of cryptocurrency by former President Donald Trump at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville has captured significant attention. This change in position marks a notable departure from his previous skepticism towards digital assets. Trump’s newfound embrace of cryptocurrency signals a shift in the political landscape towards what is being termed as “PolitiFi.”
A recent ruling in the US has determined that Google operates as a monopoly and employs its dominant position to solidify its market standing. This decision aligns the US regulator with the European Commission’s stance towards tech giants like Google, Meta, and Amazon. Regulators now acknowledge that these tech behemoths establish monopolistic environments in their