Category: Science & Technology

How Many Data Centers Do Major Big Tech Companies Have? 1

How Many Data Centers Do Major Big Tech Companies Have?

According to data from companies like Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft, the largest cloud players, Microsoft and Amazon, have hundreds of data centers to meet growing commercial needs. The Big Tech firms are frequently pitted against one another in a variety of ways, including revenue, market capitalization, and the newest addition—generative

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Geopolitics Of Semiconductors 1

Geopolitics Of Semiconductors

In semiconductor geopolitics, the U.S., China, Taiwan, and India navigate complex strategic dynamics, impacting manufacturing, supply chains, and alliances, shaping the global technological landscape, and driving economic competition. Politics primarily revolves around the acquisition and exercise of power. Over time, the concept of ‘geopolitics’ has evolved with each generation of

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China Lands Spacecraft On Far Side Of Moon To Collect Samples 1

China Lands Spacecraft On Far Side Of Moon To Collect Samples

China’s Chang’e-6 successfully landed on the moon’s far side to collect samples, marking China’s fourth lunar landing and the second on the moon’s far side, according to state media reports. This past weekend saw two notable space-related events: China’s Chang’e-6 lander made a successful landing on the moon’s far side,

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Google Cloud Error Erases $135B Pension Fund 1

Google Cloud Error Erases $135B Pension Fund

Due to a mistake during setup that left a data field blank, a Google Cloud error erased a $135 billion pension fund, which was luckily recovered due to backups on Google Cloud. Google’s cloud platform erased UniSuper’s whole client account earlier last month, along with some backups. Luckily, some of

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No One Knows What Time It Is On The Moon. Scientists Want To Find Out 1

No One Knows What Time It Is On The Moon. Scientists Want To Find Out

NASA and international partners are collaborating to establish a new timekeeping system for the moon, addressing the complexities of lunar time as astronauts prepare for future missions. The fundamental issue with timekeeping is perhaps the most mind-boggling peculiarity of our universe: seconds pass by ever so slightly more quickly at

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China Unveils Robot Dogs With Mounted Machine Guns 1

China Unveils Robot Dogs With Mounted Machine Guns

In preparation for a 15-day exercise with Chinese and Cambodian troops named Golden Dragon, China unveiled robot dogs mounted with machine guns. China tested out robot dogs, which are military vehicles mounted with machine guns on their backs. In preparation for a 15-day exercise with Chinese and Cambodian troops named

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Scientists Grow Diamond From Scratch In 15 Minutes 1

Scientists Grow Diamond From Scratch In 15 Minutes

Scientists led by physical chemist Rodney Ruoff of the Institute for Basic Science in South Korea published their results in the journal Nature on April 24, revealing that they can grow diamonds from scratch in 15 minutes. Researchers have developed a novel method for creating diamonds at room temperature and

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How Earphones Damage Our Hearing 1

How Earphones Damage Our Hearing

According to audiologist Julie Prutsman, earphone overuse, especially with AirPods, leads to increased tinnitus and hearing loss. Misuse, extended wear, and poor hygiene contribute to ear damage, highlighting the need for better public awareness and ear care. You can read the original article here. The Apple community forum page saw

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