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In a groundbreaking event, an android robot has taken the stage to conduct the orchestra in Seoul. The debutant managed to wow the audience with a flawless performance in place of a human maestro. The two-armed android robot, EveR 6, designed by the Korean Institute of Industrial Technology, first appeared at the National Theater of Korea, leading musicians in the country’s national orchestra. The robot, with a humanoid face, first bowed to the audience and started waving its arms to

Apple’s market value ended a trading session above $3 trillion for the first time on Friday, lifted by signs of improving inflation and bets that the iPhone maker will successfully expand into new markets. Shares of the world’s most valuable company jumped 2.3% to $193.97, giving it a market capitalization of $3.05 trillion, Refinitiv data showed. That pushed the stock to its fourth straight record high close. It also values the company at over 29 times expected earnings, compared with

A low-profile firm in a quiet corner of the Netherlands has become crucial to a half-trillion-dollar global industry. Martin van den Brink joined the company in 1984, little knowing that someday it would be the center of a US-China fight over semiconductors. In October, the Biden administration imposed new restrictions on exports of advanced chip-manufacturing equipment to China to hobble Beijing’s efforts to build its high-tech industry and slow its military advances. The restrictions target “American technology that is essential

A startup backed by several Silicon Valley heavyweights said on Thursday it had raised $1.3 billion from investors, including Microsoft and Nvidia, amid a boom in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector. The investment, a mix of cash and cloud credit, valued the one-year-old company at $4 billion, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters. Inflection released its chatbot Pi last month, which it describes as an AI coach that helps users organize their thoughts around a specific goal or

Many people are worried that teachers’ jobs will be in danger as AI takes over with time. However, these fears are misplaced. Harvard University is making strides in integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its coding program. The university plans to employ an AI chatbot with the capabilities of ChatGPT as an instructor in its renowned Computer Science 50: Introduction to Computer Science (CS50) course. Based on OpenAIs GPT models, the chatbot will offer feedback and help students with their coding

Rumors are swirling in the tech world as reports suggest that Apple is gearing up to release a new set of headphones equipped with a USB-C port. This potential launch, expected to occur next month, hints at Apple’s continued commitment to delivering cutting-edge audio technology and expanding connectivity options for its users. This article explores the rumored features, potential benefits, and implications of Apple’s latest headphone offering. Enhanced Connectivity with USB-C: The speculated introduction of USB-C connectivity to Apple headphones

With U.S. antitrust enforcers determined to stop Microsoft (MSFT.O) from buying “Call of Duty” maker Activision Blizzard (ATVI.O), the companies’ two chief executives are expected to testify on Wednesday that the $69 billion deal will be good for gamers and should go forward. The Federal Trade Commission has asked a judge to stop the transaction temporarily to let the agency’s in-house judge decide the case. The hearing is scheduled to start Aug. 2, well past a contractually obligated July 18

In a significant development for digital marketers and small business owners, WhatsApp Business, the popular messaging platform, has announced a groundbreaking update that enables users to create and manage Facebook ads and Instagram ads directly within the app. This integration aims to streamline the advertising process, allowing businesses to effectively reach their target audience and maximize their marketing efforts across multiple platforms. In this article, we will explore the imputation of this update and how it empowers businesses to expand

Lithium producers are growing anxious that delays in mine permitting, staffing shortages, and inflation may hinder their supply of enough battery metal from meeting the world’s aggressive electric vehicle (EV) demand. Lithium is a critical ingredient in EV batteries, and as demand has boomed, so have prices for the white metal. Lithium companies are working hard to boost output and bring new projects online despite the challenges. But bringing a lithium project up and running can take 3-5 years or

Malaysia said on Friday it would take legal action against Facebook parent company Meta Platforms (META.O) for failing to remove “undesirable” posts, the most vital measure the country has taken to date over such content. The country’s Communications and Multimedia Commission said it had recently noticed a significant volume of “harmful content” on Facebook, including race, religion, royalty, defamation, impersonation, online gambling, and scam advertisements. It said it had contacted Meta multiple times but that the firm needed more action.