The UK is charting its own course when it comes to regulating artificial intelligence, signaling a potential divergence from the approaches taken by the United States and the European Union. This move is part of a broader strategy to establish the UK as a global leader in AI technology. UKRead More →
Mark Zuckerberg’s recent actions seem to be driven by a mix of strategic business decisions and political pragmatism. As Trump prepares to retake the White House, Zuckerberg has made several changes at Meta, including scaling back content moderation and fact-checking, and moving safety teams to Texas. These moves appear toRead More →
Nvidia is pushing the boundaries of AI technology with its new mini-AI computer, Project DIGITS, recently unveiled at CES 2025 Priced at $3,000, this mini powerhouse aims to bring cutting-edge AI capabilities to individual desks, making it accessible for AI researchers, data scientists, and students who need to develop andRead More →
It’s not just any Artificial Intelligence… its Apple Intelligence Last week, a newly launched feature by Apple that uses artificial intelligence to summarise users’ notifications inaccurately summarised BBC News app notifications, falsely claiming that British darts player Luke Littler had won the PDC World Darts Championship (before he actually did)Read More →
Hybrid-powered vehicles are becoming more popular than battery-only ones in China, according to latest full-year reports, even as consumers move away from fossil-fuel-only cars. Market leader BYD reported that well over half of the 4.3 million passenger cars it sold in 2024 were hybrid-powered, marking a significant reversal from 2023.Read More →
The advent of quantum computing presents both opportunities and challenges for the field of cryptography, especially in relation to cryptocurrencies. Quantum computers, leveraging the principles of quantum mechanics, have the potential to revolutionise computing by solving certain problems significantly faster than classical computers. One of the primary concerns is theRead More →
Google released the first version of its Gemini 2.0 family of artificial intelligence models in December 2024 Gemini 2.0 Flash, as the model is named is available in a chat version for users worldwide, while experimental multimodal version of the model, with text-to-speech image generation capabilities, available to developers. ‘If GeminiRead More →
Apple has finally rolled out updates for iPhone on Wednesday 11th December 2024, iPad, and Mac software, featuring the highly anticipated ChatGPT integration with Siri. The integration is activated when Siri is posed with complex questions. If a question is deemed more suitable for ChatGPT by Apple’s software, Siri willRead More →
OpenAI, which gained widespread attention last year due to the popularity of ChatGPT, initially announced Sora in February 2024, it has now been rolled out to users in the U.S. and other countries during the week commencing Monday 9th December 2024. The AI video-generation model operates similarly to OpenAI image-generationRead More →
Tesla shares soared to an all-time high on Wednesday exceeding their previous record set in 2021, driven by a post-election rally and heightened enthusiasm Wall Street for Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company. The stock increased to an intraday high of $415, exceeding its previous peak by 50 cents and closedRead More →
China has reportedly initiated a probe into Nvidia, the US computer chip manufacturer, over purported breaches of anti-monopoly regulations. The company’s shares fell by over 3% following the announcement, signalling the latest development in the ongoing tech conflict between the U.S. and China over the profitable semiconductor market. Over recentRead More →
Google has unveiled a new chip which it claims takes five minutes to solve a problem that would currently take the world’s fastest super computers ten septillion or 10,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 years to complete. Google’s Quantum Leap: The Willow chip In a groundbreaking achievement, Google has unveiled its latest quantum computing chip,Read More →
In a historic moment for the cryptocurrency world, Bitcoin has finally breached the $100,000 mark. This milestone, reached on 5th December 2024, signifies a notable triumph for Bitcoin enthusiasts and investors who have endured the market’s volatility over the years. The cryptocurrency value surge past $100,000 followed Donald Trump’s electionRead More →
Bitcoin flirted with the $100,000 mark, coming within less than $1,000 of that psychological threshold. However, it failed to breach this peak, falling back to as low as $90,702. on Tuesday 26th November 2024. It has since rallied, trading at approximately $96,697 early on 29th November 2024. But still offRead More →
The United Kingdom has given the world an impressive array of groundbreaking inventions that have transformed various aspects of modern life From Isaac Newton’s reflecting telescope in 1668 to Frank Whittle’s jet engine in 1937 and Tim Berners-Lee’s creation of the World Wide Web in 1989. British inventors have continuallyRead More →
In a significant turn of events, the 2024 U.S. elections have ushered in what many are calling the most pro-crypto Congress in history. The significant shift in political dynamics is largely due to the substantial financial support from the cryptocurrency industry, which has strategically funded political campaigns to foster aRead More →
Bitcoin reaches a new record high, nearing the $100,000 mark as the cryptocurrency rally marches on. Other altcoins are rallying too, basking in the aftermath of the SEC resignation news. Gary Gensler, Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission, will step down on 20th January 2025 (Trumps inauguration day), anRead More →
Is Nvidia competing with itself now? Nvidia third-quarter earnings beat expectations, but shares dropped 2.5% in extended trading. The company’s revenue surged 94% year on year to $35.08 billion in the quarter ended 27th October 2024. Net income climbed 109% from a year ago to $19.3 billion. Sales of Nvidia’s next-generationRead More →
Tesla shares enjoyed a Trump pump on Monday 18th November 2024 after reports that President-elect Donald Trump’s team intend to prioritise a federal framework for regulating autonomous vehicles within the U.S. Department of Transportation. Elon Musk was a prominent advocate in the business sector for Trump’s re-election campaign leading upRead More →
Samsung’s struggle in the AI race Samsung, previously a powerhouse in the semiconductor industry, has encountered significant hurdles in the AI competition, leading to a notable decline in market value. The company’s faltering stance can be attributed to a variety of factors, such as strategic errors, fierce competition, and swiftRead More →
Elon Musk’s Vision for Tesla’s Trillion Dollar Future Elon Musk, the visionary CEO of Tesla, has consistently set ambitious goals for the company. Among his most audacious claims is that Tesla could potentially become a multi trillion-dollar company and even reach a valuation of $25 trillion, largely driven by theRead More →
Bitcoin has achieved a new all-time high, surpassing $82,000, and has continued to climb. This suggests that investors are confident the world’s leading cryptocurrency will gain even more, following U.S. elections that resulted in a significant number of pro-crypto candidates being elected. During his campaign, President-elect Donald Trump vowed toRead More →
Bitcoin’s origin is one of the most captivating mysteries of the digital age. The cryptocurrency was created in 2008 by an unknown individual or group under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto. Despite numerous investigations, the true identity of Nakamoto remains shrouded in secrecy. Story The story of Bitcoin begins with theRead More →
Bitcoin, which could benefit from relaxed regulation, soared to an all-time high and topped $76,000. Bitcoin rallied Wednesday 6th November 2024, hitting all-time highs as former President Donald Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris to win the election an become the 47th U.S. president. The price of Bitcoin touched a fresh record ofRead More →
Nvidia is set to replace its rival chipmaker Intel in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, signifying a significant change in the blue-chip index that highlights the surge in artificial intelligence and a substantial shift within the semiconductor industry. Intel’s shares fell by 1% in extended trading on Friday 1st NovemberRead More →
Apple Apple’s fourth-quarter results surpassed Wall Street forecasts for revenue and earnings per share. However, net income declined due to a one-time charge related to a tax settlement in Europe. iPhone sales and overall sales both rose by 6%. Amazon Amazon’s shares soared in after-hours trading following the announcement ofRead More →