From Earth to the Moon: Chandrayaan-3’s Historic Landing on the Lunar South Pole and Future Explorations for India

India created history on August 23 with the successful soft-landing of the Chandrayaan-3 mission’s Vikram lander on the challenging terrain of the Lunar South Pole region—a historic feat for the country’s space community and the entire nation. India became the first country to accomplish a spacecraft landing near the lunar south pole, deploy a rover …

Shortage of AI Chips Could Cause Service Disruption: Microsoft

Microsoft has issued a warning to investors emphasizing the importance of graphics processing units as a vital raw material in its rapidly-advancing cloud system. According to Microsoft’s annual report, the technology conglomerate mentioned enhancing the GPU infrastructure to avoid outages, the lack of which would otherwise cause. Per Microsoft’s 2023 fiscal year report, the software …

Robotaxis Can Now Work the Streets of San Francisco

After much anticipation and debate, the streets of San Francisco will soon experience an influx of robotaxis operating around the clock. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved the all-day operation of autonomous vehicles, setting a milestone in the transportation industry. They added a few conditions to this permission. Despite the allure of technological advancement, …

Prototype ‘Brain-like’ Chip Promises Greener AI, Says Tech Giant

Tech giant IBM has announced a prototype “brain-like” chip, which, according to the company, has the potential to revolutionize the energy efficiency of artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The development comes amid growing concerns regarding the carbon emissions generated by sprawling computer warehouses that power these AI systems. The new chip, modeled after the human brain …

WeWork Raises Alarms of Possible Bankruptcy

WeWork, the company that was once valued at $47 billion, has issued warnings of its potential bankruptcy, raising concerns and questions about its future. Last week, WeWork claimed “substantial doubt” about the coworking-space-based company’s ability to function despite its “going concern” status, considering the resources needed to operate correctly. Since WeWork partners with large commercial …

TSMC Set to Open its First European Plant in Dresden

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), a global leader in semiconductor production, is gearing up to open its first European plant in Dresden, Germany. This significant move is expected to cost over €10 billion, underscoring the pivotal role of semiconductor production in the contemporary tech-centric era. Recently, TSMC’s board shared their decision through a press release, …

Moody’s Cuts 10 US Bank Ratings, Warns Others of Potential Downgrade

Bank shares in the US witnessed a steep fall on Tuesday after ratings firm Moody’s Corporation (MCO) cut the ratings of various US bankers. Moody’s downgraded the credit ratings of multiple small-and medium-sized US banks and issued similar warnings to various big Wall Street lenders. The agency lowered the ratings of ten banks, including Pinnacle …

Chip Shortage in Germany Will Take Years to Overcome

A senior Audi executive has released warnings claiming the semiconductor shortages in Germany’s car industry will take years to alleviate despite chipmakers establishing factors in the country. The automotive industry took a hit during the global COVID-19 pandemic, as it led to chip shortages. Since cars use large amounts of chips, from brake sensors and …

Breast Screenings Using AI Boost Cancer Detection

Preliminary findings from a landmark Swedish trial indicate that artificial intelligence (AI) is aiding radiologists in more efficiently detecting breast cancer cases. Scientists discovered that AI-supported breast screening detected 20% more cancers than the traditional method of two radiologists double-reading mammograms. Derived from a study of over 80,000 women, these results were recently published in …

Biden’s New Order Limits U.S. Investments in Chinese Tech

Amidst rising geopolitical rivalry, President Joe Biden signed an executive order on August 9 to curtail U.S.-based investments in select Chinese technology sectors. The move, while targeted, highlights an intensifying rivalry between the world’s leading superpowers. The order primarily encompasses advanced computer chips, microelectronics, quantum information technologies, and artificial intelligence. Senior U.S. officials have framed …