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Scalable Method Supports The Creation Of Self-Healing, Flexible Transistors And Circuits

Image Credits: PixabayRecent technological progress has led to the creation of a diverse array of increasingly advanced wearable and implantable devices, capable of monitoring physiological signals or delivering precise therapeutic interventions to specific areas of the body. Since these devices—especially implantables—are meant to function in dynamic biological environments over extended periods, they must be...

Early Joby Investor May Become Top Saudi Distributor

Image Credits:TechcrunchJoby Aviation has signed a preliminary agreement with investor and Saudi conglomerate Abdul Latif Jameel (ALJ) to distribute up to 200 electric aircraft, valued at around $1 billion over the next few years.If finalized, the deal could give Joby a rapid route to commercializing its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in...

Tesla Submits New Robotaxi Trademark Applications Following Stalled Earlier Effort

Image Credits:David Paul Morris/Bloomberg / Getty ImagesTesla has filed new trademark applications for the phrase “Tesla Robotaxi” after earlier efforts to secure trademarks for its upcoming self-driving vehicle service faced setbacks.Trademark Hurdles for “Robotaxi” and “Cybercab”Back in October 2024, the company applied to trademark the terms “Robotaxi” and “Cybercab.” However, the U.S. Patent and...

TikTok Launches ‘TikTok for Artists,’ a Music Insights Platform

Image Credits: PixabayTikTok officially launched TikTok for Artists on Tuesday, a new music insights platform aimed at helping artists grow their careers. The launch follows a two-month test phase in select countries.The platform is designed to support artists and their teams in connecting with fans, enhancing promotion, and guiding content strategy on TikTok. It...

How reliable Is AI?

Image Credits: PixabayArtificial intelligence is all around us—crafting emails, suggesting films, even powering self-driving cars—but what about the invisible AI? Who (or what) is working in the background creating the algorithms that operate out of sight? And how much can we really trust them?We interviewed two experts from UC San Diego’s Halıcıoğlu Data Science...

Snowflake Plans to Acquire Database Startup Crunchy Data

Image Credits: TechcrunchThe wave of data company acquisitions persisted on Monday as Snowflake moved to acquire Crunchy Data.Late Monday, cloud data platform Snowflake revealed its plan to acquire Crunchy Data, a partner specializing in Postgres databases. A source familiar with the transaction estimated its value at approximately $250 million.Deal Terms Undisclosed as Snowflake Remains...

Bing Now Features a Free Sora-powered AI Video Generator

Image Credits:Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto / Getty ImagesMicrosoft Bing announced Monday the launch of Bing Video Creator in its app, allowing users to generate videos from text prompts using OpenAI’s Sora model.Sora Becomes Freely Accessible for the First Time via BingAlthough OpenAI has restricted Sora’s video generation to paying users, its integration with Bing now makes...

Two-Year-Old Prodigy Makes History as Mensa’s Youngest Member

Image Credits: PixabayWhile most toddlers are just starting to learn the alphabet, two-year-old Joseph Harris-Birtill from the UK can already read entire books.He’s now exploring Morse code, the Greek alphabet, and even developing an interest in the periodic table.Seeing his remarkable abilities, his parents, Rose and David, contacted Mensa’s UK branch for guidance on...

NYC Skyscraper Reimagined with Bold New Design to Soar Higher

The Avenir's 45-story tower will rise out of a chunky nine-story baseSilverstein PropertiesIn 2023, a plan was introduced for a twin-tower high-rise project in New York City called the Avenir. Since then, the design has undergone a major transformation, now featuring a single, taller skyscraper emerging from a uniquely sculpted podium.Original Team and Location...

TEWL: A Promising Predictor for Diabetic Foot Ulcer Recurrence

Measuring water loss from the skin can predict the return of a diabetic foot ulcerDepositphotos original extended using generative AIDiabetic foot ulcers often present a major treatment challenge due to their slow healing and high recurrence rates. A recent study explored a technique commonly used in burn care—measuring skin water loss—to evaluate its potential in...