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YouTube slows down the platform on purpose, and you can only speed it up by disabling the ad blocker or signing up for a premium subscription. Advertising is a huge source of revenue for YouTube, and the company has been fighting blockers for years that prevent it from being viewed. Last year in May, the […]
Raytheon has successfully tested the latest GhostEye MR air defense radar as part of the NASAMS air defense system. This was reported by the company’s press service. In tests conducted at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, the GhostEye MR medium-range radar, operating as part of the NASAMS anti-aircraft system, provided a detailed […]
Google has announced plans to lay a new oceanic Internet cable. The route was named Humboldt, apparently in honor of geographer Alexander von Humboldt. The cable will connect Chile, French Polynesia and Australia and will be the world’s first cable to directly connect South America and the Asia-Pacific region across the Pacific Ocean. A direct […]
OpenAI has made unannounced changes to its product usage policy. In particular, the document excludes a direct ban on the use of chatbots and other developments for military purposes. Previously, the clause on the inadmissibility of military and combat use was on the list of prohibited practices, along with the creation of weapons and surveillance […]
RAFAEL, together with IMOD DDR&D, has successfully completed testing of the advanced air defense system SPYDER in its latest unique configuration – All In One. The test included intercepting a UAV in a complex operational scenario with a direct hit. The SPYDER system is used by armed forces around the world, providing air defense solutions […]
Microsoft overtook Apple to become the world’s largest company by market capitalization. This was facilitated by its deep focus on generative artificial intelligence (AI), a sector that is gaining increasing popularity among investors. This was reported by Reuters. The tech giant, which, along with Nvidia and Amazon, has been focusing on artificial intelligence, has experienced […]
The IMF has predicted that technological developments could lead to almost 40% of jobs worldwide being replaced by artificial intelligence. This was reported by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). On Sunday, January 14, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva called on governments to create social safety nets and offer retraining programs to counter the impact of artificial […]
The SpaceX and Starlink founder presented his plans for 2024 at his annual press conference in Boca Chica. According to Elon Musk, SpaceX has reached a record number of Falcon rocket launches over the past year – 96 times, which is the largest number of rocket launches in one year in history. This is an […]
Asus Corporation has created the Zenbook Duo laptop. It has two built-in displays. This was reported by The Verge. Characteristics of the Zenbook Duo laptop The device consists of three hinged parts – two screens and a keyboard. The OLED screens are 14 inches in diagonal, have an aspect ratio of 16:10, a resolution of […]
Recently, South Korea has successfully test-fired a modified version of the Korean tactical surface-to-surface missile KTSSM-I. The test, which took place on January 11 at a test site in Taeyang County, marks a significant step in the country’s ongoing efforts to improve its defense capabilities, particularly in response to potential threats from North Korea. KTSSM […]