TECHNOLOGY

Dec 31 2024BUSINESS

PAX Global Tech Faces Big Profit Drop

PAX Global Technology, listed as HK:0327, has some bad news for its investors. The company expects its profits to take a big hit, likely dropping by 30% to 40% by the end of 2024 compared to the previous year. This news comes as a shock because of several factors. First, the global economy is creat

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Dec 31 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Giant TV, Tiny Price: My Experience with the 98-inch TCL

Ever dreamed of having a movie theater in your living room? Well, TCL's 98-inch TV might just make that dream come true. At $1, 499, it's a massive bargain. But is it worth the trouble? Let's dive in. This TV is huge. I mean, really huge. It's 85. 7 inches wide and 49. 1 inches tall. Finding space

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Dec 31 2024SCIENCE

How Algae Can Help Fight Bacteria and Clean Water

Imagine using tiny, harmless algae to fight tough bacteria and clean up polluted water. Scientists are exploring this idea by making tiny silver particles, called nano-particles, using algae. These particles can kill tough, drug-resistant bacteria and help break down harmful dyes in wastewater. One

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Dec 31 2024CELEBRITIES

Seven Celebs' Bedtime Secrets for Better Sleep

Ever wondered how celebrities manage to get a good night's sleep despite their hectic schedules? Their bedtime routines offer some fascinating insights. Drew Barrymore swears by reading before bed, while Jennifer Aniston keeps her phone far away. Bella Hadid listens to meditation music, and Arianna

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Dec 31 2024SCIENCE

Graphite's Treacherous Flaws: A New Light on Defects

Have you ever thought about graphite like a secret agent? Seems strange, right? But this common material has secrets of its own, and scientists are learning to read them. The thing is, graphite isn't perfect. It has tiny flaws, or defects, that can mess up its performance. These aren't like your hom

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Dec 31 2024TECHNOLOGY

AI's Uses: More Practical, Less Hype in 2024

In 2024, artificial intelligence moved from being just intriguing to actually being helpful. People had been excited about AI tools like ChatGPT, but they didn't always find them useful. Now, AI is being built into many technologies we use every day, like Google search and photo editing tools. Expe

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Dec 30 2024TECHNOLOGY

A Game-Changing Space Launch: Astranis's Four Satellites Head to Orbit

On December 29, SpaceX sent four satellites built by Astranis towards geostationary orbit. This launch was unique because it marked the first time a single company launched four of its own satellites on one mission to GEO. A Falcon 9 rocket carrying the satellites blasted off at midnight from Florid

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Dec 30 2024ENVIRONMENT

Transforming Waste Sludge: A New Tech's Potential

In many cities, managing wastewater sludge is a big challenge. It's all about finding environmentally friendly ways to deal with this waste. New rules are making it tougher to just dump it in landfills, so alternatives are needed. One option is using thermochemical technology to turn waste sludge in

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Dec 29 2024SPORTS

Motion Capture Tech: From Markers to Cameras

Ever wondered how athletes can be tracked while they're in motion? Welcome to the world of motion capture tech! This tech has come a long way, making it easier for researchers, doctors, and coaches to get biomechanics data. One of the latest trends is using markerless motion capture and inertial mea

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Dec 29 2024CRIME

Exploring Measures for Tech-Based Sexual Abuse: A Review

These days, technology is everywhere. From smartphones to the internet, it's a part of our daily lives. But sadly, it's also being used to harm people in ways that are hard to track. We're talking about tech-facilitated sexual violence and abuse (TFSVA). This happens when people use digital tools to

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