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Sep 13 2024TECHNOLOGY

The Secretive Space Plane: China's Quest for Dominance in Orbit

China's secretive space plane, the "Shenlong" (meaning "Divine Dragon" in Mandarin), has landed back on Earth after spending over eight months in orbit. This latest development marks a significant milestone in China's quest to catch up with the United States in the realm of space technology. But wha

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Sep 13 2024SPORTS

The Superpower of Self-Reflection: Stephen Curry's Childhood Regret and Rise to Success

Stephen Curry's reflections on his childhood regret may seem like a simple piece of advice, but it's a wisdom that can be applied to anyone, regardless of their field. The 4-time NBA champion believes that if he had focused more on himself and not compared himself to others, he might have discovered

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Sep 12 2024TECHNOLOGY

Heart-Rate Wires: Unpacking Apple's Latest Fitness Move with AirPods Pro 3

As we dive into the world of Apple's latest announcements, one thing is crystal clear: the tech giant is putting a significant emphasis on fitness and health. With the recent release of iOS 18 beta, 9to5Mac uncovered lines of code hinting at a heart-rate sensor coming to future earbuds. But what doe

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Sep 12 2024TECHNOLOGY

How Taylor Swift's Endorsement of Kamala Harris Exposes the Power of AI in Elections

With the US election looming, the debate around the impact of AI on voting has reached a fever pitch. Recent developments suggest that AI can indeed influence elections, but not in the way we might expect. Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris, paired with AI-generated misinformation, highl

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Sep 12 2024TECHNOLOGY

The Great Chip Heist: A Tale of Industrial Espionage and National Security

What if this is just the tip of the iceberg? With the global chip war heating up, has China simply outsourced its industrial espionage to former Samsung executives? The arrest of two ex-Samsung executives on charges of industrial espionage has sent shockwaves through the semiconductor industry, r

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Sep 12 2024TECHNOLOGY

China's AI Ambition: Can They Catch Up to the US?

China has been working hard to catch up with the US in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). Over the past 18 months, China's tech giants have launched their own AI models, looking to capitalize on the hype around AI. But can they really challenge the US in this area? Let's take a closer look a

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Sep 11 2024BUSINESS

Will Niccol's Plan Brew Up a Turnaround for Starbucks?

In his first 100 days as CEO, Brian Niccol is dedicating himself to fixing Starbucks' slump. he's identified four key areas to focus on: improving the barista experience, morning service, cafes, and branding. He wants to invest in tech to speed up drink crafting and streamline supply chain logis

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Sep 11 2024BUSINESS

China's Business Reputation Hits Rock Bottom: Can It Recover?

Imagine a place where investors are hesitant to put their money due to a toxic business environment. Sounds like a recipe for disaster. Unfortunately, that's the reality in China, where business confidence has reached an all-time low. Profit margins for many European companies operating in China are

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Sep 11 2024TECHNOLOGY

Big Banks' AI Chase: Will It Boost Profits?

Imagine a world where Wall Street banks are unstoppable forces, leveraging artificial intelligence to increase profitability and transform their businesses. Recent years have seen big banks like Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, and JPMorgan Chase ramp up their generative

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Sep 11 2024TECHNOLOGY

Apple's AI Ambitions: A Reality Check

Apple Intelligence, the tech giant's latest AI-powered feature, made a splash during the recent iPhone 16 reveal. But, as one user discovered, it seems the prerelease version of the software still has a ways to go. Apple Intelligence's ability to identify objects, summarize notifications, and sea

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