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Dec 13 2024FINANCE

The Day ServiceTitan Hit the Stock Market

On Thursday, ServiceTitan, a company that provides financial and customer management software for trade businesses, made a splash in the stock market. Its shares started at $71 but quickly rose to $105, and they're still hovering above $100. Does this mean the IPO floodgates are about to open for te

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Dec 13 2024POLITICS

U. S. and China Update Science Pact: A New Era of Tech Rivalry

In a move reflecting the changing times, the U. S. has revamped its old science and technology agreement with China. The new deal, inked after lengthy talks, is smaller in scope and has extra safeguards to keep national security safe. The State Department says it protects intellectual property and e

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Dec 13 2024ENTERTAINMENT

CJ 4DPLEX Brings Immersive Cinema Experiences to Australia and Taiwan

CJ 4DPLEX, a cinema technology company from Seoul, is boosting its presence in the Asia-Pacific region. They've teamed up with Event Cinemas in Australia and Showtime Cinemas in Taiwan to offer exciting new movie experiences. In Australia, three new 4DX theaters will open by Christmas 2024, with one

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Dec 13 2024POLITICS

Tech Giants Step Up to Support Trump's Inauguration

Amazon and Meta, the companies behind Amazon. com and Facebook, have each decided to contribute $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural fund. This move comes as tech companies and their leaders try to mend their relationships with the incoming president. Amazon's founder, Jeff Bezos,

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Dec 13 2024SCIENCE

Smart Nanoparticles in Cancer Fight: Where We Stand

Over the past few years, tiny nanoparticles made from special polymers have caught the eye of researchers and doctors for treating cancer. These smart particles can deliver medicine right where it's needed in the body. However, while many amazing ideas have come up in labs, not many have made it to

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Dec 12 2024HEALTH

Digital Health Companies: Scaling Up in a Regulated World

Digital health technologies (DHTs) have surged over the last decade, boosted by advancements like electronic health records and the COVID-19 pandemic. More funding and regulatory backing have also fueled this growth. Yet, many DHT companies hit roadblocks when trying to expand. For instance, Pear Th

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Dec 11 2024SCIENCE

Space Twins: Creating Eclipses on Command

Imagine being able to create your own solar eclipse, whenever you want. That's what scientists are hoping to do with two satellites launched by the European Space Agency. These spacecraft, part of the Proba-3 mission, are designed to work together in perfect harmony, like a well-choreographed dance.

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Dec 10 2024TECHNOLOGY

LED Cinema Screens: A Chinese Innovation Going Global

Imagine stepping into a cinema and being engulfed in a vibrant, real-life movie experience. This isn't science fiction—it's the reality brought to you by LED screens. While LED technology has been around, the high costs kept it out of reach for many. Enter Chinese companies like China Film Global Te

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Dec 10 2024TECHNOLOGY

Intel's New XeSS2 Tech Files Leak: What to Expect

Have you heard about Intel's upcoming XeSS2 technology? It's a big deal in the world of gaming! Recently, some important files related to this tech were found online. These files hint at what Intel has been working on with their new Battlemage "Xe2" discrete GPUs. XeSS2 is Intel's answer to AMD's F

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Dec 09 2024CRYPTO

What's the Deal with Owning Digital Currencies?

Do you own any Bitcoin, Ethereum, or Ripple? You might wonder if that makes you a digital asset owner. Blockchain tech, often referred to as a virtual ledger, records transactions. These cryptocurrencies use it to keep trades safe and transparent. So, are these digital coins a type of property? Unli

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