Sci-Tech

December 3, 2024 1:12 PM

China’s first atmospheric monitoring station in Antarctica begins operations

China said its first atmospheric monitoring station in Antarctica started operations this week, a move aimed at helping observe changes on the southern continent and supporting the global response to climate change. Like the United States, China has been expanding its presence in Antarctica and in ...

December 3, 2024 1:11 PM

Intel CEO Gelsinger forced out after board lost confidence in turnaround plan

Intel Chief Executive Pat Gelsinger has been forced out less than four years after taking the helm of the company, handing control to two lieutenants as the faltering American chipmaking icon searches for a permanent replacement. Gelsinger, who resigned on Dec. 1, left after a board meeting last we...

December 2, 2024 4:30 PM

4 oral GLP-1R obesity drugs in race for approval, Novo Nordisk leads: report

Four oral glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) drugs, currently under Phase III trials, are in the race for approval, according to a report. This follows the immense popularity of injectable GLP-1R drugs, such as Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy and Saxenda, Eli Lilly’s Zepbound, and Shanghai Benemae...

December 2, 2024 1:25 PM

Samsung’s chip dominance faces new challenges amid AI-driven competition

Samsung Electronics, a pioneer in the semiconductor industry, is facing significant challenges as the global memory market shifts toward artificial intelligence (AI)-focused technologies. The company's three-decade reign as the world's leading memory chipmaker is under pressure, largely due to its ...

November 30, 2024 3:57 PM

IISF 2024: India’s largest science festival kicks off at IIT Guwahati

The 10th India International Science Festival (IISF) kicked off on Saturday at IIT Guwahati and will run until December 4. Centered around the theme "Transforming India into an S&T-driven Global Manufacturing Hub," the event highlights India's scientific achievements, fosters collaboration, and ...

November 29, 2024 12:43 PM

Competition Commission of India to investigate Google’s gaming app policy

Competition Commission of India on Thursday ordered a probe into Google's restrictive policies for real-money games on its platform, following a complaint by online gaming platform WinZO that called it discriminatory.   The move compounds Google's regulatory headaches in India, where it has alrea...

November 29, 2024 9:27 AM

Australia passes social media ban for children under 16

Australia approved on Thursday a social media ban for children aged under 16 after an emotive debate that has gripped the nation, setting a benchmark for jurisdictions around the world with one of the toughest regulations targeting Big Tech. The law forces tech giants from Instagram and Facebook ow...

November 28, 2024 1:24 PM

Microsoft faces wide-ranging US antitrust probe

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has opened a broad antitrust investigation into Microsoft, including of its software licensing and cloud computing businesses, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The probe was approved by FTC Chair Lina Khan ahead of her likely departure in Januar...

November 27, 2024 10:51 PM

Network-based readiness: India climbs 11 spots to enter top 50 nations

India has risen 11 places in the latest Network Readiness Index 2024 (NRI 2024), securing the 49th rank globally, the government announced on Wednesday. The country not only improved its ranking but also increased its score from 49.93 in 2023 to 53.63 in 2024, according to the index published by th...