The Canadian Competition Bureau has filed a lawsuit against Google, alleging anti-competitive conduct in online advertising. The watchdog is seeking an order that requires Google to sell two of its advertisement tech tools and a penalty to promote compliance with Canada’s competition laws. This move follows a similar investigation in the United States, where the…
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Indian food delivery app Zomato has raised $1 billion from institutional investors, marking its first major fundraise since its 2021 IPO. The company plans to use the funds to maintain competitive parity in the quick-commerce market, which is expected to generate over $6.5 billion in annual run-rate revenues. Zomato’s move comes as rival Swiggy has…
Researchers at the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) in Singapore have made a significant breakthrough in noise pollution reduction by developing a new approach to absorbing sound waves using the triboelectric effect. The team has created a fibrous polypropylene/polyethylene terephthalate (PP/PET) composite foam that uses the triboelectric effect and in situ electrical energy…
A new biography, “Ingenious,” sheds light on Benjamin Franklin’s scientific contributions, dispelling common misconceptions about his famous kite experiment and highlighting his approach to science as a joyful and humble pursuit. The book explores Franklin’s diverse interests, from electricity to geology, and his role as a founding father of the United States. As we reflect…
Researchers at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have made a significant breakthrough in X-ray imaging by developing a new detector using cascaded single-crystal devices. This innovation has the potential to reduce radiation exposure while maintaining excellent image quality, paving the way for improved clinical X-ray imaging and various applications that require…
The article highlights six antisense oligonucleotide companies leading the way in this emerging field. These companies, including Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Isarna Therapeutics, Regulus Therapeutics, Sarepta Therapeutics, Secarna Pharmaceuticals, and Wave Life Sciences, are developing innovative treatments for various diseases. The global antisense oligonucleotides market is projected to grow significantly, driven by the ability of these treatments…
Ripple’s XRP has demonstrated extraordinary resiliency in the cryptocurrency market, breaking through critical resistance levels and setting a $6 price target. This bullish trend is expected to be accompanied by two altcoins, Rexas Finance (RXS) and Cardano (ADA), which are gaining traction due to their innovative technologies and growing adoption. Forecast for 6 months: Ripple’s…
Walt Disney has agreed to pay $43.3 million to settle a lawsuit alleging that its female employees in California earned $150 million less than their male counterparts over an eight-year period. The settlement requires Disney to retain a labor economist for three years to analyze pay equity among full-time, non-union California employees. The lawsuit was…
Apple has released its list of finalists for the iPhone App of the Year award, and once again, AI-powered apps have been largely overlooked. Despite the growing popularity of AI assistants like ChatGPT, Apple’s curated list favors more traditional iOS apps that empower human creativity. This trend suggests that Apple may be downplaying the impact…
A team of researchers from Seoul National University, Stanford University, and the Korea Institute of Science and Technology has made a groundbreaking discovery in camera technology. They have developed a metasurface-based folded lens system that enables unprecedented manipulation of light, paving the way for the creation of slimline cameras for use in smartphones and augmented/virtual…