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A call for a new age of AI and computing
The Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit is a hotspot for tech enthusiasts where Qualcomm and other tech companies officially introduce new technological upgrades. The summit is hosted by the American semiconductor company Qualcomm. The latest summit was held in Maui, Hawaii, from October 21 to October 23, 2024. Qualcomm showed off trailblazing technologies, focusing on AI integration […]
BY Iftekharul Islam
Carbon Taxation: Mumbo-jumbo or cold hard truth?
As of mid-2024, 74 countries and over 1,000 companies have committed to or implemented carbon pricing, covering 11.9 gigatons of CO2 equivalent, 25% of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to World Bank (WB) data. This increased from 68 jurisdictions in 2023. Global CO2 emissions were approximately 36.2 gigatons in 2023, a slight reduction from the […]
BY Galib Nakib Rahman
Hannover Messe: The leading industrial trade expo
Hannover Messe is one of the largest global industrial trade exhibitions on industrial technology. The event is held annually in Hannover, Germany, and is an international platform for exhibiting the latest innovations in industrial automation, digitalization, energy technologies, and other sectors. Since its inception in 1947, Hannover Messe has grown from a post-World War II […]
BY Iftekharul Islam
The ‘anticipated’ downfall of 23&Me
23andMe was best known for its direct-to-customer genetic testing service. They offered a DNA kit that promised to reveal everything about a person, from ancestry to predisposition to certain diseases. Despite initial success, its stock prices and overall market value recently declined. A company that was seen as a revolution in the sector is now […]
BY Insider Desk
Iran’s defence industry booming fast
Iran’s defense sector has expanded significantly over the years. Despite suffering Western sanctions, it has created a thriving armaments business, becoming competent in making cost-effective ballistic missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The country’s defense expenditure has been on a downward trend since 2018. However, the Iranian defense market took a huge hit during the […]
BY Insider Desk