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As dusk descends on South Africa’s coal belt, a stretch of land scarred by decades of mining now flickers to life as dozens of solar street lamps light up Nomzamo Agri-Village. Despite this mini solar wave sweeping the settlement, coal still keeps many in work, warms their homes in winter and cooks the dinner, even … Read more
Chipmaker Nvidia’s (NVDA.O) CEO Jensen Huang said that the company will continue to sponsor H-1B visas and cover all associated costs following U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order last month that imposed a $100,000 fee on each new application, Business Insider reported on Tuesday. Huang’s reported message, aimed at reassuring employees, comes after panic and confusion … Read more
A race by crypto companies to sell tokens pegged to stocks is raising alarm bells among traditional financial firms and regulatory experts who warn that the fast-growing novel products pose risks to investors and market stability. Buoyed by President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto stance and his administration’s push for friendly regulations, the crypto industry is rushing … Read more
An ad campaign for a wearable A.I. companion has blanketed New York City, starting conversations and inspiring vandalism.
Elon Musk’s electric car company said the new versions would start at around $37,000 and $40,000, prices that bring its cars closer to comparable gasoline vehicles.
US-based scientists John Clarke, Michel Devoret and John Martinis won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics for “experiments that revealed quantum physics in action,” paving the way for the development of the next generation of digital technologies. “My feelings are that I’m completely stunned. Of course, it had never occurred to me in any way … Read more
A Pakistan-born German scientist has discovered new life-supporting molecules in the ocean beneath the icy shell of Enceladus, a moon that revolves around Saturn – the jewel planet of our solar system. Astrobiologist Dr Nozair Khawaja of Freie Universität Berlin in Germany, and lead author of the study, published a research paper on October 1 in Nature Astronomy. … Read more
Tesla (TSLA.O) is expected to unveil on Tuesday a more affordable version of its best-selling Model Y SUV, as the electric vehicle maker seeks to reverse falling sales and waning market share amid rising global competition. Chief Executive Elon Musk for years has promised mass market vehicles, though last year he canceled plans to build an all-new … Read more
The emergency order is the latest turn in a longstanding legal dispute between the tech giant and the creator of the popular game Fortnite.
The Justice Department and Google wrapped up a two-week hearing that could have a major effect on online advertising.