Syrian Rebels now in Damascus
Syrian government officials and supporters were still asserting the army would hold the line at Hama, even as insurgent fighters were entering the city.After capturing two major cities within a week, the next target for the insurgents led by the Islamist group, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), is Homs. Homs is strategically considerably more significant than
AWS AI foundational model
A foundational model (FM) is a type of AI trained on vast datasets, making it capable of performing a wide range of tasks. Unlike traditional AI models, which are often designed for a single purpose, foundational models are general-purpose systems that can handle various applications with minimal adaptation.For businesses, foundational models are not just about
CSR impact
With a heightened emphasis on ethical conduct, environmental stewardship, and social impact, businesses worldwide are adopting CSR software solutions to streamline their responsible business initiatives, the report says. These platforms enable companies to effectively manage their CSR programs, track and report their environmental and social performance, and engage with stakeholders transparently. CSR software facilitates efficient
Vodafone new merger deal
Vodafone and Three have been cleared to create the UK’s biggest mobile operator after committing to address concerns around network upgrades and price hikes. The plan to combine two of the country’s top four mobile operators was first announced in 2023, and will create a network with 27 million customers once complete. Vodafone will own
post-election crypto rally rolls on
Bitcoin has soared since Trump won the U.S. presidential election on Nov. 5. The asset climbed from $69,374 on Election Day, hitting as high as $103,713 Wednesday, according to CoinDesk. Just two years ago, bitcoin dropped below $17,000 following the collapse of crypto exchange FTX. Cryptocurrency has been around for a while now. But, chances
Russia Warship and German helicopter skirmish
A warship controlled by Vladimir Putin’s forces may have fired a machinegun along with flares at a German helicopter during a skirmish. The Russian ship reportedly apologised for the incident, but little more is known about the flare-up. The German government has so far refused to comment, with Bild reporting that defence officials are investigating
Serbia attack on Kosovo
The Kosovo government has accused Serbia of blowing up a crucial pipeline that supplies water and electricity to the ethnically Serb population in the north of Kosovo.Russia has deep historical, cultural and religious connections to the Balkans, and narratives sympathetic to Russia often emanate from the Serbian Orthodox Church. Stradner says Putin exploits these religious
Pegasus attacks
NSO Group makes spyware called Pegasus. The company purchases so-called zero-day vulnerabilities (ones that are unknown to Apple) from hackers, and its software is capable of mounting zero-click exploits where no user interaction is required by the target.A newly-released app lets you regularly scan your iPhone for Pegasus spyware which can access almost all the
The Advent of Edge artificial intelligence
Edge artificial intelligence (AI) is enabling real-time data processing and decision-making directly on devices, reducing latency and bandwidth usage while enhancing privacy by minimizing data transmission to the cloud. One of the major challenges of deploying deep learning (DL) models on devices such as microcontrollers or smartphones has been understanding their impact on performance in
Nvidia to build Thai ‘sovereign cloud’
Nvidia, which makes specialized computer chips used for training AI models, has surpassed Apple to become the highest-valued company in the world. US chip giant Nvidia signed a partnership with Thai tech company SIAM.AI on Wednesday to build the country’s first “sovereign cloud”. The deal was announced during a visit to Bangkok by Nvidia’s Jensen