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What Year Was It?
The day was Dec 9. What year was it?
U.S. Marines Storm Mogadishu, Somalia
United States Marines arrive in Mogadishu, Somalia, to spearhead a multinational force aimed at restoring order in the conflict-ridden country.
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What Year Was It Answer
U.S. Marines Storm Mogadishu, Somalia
Answer: December 9, 1992
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Tough New U.S. Controls on China May Miss Target
The U.S. tightened export controls to hinder China’s semiconductor and AI progress, targeting advanced tools and high-bandwidth memory. China retaliated with export bans on key materials and investigations into U.S. companies, escalating the tech war’s intensity.
EE Times
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China vows more ‘relaxed’ monetary policy next year
China's top leaders, led by President Xi Jinping, plan to adopt a "relaxed" monetary policy in 2025 to boost the struggling economy. Facing weak consumption, property crises, and mounting debt, they aim to expand domestic demand and improve investment efficiency.
Taipei Times
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Zen and the Art of Aibo Engineering
Sony’s robot dog Aibo, launched in 1999, revolutionized home robotics with lifelike AI and emotional responses. Despite initial challenges, Aibo's interactive design and Zen-inspired tranquility captivated consumers. Over 170,000 units sold, cementing its legacy in robotic innovation.
IEEE Spectrum
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The Age of Chiplets is Upon Us
Chiplets revolutionize semiconductor design by combining custom and reusable components for cost-effective, scalable solutions. Cadence's Arm-based system chiplet targets automotive applications, while Intel's innovations improve chiplet integration. Despite challenges like complexity and latency, the chiplet market projects massive growth.
EE Times
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OpenAI’s “12 days of shipmas” tell us a lot about the AI arms race
OpenAI's "12 Days of Shipmas" features daily livestreams unveiling new products and demos, highlighting its rapid pace in the AI arms race. Amid fierce competition and mounting costs, OpenAI focuses on shipping innovations like ChatGPT Pro and strategic monetization.
MIT Technology Review
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IDC Reveals 2024 Leaders in Utilities Customer Operations Professional Services
IDC Energy Insights' latest research underscores "customer experience transformation" as a top priority for utilities worldwide. The IDC MarketScape report names Accenture, Capgemini, and others as leaders driving innovation. Utilities adapt customer operations amid energy transitions to enhance satisfaction, efficiency, and engagement.
IDC
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Sustainable AI Needs Better Power Delivery and Cooling
SuperComputing 2024 spotlighted sustainable AI, tackling data center power and cooling hurdles. Flex advanced liquid cooling by acquiring JetCool Technologies, while Empower Semiconductor's Crescendo platform unveiled a 20% energy-saving breakthrough in AI chip power optimization.
EE Times
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Test Your Knowledge
What do you call the natural, molecular-attraction force that inhibits the spread of a liquid at its interface with a solid surface.
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Quote of the Day
"Things should be made as simple as possible, but not any simpler."
Albert Einstein
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"We forgot to back up our files, so we're asking everyone to remember everything they've typed during the past 10 days."
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Test Your Knowledge Answer
What do you call the natural, molecular-attraction force that inhibits the spread of a liquid at its interface with a solid surface.
Answer: Surface Tension
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