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• DOJ Demands Chrome Divestiture to Curb Google’s Alleged Monopoly.
• Judge’s Ruling Strengthens Case Against Google’s Search Dominance.
• Google Paid $26.3 Billion in 2021 to Maintain Search Engine Default Status.

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has stepped up its antitrust fight against Google, calling for the tech giant to divest its Chrome web browser to dissolve its supposed monopoly in online search. In a recent court document, the DOJ laid out tough restrictions, including prohibiting...

https://mfame.guru/u-s-justice-department-demands-google-divest-chrome-browser/

• Fifteen people were injured after bombs from South Korean fighter jets landed in a civilian area during military exercises.
• The accident occurred due to incorrect coordinates entered by a pilot.
• Authorities have suspended live-fire exercises while investigating the incident.
• The accident will not impact major South Korea-U.S. military drills set to begin next week.
• Bombs Accidentally Dropped in South Korean Civilian Area During Military Drills

Fifteen people were injured in South Korea on...

https://mfame.guru/south-korean-air-force-jets-drop-bombs-on-civilian-area/

• Microsoft will shut down Skype in May and integrate its services into Microsoft Teams.
• Skype, acquired for $8.5 billion in 2011, revolutionized online communication.
• Growing competition from platforms like Zoom and Slack contributed to its decline.

Microsoft has announced that it will retire Skype in May, officially moving its users to Microsoft Teams. This shift marks the end of an era for Skype, which played a pivotal role in transforming digital communication. Users will be able to log into...

https://mfame.guru/microsoft-to-retire-skype-shifting-focus-to-teams/

Scientists at the Wuhan Institute of Virology have identified a new bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, which can enter human cells using the ACE2 receptor, similar to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19.

• Discovery: Found in anal swab samples from a Pipistrellus bat.
• Human Infection Potential: No reported human infections; laboratory tests show it can infect human cells but less efficiently than SARS-CoV-2.
• Treatment: Existing antiviral medications effective against SARS-CoV-2 also...

https://mfame.guru/new-bat-coronavirus-identified-by-wuhan-scientists/

• China’s EAST reactor sustained a stable fusion reaction for 17 minutes and 46 seconds, breaking its 2023 record.
• If harnessed successfully, fusion power could provide an infinite, carbon-free energy source.
• Research from EAST will contribute to the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) in France.

China’s Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST), often called an “artificial sun,” has set a new world record by maintaining a stable nuclear fusion reaction for nearly...

https://mfame.guru/chinas-artificial-sun-burns-bright-a-new-era-of-power-generation/

• Jack Ma’s Public Comeback Signals Beijing’s Support for Private Sector.
• Xi Jinping Urges Private Entrepreneurs to Drive Economic Growth.
• Tech Leaders Gather as China Eyes Innovation Leadership by 2030.

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Feb 17 presided over an unusual gathering at the Great Hall of the People with leaders of China’s tech giants. Attending was Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma, resplendent in a black Mao suit and a beaming smile. His return to the stage is a signal that there might be a...

https://mfame.guru/jack-ma-appears-at-meeting-with-chinese-leaders-and-tech-executives/

• Intel Considers Divesting Manufacturing Operations Amid Struggles.
• TSMC Eyes Stake in Intel’s U.S. Manufacturing Plants.
• Intel Explores Sale Options with TSMC for Chip Production Facilities.

Intel is said to be in talks with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) for the possible sale of its chip manufacturing business, as reported by Bloomberg and The New York Times. The action is supported by the Trump administration and could include Intel’s U.S. factories, with the option of...

https://mfame.guru/intel-in-talks-to-sell-chip-manufacturing-operations-to-tsmc/

• Mount Tai Introduces Robotic Legs to Aid Exhausted Hikers.
• AI-Powered Exoskeletons Debut at Mount Tai for Chinese New Year.
• Lightweight Robotic Device Eases Leg Strain During Mount Tai Climbs.

Standing at 5,000 feet tall and with more than 7,000 steps, China’s Mount Tai in Shandong has a reputation for tiring even the healthiest hikers. Tourism authorities have sought to make climbing more manageable by launching AI-driven robotic exoskeletons, reports CNN Travel.

https://mfame.guru/mount-tais-steep-climb-gets-high-tech-boost/