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What Year Was It?
The day was May 1. What year was it?
Empire State Building Dedicated
President Herbert Hoover officially dedicates New York City's Empire State Building, pressing a button from the White House that turns on the building's lights.
See the answer below.
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What Year Was It Answer
Empire State Building Dedicated
Answer: May 1, 1931
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May 1, 2024
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Expect a Wave of Wafer-Scale Computers
TSMC unveils cutting-edge packaging technology, poised to revolutionize semiconductor industry. Advanced Integrated Fan-Out with Via-Last technology promises enhanced performance and efficiency, paving the way for smaller, more powerful electronic devices.
IEEE Spectrum
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World's Biggest Neuromorphic Computer Can Run Deep Learning
The world's largest neuromorphic computer, SpiNNaker 2, achieves groundbreaking feats in deep learning. With over a million processor cores, it's poised to revolutionize AI research, offering unprecedented capabilities for simulating brain-like networks and powering future innovations.
EE Times
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SK Hynix Boosting HBM Output with $14.6 Billion Investment
SK Hynix, a top producer of high-bandwidth memory, announces a ₩20 trillion investment in a new South Korean fab, M15X, aiming for completion by November 2025. The move responds to surging AI chip demand, cementing SK Hynix's market dominance.
EE Times
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Samsung vows to triple AI memory chip supply in 2024
Samsung Electronics ramps up production of HBM semiconductor chips, including the fifth-gen HBM3E, to meet surging demand for AI services. Q1 earnings soar to 6.61 trillion won, driven by semiconductor and smartphone sectors. Plans to double supply in 2025.
The Korea Times
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Australia's big bet on world's first 'useful' quantum computer
The Australian government pledges around A$940 million to PsiQuantum, a Silicon Valley quantum computing startup. PsiQuantum aims to build the world’s first "useful" quantum computer, crucial for code-breaking, drug discovery, and climate modeling. Other nations and companies race in the quantum computing arena.
Asia Times
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Apple needs China more than China needs Apple
Apple's descent to fifth place in China's cellphone market is marked by local brands outselling it. Chinese tech's rise & government support fuel this shift, seen in bans on Apple products, while recent app bans add complexity. Despite Apple's efforts, its sales dropped by 25% in Q1 2024.
Asia Times
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Test Your Knowledge
Which one of the following is not an abbreviation of a computer language? ALGOL, COBOL, SQL, TALAL
See answer below.
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Quote of the Day
"Give me a place to stand, and I will move the Earth."
Archimedes
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"I want you to prepare a dynamic, intense, powerful, energy-charged Relaxation Workshop!"
Copyright © Randy Glasbergen
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Test Your Knowledge Answer
Which one of the following is not an abbreviation of a computer language? ALGOL, COBOL, SQL, TALAL
Answer: TALAL (A former Jordanian King)
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