What Year Was It?
The day was Oct 17. What year was it?
Capone Goes to Prison
Gangster Al Capone is sentenced to 11 years in prison for tax evasion and fined $80,000, signaling the downfall of one of the most notorious criminals of the 1920s and 1930s.
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What Year Was It Answer
Capone Goes to Prison Answer: October 17, 1931
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October 17, 2024
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Qualcomm Delays Intel Buyout Decision Until After US Election
Qualcomm approached Intel with an acquisition offer but is waiting until after the 2024 election to decide its next move. The deal could face regulatory challenges, and Qualcomm is monitoring US-China relations and antitrust rules before proceeding.
TechSpot
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Next-gen 6G cellular networks may be 9,000 times faster than 5G
Next-generation 6G networks could reach speeds of up to 938 gigabits per second, 9,000 times faster than current 5G. By using wider frequency ranges and innovative signal-splitting techniques, 6G aims to reduce congestion in crowded areas like concerts and sports events.
BGR
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The End of Parallel Parking
Self-driving cars have made progress, with Waymo and Tesla launching robotaxi services, but fully autonomous vehicles remain far off. Features like self-parking exist, though drivers still bear responsibility on the road. Parallel parking, once dreaded, might soon be obsolete.
The Atlantic
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Boston Dynamics and Toyota Research Team Up on Robots
Boston Dynamics and Toyota Research Institute are teaming up to enhance humanoid robotics by integrating TRI's Large Behavior Models with Boston Dynamics' Atlas robot. The collaboration focuses on overcoming robotic challenges and boosting Atlas' abilities through AI-driven learning.
IEEE Spectrum
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Google deepens investment in Asia-Pacific countries
Google is ramping up investments in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and other Asia-Pacific countries. CEO Sundar Pichai visited Japan for a town hall, discussing AI localization, Pixel supply chain improvements, and the region’s growing cloud services opportunities with employees.
Digitimes
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Dean Kamen Says Inventing Is Easy, but Innovating Is Hard
Dean Kamen argues that despite easier invention processes, innovation has slowed due to global competition and regulatory obstacles. His ARMI initiative seeks to overcome these challenges by developing scalable technologies for large-scale tissue and organ manufacturing.
IEEE Spectrum
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Test Your Knowledge
Arrange these island states by total area size, smallest to largest: Ireland, Cuba, Cyprus
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Quote of the Day
"To succeed as a team is to hold all of the members accountable for their expertise." Mitchell Caplan
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"My presentation lacks power and it has no point. I assumed the software would take care of that!"
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Test Your Knowledge Answer
Arrange these island states by total area size, smallest to largest: Ireland, Cuba, Cyprus Answer: Cyprus 3,572 sq mi, Ireland 27,137 sq mi, Cuba 42,804 sq mi
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