On November 27, 2024, Russia unleashed nearly 200 drones and missiles in Ukraine’s latest energy infrastructure offensive, causing over 1 million homes to lose power—a staggering 11th major attack this year. Ukrainian air defenses shot down most incoming threats, but significant damage remains. President Zelenskyy calls for urgent Western support in air defense as winter looms. Officials label the strikes as terror tactics, intensifying calls for solidarity and smarter defense strategies.

On November 29, 2024, Canada's Competition Bureau sued Google, alleging a monopoly in online advertising with a 90% share in publisher ad servers and 50% in ad exchanges. The complaint demands Google sell off DoubleClick for Publishers and AdX, plus fines up to 3% of its global revenue. This legal move echoes US antitrust actions targeting tech giants. Google argues the ad market remains competitive and its tools benefit businesses. As governments clamp down, the digital landscape braces for change.

Nvidia turbocharged Q3 with a 94% revenue leap to $35.08B, thanks to their star AI chip, Blackwell. Net income more than doubled to $19.3B, and next quarter's forecast stands at a whopping $37.5B. With stock soaring 185% this year and dominating 80% of the AI market, Nvidia's hosting a big reveal on Dec 3 at the UBS Tech Conference. Despite pricey shares, long-term investors can smile as Blackwell rockets into Q4 '25.

On November 2024, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) delivered breathtaking mid-infrared images of the Sombrero Galaxy (NGC 4594), 31 million light-years away. These visuals reveal a smooth inner disk and a clumpy outer ring rich in carbon molecules, hinting at hidden star-forming regions despite its slow annual star formation rate of 0.5 solar masses. With a hefty 9 billion solar mass black hole and 2,000 globular clusters, the Sombrero continues to intrigue astronomers, proving even massive galaxies have their mysterious moments.

Elon Musk's xAI has blitzed the AI scene, skyrocketing to a $50 billion valuation in only 16 months—nine years? Pfft, OpenAI who?

With a fresh $5 billion funding round on the horizon, xAI is turbocharging its Grok chatbot, leveraging data from Musk's X platform. Investors from the Twitter saga now hold 25% of xAI shares, while plans for a Memphis data center and 100,000 Nvidia GPUs hint at bigger, bolder AI ambitions. Hold onto your hats, tech world!

At the University of Sydney Nano Institute, researchers have folded over 50 DNA origami nanostructures, including a 'nano-dinosaur' and a 'dancing robot.' These programmable molecular marvels promise advances in targeted drug delivery and smart materials. Utilizing techniques like 'Velcro DNA' and interdisciplinary teamwork across chemistry, engineering, and biology, the team showcases DNA's versatility. By leveraging DNA origami and self-assembly, their work highlights the power of molecular engineering in tackling real-world challenges—one tiny dinosaur at a time.

NASA’s iconic Voyager 1, now 24.9 billion kilometers from Earth, has bounced back after a month-long communication glitch. In a nod to 1981 nostalgia, engineers activated a backup transmitter unused for over 40 years. Despite dwindling fuel and its 1977 origins, Voyager continues its interstellar odyssey, with data rushing in via signals taking 23 hours each way. As power lasts until 2025, NASA is creatively keeping this space pioneer alive, proving age is just a number.

On November 29, 2024, Lithuania and the US launched the LT Cyber Defense Command (LTCYBERCOM) as part of their 2025-2029 cybersecurity roadmap. This dynamic duo aims to fend off digital villains from Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran by bolstering military and civilian defenses. With joint operations and training exercises, including teamwork with U.S. Cyber Command’s CNMF, they're not just fighting cybercrime—they're cyber-buddying smartly. A proactive shield in the EU’s digital battleground!

US agriculture is embracing AI to tackle declining farm numbers and labor shortages. Currently, only 27% of farmers use AI, but investments are surging, with the market expected to soar from $1.7B to $4.8B by 2028. Innovations like Farmers Business Network's AI adviser, Norm, and Microsoft's FarmVibes.AI are leading the charge. However, the industry must balance productivity gains with environmental concerns over energy and water use. As AI roots deeper, sustainability remains key.

As we near 2025, AI is turbocharging industries with enterprises pouring into cloud computing, cybersecurity, and data centers. Giants like Microsoft and OpenAI are riding the revenue wave, while AI agents are set to autonomously tackle complex tasks. Healthcare stands to save $360B annually with AI-driven precision medicine. However, trust remains shaky—only 30% of Americans trust AI. Brace for a flurry of mergers as companies scramble to master the AI revolution!

The Artificial Intelligence Association of Hong Kong (AIHK) was officially launched on November 29, 2024, led by industry veteran Neil Tan. Supported by top executives from major organizations, AIHK aims to drive AI innovation across Hong Kong’s sectors by fostering collaboration and enhancing AI applications to boost productivity and competitiveness.

Focusing on policy advocacy, community building, partnerships, and education, AIHK endeavors to position Hong Kong as a global AI hub by 2025. As Neil Tan joins forces with the Hong Kong Government’s Web3 Task Force, expectations are high for a tech-driven future with a dash of local flair.