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(Video) ETH Zurich - A Stiff Material That Stops Vibrations and Noise
[Tech]
2024/10/25 09:06
Materials researchers have created a new composite material that combines two incompatible properties: stiff yet with a high damping capacity.Oscillations and vibrations damage machines and buildings, while noise affects human health and wellbeing. Damping materials are consequently needed that are not only both rigid and load-bearing but also mitigate noise.Based on simulations, ETH materials...
Starbucks is Really Struggling in America — In China, Things are Much Worse
[Business]
2024/10/25 09:05
The world’s largest coffee chain is losing customers. Yesterday, Starbucks reported that its profits (earnings per share) fell by 25% in the last year, driven by a major slowdown in the US. In short, Americans went to Starbucks a lot less but paid more when they got there: comparable US transaction volumes fell 10% in the quarter, but were offset by a 4% rise in the average ticket size (for a...
This Interactive AAC Device Can be a Learner’s Best Friend
[Design]
2024/10/25 09:04
Technology is today bridging gaps between thought and expression in more ways than previously possible. This is especially true in the case of people facing limitations with verbal speech and expression thereof. Many who resonate with the thought that every person – irrespective of their limitation – deserves a voice or perhaps a way to communicate have been working with neurodiverse learners...
The Vertical Vinyl Record Player - Fuse Audio GLD
[Product]
2024/10/25 09:03
The Fuse GLD raises vinyl appreciation to room showpiece level.Though streaming accounts for much of our music consumption these days, vinyl records have been rising in popularity over the last few years. If you want your latest purchase to stand out while playing, then why not have it stand up on the Fuse Audio GLD vertical turntable?First up – for those concerned by recent headlines claiming...
Gartner Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2025
[Business]
2024/10/24 09:10
Tracking this year's top strategic tech trends will help CIOs and IT leaders shape the future with responsible innovation.Amid the challenges of navigating current social and economic disruptions and trends, future success requires CIOs and other IT leaders to look ahead. The Gartner Top Strategic Technology Trends for 2025 are the star map you can use to keep your organization forging safely i...
(Patent) Google Invents Smartglasses Configured for Touchless Hand Gesture Interaction
[Tech]
2024/10/24 09:09
Google invents Smartglasses configured for Touchless Hand Gesture Interaction and the ability to project an OS onto a user's handGoogle got the jump on Apple regarding a foldable smartphone and just released their second version (Pixel Fold) on August 13, 2024. One of their next goals is to beat Apple to market regarding smartglasses. A patent application that surfaced in Europe yesterday focus...
South Korea’s Economy Struggles to Rebound From Contraction
[Business]
2024/10/24 09:08
Cooling of export momentum weighs on economic growth. Bank of Korea signals revision in economic forecasts.South Korea’s economy barely managed to eke out growth last quarter following an earlier contraction, underscoring the risks from a softening export rally, broadening geopolitical tensions and a US presidential race that may impact trade-reliant nations.Gross domestic product expanded 0.1...
(Video) Serve Confirms Delivery by Robot Expansion Plans with Gen3 Rollout
[Product]
2024/10/24 09:07
The last time we checked in at Serve Robotics, the Uber-backed company had partnered with Alphabet's Wing for a robot-to-drone delivery service in Dallas. That was with Serve's Gen2 bot, but a faster, smarter and more robust model has just launched.The third-generation delivery robot from Serve Robotics comes with five times more processing power than before courtesy of NVIDIA's Jetson Orin mod...
(Video) Wave-Resistant PV Platform Explores Offshore Solar Potential
[Tech]
2024/10/24 09:06
The wave-resistant solar platform will be tested for a year following installation at the Huaneng's offshore wind farm in the Yellow SeaC.Fields turned over to solar farms are becoming a more common sight as we look towards a zero-carbon future. But like wind turbines, massive PV installations may soon be heading offshore. China is looking to lead the charge, and is embarking on sea trials of a...
Which Companies Own The Most Nvidia H100 GPUs ?
[Business]
2024/10/24 09:05
As the demand for artificial intelligence skyrockets, companies across sectors are in a race to scale up their compute power, with billions being funneled into upgrading the infrastructure needed to support AI models.Enter Nvidia’s H100 Tensor Core GPU, a top-of-the-line graphics processing unit designed specifically for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) workloa...
Nike Earbuds Concept is An Active Lifestyle Accessory Oriented Towards Minimalist Lifestyle
[Design]
2024/10/24 09:04
Weak sales forecasts and the relentless innovation by Adidas have forced Nike on the back foot. They’ve banked too much on the success of the Air Force 1, while the low-rise multi-colored Samba and Gazelle sneakers by Adidas are the current rage. Does that signal a bleak future for Nike footwear? We hope not and expect Nike to bounce back with a successful pair similar to the Air Jordan.Forayi...
Self-Watering Vertical Garden is a Mess-Free and Versatile Piece of Art
[Product]
2024/10/24 09:03
You won't need a green thumb, floor space or any serious commitment in order to create a thriving indoor oasis with this functional vertical garden. And you also won't need a lot of spare cash either, with the whole kit coming in at around US$85.It's no secret that we love a vertical garden here, be it at a large, commercial scale, as an architectural green wall or as functional home decor. In...
