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Microsoft Quantum helps Case Western Reserve University advance MRI research
[Tech]
2018/05/27 09:07
Quantum Computing Technology to Make Next Generation MRIs Possible.Today I’m thrilled to share a new collaboration between Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) and Microsoft’s Quantum team demonstrating the power of quantum computing. With the goal of improving patient care, Case Western Reserve will use Microsoft’s quantum-inspired algorithms to enhance their approach to detecting cancero...
Rethinking Micro-Mobility – The BMW Group Personal Mover Concept
[Design]
2018/05/27 09:06
The BMW Group has developed a new kind of micro-mobility concept for employees. The Personal Mover Concept will be available at BMW Group sites worldwide. It can be used for personal transportation both inside buildings and outside and is also suitable for carrying objects.Automotive factories can be big spaces requiring workers to cover serious miles as they go about their business. In the cas...
Amuse Scores $15.5M for Its Free Music Distribution Service and ‘Next Gen’ Record Label
[Investing]
2018/05/27 09:05
Amuse, the Swedish startup that offers a free distribution service for artists wanting to get their music on Spotify, Apple Music et al., coupled with what it’s calling a “next generation” record label, has raised $15.5 million in Series A funding. The round is led by Lakestar, and Raine Ventures, and will be used to expand the company operations globally, including building out a bigger pre...
The Countries With the Most Foreign Currency Reserves
[Investing]
2018/05/27 09:04
Foreign exchange (or forex) reserves are a key indicator of economic health. They provide policymakers with a tool to control inflation, ensure the continual flow of imported goods into the country, and generally provide a sense of security in uncertain economic climates. [click to enlarge]With the U.S. national debt recently topping an eye-popping $21T, we started thinking about how the U.S. s...
Home Appliances Suitable for Living Space - A Drawer's Washer
[Design]
2018/05/27 09:04
The Drawasher is a drawer type washing machine for single households, which easily matches any room.Its drawer type design helps the users use their space effectively and create new values within. It can be easily activated using the touch screen on the front of the drawer and easily operated by anyone through its intuitive user interface. Also the bottom space can also hold and dry the laundry...
(PDF) PwC's 21st CEO Survey - The Talent Challenge : Rebalancing Skills for the Digital Age
[Business]
2018/05/24 10:59
PwC’s 21st CEO Survey: The Anxious Optimist in the Corner Office.Rebalancing skills for the digital ageThe workforce transformation demanded in the digital economy is about much more than simply automating routine processes; it’s about the collaboration between technology and talent to unleash an organisation’s full potential. This means finding people with the right skills and capabilities,...
(PDF) Research at NVIDIA : Researchers Help Robots Work Alongside Humans
[Tech]
2018/05/24 10:59
Robot see, robot do: Nvidia system lets robots learn by watching humans. A robot completes a task after being shown how to, just once, by a human instructor.If robots are ever going to earn their keep, they'll need to learn on the job. Factory supervisors have better things to do than program complex instructions, so what if they could just show robots what to do, the same way they would a new...
America is Losing the Battle Against Robocalls
[Business]
2018/05/24 10:59
Fraudsters persist regardless of the consequences.ROBOCALLS, the pre-recorded phone messages peddling debt-reduction and timeshares, have irritated consumers in America for over a decade. According to YouMail, a call-blocking service, 3.4bn robocalls were blasted out in April, equivalent to nearly 1,300 every second. The Federal Trade Commission receives 500,000 complaints about such calls ever...
Smart Water Bottles Remind Users to Drink Their H2O
[Product]
2018/05/24 10:59
Young people are used to smart devices that do a variety of tasks for them, from tracking their workouts to measuring their emotions to managing their pain relief. Although drinking water may seem like a basic task, it can be difficult to remember to take in as much H2O as needed throughout the day. These smart water bottles help keep consumers on track to stay hydrated.Water.io + visy Packagin...
