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(Patent) Future Ford Vehicles Could Get Parts Theft Detection System
[Tech]
2024/09/25 09:10
Ford Motor Company has filed a patent for a parts theft detection system that may be used in future Ford vehicles, Ford Authority has learned.In recent years, thieves are not only making off with more and more vehicles, but also, the pricey parts that they’re equipped with, as it’s seemingly easier to commit that type of crime and get away with it. This means that a lot of Ford owners are bec...
(PDF) Mckinsey - The Evolving Role of Experiences in Travel
[Business]
2024/09/25 09:09
Travelers increasingly plan trips around activities. How can the travel industry make it easier to discover and book the magical experiences that travelers crave?Since the dawn of leisure travel, people have journeyed in search of new experiences. They long to meet friendly locals, eat new foods, stroll through unfamiliar landscapes, and witness (or maybe even join) cultural traditions that rem...
Twelve Announces $645M in Funding to Transform CO2 Into Jet Fuel and E-Chemicals
[Investing]
2024/09/25 09:08
TPG‘s climate fund is betting that sustainable aviation fuels are ready for takeoff.TPG Rise Climate on Thursday unveiled a $400 million project financing deal for startup Twelve, which has developed technology to convert carbon dioxide into jet fuel and electrochemicals. TPG also led the startup’s $200 million Series C, alongside Capricorn Investment Group and Pulse Fund.The deal values Berk...
Rolex Will Now Sell You a Used Watch — But You’ll Pay a Price
[Business]
2024/09/25 09:07
Rolex has moved into the “Certified Pre-Owned” market. The Swiss company has taken the radical step of moving into the second-hand market.At Bucherer AG’s flagship boutique in Geneva, almost anyone looking for a new Rolex Daytona is likely to be disappointed.There are none in stock and waiting lists can last weeks, months, even years. But head up to the fourth floor of the Rolex-owned store...
Herman Miller’s Stylish New Work Pods
[Product]
2024/09/25 09:06
Herman Miller has already captured a lot of office floor space with its classic swivel chairs, desks, and bookcases. Now, the iconic brand is catching up to the needs of working in an open office with new work pods.The furniture manufacturer is releasing what it calls the “Bay Work Pod,” a stylish one-person pod that the company says is designed especially for hybrid work schedules and open f...
These Are the AI Companies That The CIA is Investing In
[Investing]
2024/09/25 09:06
A brave anonymous source has leaked a top-secret list of AI companies that the CIA has been pouring millions of investment dollars into. Just kidding… it’s all publicly available on their website. In-Q-Tel is the non-secret, non-profit investment arm of the CIA, which was established in 1999. A 501(c)3, the firm is not officially part of the US government (though it is largely controlled by i...
An OLED for Compact, Lightweight Night Vision
[Tech]
2024/09/25 09:04
Thinner than a human hair, the device amplifies and converts near infrared light into visible light with the potential for low power consumption and long battery life.A new type of OLED (organic light emitting diode) could replace bulky night vision goggles with lightweight glasses, making them cheaper and more practical for prolonged use, according to University of Michigan researchers. A memo...
Sustainable Refrigerator Concept Turns It Into a “Food Station”
[Design]
2024/09/25 09:04
For people like me who live alone and who has no time to really cook or prep meals, the refrigerator can sometimes be either an empty vessel or a wasteland of unused ingredients and leftover food. Some product designers probably had me in mind (even if I’m not Gen Z) when they came up with the concept for turning the refrigerator into a sustainable food station.The OneTwo Food Station is a con...
(PDF) Mckinsey - Global Energy Perspective 2024
[Business]
2024/09/24 09:10
As the global energy transition enters a new phase, our Global Energy Perspective 2024 presents a data-driven view of the possible road ahead.While significant progress has been made in the nine years since the landmark Paris Agreement, the global energy transition is entering a new phase, marked by rising costs, complexity, and increased technology challenges. To successfully navigate this nex...
Jony Ive Confirms He’s Working on a New AI Device with OpenAI
[Product]
2024/09/24 09:09
Legendary designer Jony Ive and OpenAI’s Sam Altman are enlisting an Apple Inc. veteran to work on a new artificial intelligence hardware project, aiming to create devices with the latest capabilities.As part of the effort, outgoing Apple executive Tang Tan will join Ive’s design firm LoveFrom, which will shape the look and capabilities of the new products, according to people familiar with t...
The Extreme Cost of Training AI Models
[Business]
2024/09/24 09:08
The cost of training AI models has exploded in just the past year, according to data released by the research firm Epoch AI. This development aptly shows how much more complex and capable AI models have gotten in a short time span. Last year saw the release of ChatGPT-4 in March by OpenAI, which kickstarted the global AI hype. Google followed suit with its advanced AI model, Gemini, in December...
(Video) Zaha Hadid Architects Creates Parametric London for Fortnite Game
[Design]
2024/09/24 09:07
UK studio Zaha Hadid Architects has collaborated with software developer Epic Games to create a parametric-style version of London that players can build on in the video game Fortnite.In the Re:Imagine London game, Fortnite players are dropped into a creator-made island on London's waterfront, which has been populated with curved buildings in keeping with Zaha Hadid Architects signature style.P...
