(Video) Nvidia Shows Project GROOT and Disney Bots at GTC 2024 Conference
[Tech]
2024/03/19 09:09
The age of humanoid robots could be a significant step closer thanks to a new release from Nvidia.The computing giant has announced the launch of Project GROOT, its new foundational model aimed at helping the development of such robots in industrial use cases.Revealed at Nvidia GTC 2024, the company says its new launch will enable robots to be smarter and more functional than ever before - and...
Mckinsey - Spotlight on Mobility Trends
[Business]
2024/03/19 09:08
It was another year of big changes for the mobility sector as regulation, investment patterns, consumer preferences, and technology continued to evolve.In a decade that has witnessed remarkable mobility developments, 2023 still manages to stand out. The long list of accomplishments includes some familiar topics, such as the continued growth of micromobility, steady progress with vehicle electri...
#UnplasticIndia Campaign Wins Big at Spikes Asia 2024
[Business]
2024/03/19 09:07
TOI's 'Unplastic India' campaign on World Environment Day garnered 5 million pledges against single-use plastic, winning Spikes Asia 2024 awards. The initiative aimed to raise awareness on the environmental impact of plastic pollution and promote sustainable alternatives.[click to enlarge]Over 30 million tons of plastic have been dumped in the oceans till now, contaminating and killing more tha...
(Video) Solarcontainer Unfolds to Provide Solar Power, Anytime, Anywhere - Solarcont
[Product]
2024/03/19 09:06
Solarcont has developed a portable, containerized PV system featuring 240 solar modules on a folding system for easy removal and storage.The quest for renewable energy solutions has led to significant innovations designed to overcome the modern world’s environmental challenges. Among these innovations, the Solarcontainer stands out as a testament to ingenuity and practicality in solar energy u...
(Infographic) The Top Performing Investment Themes of 2023
[Investing]
2024/03/19 09:05
While the S&P 500 rebounded over 24% in 2023, many investment themes soared even higher.In many ways, the year was defined by breakthrough announcements in AI and the resurgence of Bitcoin. At the same time, investors looked to nuclear energy ETFs thanks to nuclear’s growing role as a low carbon energy source and the war in Ukraine.This graphic shows the best performing investment themes l...
MIT’s New Plant-based Material Could Replace Plastics
[Tech]
2024/03/19 09:04
A new woody composite, engineered by a team at MIT, is tough as bone and hard as aluminum, and it could pave way for naturally-derived plastics. This image shows a tooth printed by the team resting on a background of wood cells.The strongest part of a tree lies not in its trunk or its sprawling roots, but in the walls of its microscopic cells.A single wood cell wall is constructed from fibers o...
OPPO Levi Flying Robot Companion for Solo Traveler
[Design]
2024/03/19 09:03
Solo travelers, OPPO Levi Concept would become your smart flying robot companion, especially during outdoor or hiking scenarios. Solo traveling is so much different than group outings, it often lacks of exciting interactions while exposing yourself to higher risks. It can be challenging for someone to capture full-body shot with scenic view without the help from someone else. There are times it...
(PDF) BCG - The Future of Strategic Measurement: Enhancing KPIs With AI
[Business]
2024/03/18 09:10
New Research Reveals That 90% of Organizations Using AI to Create KPIs Report KPI Improvement. A New Report by MIT Sloan Management Review and Boston Consulting Group Finds That Over 50% of Business Leaders Acknowledge the Need for Improved KPIs, but Only a Third of Organizations Are Leveraging AI to Create Them.Despite tremendous advances in analytics and AI capabilities, key performance indic...
Apple Is in Talks to Let Google Gemini Power iPhone AI Features
[Business]
2024/03/18 09:09
Apple Inc. is in talks to build Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence engine into the iPhone, according to people familiar with the situation, setting the stage for a blockbuster agreement that would shake up the AI industry.The two companies are in active negotiations to let Apple license Gemini, Google’s set of generative AI models, to power some new features coming to the iPhone software...