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(PDF) Mckinsey - Technology’s Generational Moment with Generative AI : A CIO and CTO Guide
[Business]
2023/08/26 09:06
CIOs and CTOs can take nine actions to reimagine business and technology with generative AI.Hardly a day goes by without some new business-busting development related to generative AI surfacing in the media. The excitement is well deserved—McKinsey research estimates that generative AI could add the equivalent of $2.6 trillion to $4.4 trillion of value annually.1CIOs and chief technology offic...
Harvesting Energy from Raindrops
[Tech]
2023/08/26 09:05
A new design of triboelectric array could turn every rainstorm into a miniature hydropower generator.Hydropower already contributes more than 17 per cent of global electricity generation. But hydropower can currently only be generated in areas with rivers or other bodies of water. But what if electricity could be generated from water that falls from the sky as rain? Researchers at Tsinghua Univ...
Minimis Glass : A Developing Tool for Runners & Cyclists
[Product]
2023/08/26 09:04
Despite a few half-decent tries, smart glasses have struggled to find their footing in the world of wearable tech. While tech giants such as Apple are exploring virtual reality headsets, the mainstream adoption of smart glasses might still be years away. However, a Sydney-based start-up, Minimis Tech, is taking a different approach. It is focusing on the needs of runners and cyclists.Founded by...
The 'PLAYPLAIN' Wireless Speaker Highlights The Iconic Minimalism of Braun and MUJI
[Design]
2023/08/26 09:03
Reminiscent of the clean design style popularized by stalwarts like Dieter Rams (Braun), Naoto Fukasawa (MUJI), and even with the new kid on the block, Teenage Engineering, the PLAYPLAIN speaker is a slick wireless audio device that adds a touch of Japandi minimalism to your space.“Echoing Rams’ ten principles of good design, the PLAYPLAIN Concept Speaker is a harmonious blend of form and fun...
(PDF) Mckinsey - The State of AI in 2023 : Generative AI’s Breakout Year
[Business]
2023/08/24 09:10
As organizations rapidly deploy generative AI tools, survey respondents expect significant effects on their industries and workforces.The latest annual McKinsey Global Survey on the current state of AI confirms the explosive growth of generative AI (gen AI) tools. Less than a year after many of these tools debuted, one-third of our survey respondents say their organizations are using gen AI reg...
(Paper) When Will AI Exceed Human Performance ? Evidence from AI Experts
[Tech]
2023/08/24 09:09
Here’s when machines will take your job, as predicted by A.I. gurus. An MIT study predicts when artificial intelligence will take over for humans in different occupations.While technology develops at exponential speed, transforming how we go about our everyday tasks and extending our lives, it also offers much to worry about. In particular, many top minds think that automation will cost humans...
Combating Greenhouse Pests with Drones - PATS-C
[Tech]
2023/08/24 09:08
One startup is hoping that its drones will make pesticides a thing of the pastGreenhouses are great for producing food in areas with sub-optimal weather. But, the warm, humid conditions and abundant food inside them also make them the perfect environment for pest development – including moths. Moths can enter greenhouses and lay eggs that hatch into caterpillars, which will feed on available p...
(Paper) MIT - Invisible Tagging System Enhances 3D Object Tracking, BrightMarkers
[Tech]
2023/08/24 09:07
3D-printed objects with embedded fluorescent tags that can be viewed through infrared cameras.Barcodes and QR codes feel like they’re everywhere nowadays, but they don’t have to be. Scientists at MIT have developed an invisible tagging system called BrightMarker, which embeds fluorescent tags into objects that can be viewed and tracked through an infrared camera.Thrust into mainstream use tha...
(Infographic) People Don't Actually Like Streaming Services More Than Linear TV
[Consumer]
2023/08/24 09:06
TV isn’t what it used to be. Join the Convergent TV Summit in LA this October 25 with media, technology and marketing leaders to prepare for new trends and make industry connections.It’s not headline news anymore that people are watching content on streaming platforms at an increasing rate while cutting back on cable and satellite.During the second quarter of 2023, U.S. adults spent 37% more...
