(Paper) 3D-Printed “Metamaterial” is Stronger Than Anything in Nature
[Tech]
2024/12/17 09:05
It’s 50% stronger than comparable materials used in aerospace. A person holding a complex, 3d-printed metamaterial with a lattice structure.Using lasers and metal powder, Australian scientists have created a super strong, super lightweight new “metamaterial” — but they got the idea for this sci fi-sounding creation from plants.The challenge: Materials that are strong yet lightweight, such a...
(Infographic) What Does It Mean to Be AI Ready ?
[Tech]
2024/12/17 09:04
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing society, workplace and education. To be prepared for the college and career opportunities of today and the future, students must learn to be “AI Ready.” AI readiness ensures that students can thrive in the future as informed users and developers of emerging technologies, including AI.Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) embraced AI technology by la...
Meet The Vista Digital Detox Phone
[Design]
2024/12/17 09:03
This minimalist phone solves smartphone addiction using physical interaction.Smartphones have changed the dynamics of the world, virtually bringing every possible function to this pocketable device. Overusing phones is a major concern worldwide due to multiple health hazards and irreversible effects on the brain. Being glued to the screen for countless hours daily has triggered psychological pr...
(PDF) BCG - The AI Maturity Matrix
[Business]
2024/12/16 09:10
Which Economies Are Ready for AI ?Key TakeawaysBCG is launching a new matrix to help governments navigate the economic challenges and opportunities brought by AI—both traditional AI and GenAI. The AI Maturity Matrix combines an economy’s exposure to AI with its readiness to handle AI disruption. By measuring these factors, this report is meant to guide economic managers as they drive AI adopt...
(Paper) New AI Research Foreshadows Autonomous Robotic Surgery
[Tech]
2024/12/16 09:09
A robot commonly used and manually manipulated by surgeons for routine operations can now autonomously perform key surgical tasks as precisely as humans.Researchers at Johns Hopkins and Stanford Universities, revealed they have integrated a vision-language model (VLM)—trained on hours of surgical videos—with the widely-used da Vinci robotic surgical system. Once connected with the VLM, da Vin...
Can Crypto Bros Save Luxury in 2025 ?
[Business]
2024/12/16 09:08
With asset prices including Bitcoin rising, high-end groups are looking to the US to offset China weakness.LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE’s biggest brand is refurbishing its flagship on the corner of East 57th Street and Fifth Avenue in Manhattan.It has covered the construction with a 230-foot tall installation depicting six stacked monogrammed trunks. Towering above nearby landmarks, it...
You Can Finally Unlock Your Tesla Using Apple Watch
[Product]
2024/12/16 09:07
Tesla owners can now unlock their cars with a new watchOS app in the latest Holiday Update. This long-awaited feature eliminates the need for the phone app, addressing a popular request from Tesla users.Along with the digital phone key, the update adds more control for Tesla drivers, including checking the battery level, turning on climate control, and opening the trunk, all directly from the A...
The Perfect Pocket Camera for Content Creators is a Thin Square - InstaPocket
[Design]
2024/12/16 09:06
Our smartphones have become our most powerful ally in creating content, not just because of the apps they can run but also because of their ability to capture moments almost instantly. Their cameras have become so capable that they easily rival point-and-click shooters and their Internet connectivity makes it so easy to click and share on the go. It’s the live streamer and aspiring “Instafamo...
Half of New Unicorn Startups in 2024 are Developing AI
[Investing]
2024/12/16 09:05
SpaceX is inching closer to becoming the world’s most valuable unicorn startup with a staggering valuation of $350 billion. According to NewsworthyData, BestBrokers latest report sheds light on the current state of unicorn companies worldwide. The research also provides a comprehensive overview of all private startups that have achieved a valuation of at least $1 billion over the past year.REL...