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Electronic Tongue Uses AI to Detect Differences in Liquids
[Tech]
2024/10/25 09:09
Researchers have developed an AI-powered “electronic tongue” capable of distinguishing subtle differences in liquids, such as milk freshness, soda types, and coffee blends. Key FactsThe electronic tongue uses AI to identify subtle differences in food quality with over 95% accuracy.The device’s neural network performs better when defining its own analysis metrics.Applications extend beyond fo...
(PDF) Mckinsey - Global Farmer Insights 2024
[Business]
2024/10/25 09:08
Farmers are increasingly prioritizing productivity. A shift toward operations-focused solutions underscores a broader trend in agriculture, where efficiency and sustainability are becoming paramount.Farmers worldwide are navigating challenges such as increased input prices, extreme weather events, and commodity price volatility. Given the current macroeconomic environment, the priority for farm...
Hermès Continues to Outshine Rivals with Sales up 11.3%
[Investing]
2024/10/25 09:07
The Birkin bag maker reported a hefty rise in third-quarter sales on Thursday, continuing to outperform rivals hit hard by a sharp slowdown in luxury demand. Sales growth at Hermès eased in the final quarter of last year, missing market forecasts and sending its shares down as much as 7 percent.Birkin bag maker Hermès reported on Thursday a hefty rise in third-quarter sales, continuing to out...
(Video) ETH Zurich - A Stiff Material That Stops Vibrations and Noise
[Tech]
2024/10/25 09:06
Materials researchers have created a new composite material that combines two incompatible properties: stiff yet with a high damping capacity.Oscillations and vibrations damage machines and buildings, while noise affects human health and wellbeing. Damping materials are consequently needed that are not only both rigid and load-bearing but also mitigate noise.Based on simulations, ETH materials...
Starbucks is Really Struggling in America — In China, Things are Much Worse
[Business]
2024/10/25 09:05
The world’s largest coffee chain is losing customers. Yesterday, Starbucks reported that its profits (earnings per share) fell by 25% in the last year, driven by a major slowdown in the US. In short, Americans went to Starbucks a lot less but paid more when they got there: comparable US transaction volumes fell 10% in the quarter, but were offset by a 4% rise in the average ticket size (for a...
This Interactive AAC Device Can be a Learner’s Best Friend
[Design]
2024/10/25 09:04
Technology is today bridging gaps between thought and expression in more ways than previously possible. This is especially true in the case of people facing limitations with verbal speech and expression thereof. Many who resonate with the thought that every person – irrespective of their limitation – deserves a voice or perhaps a way to communicate have been working with neurodiverse learners...
The Vertical Vinyl Record Player - Fuse Audio GLD
[Product]
2024/10/25 09:03
The Fuse GLD raises vinyl appreciation to room showpiece level.Though streaming accounts for much of our music consumption these days, vinyl records have been rising in popularity over the last few years. If you want your latest purchase to stand out while playing, then why not have it stand up on the Fuse Audio GLD vertical turntable?First up – for those concerned by recent headlines claiming...
Gartner Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2025
[Business]
2024/10/24 09:10
Tracking this year's top strategic tech trends will help CIOs and IT leaders shape the future with responsible innovation.Amid the challenges of navigating current social and economic disruptions and trends, future success requires CIOs and other IT leaders to look ahead. The Gartner Top Strategic Technology Trends for 2025 are the star map you can use to keep your organization forging safely i...
(Patent) Google Invents Smartglasses Configured for Touchless Hand Gesture Interaction
[Tech]
2024/10/24 09:09
Google invents Smartglasses configured for Touchless Hand Gesture Interaction and the ability to project an OS onto a user's handGoogle got the jump on Apple regarding a foldable smartphone and just released their second version (Pixel Fold) on August 13, 2024. One of their next goals is to beat Apple to market regarding smartglasses. A patent application that surfaced in Europe yesterday focus...
