South Korea’s Economy Struggles to Rebound From Contraction
[Business]
2024/10/24 09:08
Cooling of export momentum weighs on economic growth. Bank of Korea signals revision in economic forecasts.South Korea’s economy barely managed to eke out growth last quarter following an earlier contraction, underscoring the risks from a softening export rally, broadening geopolitical tensions and a US presidential race that may impact trade-reliant nations.Gross domestic product expanded 0.1...
(Video) Serve Confirms Delivery by Robot Expansion Plans with Gen3 Rollout
[Product]
2024/10/24 09:07
The last time we checked in at Serve Robotics, the Uber-backed company had partnered with Alphabet's Wing for a robot-to-drone delivery service in Dallas. That was with Serve's Gen2 bot, but a faster, smarter and more robust model has just launched.The third-generation delivery robot from Serve Robotics comes with five times more processing power than before courtesy of NVIDIA's Jetson Orin mod...
(Video) Wave-Resistant PV Platform Explores Offshore Solar Potential
[Tech]
2024/10/24 09:06
The wave-resistant solar platform will be tested for a year following installation at the Huaneng's offshore wind farm in the Yellow SeaC.Fields turned over to solar farms are becoming a more common sight as we look towards a zero-carbon future. But like wind turbines, massive PV installations may soon be heading offshore. China is looking to lead the charge, and is embarking on sea trials of a...
Which Companies Own The Most Nvidia H100 GPUs ?
[Business]
2024/10/24 09:05
As the demand for artificial intelligence skyrockets, companies across sectors are in a race to scale up their compute power, with billions being funneled into upgrading the infrastructure needed to support AI models.Enter Nvidia’s H100 Tensor Core GPU, a top-of-the-line graphics processing unit designed specifically for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) workloa...
Nike Earbuds Concept is An Active Lifestyle Accessory Oriented Towards Minimalist Lifestyle
[Design]
2024/10/24 09:04
Weak sales forecasts and the relentless innovation by Adidas have forced Nike on the back foot. They’ve banked too much on the success of the Air Force 1, while the low-rise multi-colored Samba and Gazelle sneakers by Adidas are the current rage. Does that signal a bleak future for Nike footwear? We hope not and expect Nike to bounce back with a successful pair similar to the Air Jordan.Forayi...
Self-Watering Vertical Garden is a Mess-Free and Versatile Piece of Art
[Product]
2024/10/24 09:03
You won't need a green thumb, floor space or any serious commitment in order to create a thriving indoor oasis with this functional vertical garden. And you also won't need a lot of spare cash either, with the whole kit coming in at around US$85.It's no secret that we love a vertical garden here, be it at a large, commercial scale, as an architectural green wall or as functional home decor. In...
(PDF) Bain - Technology Report 2024
[Business]
2024/10/23 09:10
AI Market Will Surge to Near $1 Trillion by 2027, Bain Says. Market for AI hardware, services growing 40% to 55% a yearThe global market for AI-related products is ballooning and will hit as much as $990 billion in 2027, as the technology’s quick adoption disrupts companies and economies, Bain & Co. said.The market, including artificial intelligence-related services and hardware, will grow...
Runway Releases New AI Facial Expression Motion Capture Feature Act-One
[Tech]
2024/10/23 09:09
AI video has come incredibly far in the years since the first models debuted in late 2022, increasing in realism, resolution, fidelity, prompt adherence (how well they match the text prompt or description of the video that the user typed) and number.But one area that remains a limitation to many AI video creators — myself included — is in depicting realistic facial expressions in AI generated...
Whole Foods Market Forecasts the Top 10 Food and Beverage Trends for 2025
[Business]
2024/10/23 09:08
Industry experts share the trends set to transform our plates in this 10th annual report from the world's leading natural and organic foods retailer 1. International Snacking The snack aisle is a perfect place for disruption with brands taking on salty snacks like popcorn and adding in global flavors to create fusion foods that have mass appeal and entice consumers to try something new. On pack...