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06 Dec 23

Artificial Intelligence is a Top Priority for Tech Leaders in 2024

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical, Production & Manufacturing

With all the concern surrounding artificial intelligence, it’s no surprise that top tech leaders surveyed by IEEE chose AI as the most important technology for 2024.“The Impact of Technology in 2024 and Beyond: An IEEE Global Study” consulted 350 CIOs, CTOs, IT directors, and other technology leaders in Brazil, China,…

05 Dec 23

Thermoelectric Heating Comes In From the Cold

Mechanical, Production & Manufacturing

Before architect César Martín Gómez could send his latest thermoelectric experiment to Antarctica in 2018, he had to make sure that soldiers from the Spanish Army could get it right on the first try. In the laboratory, he could always run the experiment—a scale model of a solid-state thermoelectric heater—a…

05 Dec 23

New AI tool aims to democratise high-res image generation

Computer & Information Technology

In the world of AI image generation, tools like DALL-E and Midjourney are holding the crown — and not simply because of their high-resolution performance. The training of these models requires such substantial investment and resources that it inevitably leads to centralised services and pay-per-use access. A new AI tool…

05 Dec 23

Listening In On Eye Movement

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical, Production & Manufacturing

Every time our eyes move, so do our eardrums. That connection allows the auditory system to “listen” to the eyes, according to researchers at Duke University. Now, the researchers have eavesdropped on that signal to better understand how the brain connects what it sees with what it hears. They report…

05 Dec 23

GTA VI trailer leak linked to Rockstar dev’s son

Computer & Information Technology

Shady behaviour might be part of the Grand Theft Auto DNA, but leaking video game trailers on TikTok before launch is probably not what developers had in mind. Especially not when it can be traced back to a senior Rockstar developer’s son. The fact that fans will need to wait…

05 Dec 23

Mistral AI nears $2B valuation — less than 12 months after founding

Computer & Information Technology

European contributions might have been a little late to join the generative AI investment party, but that does not mean they will not end up rivalling some of the earlier North American frontrunners. According to people familiar with the matter, Mistral AI, the French genAI seed-funding sensation, is just about…

05 Dec 23

Celebrate your holiday travels with Waze

Computer & Information Technology

Check out Waze’s latest holiday driving experiences with Spicy Gingerbread Man and Santa Claus.

05 Dec 23

Climate tech gets 70% of ‘built world’ VC investment, report finds

Computer & Information Technology

We have all seen the gloomy headlines over the past week. VC funding for European tech startups will have dropped by a whopping $45bn in 2023. However, some sectors, such as build world climate tech are faring… less horribly than others. Specifically, a new report by sustainability investor A/O released…

05 Dec 23

Extinguishing the EV Battery Fire Hype

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical, Production & Manufacturing

Cars catch fire. Electric vehicles are no exception. In the U.S., according to a 2023 study citing recent data from the National Transportation Safety Board and the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, gasoline-powered, internal-combustion engine (ICE) cars were involved in about 1,530 fires per every 100,000 sold. On the other hand,…

05 Dec 23

Minimize Environmental Impact with Hendrix Covered Systems

Mechanical, Production & Manufacturing

There's no industry servicing 100% of our living space that has a greater impact on our environment than the electric utility industry. Aerial covered conductor systems can serve to protect animals while also reducing potential outages caused by animal contact. Additionally, the compact and robust nature of covered conductor systems…