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22 Aug 23

How to apply for a job you’re not fully qualified for

Computer & Information Technology

Job searching can be invigorating, like when you get to imagine yourself sitting behind a new desk or out meeting new clients. But it can also be disappointing if you find exciting roles that you’re not fully qualified for. Don’t get discouraged when you don’t meet 100% of the criteria…

22 Aug 23

Cargo ship retrofitted with ‘WindWings’ charters course for greener voyages

Computer & Information Technology

A cargo ship retrofitted with two huge sails has set out on its maiden voyage, potentially chartering a greener course for the global shipping industry. The ship Pyxis Ocean will test the so-called “WindWings” as it travels across the globe from China to Brazil. American firm Cargill, which is chartering…

22 Aug 23

Chip designer Arm files for public listing that could revive flat IPO market

Computer & Information Technology

Chip designer Arm has filed for an initial public offering, which is expected to be the biggest IPO of the year. The UK-based company announced on Monday that it’s applied to sell shares on the Nasdaq stock exchange in the US — a move that is a big blow to…

22 Aug 23

6 must-try tips for taking incredible pet photos with your Pixel

Computer & Information Technology

Get great photos of your pet every time using your Pixel phone and these tips.

21 Aug 23

A New Course On How to Transform Your City into a Smart City

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical, Production & Manufacturing

The future of cities as we know them is changing, moving rapidly toward a smart-city model. The infrastructure used to advance smart cities is already being built.Cities are using technology to automate services. For a smart city to function smoothly, advanced technologies gather data from multiple sources such as smartphones…

21 Aug 23

‘Superfast’ charging battery shows promise for EVs

Civil, Structural & Architecture, Mechanical, Production & Manufacturing

The new battery, named Shexing, is expected to be mass-produced from the end of the year and reach market in the first quarter of 2024, according to the Chinese firm. It currently supplies batteries for Tesla, Toyota and VW. The company said the battery will “open a new era of…

21 Aug 23

This Universal Charger Could Simplify the EV Landscape

Civil, Structural & Architecture

This article is part of our exclusive IEEE Journal Watch series in partnership with IEEE Xplore.Battery technology for electric vehicles is rapidly evolving, which is great news for both improving EVs and addressing climate change. However, the constant evolution of the tech has made it challenging to create infrastructure that…

21 Aug 23

Lamborghini’s new electric car concept was inspired by spaceships

Computer & Information Technology

Lamborghini unveiled its first concept for an all-electric grand tourer last week, as it becomes the latest carmaker to hop on the battery-powered bandwagon. The Lanzador looks strikingly different to the iconic low-slung two-seaters supercars for which Lamborghini is famous. The muscular, angled look coupled with high-ground clearance makes it…

21 Aug 23

Final turbine installed on UK’s ‘most productive’ onshore wind farm

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical, Production & Manufacturing

Just over three years since breaking ground on the project and six months since turbine installation commenced, SSE Renewables confirmed last week that the installation of the wind farm’s 103rd and final 4.3MW wind turbine had been completed. The final turbine installation was completed well ahead of schedule, as the…

21 Aug 23

UK commits £100M to secure AI chip components

Computer & Information Technology

In an intensifying global battle for semiconductor self-sufficiency, the UK will reportedly spend £100mn of taxpayer money to buy AI chip technology from AMD, Intel, and Nvidia. The initiative is part of the UK’s intention to build a national AI resource, but critics say it is too little, too late. …