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Cars talking to one another could help reduce fatal crashes on US roads
The secret to avoiding red lights during rush hour in Utah's largest city might be as simple as following a bus.
Hi Tech & Innovation
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Big tech is painting itself as journalism's savior: We should tread carefully
We've long been warned about the looming demise of traditional journalism in the face of digital disruption. But some tech giants, once the very disruptors themselves, have been positioning themselves as journalism's saviors.
Business
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Apple's upcoming iPhone will catapult the tech trendsetter into the age of AI
Apple's ubiquitous iPhone is about to break new ground with a shift into artificial intelligence that will do everything from smartening up its frequently dim-witted assistant Siri to creating customized emojis on the fly.
Consumer & Gadgets
14 hours ago
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German rail system reports major disruptions due to a technical fault
Germany's national rail company reported "massive" disruptions over parts of the country on Saturday, blaming a "technical disturbance" that was forcing many trains to wait at stations until the problem is cleared up.
Automotive
14 hours ago
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Researchers develop approach to fabricate highly performing transistors based on 2D semiconductors
Two-dimensional (2D) semiconducting materials have distinct optoelectronic properties that could be advantageous for the development of ultra-thin and tunable electronic components. Despite their potential advantages over ...
The Australian government says more people need to use AI: Why that could be wrong
The Australian government has released voluntary artificial intelligence (AI) safety standards, alongside a proposals paper calling for greater regulation of the use of the fast-growing technology in high-risk situations.
Machine learning & AI
Sep 7, 2024
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Heat pumps are key to home electrification—but will Americans buy in?
On a hot summer day, contractors snake wiring through the basement of a townhouse in southeast Washington to install a heat pump, a key component of the United States' multi-billion dollar push towards greater home electrification.
Energy & Green Tech
Sep 7, 2024
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Self-sensing cantilever design enhances microelectromechanical system performance in challenging environments
Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) are tiny devices that integrate various components, such as miniature sensors, electronics and actuators, onto a single chip. These small devices have proved highly promising for precisely ...
Wireless charging track system facilitates EV charging while in transit
Advancements in electric vehicle (EV) technology are paving the way for solutions that reduce the need to search for charging stations. A research team, affiliated with UNIST has developed technology that enables wireless ...
Energy & Green Tech
Sep 6, 2024
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Scientists develop new material for more efficient carbon capture
In a significant advance for climate change mitigation efforts, we have developed a new material that could revolutionize carbon dioxide capture. Our study, published in Advanced Materials, introduces porous polymeric electrodes ...
Neutron imaging allows researchers to see inside a redox flow battery
At the beginning of the 20th century, the invention of X-ray imaging provided a leap of knowledge in medical science. Since then, we can see how our body's bones work, bringing numerous new treatments to light.
Energy & Green Tech
Sep 6, 2024
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Telegram chief Durov announces 'new features' to combat illicit content
Telegram founder and chief executive Pavel Durov on Friday announced a range of new features aimed at combating illicit content, bots and scammers, a week after he was arrested and charged by French authorities over violations ...
Internet
Sep 6, 2024
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Scientists develop eco-friendly glove coating using lignin and 3D printing
Protective gloves, such as those used for work, sport or household gardening, retrieve their protective function from a special coating. This coating provides abrasion resistance, makes the material waterproof and resistant ...
Engineering
Sep 6, 2024
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New research shines a light on how solar power and farming can coexist
Scientists from Swansea University have developed a new tool to help identify optimal photovoltaic (PV) materials capable of maximizing crop growth while generating solar power.
Energy & Green Tech
Sep 6, 2024
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Malaysia Airlines finds 'potential issue' on A350-900 engine
Malaysia Airlines said on Friday it had found a "potential issue" with the engine of an Airbus A350-900 aircraft in its fleet but added that it had been resolved.
Automotive
Sep 6, 2024
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Future of Google search rests with judge who will strip away monopoly power: Q&A with antitrust expert
Google's future as provider of the world's most dominant search engine rests in the hands of a federal court judge who last month ruled the company has a monopoly on internet search.
Business
Sep 6, 2024
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China's Ant Group launches AI 'life assistant'
The fintech firm backed by Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has made a foray into products powered by artificial intelligence after announcing a "life assistant" mobile app.
Business
Sep 6, 2024
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Google 'anti-competitive' over online ad tech: UK
US tech titan Google employs "anti-competitive practices" with regards to online advertising, Britain's competition watchdog concluded Friday in provisional findings of a two-year long investigation.
Business
Sep 6, 2024
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Video game performers reach agreement with 80 video games on AI terms
After striking for over a month, video game performers have reached agreements with 80 games that have signed interim or tiered budget agreements with the performers' union and accepted the artificial intelligence provisions ...
Business
Sep 6, 2024
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UK report builds foundations to cut construction's carbon footprint
Using waste clay and brick in concrete production could significantly reduce the carbon footprint of the U.K. construction industry, a major new report has concluded.
Engineering
Sep 6, 2024
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