AI means too many (different) things to too many people. We need better ways of talking – and thinking – about it. Cue, Drew Breunig, a gifted geek and cultural anthropologist, who has come up with a neat categorisation of the technology into three use cases: gods, interns and cogs. “Gods”, in this sense, would […]
Electric vehicles (EVs) bring not just environmental promise, but also raise critical safety questions—chief among them, the fire risks posed by their lithium-ion batteries. While indispensable for powering EVs, these batteries present unique challenges, especially in confined spaces like parking garages, where the potential for fires carries significant consequences. At the core of this risk […]
A team of engineers and environmental scientists from Mälardalen University, in Sweden, Southwest Jiaotong University, in China and Guizhou University, also in China, has developed a balloon system for producing and delivering electricity to the ground below. Their work is published in the journal Energy. Some places are not very conducive to the production of solar […]
Geopolitical tensions are brewing globally over the cutting of subsea cables — critical infrastructure powering cross-border internet connectivity — in the Baltic Sea. The severing of the cables prompted warnings of “sabotage” and potential “hybrid” warfare targeting key infrastructure in the West amid further escalations in the ongoing war in Ukraine. CNBC explains all you need to know […]
T-Mobile customers, get ready for a celestial photo op like no other. While it won’t be physically launching anyone into orbit, T-Mobile will be offering its customers a chance to have their selfies photographed in space. This unique project, known as “Space Selfie,” is the brainchild of Mark Rober, a former NASA engineer turned popular […]
Apple is preparing several product launches for early 2025, including new iPads, a very popular Mac, a new iPhone, and more. Here’s a look at what’s coming, and why now may be either the best or worst time to buy Apple’s existing products. Buy now or wait? Here’s what you should know Most of the […]
Google Pay is expanding its buy now, pay later (BNPL) options with the addition of Afterpay and Klarna. Afterpay’s BNPL is now available to consumers checking out online through Google Pay at select merchants, the BNPL provider said in a Tuesday (Nov. 19) press release. Wider availability of Afterpay on the digital wallet will be […]
The demand for electronics has led to a significant increase in e-waste. In 2022, approximately 62 million tons of e-waste were generated, marking an 82% increase from 2010. Projections indicate that this figure could rise to 82 million tons by 2030. E-waste contains valuable materials such as metals, semiconductors, and rare elements that can be […]
Researchers at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, say they have developed lithium sulfur (Li-S) batteries that have twice the energy density of traditional lithium-ion batteries, but that is only half of the story. The other news is that those lithium sulfur batteries can charge and discharge faster than conventional batteries and are also lighter and less costly […]
The official kick-off to Black Friday 2024 is just hours away, but Amazon is already dashing through the snow with seasonal savings on coveted Apple products, which rarely see sales. Right now, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 (which normally sells around $700) is on sale for $620. That’s a whopping $179 discount on Apple’s best […]
If you have a computer that you’re not using to its full potential and a tablet for your everyday needs, why not combine the two? Microsoft offers a “hybrid PC” that functions as a tablet with Windows which you can transform into a full-fledged PC with accessories like a keyboard or mouse. This device is […]
Being able to charge your car at home is a big drawcard for many electric vehicle buyers. But it’s rare to find chargers installed at apartment complexes in Australia. Getting chargers into existing apartment blocks can be complicated. Owners may not agree on whether to install them, or which technology to use. And the complex […]
