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Besides feverish excitement, hackathons really can spur innovation

Mar 02, 2016 23:28 pm UTC| Technology

Its 26 hours into the Random Hacks of Kindness hackathon, and I am on my ninth cup of coffee. We have just over five hours until show and tell time, when we need to have a working mobile app. Among the screwed-up...

Apple, Google, Facebook: where would you put your money?

Mar 02, 2016 02:22 am UTC| Technology

Ive designed a mind experiment: If I had to invest all my savings in a single company, and had to choose either Apple, Google (now Alphabet) or Facebook, which one would it be? I would not be able to move my money for at...

Cybathlon will showcase what bionics could do for millions with disabilities

Mar 01, 2016 16:47 pm UTC| Technology

Following the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, this year will see the arrival of the Cybathlon, the worlds first competition for parathletes and people with severe disabilities who compete with the aid of bionic...

Could your contactless bank card be vulnerable to virtual pickpocketing?

Mar 01, 2016 16:37 pm UTC| Technology

Thieves technically no longer need to reach their hands inside your pockets to steal the money from your purse or wallet. A recent viral photograph of someone on busy public transport with a point-of-sale card reader...

Psychological tips for resisting the Internet's grip

Mar 01, 2016 16:31 pm UTC| Health Technology

22 of the Cutest Baby Animals, the headline said. You wont believe number 11! Despite an impending deadline not to mention my skepticism (how cute could they possibly be?) I clicked on the story. Im only human, after...

Why kids are key to unlocking the potential of 3D printing

Mar 01, 2016 16:25 pm UTC| Technology

Mattel recently announced that it will release a US$300 3D printer for kids in time for the 2016 holiday season. With accompanying software that is specially tailored for young toy designers, the ThingMaker promises to...

How innovation can help companies in a turbulent global economy

Mar 01, 2016 15:54 pm UTC| Insights & Views Technology

In their book Business Model Generation, authors Alexander Osterwalder and Yves Pigneur explore the power of asking what if questions. This is illustrated by the example of furniture giant IKEA. In 1960 it asked: What...

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Economy

Clean Energy Sector Added 150,000 Jobs in 2023, Boosted by the Inflation Reduction Act

The clean energy industry added nearly 150,000 new jobs in 2023, driven by the Inflation Reduction Act, according to a report by E2. Southern states led this growth, accounting for 36% of the new positions as the renewable...

China Expected to Lower Policy and Lending Rates After U.S. Interest Rate Cut

A Reuters poll suggests that China will likely lower its central policy and lending rates on September 20, following the U.S. Federal Reserves significant interest rate cut. This anticipated move aims to stimulate Chinas...

미국 은행주 상승, 대규모 금리 인하로 채무 불이행 위험 및 비용 우려 완화

연방준비제도(Fed)가 50bp(베이시스 포인트) 금리 인하를 단행한 다음 날인 목요일, 미국 은행주의 주가가 프리마켓 거래에서 상승했다. 이번 금리 인하는 예금 비용을 줄이고 차입자들에 대한 압박을 완화할 것으로 기대된다. 올해...

HSBC, 연준 완화 사이클에서 주식 성과 평가

HSBC 애널리스트들은 이번 주 고객들에게 보낸 메모에서 연방준비제도(Fed)의 완화 사이클 동안 주식이 어떻게 성과를 내는지 평가하며, 9월 18일 연준의 50bp 금리 인하 이후 투자자들이 기대할 수 있는 사항에 대한 통찰을...

도이치 텔레콤 주가 하락, 자회사 T-모바일 실적 전망 하향

도이치 텔레콤(Deutsche Telekom, ETR)의 주가는 목요일 자회사인 T-모바일 US(NASDAQ)가 재정 전망을 조정한 이후 하락했다. 현지 시간으로 오전 6시 52분(1052 GMT), 도이치 텔레콤의 주가는 2.5% 하락한 25.797유로에 거래되고...

Politics

Landslide Win? Donald Trump Holds Wide Lead In Several Polls Against Kamala Harris In September So Far

As the 2024 presidential election looms, the latest polling data reveals a competitive race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. According to recent surveys, Trump holds a lead among...

Did Barack Obama Cheat on Michelle Obama?

Speculation surrounding former President Barack Obamas personal life has resurfaced, with new rumors alleging infidelity during his marriage to Michelle Obama. As one of the most admired couples in American political...

7 Career Options for Donald Trump If He Loses the 2024 Presidential Race

As Donald Trump gears up for another bid for the presidency in 2024, speculation continues about what his next steps might be if his campaign fails. The former president has been a towering figure in both politics and...

Kamala Harris Scandals: The Most Controversial Issues Surrounding the Vice President

Kamala Harris, the sitting vice president of the United States, has remained a polarizing figure in American politics. As the first woman, first African American, and first South Asian American to serve in this role, she...

Did Donald Trump Cheat on Melania Trump?

Speculation about the marriage of Donald Trump and Melania Trump has resurfaced as new rumors circulate regarding the former presidents alleged infidelity. Unverified reports claim that Trump may have been unfaithful...

Science

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Crew Achieves Historic Spacewalk and Advances Commercial Space Exploration

SpaceXs Polaris Dawn mission accomplished several milestones during its five-day journey, including the most remote spacewalk in history. Crew members conducted 36 groundbreaking experiments, advancing knowledge in space...

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Crew Returns After Groundbreaking Mission, Advancing Elon Musk's Mars Ambitions

The Polaris Dawn crew returned safely to Earth after a groundbreaking five-day mission, advancing SpaceXs long-term goal of Mars colonization. Led by billionaire Jared Isaacman, the mission featured the first commercial...

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Mission Achieves Historic Milestones Despite Lack of White House Recognition

SpaceXs Polaris Dawn mission has captivated global audiences with its historic milestones, including the first commercial spacewalk and record-breaking achievements. However, despite its groundbreaking success, the mission...

Cosmology is at a tipping point – we may be on the verge of discovering new physics

For the past few years, a series of controversies have rocked the well-established field of cosmology. In a nutshell, the predictions of the standard model of the universe appear to be at odds with some recent...

화산으로 전기 생산 가능할까?

활화산에서 뿜어져 나오는 붉은 용암을 전기로 전환하는 것은 위험하고 신뢰성이 떨어진다. 화산은 예측 가능한 일정으로 분출하지 않으며, 용암은 너무 빨리 식는다. 그러나 미국을 포함한 여러 국가는 화산열을 활용해 전기를 생산하는...

Technology

GM Opens Tesla Supercharger Access for EVs, Charges $225 for Required NACS Adapter

General Motors has announced that its electric vehicle owners will gain access to Teslas 17,800 Superchargers across North America, starting September 18. However, GM customers are required to purchase a GM-approved NACS...

Tesla China Records Second-Highest Weekly Vehicle Registrations in Q3 2024 Despite Slight Decline

Tesla China registered 15,600 new vehicles for the week ending September 15, 2024, a slight decline from the previous weeks 16,200. This marks the second-highest weekly registrations in Q3, signaling continued strong...

NVIDIA’s FY 2025 Revenue Projected to Hit $110 Billion, Total Market Expands to $2.4 Trillion

NVIDIAs fiscal year 2025 revenue is projected to soar to $110 billion, according to a report by William Blair. The investment firm highlighted NVIDIAs expanding market, which now spans $2.4 trillion, driven by growing...

사이버트럭 테슬라 수석 엔지니어 경고 "슈퍼차저 연장 코드, 큰 안전 위험"

테슬라의 사이버트럭 수석 엔지니어 웨스 모릴(Wes Morrill)은 슈퍼차저 연장 코드 사용에 대해 과열 및 장비 손상과 같은 위험을 경고했다. 그의 경고는 테슬라의 엄격한 안전 프로토콜을 강조한다. 테슬라 사이버트럭 수석 엔지니어인...

Apple Ships 2.1 Million iPhone 16 Units Worth $2.3 Billion on UPS Flights to U.S.

Apple is executing a massive logistical operation ahead of the iPhone 16 launch, with UPS flights transporting 2.1 million units worth approximately $2.3 billion to the U.S. Despite concerns over lower demand, Apples...