This article is part of our coverage of the latest in AI research. Artificial intelligence research has made great achievements in solving specific applications, but we’re still far from the kind of general-purpose AI systems that scientists have been dreaming of for decades. Among the solutions being explored to overcome the barriers of AI is the idea of neuro-symbolic systems that bring together the best of different branches of computer... Read more ›
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This article was originally published on .cult by Piumi Gunawardhana. .cult is a Berlin-based community platform for developers. We write about all things career-related, make original documentaries and share heaps of other untold developer stories from around the world. In the beginning, there was JavaScript. The popular scripting language we all know and love. Ever since its creation, it’s been the dominating language for web development. Then two decades later,... Read more ›
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If you’ve been considering buying your first ebike — or perhaps your second or third — chances are you’ve come across some models equipped with a belt drive instead of a traditional chain. But what difference does a belt drive really make, and is it actually worth the usual premium over a tried and trusted chain? We’re here to help. What is a belt drive? Until ebikes started to become... Read more ›
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While most of our attention focuses on the body and engine of the car, the functionality and efficacy of tires are equally important. Technology, materials science, and engineering are creating longer-lasting, more resilient, more sustainable tires. Let’s take a look at some of the latest trends: Airless A prototype of the airless tire. Credit: The Tire Company The SMART Tire Company is working to create “super elastic” airless tires in... Read more ›
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Many people have experienced chronic stress since the pandemic lockdowns. Added to this are the climate crisis, the increasing cost of living and most recently threats to European and global security due to the conflict in Ukraine. To some, it may seem that there is never any good news anymore. This is of course not true, but when we’re doomscrolling – spending an excessive amount of screen time devoted to... Read more ›
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It may feel like a long time ago, but it’s only nine months since the UK was in the grips of the “pingdemic”. Back in the summer of 2021, lifting COVID restrictions saw the country’s contact-tracing apps – the NHS COVID-19 app in England and Wales, the StopCOVID NI app in Northern Ireland, and the Protect Scotland app – notify hundreds of thousands of people of their need to isolate,... Read more ›
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When you think of bus travel, there’s only so much you can polish a pebble. Sitting on a bus means being close to people with questionable hygiene who do things like eat sausages and watch porn without headphones (or is that just Berlin?). But startups are working hard to make buses a thing again. Let’s see how they compare: Flixbus Flixbus has cornered the long-haul travel market. Credit: Flixbus FlixMobility,... Read more ›
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Every now and then a story pops up that makes us doubt if we’re not living in Terry Gilliam’s Brazil. And today, friends, is every now and then. Since about two weeks ago, all AEG KMK968000T microwave ovens in the Benelux have stopped working. Caused by a wrong software update, the kitchen appliances have achieved a state that is usually reserved for tech writers: an identity crisis. All of them... Read more ›
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This article was originally published on Built In by Aner Gelman. Text notifications about new messages on Slack. Linking Trello boards to Microsoft Teams. Using Boomerang to control a busy inbox. These apps and platforms — and their connections with each other — are all part of daily life in many companies today. They not only help make remote and hybrid work possible, but are key to building and scaling... Read more ›
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A team of scientists from University of Waterloo have come up with an exciting new theory that explains the origin of the universe, its expansion, and the presence of dark matter. It involves the existence of a mirrored doppelganger called an ‘anti-universe’ where time runs backwards. And it might even be testable. The big idea: What if the universe were a physical object? Current thinking says the Big Bang exploded... Read more ›
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The Ukraine war has been slowly changing everything around us, causing ripple effects in the auto world as well. In fact, most key players across the automotive industry have taken decisive action or have been heavily impacted by Russia’s invasion. So let’s take a look at what’s happening. Suspension of business and halt of production Following the imposed sanctions against Russia, most automakers have suspended vehicle exports to the country... Read more ›
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Mobility pundits have promised us a future where drones would seamlessly deliver goods to our doors. Most of us are still waiting. The logic of drone delivery is to provide a sustainable option for last-mile shipping. Rather than a singledriver dropping off packages at dozens of homes, separate drones can simultaneously transport goods. But has the trend evolved beyond the hype? And when can we expect actual drone delivery? Amazon’s... Read more ›
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Did you know François Kress is speaking at TNW Conference this summer? Check out the full list of speakers here. Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Bulgari, Prada, Carolina Herrera, Miu Miu. This might sound like a bar from a standard rap song, but it’s actually a list of companies where François Kress has held leadership positions in his long career in the luxury industry. Then, an unexpected but welcome opportunity presented itself.... Read more ›
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For the past several decades, psychedelics have been widely stigmatized as dangerous illegal drugs. But a recent surge of academic research into their use to treat psychiatric conditions is spurring a recent shift in public opinion. Psychedelics are psychotropic drugs: substances that affect your mental state. Other types of psychotropics include antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications. Psychedelics and other types of hallucinogens, however, are unique in their ability to temporarily induce... Read more ›
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Last year, Xiaomi managed to grab the second spot in the global smartphone market by pushing Apple to third. A seriously impressive feat, even though it was just for one quarter. The company sells a ton of phones priced under $300 worldwide, and that has helped it get ahead in the volume game. But it hasn’t earned its stripes in the flagship device arena. Perhaps that’s why it has included... Read more ›
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In a huge milestone, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has finally been aligned to produce the first unified image of a single star. Most traditional telescopes these days (like the one you might have in your backyard) have a single primary mirror that collects distant light from stars. But the JWST has 18 mirrors! These had to be aligned extremely precisely to capture the image NASA released today. This... Read more ›
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Microsoft often tests new features with its Windows Insider builds. While these are often a sign of good things to come, other times, they need to be nipped right in the bud. Case in point: this week, Microsoft pushed a test to Windows 11 Insiders that placed ads for other Microsoft products directly in the File Explorer, as spotted by Florian Beaubois on Twitter. Some people will go mad if... Read more ›
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Mounting evidence suggests the western United States is now in its worst megadrought in at least 1,200 years. Groundwater supplies are being overpumped in many places, and the dryness, wildfires and shrinking water supplies are making climate change personal for millions of people. As an engineer, I have been working with colleagues on a way to both protect water supplies and boost renewable energy to protect the climate. We call... Read more ›
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The inevitable is happening. Last night at SXSW, Mark Zuckerberg confirmed NFTs are coming to Instagram soon. The Meta head didn’t spill any details about how this would work, but he said they’re coming in the near future: I’m not ready to kind of announce exactly what that’s going to be today. But over the next several months, the ability to bring some of your NFTs in, [and] hopefully, over... Read more ›
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Last year, Michelin and Goodyear released their first tires designedexclusively for electric vehicles. Now, another big player is joining the game: Pirelli has announced its own special EV tire, the P Zero All Season Plus Elect. Pirelli’s P Zero All Season Plus Elect. Image: Pirelli But why do EVs need special tires at all? First off, it’s about the weight. Because of the battery, EVs generally weigh more than traditional... Read more ›
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