Fujifilm, IBM unveil 580-terabyte magnetic tape
When it comes to magnetic tape storage capacity, smaller is larger. That is, as the magnetic particles that store data become smaller, more data can be stockpiled in the same amount of space.
Hardware
17/12/2020
Energy & Green Tech
How to power up battery manufacturing in India
India is one of only a few countries whose national emissions reduction target is in line with the Paris Agreement's goal of reducing global warming before Earth's temperature reaches a dangerous threshold. But to successfully ...
Dec 17, 2020
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Other
Cooper Hewitt acquires two emoji that symbolize inclusion
The Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum has acquired two emoji that have helped broaden diversity for users of the tiny pictures, becoming the third museum to add emoji to their digital collections.
Dec 17, 2020
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Business
EU clears Google's $2.1B takeover of Fitbit, with conditions
The European Union on Thursday approved Google's plan to buy fitness gadget maker Fitbit for $2.1 billion after it promised to restrict user data and ensure Android phones work with other wearable devices for at least 10 ...
Dec 17, 2020
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Energy & Green Tech
Report outlines solutions for curbing U.S. carbon emissions
Researchers at CU Boulder's Renewable & Sustainable Energy Institute (RASEI) on Thursday released a report outlining key steps the U.S. can take to drive carbon dioxide emissions to zero.
Dec 17, 2020
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Robotics
Making industrial robots smarter and more versatile
EPFL spin-off Aica has developed AI-based software that makes industrial robots easier to program and more capable of adapting. The software is designed in a modular format so that operators can build a customized application ...
Dec 17, 2020
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Computer Sciences
Method finds hidden warning signals in measurements collected over time
When you're responsible for a multimillion-dollar satellite hurtling through space at thousands of miles per hour, you want to be sure it's running smoothly. And time series can help.
Dec 17, 2020
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Energy & Green Tech
Finding new players in an old market: The energy potential of a Swedish case study
Sweden has provided an example of how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining economic growth. A big part of this achievement is due to an extensive network of local district heating systems that work with non-fossil ...
Dec 17, 2020
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Business
Staying one step ahead of cyberattacks
Ahmed Sadiq thought he understood the extent of data breaches at big companies like Facebook. Then he started researching.
Dec 17, 2020
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Business
Capping food delivery app fees could save restaurants this COVID-19 winter
The COVID-19 pandemic has been extremely difficult on restaurants, and it's not over yet.
Dec 17, 2020
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