26/07/2019

Internet

Twitter delivers strong user growth; stock surges

Twitter shares vaulted higher Friday after a second-quarter update showed better-than-expected revenues and growth in users even as the social network cracks down on fake accounts and inappropriate content.

Energy & Green Tech

Light: A possible solution for a sustainable AI

We are witnessing the accelerated adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), which has the potential to translate into a variety of societal changes, including improvements to economy, better living conditions, easier access ...

Internet

Many still use Twitter to just hang out

As a social media platform, Twitter does not have the most glowing reputation. If you just rely on what you hear about it, you might think Twitter is no more than a hotbed for raging politics and viral campaign hashtags. ...

Internet

The internet is rotting: Thousands of sites go offline each year

I have just taken an entire website and gigabytes of data offline. It covered a highly successful series of conferences on the data economy. It brought together thought leaders and key decision-makers from around the world ...

Engineering

Researchers pave the way to salt-resistant concrete

Pavements could soon be saved from some of the ravages of the winter chill thanks to a new type of low-cost concrete that absorbs significantly less of the salt that gets spread on it annually.

Consumer & Gadgets

Crowdfunding an undershirt device for sweltering suits

Sony has come up with a wearable air conditioner. It's called the Reon Pocket. It is a tiny AC unit that fits right inside the shirt. The device takes a battery; the person adjusts the temperature by smartphone via a Bluetooth ...

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