How to prepare your home for extreme cold
As night falls earlier and temperatures drop, it's time to get cozy under a blanket and brew your favorite tea.
Nov 16, 2023
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Consumer & Gadgets
Four environmental red flags to watch out for when buying your new home
Have you ever contemplated purchasing an environmentally friendly home but found yourself unsure of where to begin? I can relate if so, as I was in your shoes about a year ago when I set out to purchase my first home.
Oct 20, 2023
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Microsoft's chief product exec to step down. Panos Panay was behind Surface devices and Windows 11
A top product executive at Microsoft who launched its Surface line of computers and Windows 11 is leaving the company.
Sep 18, 2023
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Engineering
On hot days, up to 87% of heat gain in our homes is through windows. On cold days, it's 40% of heat loss
Climate change and energy costs mean we need to rethink how we design and build our homes. The updated National Construction Code has lifted the required energy performance of new housing from 6 stars to 7 stars (10 stars ...
Sep 7, 2023
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Engineering
Smart windows redefine solar radiation control in buildings
A research team led by Prof. Yu Shuhong from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) proposed a new strategy to prepare smart windows that dynamically regulate solar ...
Jun 30, 2023
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Software
'Diablo IV' is almost here. What to know about the video game's coming release
The release of "Diablo IV" is right around the corner. Early access for the highly anticipated action role-playing video game begins Thursday night—ahead of next week's official launch.
Jun 1, 2023
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Consumer & Gadgets
Microsoft to bring Copilot, an AI personal assistant, to Windows
Microsoft will integrate a ChatGPT-like system, called "Windows Copilot," in all PC apps, the Redmond, Washington-based tech giant announced Tuesday. The Copilot will be available for Windows 11 as a preview in June.
May 24, 2023
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Security
Hate passwords? You're in luck—Google is sidelining them
Good news for all the password-haters out there: Google has taken a big step toward making them an afterthought by adding "passkeys" as a more straightforward and secure way to log into its services.
May 4, 2023
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Business
Microsoft reports boost in profits, revenue, as it pushes AI
Microsoft on Tuesday reported a 9% increase in profit for the January-March quarter, as growth in cloud computing sales helped bolster its plans to expand its use of artificial intelligence.
Apr 26, 2023
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Engineering
Smart window—augmented reality for tomorrow's ship management
The precisely transmitted image of the quay wall on the ship's window of the steering bridge, provided with some additional information, for example on current conditions and mooring possibilities—even in fog, darkness ...
Apr 12, 2023
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