TECH & INNOVATION

France Uses Discarded Human Hair for Oil Clean Up Operations

TECH & INNOVATION 09.23.2020 08:50 AM

In France, discarded human hair from salons and barbershops find a new purpose - by being used as a reusable ocean oil cleaner in a new and sustainable recycling project.

Planet, Canon Are Next Rideshare Clients for Rocket Lab

09.23.2020 08:30 AM

Aerospace company Rocket Lab has announced that its next mission will be carrying payloads from Planet and Canon Electronics through the ridesharing capacities of its Electron rocket, September 22.

Bose Returns With Earbuds You Can Wear While Sleeping

09.22.2020 23:55 PM

Bose takes the next step in delivering sleep-friendly earbuds with the release of Sleepbuds II, first announced Tuesday, September 22.

Worksport Teams up With Atlis Motor Vehicles for TerraVis, a New Solar Panel Accessory

09.22.2020 22:48 PM

Canadian auto parts manufacturer Worksport signed an agreement with American electric truck brand Atlis Motor Vehicles on September 22 to install solar panel technology on trucks.

Microsoft Acquires Exclusive License for OpenAI's GPT-3 Language Model

09.22.2020 22:39 PM

Microsoft announced that it has recently landed an exclusive licensing deal with the GPT-3 language model of OpenAI for an undisclosed sum.

Predicting 2021 Trends in the CNC Machining Industry

09.22.2020 16:44 PM

The circumstances of 2020 have accelerated the CNC industry's technological innovation. With an increased focus on automation and waste reduction, accompanied by a renewed sense of urgency, 2021 promises a series of exciting trends that will change the face of the industry.

Are Plug-in Hybrid Cars Worse for Environment Than Factory Tests Suggest? It Depends How You Drive Them

09.22.2020 12:00 PM

Currently accounting for 3 percent of new car sales, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are sold as low-carbon alternatives to fossil fuel and conventional hybrid cars. But a new report threatens to shatter their green credentials.

World's First Petabyte Hard Disk Drive Contains Glass for Better Storage Capacity

09.21.2020 23:22 PM

Glass could play an important role in the world's first petabyte hard disk drive as an answer to the growing demand for better data storage capacity.

'I Choose To Be a Cyborg': Why I Implanted Computer Chips in My Hands

09.21.2020 14:00 PM

I have computer chips in my hands. The tiny (2 by 12 millimeters) glass ampules are nestled just under the skin on the back of each of my hands and were implanted by a local body piercer several years ago.

Why Our Screens Leave Us Hungry for More Nutritious Forms of Social Interaction

09.21.2020 12:00 PM

Fundamentally, social media dispenses with the nuance of dealing with a person in the flesh and all the signaling complexities of body language, vocal tone, and speed of utterance. The immediacy and anonymity of social media also remove the (healthy) challenges of paying attention, properly processing information, and responding with civility.

Northrop Grumman Earns Contract for Space Force's ESS Program

09.21.2020 09:30 AM

Northrop Grumman Corporation, the American aerospace and defense developer, has bagged the contract from the US Space Force (USSF) to develop the prototype for its planned Evolved Strategic SATCOM (ESS) program.

Twitter Commits To Investigate Apparent Racial Bias in Photo Reviews

09.21.2020 08:30 AM

Twitter announced that it would investigate its neural network responsible for generating its photo review after users of the platform called out the apparent racial bias in its selection of pictures.

Tesla to Host Its Highly Anticipated Battery Day This Week

09.21.2020 08:00 AM

Tesla, the fast-growing electric car manufacturer, has teased its upcoming "Battery Day," set to take place on Tuesday, September 22.

Popular Clock in New York City Now Reflects Our 'Remaining Time'

09.20.2020 23:29 PM

The Metronome—a 62-foot-wide electronic clock with a 15-digit display facing Manhattan's Union square—has changed its display to the remaining time before the "climate change deadline."

Rocket Lab on the Track For Its First US Launch

09.20.2020 08:20 AM

Rocket Lab, the aeronautics company headquartered in California, is wrapping up preparations for its first launch from American soil.

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