No matter your job or position, your ability to communicate – whether in writing or speaking – at the highest level of your capability will determine your relationships and your success in those relationships. Early on in life, most of us struggled with communicating our thoughts but you always knew
Musk appears to be on the verge of making his robotaxi vision a reality with a test run of a small squad of self-driving cabs in Austin, Texas, that began Sunday with customers paying a $4.20 flat fee! Reaching a million may take a year or more, however, although the
The enhanced connectivity facilitated by IoT extends beyond the factory floor. Vehicles are undergoing a profound transformation from simple modes of transportation into sophisticated mobile data hubs. Integrated into digital ecosystems, these connected cars are poised to play a pivotal role in traffic management, urban services, and the development of
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy anticipates generative artificial intelligence will reduce its corporate workforce in the next few years as the online giant begins to increase its usage of the technology. “We will need fewer people doing some of the jobs that are being done today, and more people doing other
Switzerland’s Energie360° and solar tech specialist Insolight have agreed to build a 1,300-panel agrivoltaic plant on a cherry farm in Leuggern, Switzerland. The facility will combine crop protection and dynamic light management. Installed at regular intervals, the panels are expected to generate 800 MWh annually, enough to power nearly 180
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dipped to 245,000 last week, hovering at historically low levels, the Labor Department said Wednesday. The number of Americans collecting unemployment benefits the week of June 7 slid to 1.95 million. Weekly unemployment claims are a proxy for layoffs and mostly have
The Federal Reserve kept its key rate unchanged Wednesdayas it waits for additional information on how tariffs and other potential disruptions will affect the economy this year. The Fed’s policymakers signaled they still expect to cut rates twice this year, even as they also project that President Donald Trump’s import duties
While still a relatively small portion of the total number of vehicles on the road, electric vehicles are catching on, and their numbers are growing. The trend is happening around the globe and in various states in the United States.According to the “Global EV Outlook 2025” report from the International Energy Agency (IEA),
SATCO|NUVO’s LED T8 Lamps with Emergency Battery Backup are UL924 listed for use in emergency lighting applications. Custom lamp holders and set screws lock the lamp in place for a secure installation, and lamps feature red endcaps so they can be easily identified when inspected and maintained. The test button
The SWOA Series LED Area Light is designed for versatility, durability and superior energy efficiency. It’s engineered to provide customizable lighting solutions for parking lots, pathways, building facades and other outdoor spaces. The fixture features field-switchable options, including easily adjust light distribution (Type III, IV, V); power output (14,500 to
Packed with the latest sensing, machine-learning and computer processing technologies, the role of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), also known as drones, is being redefined in next-generation emerging applications—finding increased use in markets seeking higher levels of safety and more efficient operations. The drone service market is on pace to reach more than
Are we approaching the end of the smartphone era, and what could possibly replace them?Interestingly, three big tech leaders have totally different takes on where things are headed. Mark Zuckerberg’s vision for 2030 – the Orion AR glasses prototype, a device meant to replace smartphones by letting you use 3D holograms, control
The naturaLED® 7X7 floodlight offers selectable wattages and color temperatures for versatile lighting solutions. With a flood beam distribution, it replaces up to 400-watt fixtures and includes a built-in photocell for efficiency. Its IP65 water-resistant rating ensures durability in outdoor conditions. Ideal for security, perimeters, entryways, facades, landscapes, and architectural
Dr. Qiu Xiaoling, CFO of JBD, has recently delivered a penetrating analysis of the MicroLED microdisplay and AR glasses ecosystem, illuminating how these once-independent frontiers are coalescing to redefine wearable AI. As AI evolves from merely being “smarter” toward truly “more attuned to you,” users increasingly expect an always-on digital
U. S. Architectural Lighting recently introduced Baseline – Pickleball & Tennis Court Lighting. Designed specifically for the court, Baseline uses a Type IV CL precision optic designed especially to meet IESNA / USA Pickleball / USTA Standard Performance Criteria for court photometrics. The luminaires distribute uniform light across the court
STP Is Customer-Centric Marketing.mp4 Sponsored by FSG Serving the People Who Make Businesses Thrive | FSG & the Return to Office Segmenting / Targeting / Positioning (STP) is a necessary function of marketing – customer-centric marketing. The reality is that the vast majority of customers will not buy your stuff.
Innovation in the Digital Age.mp4 Sponsored by naturaLED LED Lighting Solutions New product development is essential to survival in this dynamic global economy. This e-learning session ups the ante to INNOVATION. We have never seen change at this level of velocity and with the emergence of AI, it will speed
Customer-Centric Marketing in the Digital Age.mp4 What’s your CENTRIC? What drivers your business? What makes you different than everyone else in the market?……why do customers buy from you rather than the other guy?……… do your people know what makes you unique?…..do your customers know? Below is what AI believes is
Top 100 distributors are divided over the direction of the 2025 economy, but they are still making major capital investments in their companies to position them for growth. It’s tough to pinpoint exactly why Top 100 distributors are all over the map with their economic expectations, especially when outside of
One of the biggest missed opportunities of casual AI dabblers is using it sporadically instead of systematically. With just a little bit of upfront time investment, AI has the capacity to streamline nearly every aspectof your daily workflow. These days, even those without any coding knowledge can easily build customized AI
Ads and search-optimized junk made a mess of the go-to engine. Now ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude—and even Google’s own AI—do it better. Key Points AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Perplexity provide clear, human-sounding answers to search queries, eliminating the need for scrolling through sponsored links and clickbait. AI search excels in
The Light and Health Research Center (LHRC) at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is pleased to announce that WAC Group, an innovative lighting manufacturer located in Port Washington, New York, has joined the LHRC’s Lighting Education Partnership. The Partnership is a collaboration among businesses, organizations, government agencies
The DALI Alliance and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) are pleased to announce a strategic collaboration aimed at advancing the development, adoption, and harmonization of educational initiatives around global lighting standards. Through this collaboration, the DALI Alliance and IES will coordinate on activities such as education and training programs, and outreach to designers, engineers,
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