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The Rise of DIY Healthcare
Healthcare is fast becoming a do-it-yourself project for patients. The trend comes amid a shortage of doctors, long wait times for appointments and an increasing prevalence of chronic diseases earlier in adulthood. In today’s fast-evolving healthcare landscape, AI and other
The Radical Changes That Are Making Your Smart Home Less Dumb
Most homes are “smart”. Now that they’re getting a generative-AI overhaul, the question is: Can we get more out of devices that until now have been great at setting kitchen timers, reading the weather and playing music? Amazon’s Alexa+ and Google’s
US Power Use to Reach Record Highs in 2025 and 2026, EIA Says by Scott Disavino
US power consumption is expected to reach record highs in 2025 and 2026, according to the Energy Information Administration, driven by data centers for AI and cryptocurrency and increased electrification in homes and businesses. The EIA projects a decrease in
Manufacturing Day: Inspiring the Next Generation of Makers by Kip Hanson
We’re talking about Manufacturing Day, described on the organizer’s website as a “national grassroots movement that demonstrates the reality and future of modern manufacturing careers.” And while manufacturing may no longer lead the nation in total employment as it did
Nvidia and Fujitsu Agree to Work Together on AI Robots and Other Technology
U.S. technology company Nvidia and Fujitsu, a Japanese telecommunications and computer maker, agreed to work together on artificial intelligence to deliver smart robots and a variety of other innovations using Nvidia’s computer chips. The companies will work together on building
Lighting the Way for Electric Vehicles by Using Streetlamps as Chargers by Sarah Small
A team of researchers at Penn State created a scalable framework to develop, analyze and evaluate using streetlights as a low-cost, equitable EV charging option. They then installed 23 streetlight charging units in Kansas City, Missouri, and tested their framework.
Trump: Harvard to Pay $500M, Open AI Trade School
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that his administration has reached a deal with Harvard University after months of negotiations. The school would contribute $500 million to establish and operate a nationwide network of trade schools focused on artificial intelligence, engineering,
PG&E Unveils $73 Billion Spending Plan to Meet Surging Data-Center Energy Demand
PG&E plans to invest $73 billion by 2030 to upgrade transmission infrastructure to accommodate a surge in electricity demand from data centers. The utility is working to serve 10 gigawatts of new demand over the next decade, driven by AI
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Signify Strengthens Professional Lighting Portfolio
Signify, the world leader in lighting, introduces four new products – the Signify SunStay Pro gen2 and SunStay Pro gen2 mini, Signify GreenVision Xceed Pro and Signify Actistar – highlighting the company’s advances in solar and modular streetlighting as well as performance lighting for stadiums. The Signify SunStay Pro gen2
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DOE Launches Speed to Power Initiative to Accelerate Grid Infrastructure Development
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Speed to Power initiative aims to fast-track large-scale transmission and generation projects to meet rising energy needs, support AI and data centers, and ensure grid reliability by 2030. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has introduced the Speed to Power initiative, aimed at expediting the
These AI-Skilled 20-Somethings Are Making Hundreds of Thousands a Year
It’s a tough time to be a young person looking for a job—unless you’re in artificial intelligence. While AI is part of the reason for the doldrums, there is a bright spot when it comes to workers with actual experience in machine learning. They’re in their early 20s, they have
The Digital Nervous System: The Internet of Things Is Becoming the Internet of Everything By Jeff Beavers
When we think of the internet of things(IoT), it’s easy to picture smart buildings, energy-efficient thermostats and intelligent lighting systems. But IoT is so much more than that. From connected power grids to emergency services, transportation and water infrastructure, IoT is becoming the digital nervous system of the real world. The
