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IoT Will Drive the Automotive Industry into the Future
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
Amazon CEO Says AI Will Reduce Its Corporate Workforce by Michelle Chapman
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
Agrivoltaics for Cherries
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
US Unemployment Hovers at Historically Low Levels
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
Fed Leaves Key Rate Unchanged
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
Electric Vehicles Catching on in the United States and Around the Globe By Rick Laezman
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
Sollum Technologies Partners with Optimal to Advance AI Greenhouse Control
Sollum Technologies is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Optimal, a leader in AI greenhouse control. This collaboration integrates Sollum’s 100% dynamic LED lightingwith Optimal’s AI climate and irrigation control platform, enabling growers to precisely execute their desired growing strategy
GM to invest $4 Billion to Shift Some Production from Mexico to the US
Shares of General Motors rose before the opening bell after announcing plans to invest $4 billion to shift some production from Mexico to U.S. manufacturing plants as the automaker navigates tariffs that could drive prices higher. President Trump signed executive
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LEDs Gain Ground in Controlled Environment Agriculture Space by Tim Kridel
Key Takeaways LED lighting has shifted from niche to mainstream in controlled environment agriculture, driven by improved spectrum, output, and cost reductions. Energy efficiency of LEDs allows growers to achieve higher light levels with less power, enabling cost savings and increased crop productivity, especially in high-value sectors like cannabis. Dynamic
The Rise of Supply Chains That Adapt by Professor Jeannette Song
Professor Song explains how AI is turning supply chains from rigid workflows into adaptive, decision-making systems. When you click “buy now” on online stores, recommendations appear, warehouses spring into action, and packages begin their journey to your door. Behind that seamless experience is a fundamental transformation. Supply chains, once governed
Design Research Looks at How Lighting Affects Mood by Jim Romeo
A 2026 study published in The Journal of the Illuminating Engineering Society is adding a new layer to the conversation about lighting design—one that electrical contractors and electricians working in commercial environments may want to pay close attention to. The research explored whether lighting conditions influence people’s self-reported mood, perception and health symptoms. Twenty-eight
