Author: bigboss

  • Alaska legislation concerning community solar is pending approval by the governor

    – Senate Bill 152, “Saving Alaskans Money with Voluntary Community Energy,” has passed the Alaska State Legislature and awaits Governor Dunleavy’s signature. – The bipartisan bill allows Alaskans to subscribe to community-owned solar arrays, benefiting those in rental housing and below the Federal poverty level. – The bill aims to provide 10 to 20% savings…

  • Homemade body butter using shea butter and coconut oil

    Homemade body butter using shea butter and coconut oil

    Title: How to Create Homemade Body Butter Using Shea Butter and Coconut Oil Introduction: In today’s world, many individuals are turning towards natural and homemade alternatives for their skincare routines. One popular option is creating your own body butter using shea butter and coconut oil. Not only is this DIY project fun and rewarding, but…

  • Incident rate of BESS failures decreased by 97% from 2018 to 2023.

    – The report is an analysis of BESS failures based on EPRI’s database, aiming to identify root causes and improve performance and safety. – Failure incidents decreased by 97% between 2018 and 2023, but lack of transparency around root causes still hinders understanding and prevention of failures. – Classifying failure events by cause is recommended…

  • Sony Music issues warning to tech companies regarding unauthorized use of its content for AI training

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    1. Sony Music Group sent letters to over 700 tech companies and music streaming services warning against using its music to train AI without permission. 2. Sony Music is concerned that unauthorized use of its content for AI development deprives artists of control and compensation. 3. Sony Music is seeking to protect its intellectual property…

  • DN100 Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter

    1. Cubic DN100 flow meter uses ultrasonic technology for accurate natural gas flow measurement. 2. The multipath design eliminates turbulence and asymmetric gas flow impact, ensuring reliable operation and redundancy capability. 3. Incorporates pressure and temperature sensors for precise measurement, wireless communication module for remote monitoring, and automatic shut down feature for safety. The Cubic…

  • Watch out, Snapdragon – Nvidia and MediaTek could partner to create AI laptop processors

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    – Qualcomm hopes the Snapdragon X Elite processor will dominate AI PC market in 2024 – Nvidia and MediaTek are teaming up to create Arm-based chips for laptops – Nvidia and MediaTek’s new chip expected to use Arm architecture and TSMC’s 3nm process, to be completed in 2024 and may appear in 2025, challenging Qualcomm’s…

  • Sam Altman Criticizes Google’s ‘Aesthetic’

    1. Sam Altman criticizes Google’s aesthetic in comparison to OpenAI’s at recent events. 2. OpenAI announces new AI model GPT-4o that can reason across audio, vision, and text in real time. 3. Google announces updates to its AI models, including new AI agent “Project Astra” and future of Google Search, with rivalry highlighted by Altman…

  • Global Energy Transformation: The Winds of Change

    1. The potential of floating offshore wind as a critical player in producing clean, renewable energy. 2. Projections show promising growth in the floating wind industry, with countries like the UK, Spain, and Japan leading the way. 3. Collaboration between the maritime industry and floating offshore wind developers is essential for overcoming challenges and maximizing…

  • OpenAI signs agreement to utilize Reddit data for training AI

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    1. OpenAI has reached a deal with Reddit to use the social news site’s data for training AI models and will incorporate Reddit content into ChatGPT for new features. 2. OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, has an 8.7% stake in Reddit, making him the third-largest shareholder, but assures that the partnership was led by OpenAI’s COO…

  • Higher Refining Costs Could Lead to an Increase in US Summer Gasoline Prices

    1. Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email or follow on Google News. 2. Average monthly prices for regular-grade retail gasoline in the United States could increase by more than 10 cents per gallon if refinery output is lower than expected. 3. Contact CleanTechnica for tips, advertising, or podcast guest suggestions. The…