Author: bigboss
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ONYX Insight celebrates a decade of condition monitoring software
– ONYX Insight has saved the wind industry over US$340 million with its fleetMONITOR condition monitoring software – The software is hardware-agnostic and works with any CMS system, covering over 30 turbine OEMs – Adopted by leading wind energy asset owners, operators, and OEMs, the cloud-based software uses AI advancements for predictive maintenance and has…
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AI21 Labs’ latest AI model exhibits exceptional contextual comprehension
– AI industry moving towards generative AI models with longer contexts – AI21 Labs releasing Jamba, a generative model with larger context window – Jamba uses a combination of transformers and state space models to improve efficiency and throughput The AI industry is shifting towards generative AI models with larger context windows, but these models…
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QuantumScape Dismisses Doubters of Solid-State Battery Technology
1. QuantumScape has shipped the Alpha-2 prototype solid-state battery for electric vehicles. 2. The battery features an anode-free manufacturing process and a proprietary ceramic separator. 3. QuantumScape is working on integrating improvements into the QSE-5 cells and plans to begin manufacturing them later this year. QuantumScape, a US startup, is making advancements in solid-state batteries…
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King Charles Speaks Publicly for the First Time Following Kate Middleton’s Cancer Announcement
– King Charles III spoke about friendship and kindness in remarks before his first public appearance since his cancer diagnosis – Charles attended the Royal Maudy Service as a monarch for the first time in 2023, but skipped this year’s service due to cancer treatment – Charles and Queen Camilla plan to attend an Easter…
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Siemens Energy AG Patent: Innovative Multilayer Neutral Bus Setup
– Ceramic composite hollow blades were a key innovation area identified from patents at Siemens Energy. – Siemens Energy’s grant share was 54% as of January 2024. – A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11855515B2) discloses a multilayer neutral bus arrangement with three bushings for distributing current efficiently to reduce heat loss. Siemens Energy has…
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Copilot will run on laptops, but only those with Snapdragon chips can handle it, says Intel.
– Copilot has become an integral part of the Microsoft ecosystem with a dedicated keyboard key, but current Intel Core Ultra chips do not meet the minimum requirements for running it offline on your device. – The importance of TOPS (Trillion Operations per Second) in determining the performance of NPU (Neural Processing Unit) for AI…
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SolarEdge contributes equipment to establish outdoor solar training center in Dallas
1. Green Careers Texas and Restorative Farms have built an 800-ft2 outdoor classroom, training roof, and event space on urban farmland in Dallas powered by PV and battery components donated by SolarEdge. 2. The facility will train individuals for jobs in residential and commercial solar installation and provide clean power for operations at Restorative Farms,…
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Google.org announces the launch of a $20M accelerator program for generative AI.
1. Google.org is launching a new program to fund nonprofits developing generative AI technology. 2. The program will include 21 initial nonprofits, technical training, workshops, mentors, and guidance from an “AI coach.” 3. Nonprofit organizations are increasingly focused on AI innovation, with barriers including cost, resources, and time. Google.org has announced the launch of a…
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Coastal Utilities Cautioned of ‘Highly Dangerous’ 2024 Hurricane Season
1. AccuWeather warns of an extremely active 2024 Atlantic hurricane season with up to 25 named storms, 12 hurricanes, and potential impacts on the U.S. 2. Factors contributing to the prediction include warm ocean temperatures, shifting from El Niño to La Niña, stronger African jet stream, and changes in steering winds. 3. Utilities in high-risk…
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Federal Reserve’s Prediction of Interest Rate Reduction Suggests Economic Downturn
– Federal Reserve’s interest rate forecasts are warning signs of an upcoming recession, according to economist David Rosenberg. – The Fed predicts a significant decrease in the federal funds rate, which has historically been a recession indicator. – Stock investors are eagerly anticipating rate cuts, but Rosenberg warns of potential risks in the leveraged loan…