Author: bigboss
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Why the Apple – Google deal on Gemini AI could spell disaster
1. Apple decided to kill its Apple car project after spending over a decade in development. 2. Apple is considering a deal with Google to bring Gemini AI features to the iPhone, raising concerns about innovation. 3. The focus on AI raises questions about Apple’s commitment to breaking new ground and pleasing investors rather than…
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South East Water in Victoria achieves a milestone of 100,000 smart meters installed
1. South East Water in Victoria, Australia has exceeded 100,000 smart meters with significant benefits such as leak detection and water bill savings. 2. The smart meter rollout aims to replace 1 million traditional water meters by 2029, with over 14,200 customers alerted to leaks on their properties and over $5.2 million in water bill…
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GitHub’s most recent AI tool has the ability to automatically correct code vulnerabilities
1. GitHub launches beta of code-scanning autofix feature for security vulnerabilities 2. GitHub promises to remediate over two-thirds of vulnerabilities without developer intervention 3. Code-scanning autofix feature available for GitHub Advanced Security customers Sentry and GitHub both announced new features today aimed at improving the debugging and security vulnerability fixing processes for developers. Sentry introduced…
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RWE secures land option for green hydrogen project in the UK
– RWE is progressing with plans for a green hydrogen plant at Teeside, announcing the acquisition of land at Wilton International. – The company aims to develop a large-scale green hydrogen production plant at the site, with initial capacity for 260MWe electrolyser and up to 5 tphr of green hydrogen. – The project in Teeside…
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University of Pennsylvania is at the forefront of the Ivy League’s switch to solar energy
1. University of Pennsylvania partners with AES to purchase solar power from two large solar farms. 2. Solar installations help move the university and healthcare facilities closer to their goal of being 100% carbon neutral by 2042. 3. Land previously used for agriculture is now home to the solar farms, providing educational opportunities and promoting…
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Here’s what we know so far about the potential upgrade of ChatGPT to GPT-5 this summer
1. Speculation surrounds the release of GPT-5, potentially launching this summer with significant upgrades from GPT-4. 2. OpenAI has not confirmed if GPT-5 will be released this summer, with CEO Sam Altman hinting at other important releases first. 3. GPT-5 expected to have improved reasoning and understanding of video content, with potential for being smarter…
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Coal Baron Constructing Massive Renewable Energy Plant Equivalent to Chicago
1. Coal billionaire Gautum Adani is building a massive renewable power plant in India. 2. The plant will cover 200 square miles and produce enough clean energy to power 16 million Indian homes. 3. Despite the focus on green energy, the Adani Group still makes 62% of its revenue from fossil fuels. Billionaire Gautam Adani…
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Parkwind sells 30% stake in Northwind wind farm to Aspiravi
1. Aspiravi Offshore acquired a 30% stake in the Northwind offshore wind farm, increasing its ownership to 70%. 2. Sumitomo owns the remaining 30% stake in the Northwind wind farm. 3. Aspiravi Group also holds shares in other offshore wind projects like Rentel and SeaMade, reflecting its commitment to sustainable energy generation. Aspiravi Offshore, a…
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Astera Labs’ IPO Soars 54%, Reflecting Strong Investor Interest in AI-Infused Technology
1. Astera Labs’ IPO debut was successful, with shares trading well above the initial price of $36 per share. 2. The company’s strong performance may encourage other tech companies to consider going public after a period of limited IPO activity. 3. Astera Labs’ success may indicate a positive trend for AI hardware companies and could…
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In 2023, the US installs a record amount of grid-scale energy storage
– U.S. energy storage market reached a new deployment high in Q4 of 2023 with 4,236 MW installed – Grid-scale energy storage deployment exceeded 3 GW in one quarter for the first time – Total deployments in 2023 across all segments reached 8,735 MW and 25,978 MWh, representing an 89% increase over 2022 The U.S.…