3 next-gen helmet designs that could curb concussions in the NFL
In 2019, the NFL launched a design competition for safer helmet technologies. These are the three companies that won, along with their incredible technologies.....»»
US surprises Nvidia by speeding up new AI chip export ban
Nvidia tried to end-run restrictions with new designs, but US govt said not so fast. Enlarge / A press photo of the Nvidia H100 Tensor Core GPU. (credit: Nvidia) On Tuesday, chip designer Nvidia announced in an SEC filin.....»»
How do kingfishers avoid concussions when diving? It might be in their genes
Mutations in the MAPT gene associated with tau proteins seem to play a significant role. Enlarge / Fish-eating kingfishers execute plunging dives into the water to capture prey, yet never seem to get concussed. (credit: Richard T.....»»
House of Marley’s new earbuds make sustainability more affordable
House of Marley has always been big on eco-friendly designs, but the Little Bird wireless earbuds break new ground on affordability......»»
15 years ago, Apple killed one of its most beautiful designs
Apple’s stunning iSight webcam was killed off 15 years ago, and I’m still waiting for Apple to make something as pretty. Here’s why it was such a great device......»»
Wendy’s just redesigned itself for the Uber Eats era
The company says its new restaurant designs can churn out 400 times more digital orders. Back in 2017, officials executives at the burger chain Wendy’s took a look at their restaurants and noticed a surprising trend. The restaurants, often a.....»»
SiFive unveils two new high-performance RISC-V processors
SiFive, a RISC-V processor design firm, unveiled two new chip designs aimed at bringing a high-performance computing solution. SiFive, a RISC-V processor design firm, unveiled two new chip designs aimed at bringing a high-performance computing so.....»»
AI Designs Little Robots in 30 Seconds and They Keep Sprouting Legs
An AI used to build artificial neural networks can also create autonomous robot bodies with remarkable speed .....»»
The world will pay a high price if China cuts off supplies of chipmaking materials
Just one month after China announced it would curb exports of germanium and gallium, both essential for making semiconductors, its overseas shipments of the materials fell to zero......»»
CASEKOO Magic Stand Series for iPhone 15 lineup, hands-on video
In the saturated market of phone accessories, CASEKOO stands out with its unique, functional, and high-quality case designs. Hailing from Australia, the company has rapidly gained global brand awareness thanks to its commitment to customer satisfacti.....»»
Nissan Hyper Adventure a sporty EV with huge battery, flip seat
The Nissan Hyper Adventure, a high-tech, eco-friendly sporty crossover, will preview the Japanese automaker's next-generation EV designs with a huge battery and unique flip seat when it debuts at this month's Japan Mobility Show......»»
Auto brand loyalty decline stalled in first half of 2023, S&P Global Mobility says
Recovering new-car inventories helped curb decline in the industry's brand loyalty rate in the first half of 2023, according to an analysis by S&P Global Mobility......»»
Climate intervention technologies may create winners and losers in world food supply
A technology being studied to curb climate change—one that could be put in place in one or two decades if work on the technology began now—would affect food productivity in parts of Earth in dramatically different ways, benefiting some areas, and.....»»
It seemed like a good idea at the time: 9 car designs that went nowhere
Flying cars, amphicars, two-engined cars, steam cars—not every idea is a good one. Enlarge (credit: Michael Reinhard | Getty Images) Ford Motor Company had a better idea, as it once advertised, producing such iconic ca.....»»
Review: OtterBox’s new Figura iPhone 15 cases delight with watercolor-inspired designs
OtterBox just launched its new iPhone 15 cases like it does every year. But to pair with Apple’s latest, the company had a little something extra in store with the new watercolor-inspired series. I’ve been daily driving these new Figura iPhone 15.....»»
Tesla misses delivery estimates as factory upgrades curb production
Tesla missed market estimates for third-quarter deliveries on Monday as planned upgrades at its factories forced production halts, sending its shares down 2.4% in early trading......»»
Team designs nitride-reinforced NbMoTaWHfN refractory high-entropy alloy
A new generation of refractory alloys with excellent high-temperature performance is urgently demanded for aero-engines, gas turbines, and nuclear power plants. As the service temperature of their hot-ends is reaching 1800 °C or even higher, traditi.....»»
Thousands of California wells are at risk of drying up despite landmark water law
Even though California enacted sweeping legislation nearly a decade ago to curb excessive agricultural pumping of groundwater, new research predicts that thousands of drinking water wells could run dry in the Central Valley by the time the law's rest.....»»
FCC closing loophole that gave robocallers easy access to US phone numbers
New rules make it a bit harder for VoIP providers to access numbering system. Enlarge In one of its many attempts to curb robocalls, the Federal Communications Commission said it is making it harder for Voice over Inter.....»»
New business model may help curb fashion"s fierce environmental impacts
Clothes that are produced quickly and just as quickly go out of style and into the trash bin can have dire effects on the environment, polluting the air with carbon and choking landfills with chemicals that can seep into the water supply......»»
Researchers reveal origins of zirconium nitride"s superior performance
A group of researchers have unraveled the mysteries behind a recently identified material—zirconium nitride (ZrN)—that helps power clean energy reactions. Their proposed framework will help future designs for transition metal nitrides, paving a p.....»»