Charles Darwin and conspicuous consumption: Why bling is blingy
Luxury brands are a prominent feature of modern society. Thorstein Veblen coined the term "conspicuous consumption" to describe how the upper classes showcased expensive goods without inherent practical benefits to demonstrate their economic power......»»
Drinking Coffee Reduces Risk of Kidney Injury, Study Finds
Even after adjusting for various demographic variables, John Hopkins Medicine researchers found that daily coffee consumption reduced one's chances of developing acute kidney injury. The post Drinking Coffee Reduce.....»»
Former automotive group partner charged with murder for hire
A federal grand jury has indicted Erik Charles Maund, 47, a former partner at Maund Automotive Group, and three other individuals on murder-for-hire charges......»»
Micron Cracks the 200-Layer NAND Barrier, 200TB SSDs Could Follow (Eventually)
Micron's breakthrough in NAND area density improves everything: capacity, power consumption, and performance. The post Micron Cracks the 200-Layer NAND Barrier, 200TB SSDs Could Follow (Eventually) appeared first.....»»
Darwin Precisions expanding LCD monitor module capacity in China
LED backlight unit (BLU) maker Darwin Precisions has disclosed it is investment of NT$1.0 billion (US$33.9 million) to expand production capacity for LCD monitor module at its factory in Xiamen, China......»»
Reducing sugar consumption to achieve climate and sustainability goals
Reducing sugar consumption would have important benefits in the fight against climate change, as well as in the recovery from the health and economic crises associated with the coronavirus pandemic. This is the conclusion of a study by the Institute.....»»
Steve Jobs’ signature is up for bid among other items at Charles Mann auction
When Steve Jobs first showed the NeXT cube in Boston in 1988, Charles Mann was there recording the presentation. Now, a special signature from Steve Jobs is up for bid at a large online auction from Charles Mann. more… The post Steve Jobs’.....»»
Samsung’s 2nd-generation SmartSSD can process data right on the drive
Samsung's second-generation SmartSSD cuts processing time by 50% and reduces power consumption by up to 70%. It also frees up to 97% of CPU utilization......»»
Documents signed by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak set to hit the auction block
A number of documents signed by Steve Jobs and other tech pioneers, as well as additional collectible Apple memorabilia, is set to hit the auction block later in July.Apple founder documentsThe items were collected over the years by Charles Mann, cre.....»»
Jam out to Steve Martin"s "Angel in Flip Flops" from "Only Murders in the Building" Season 2
Hulu has released a full version of "Angel in Flip Flops" from Only Murders in the Building Season 2. In the series, Steve Martin's character Charles-Haden Savage released the song in 1989, and it was huge in Germany. At least, until the Berlin Wall.....»»
Skittles are ‘unfit for human consumption,’ lawsuit claims
Skittles are one of the most popular Halloween candies in America, according to a recent Monmouth University survey, and their popularity similarly extends to movie concessions and anywhere else candy treats are sold. A newly filed Skittles lawsuit,.....»»
Seymour chair by Charles Wilson for King
Dezeen Showroom: designer Charles Wilson has collaborated with furniture brand King to create the Seymour chair, a contemporary Australian take on the mid-century lounge chair. Read more Dezeen Showroom: designer Charles Wilson has collabora.....»»
Innolux uses AI in energy saving
TFT-LCD panel maker Innolux has used AI in group control of air compressors to decrease power consumption in process of manufacturing and thereby reduce carbon dioxide emission, according to the company......»»
AMD predicts 700-watt GPUs before 2025, but it has a plan
AMD predicts that high-performance graphics cards are on the horizon, and that means an increase in power consumption: Up to 700 watts......»»
Unrecognized qualifications thwart Australia"s skilled migrants
New research by workforce experts at Flinders University and Charles Darwin University shows that efforts by skilled migrants to meet employer demands for Australian qualifications result in only marginal returns for these efforts, at least in the sh.....»»
AU Optronics scores points in moving toward green production
TFT-LCD panel maker AU Optronics (AUO) has been making efforts to reach green production featuring low carbon emissions, consumption of less power and water, recycling of all wastewater without pollution since 2008, and has seen significant achieveme.....»»
Photonic synapses with low power consumption and high sensitivity
Neuromorphic photonics/electronics is the future of ultralow energy intelligent computing and artificial intelligence (AI). In recent years, inspired by the human brain, artificial neuromorphic devices have attracted extensive attention, especially i.....»»
AMD Engineer Confirms RDNA3 GPU Power Consumption Will Increase
This is the trend, said the AMD fellow and veteran chiplet engineer. The post AMD Engineer Confirms RDNA3 GPU Power Consumption Will Increase appeared first on ExtremeTech......»»
PlayNitride aims to reach monthly break-even operation at end of 2023
PlayNitride, a Taiwan-based microLED chip maker, aims to have its business operation break even on a monthly basis at the end of 2023 and generate handsome operating profit in 2024, according to company founder and CEO Charles Li at a June 23 investo.....»»
E Ink aims to reach net zero carbon emission in 2040
Electronic paper (e-paper) maker E Ink Holdings (EIH) has set a goal of attaining net zero carbon emission in 2040, and plans to have renewable energy take up 10% of its total power consumption by the end of 2022, according to company chairman Johnso.....»»
Internet Society adds four new members to its Board of Trustees
The Internet Society announced that four new members have been seated on its Board of Trustees. The results of the 2022 Board elections and appointments earlier this year are: Charles Mok is a visiting scholar at the Global Digital Policy Incubator o.....»»