Entering an age of vertical globalization: Q&A with geopolitical futurist Abishur Prakash
The fresh US export restrictions on chips to China and Russia seem to have pushed the decoupling of the semiconductor technology a step further. DIGITIMES Asia had an exclusive interview with Abishur Prakash, co-founder and geopolitical futurist at t.....»»
MWCS 2021 focuses on 5G vertical applications
A strong focus at the Mobile World Congress Shanghai 2021 (MWCS 2021) was on how the telecom industry will transform and how communication technologies can be upgraded to meet the needs of 5G vertical applications, Digitimes Research has observed......»»
Smartvoll creates stone spa as "a 21st-century temple of relaxation"
Architecture studio Smartvoll has completed a private spa in the Austrian village of Hinterbrühl with vertical and horizontal stone blocks used to enclose itss various functional zones. Read more Architecture studio Smartvoll has completed.....»»
Vertical Tabs, Startup Boost, and More Will Roll Out To Edge This Month
Several new features are on the way to Microsoft Edge this month, including vertical tabs, startup boost, and modern Microsoft Bing search experiences. The new features were recently shown off by Microsoft in a recent blog post. Windows Central repor.....»»
Microsoft Edge now starts up faster and gets vertical tabs
A year ago, Microsoft announced that its Edge browser would get vertical tabs and here we are: Microsoft today announced that vertical tabs in Edge are now generally available. In addition, the Edge team also announced a few under-the-hood changes th.....»»
Netflix App Adds "Fast Laughs" Tab With Comedy Clips Streaming in a TikTok-Like Feed
Netflix today launched Fast Laughs, a new feature for its mobile apps that presents a string of comedy clips from its stand-up specials, TV series and movies. From a report: Netflix's Fast Laughs displays full-screen vertical video in an auto-playing.....»»
Researchers develop new strategy for efficient OLED active matrix displays
In a new publication in the scientific journal Nature Materials, researchers of the Institute for Applied Physics at TU Dresden introduce a novel device concept towards high-efficient and low-voltage vertical organic lighting-emitting transistors. Wi.....»»
Flink, the Berlin-based grocery delivery startup that operates its own ‘dark stores’, raises $52M
The on-demand grocery delivery industry in Europe (and beyond) continues to heat up amidst the pandemic, including a plethora of startups taking a vertical approach by operating their own delivery only — or “dark” — stores. Th.....»»
VSG: Lumen, AT&T, Spectrum Enterprise Are Again Top Carrier Ethernet Providers
VSG: Lumen, AT&T, Spectrum Enterprise Are Again Top Carrier Ethernet Providers Lumen (CenturyLink), AT&T and Spectrum Enterprise, in that order, retained their positions as the top carrier Ethernet providers on Vertical Systems Group’s 2020 Ca.....»»
Men obstructed from entering female-dominated occupations
Job applications from men are disfavoured when they apply for work in female-dominated occupations. Reaching the interview stage was most difficult for men applying for jobs as cleaners. These are the results of a study by researchers from Linköping.....»»
Ageras nabs $73M at a $244M valuation for its accountancy marketplace and bookkeeping tech stack
Vertical marketplaces continue to be a key lynchpin in the digital economy, a centralized place where people providing certain goods or services can connect with those specifically looking to buy them, a position that has, it seems, become even more.....»»
Dynamics of nanoparticles using a new isolated lymphatic vessel lumen perfusion system
Nanoparticles used in drug delivery systems, bioimaging, and regenerative medicine migrate from tissues to lymphatic vessels after entering the body, so it is necessary to clarify the interaction between nanoparticles and lymphatic vessels. Although.....»»
Deep in the heart of Texas’ collapsing power grid
Everything in Texas went wrong at once. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson / Getty Images) Texas is now entering its third day of widespread power outages and, although supplies of electricity are improving, they remain well short of demand. For n.....»»
McLaren Artura brings hybrid tech without the weight penalty
McLaren is entering a whole new generation of vehicles with the recently revealed Artura supercar, which features a hybrid gas-electric powertrain, and a lightweight chassis. By incorporating an electric drivetrain, McLaren is able to drop two cylind.....»»
Insights from complexity science: More trust in self-organization needed
Globalization, digitalization, sustainabilization—three major waves of transformation are unfolding around the world. The social upheaval caused by these transformation processes has given rise to populist movements that endanger social harmony and.....»»
The creator movement is entering prime time, and so is Circle with a fresh $4M
The creator movement has exploded in the last few years as platforms ranging from Substack to Clubhouse have made it easier than ever to reach an audience of willing readers and listeners. Yet the key to building sustainable creator businesses is the.....»»
The creator movement is entering primetime, and so is Circle with a fresh $4M
The creator movement has exploded in the last few years as platforms ranging from Substack to Clubhouse have made it easier than ever to reach an audience of willing readers and listeners. Yet the key to building sustainable creator businesses is the.....»»
The vertical evolution of volatile organic compounds vary between winter and summer
Scientists have discovered that pollution concentration varies between seasons. A new study, conducted in the North China Plain, determined where volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are distributed within the vertical layers of the atmosphere, and foun.....»»
United Airlines to order 200 flying taxis for airport trips
United Airlines is betting big on urban mobility with plans to purchase 200 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft......»»
United Airlines orders 200 vertical-takeoff electric airplanes
Startup Archer received investments from United Airlines and Stellantis. Enlarge / An artist's rendering of Archer's first aircraft, due out in 2024. (credit: Archer) The success of uncrewed electric drones in the last couple of decades has ca.....»»
The best keyboards for Android
Sick of your stock keyboard app? Android keyboards are multilingual and support themes and new ways of entering text. We picked the best keyboard apps for you......»»