Key to doing your best at work? Be yourself, say experts
Today, the most innovative leaders aren't the conformers. They're the bold individualists who carve their own paths. So learning to embrace one's inner "badass" is the new key to success, say Harvard Business School faculty Francesca Gino, Tandon Fam.....»»
Public, private sector engagement key to smart cities, experts say
Public-private partnerships can push smart cities and smart infrastructure forward, experts said during a virtual SAE event......»»
Ford delays return-to-work plans until October
The automaker had previously planned to bring back salaried employees in July as part of a new hybrid work model but modified its plans after Michigan officials extended a ban on non-essential office work......»»
Uber expects employees to spend at least three days a week at the office
As offices reopen, Uber says its employees can work from home if they choose — but only for two days a week......»»
Kroger launches its first Ocado-powered ‘shed’, a massive, robot-filled fulfillment center in Ohio
After inking a deal to work together almost three years ago, U.S. supermarket chain Kroger and U.K. online grocer Ocado today took the wraps off the first major product of that deal. Kroger has launched a new Ocado-powered customer fulfillment center.....»»
Experts seek to address connected-, autonomous-vehicle energy consumption
A variety of factors influence a vehicle's energy consumption, panelists said......»»
Blue Origin launches and lands New Shepard rocket in key prep flight for human passengers
Blue Origin has launched its New Shepard rocket for the second time this year, and the 15th time overall. The mission profile saw the reusable spacecraft fly to suborbital space, and then return for a parachute-assisted landing at Blue Origin’s.....»»
Amazon’s latest Echo Buds are a shameless Apple knock-off
This is Amazon’s latest hardware product: The redesigned Alexa earbuds. TechCrunch covered the announcement here, where the specs and capabilities are listed. I’m sure they work fine, too, but the case design is a blatant rip-off of Apple.....»»
Creatively raises $5M to help creative professionals showcase and find work
Creatively — a startup that helps designers, photographers, illustrators and other creative professionals showcase their work and find their next job — is announcing that it has raised in $5 million. Founded by Stacey Bendet (founder and CEO of f.....»»
Compassionate courage challenges systemic racism—but it"s hard work
It is common to read news of someone getting fired for speaking or acting in ways that harmed members of another race......»»
Plants thrive in a complex world by communicating, sharing resources and transforming their environments
As a species, humans are wired to collaborate. That's why lockdowns and remote work have felt difficult for many of us during the COVID-19 pandemic......»»
Audi Q4 e-tron plays key role in VW"s electrification strategy
The Audi Q4 e-tron is among a dozen models such as VW’s ID.4 and an electric version of the Porsche Macan that should help VW to exceed Tesla’s deliveries by 2023......»»
Best Staples deals and sales for April 2021
The work-from-home revolution has begun. Staples deals cover everything you need to set up the perfect home office......»»
Apple’s rumored TV box confirms convergence is the key to the smart home
Smart home devices need to serve more than one purpose, with, multiple functions available in every device......»»
Researchers streamline molecular assembly line to design, test drug compounds
Researchers from North Carolina State University have found a way to fine-tune the molecular assembly line that creates antibiotics via engineered biosynthesis. The work could allow scientists to improve existing antibiotics as well as design new dru.....»»
5 questions about Grab’s epic SPAC investor deck
Grab is going public via a SPAC, so let's talk through key points from the investor deck — we'll discuss growth, segment profitability, aggregate costs and COVID-19. As expected, Southeast Asian super-app Grab is going public via a SPAC,.....»»
Microsoft Announces New Webcam and USB-C Speaker for the Work from Home Era
Microsoft's long-awaited new webcam is finally here, alongside a number of accessories designed for the work from home era. From a report: Rumors of a new Microsoft webcam have been circulating for years, and the result is what Microsoft calls the Mo.....»»
With the right tools, predicting startup revenue is possible
How do you predict earnings when you are still figuring it out? You need to work on making your revenue predictable, repeatable and scalable; and use tools that will help you create projections. For a long time, “revenue” seemed.....»»
Video: How to clear Earth"s orbit of space debris
On 20 April 2021, ESA will host the 8th European Conference on Space Debris from Darmstadt, in Germany. Scientists, engineers, industry experts and policy makers will spend the virtual four-day conference discussing the latest issues surrounding spac.....»»
Towards automatic design for freeform optics
Designing an optical system requires of the designer significant effort, knowledge, skills and experience. In this work, an automatic design method is proposed for freeform optics, in which specifications and constraints are the only inputs required,.....»»
Scientists map "pulse" of groundwater flow through California"s Central Valley
Groundwater is a key resource for water users in California's Central Valley, a major agricultural hub with an economic output of tens of billions of dollars annually. Surface deformation in the Central Valley has long been linked to changes in groun.....»»