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April 16, 2024
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Apple to Boost Spending in Vietnam
Apple Inc. ramps up spending on Vietnamese suppliers as CEO Tim Cook visits, aiming to strengthen ties amidst US-China tensions. Cook engages with local tech community; pledges commitment to Vietnam's growth. Apple's smartphone shipments decline amid Android competition.
Taipei Times
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Are EVs the future or merely a niche market?
The automotive industry faces an uncertain future amid rapid technological advancements. While past innovations swiftly replaced old norms, challenges persist with the adoption of autonomous and electric vehicles. The industry grapples with investment decisions, unsure if EVs will dominate or remain niche.
Asia Times
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Improved AI confidence measure for autonomous vehicles
AI researchers develop a new algorithm to enhance confidence estimation in autonomous vehicles, improving safety by accurately predicting when the AI needs human intervention. This breakthrough promises more reliable self-driving systems for future transportation.
TechXplore
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Lean on me: Some AI products still depend on human intervention
Presto Automation, leading the drive-thru AI chatbot game for fast food giants like Del Taco and Carl's Jr., relies heavily on human oversight, with offshore workers managing 70% of orders. Similar practices seen in Amazon's Just Walk Out and Facebook's M.
TechSpot
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U.S. Subsidy for TSMC Has AI Chips, Tech Leadership in Sight
U.S. subsidies to TSMC spark optimism for AI chip production, bolstering tech leadership. TSMC's $65 billion investment in Arizona's "Fab 3" promises 2 nm chips, vital for AI. Despite benefits, workforce shortages pose challenges.
EE Times
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5 Entrepreneurial Mindsets That Drive Success
Discover the key entrepreneurial mindsets fueling success, from embracing risk and resilience to fostering innovation. Entrepreneurs thrive by cultivating adaptability, seizing opportunities, and maintaining a growth-oriented mindset, driving impactful ventures in dynamic markets.
Entrepreneur
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15 Graphs That Explain the State of AI in 2024
IEEE's AI Index 2024 report reveals exponential growth in AI research, adoption, and societal impact. Key findings highlight AI's expanding role across industries, raising ethical and policy concerns amidst accelerating technological advancements and global integration.
IEEE Spectrum
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Getting the Grid to Net Zero
Electric inverter breakthrough revolutionizes renewable energy systems. Researchers unveil a compact, efficient design enhancing power conversion for solar panels and electric vehicles, promising widespread adoption of clean energy technology, heralding a greener future.
IEEE Spectrum
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10 Things We Hate About Nvidia
NVIDIA, the GPU giant, faces consumer ire as 10 issues plague their products: from driver glitches to inflated prices. Users demand accountability and solutions for smoother experiences in gaming and beyond.
TechSpot
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What do you call the maximum time period that an adhesive can be exposed to ambient conditions with its chemical and physical properties remaining within satisfactory limits?
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Assembly Question for Soldering USB Connectors
We need to assemble approx. 50,000 straddle USB connectors per year - Wurth Electronik 632712000011. What is the best way of mounting these on the edge ...
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Quote of the Day
"Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you're right!"
Henry Ford
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The day was Apr 17. What year was it?
Apollo 13 Returns to Earth
With the world anxiously watching, Apollo 13, a U.S. lunar spacecraft that suffered a severe malfunction on its journey to the moon, safely returns to Earth.
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Cartoon of the Day
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"If my company is going downhill fast, can I take a ski vacation and write it off as a business expense?"
Copyright © Randy Glasbergen
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Test Your Knowledge Answer
What do you call the maximum time period that an adhesive can be exposed to ambient conditions with its chemical and physical properties remaining within satisfactory limits?
Answer: Working Time or Pot Life
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What Year Was It Answer
Apollo 13 Returns to Earth
Answer: April 17, 1970
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