INNOVATION

Oct 27 2024BUSINESS

How to Build an Innovative Company: Jon McNeill's Simple Steps

Jon McNeill, the former president of Tesla and Lyft, shared his insights on innovative thinking during the World Business Forum in New York City. He introduced the idea of "innovation by subtraction, " which emphasizes simplifying goals and processes to achieve massive success. McNeill highlighted T

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Oct 26 2024TECHNOLOGY

Android 16's New Notification Style: A Fresh Spin on Alerts

Imagine getting notifications that are less annoying and more useful. Google is testing out a nifty feature called Rich Ongoing Notifications for Android 16. These are interactive, colorful tiny blocks in the status bar, kind of like Apple's Dynamic Island, but with an Android twist. They'll show yo

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Oct 26 2024HEALTH

Innovation Spotlight: Healthcare's Big Ideas Get a Chance to Shine

University Hospitals Kingston Foundation (UHKF) is launching an exciting new event called Discovery Den. Think of it as a health-care version of Dragon's Den, where professionals can pitch ideas to improve patient care. Three finalists from Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) will present their i

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Oct 25 2024TECHNOLOGY

Cheaper and Greener OLEDs: TCL’s New Printing Tech

Ever wished for brighter, cheaper, and less power-hungry OLED monitors? TCL, a well-known tech company, is making that wish a reality with its new inkjet-printed OLED technology. This method reduces waste, cuts costs, and more efficiently produces OLED displays. At a recent conference, Ming-Jong Jou

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Oct 25 2024TECHNOLOGY

A New AI Game Changer from Boston

Imagine an AI that's as powerful as it is efficient. That's what LiquidAI is promising. This startup from Boston isn't just tweaking existing models; they're rethinking AI from the ground up. Inspired by the brain of a tiny worm, their technology could revolutionize AI by using less energy, which is

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Oct 23 2024POLITICS

SpaceX's Success: A Clash with Bureaucracy

SpaceX recently made history with its Starship launch and reentry, showcasing American ingenuity. But while Elon Musk's company is breaking boundaries, the U. S. government is busy pursuing it with regulations from seven federal agencies. This isn't just about SpaceX; many U. S. companies are facing

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Oct 22 2024TECHNOLOGY

Tech Challenge 2024: EY, SAP, Petronas Team Up to Spark Student Innovation

Are you a tech-savvy student? Here's your chance to shine! EY, SAP, and Petronas have joined forces for the EY Young Technology Professional Challenge 2024. This isn't your typical competition. It's a journey from idea to solution, all while using cutting-edge tech from SAP. The goal? To wake up Mal

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Oct 19 2024BUSINESS

Smart Tech Use in Tight Markets: Logistics Leaders Share Insights

Logistics tech leaders recently met at an event to discuss strategy for maximizing technology investments in challenging markets. The key takeaway? Be smart about selecting and using tech. They suggested reviewing how current tools are used, getting employee feedback, and finding opportunities to im

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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

NVIDIA's New Open-Source AI Model: A Game Changer?

NVIDIA has just released a powerful open-source AI model called Llama-3. 1-Nemotron-70B-Instruct. This model is designed to make AI responses more accurate and helpful. It's based on Meta's Llama-3. 1-70B-Instruct Base and has been fine-tuned by NVIDIA. The model uses a special technique called Stee

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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

AWS Boss: Office Work Boosts Innovation, Most Staff Agree

Amazon Web Services (AWS) CEO Matt Garman recently discussed the company's new return-to-office (RTO) policy in an all-hands meeting. He believes that working remotely makes it challenging to innovate and collaborate effectively. Garman shared that nine out of ten employees he's talked to are enthus

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