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IKEA has entered the air purifier market, but according to a scathing review from The Wirecutter, the purifier falls short in terms of performance and accuracy. The review, filled with factual errors and misleading statements, criticizes IKEA’s use of a “PM2.5 filter,” which doesn’t actually exist. The review also points out that the Wirecutter fails […]
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Helio is a distraction-free music sequencer that aims to revolutionize the way we create music. With its lightweight user interface, Helio allows you to delve into your creative zone and focus solely on your ideas. Unlike other sequencers that prioritize complexity, Helio believes in simplicity and clear visualization of music. It serves as not only […]
Boeing subsidiary Aurora Flight Sciences is set to manufacture the X-65, an experimental DARPA aircraft that utilizes active flow control (AFC) technology instead of traditional flaps and rudders. The AFC technology uses directed jets of pressurized air to maneuver the aircraft and has the potential to revolutionize aircraft design by reducing weight, improving aerodynamics, and […]
In this article, the author discusses the ability to conditionally include Git configuration files, which allows users to configure Git to behave differently based on certain conditions. The article provides an example of how to use the “includeIf” keyword to include a specific configuration file for repositories in a specified directory path. This feature allows […]
Google is making significant cuts to its workforce, focusing on employees in its digital assistant, hardware, and engineering teams. This move is part of Alphabet Inc.’s ongoing effort to reduce costs. The layoffs will impact workers involved in the development of the voice-based Google Assistant and those working in the augmented reality hardware team. This […]
Google is making significant changes to its workforce, with layoffs in its Google Assistant and knowledge and information product teams. The company aims to enhance Google Assistant by integrating newer artificial intelligence technology into its products. Google has been implementing job cuts in various divisions throughout the past year but has not conducted company-wide layoffs […]
ChatGPT for Teams is a customized superassistant designed for teams to improve their productivity. It offers advanced models and analysis that can be used for various tasks, such as generating better code, crafting emails, and analyzing data. The tool can be customized for specific use cases, departments, or proprietary datasets, allowing teams to collaborate effectively. […]
Hawaiian Electric’s Kapolei Energy Storage is expected to reduce the wastage of surplus clean electricity by 69% in its first five years of operation. It also has the capability to provide “black-start” power to restart the grid in the event of a disaster. The batteries are located near a substation connected to three other power […]
Transportation analytics specialist StreetLight Data has released new data that reveals a decrease in active travel in the USA since 2019, despite brief increases during the pandemic. The data provides insights into walking and active mode share across the Top 100 largest US metros and will be of great interest to transportation planners nationwide. Nationally, […]
In this web content, the author discusses the problems with current databases and proposes a better approach to backend development using the Rama platform. The author highlights the harmfulness of global mutable state in databases and the complexity of dealing with corrupted data. They also note that data models in databases are restrictive and often […]