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The Mercedes-Benz G 580 With EQ Technology
Mercedes-Benz's G 580 with EQ Technology is very much a G-Class. It starts with a ladder frame setup like that on the revised AMG G 63. The four motors are integrated into the G’s ladder frame, within shared housings at the front and rear axles each having their own gearboxes.
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Read more at Autoblog
Phish's Sphere - Using the Sphere's Technology to Give Fans Something Different
Phish opened its four-night stay at the Sphere Thursday with a four-hour show. The band uses custom visuals on the 160,000-square foot 16K-by-16K LED screen. There are 1,600 permanent speakers, along with 300 mobile speaker modules. This week it includes a digital billboard for Phish.
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Read more at ABC News
Falling IQ Scores in the United States
An IQ researcher cites increased consumption of digital media and entertainment as likely factors behind falling IQ scores in the United States. A 2023 study found that American IQs rose dramatically over the past century, but they now seem to be falling. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 8-to-10-year-olds now spend an average of 6 hours per day.
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Read more at NewsNation Now
China's RISC-V Technology Threat to U.S. National Security
ETTelecom App Get Realtime updates Save your favourite articles Scan to download App The U.S. Department of Commerce is reviewing the national security implications of China's work in open-source RISC-V chip technology.
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Solvita Blood Center and Ponitz Career Technology Center Team Up for a Blood Drive
Solvita Blood Center and Ponitz Career Technology Center hold a blood drive. Students who become donors in high school are three times more likely to donate again in the future.
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Read more at Dayton 24/7 Now
The Rise of Low-Cost Aircraft in the UK
The aviation industry is in the early stages of the energy transition, with alternative technologies such as electric, hydrogen and synthetic aviation fuels under development. With rapid advancements in technology, the electric aircraft market is predicted to grow significantly over the next decade. Battery-powered aircraft are expected to take the largest share of the UK urban and domestic aviation markets by 2050. The adoption of battery technology is expected to be much greater in the domestic and urban markets than in the international market.
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Read more at ADS Advance
The Importance of Investing in New Payment Technology
Less than a third (27%) of businesses believe a good checkout experience offers the same competitive advantage as having the best products. The findings come as payment infrastructure is increasingly viewed as a critical part of customers’ shopping experience. Half of all business surveyed said they had not invested in payment solution updates at all, and only 27% felt confident in their omnichannel payment experience offering.
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Read more at GlobeNewswire
Waymo Drives in Atlanta, Georgia
Waymo, a self-driving tech company, is testing its vehicles on the streets of Atlanta. The California-based company introduced its fleet to the city on April 16. It is mapping the city and "will begin driving autonomously, with a human behind the wheel, in the coming weeks.
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Read more at FOX 5 Atlanta
Martin Engineering Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Air Cannons
Martin Engineering launched the world’s first low-pressure pneumatic air cannon in 1974. It was designed to dislodge stubborn material stuck to the inside walls of hoppers and silos by firing precisely timed bursts of compressed air to keep bulk material flowing. By the 1980s, as Martin Engineering expanded its global presence, the Big Blaster was already being reimagined for use in high-temperature industrial applications.
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Samsung Tech Seminar in Bangkok, Thailand
Samsung Electronics, the world’s leading TV manufacturer for the 18th consecutive year, commenced its 2024 Southeast Asia Tech Seminar in Bangkok, Thailand. From April 23 to 24, Samsung will showcase its 2019 lineup featuring AI-powered technologies that offer enhanced picture, sound, and customization. As part of its ‘Screens Everywhere, Screens for All’ vision, Samsung plans to present innovations that deliver industry-leading viewing experiences and user-friendly features. The 2024 Samsung OLED TV upscales content to 4K resolution
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Read more at Samsung Global Newsroom