Introducing watch face sharing, sleep tracking, and automatic handwashing detection Apple® today previewed watchOS® 7, delivering enhanced customization tools and powerful new health and fitness features to the world’s most advanced smartwatch. Personalization is taken to an entirely new level with shareable and discoverable watch face configurations, while sleep tracking, … [Read more...] about watchOS 7 Adds Significant Personalization, Health, and Fitness Features to Apple Watch
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Liquid-air energy storage: how does it compare to other storage types?
Liquid-air energy storage: how does it compare to other storage types? "The new liquid air battery, being developed by Highview Power, is due to be operational in 2022 and will be able to power up to 200,000 homes for five hours, and store power for many weeks." "The Highview battery will store 250MWh of energy, almost double the amount stored by the biggest chemical … [Read more...] about Liquid-air energy storage: how does it compare to other storage types?
It’s about a time for EV (electrical vehicle) manufacturers to embrace solar roof tops
New market analysis: Car Market is Ripe for Solar Roof-Tops Toyota Prius Hybrid Plugin … [Read more...] about It’s about a time for EV (electrical vehicle) manufacturers to embrace solar roof tops
Tesla Market Cap Twice Larger Than Combined Market Cap of Big Three
Source: New Technologies Disrupt Automotive industry in the United States, Share Market Analysis … [Read more...] about Tesla Market Cap Twice Larger Than Combined Market Cap of Big Three
Hydrogen electrolysis unit to reduce diesel consumption and emissions
"The hydrogen is directly injected into the air-fuel mixture just prior to combustion. The hydrogen helps the mixture ignite faster and more completely, resulting in greater power using less fuel and creating fewer emissions." Source: Australian company introducing on-board hydrogen electrolysis unit to reduce diesel consumption and emissions Also: $1 Trillion by 2025 - … [Read more...] about Hydrogen electrolysis unit to reduce diesel consumption and emissions
Environmental Vandalism
"Thirteen plants have either been closed or are scheduled to close including, unbelievably, Vermont Yankee and Pilgrim in energy-short New England. These nuclear workhorses offer a huge, 24/7 tranche of carbon-free electricity." "If the Trump administration were prepared to make a big gesture to save nuclear, it would begin by supporting these plants and insisting that the … [Read more...] about Environmental Vandalism
Huayu 101, Your Best Online Resources for Learning Mandarin Chinese
Huayu 101, an online Mandarin Chinese learning platform established by Taiwan’s Ministry of Education (MOE) for foreigners on short-term stays in Taiwan, has launched six new learning scenarios this year for Chinese language learners. Commissioned by the MOE in 2017, the University of Taipei has developed six chapters of learning scenarios that collect dialogues for everyday … [Read more...] about Huayu 101, Your Best Online Resources for Learning Mandarin Chinese
The World’s Forests Are Valued At Up To $150 Trillion–But Decisive Action Is Needed To Prevent 30% Value Loss By 2050
Single Largest Component of Value is the Ability of Forests to Regulate Climate--But Threats Such as the Conversion of Land for Agriculture and Rising Temperatures Are Causing Rapid Deforestation and Degradation According to BCG Analysis Global forests are valued at $50 trillion to $150 trillion, with the single largest component of that value coming from the role forests … [Read more...] about The World’s Forests Are Valued At Up To $150 Trillion–But Decisive Action Is Needed To Prevent 30% Value Loss By 2050
Hydrogen as a fuel is the perfect match for aviation
"Personal cars are at the bottom with 2% energy intensity and 5% utilization." "The Boeing 737-400 has an energy intensity of 40%, staying in the air about 10 hours a day, for about 40% utilization." Sources: Aviation Is The Driving Force Of Hydrogen Hydrogen Market Analysis … [Read more...] about Hydrogen as a fuel is the perfect match for aviation
Got rid of China Apps
Since its release on May 17, the 'Remove China Apps' app has already garnered massive support and has crossed one million downloads in less than two weeks — Read on m.republicworld.com/technology-news/apps/remove-china-apps-crosses-1-million-downloads-since-its-release-on-m.html Related: In the election year the negative view of China in U.S. spells the doom for … [Read more...] about Got rid of China Apps