Category Archives: Innovation

27Oct/22

IDTechEx Asks if Thin Film PV Is an Answer to Today’s Energy Threats

October 27, 2022InnovationCadmium telluride, Chemistry, Flisom, Nanocrystal solar cell, Natural sciences, Perovskite, Photovoltaics, Physical sciences, Quantum electronics, Solar cells, Thin-film solar celladmin

Thin film photovoltaics (PV) currently comprises a relatively small proportion of the total photovoltaics market yet offers extensive opportunities for applying solar power in new applications. The simplicity in design, the ease of manufacturing, and the cost-competitiveness with conventional silicon photovoltaics make it exceptionally well-suited to both high-volume manufacturing and regional manufacturing. The variety of thin film PV technologies, including perovskite, dye-sensitized, organic, cadmium telluride, and copper indium gallium selenide, and their potential for a wide selection of promising applications is assessed in IDTechEx’s latest report, “Thin Film Photovoltaics 2023-2033”. Continue reading

25Oct/22

Premier League Moves Massive Trove of Match Video to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

October 25, 2022InnovationCloud computing, Cloud infrastructure, Computing, Database management systems, Digital technology, OCI, Oracle, Oracle Cloud, Oracle Corporation, Oracle Database, Petabyte, Units of informationadmin

Oracle CloudWorld — The Premier League, the world’s most watched domestic football league, has moved its immense historical content archive, with footage of every game played over the last 30 years, exclusively to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). OCI will support the Premier League’s ever-increasing broadcast quality levels and content storage requirements for years to come with storage volumes expected to reach three petabytes by 2025. Continue reading

12Oct/22

New Stellar Anchor Platform Bridges Businesses to the Blockchain and to a Global Network of Wallets and Exchanges

October 12, 2022InnovationBlockchains, Computing, Cryptocurrencies, Data, Digital technology, Payment systems, Stellar, Stellar Development Foundationadmin

Today at Stellar’s 4th annual Meridian conference, the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF), the non-profit that supports the growth and development of the Stellar network, announced the launch of the Anchor Platform, an out-of-the-box solution that makes it easier and faster than ever for businesses to connect to the blockchain. In just three steps, companies such as banks and money transfer operators may access the Stellar network with reduced development cost and time. Continue reading

12Oct/22

Wayfair Selects Google Cloud in Shift from Hybrid Cloud to Unified Public Cloud Strategy

October 12, 2022Innovation.google, Articles, Artificial intelligence, Cloud computing, Cloud infrastructure, Digital technology, Technology, Wayfairadmin

Google Cloud today announced that Wayfair (NYSE: W), one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home, has completed a full migration of its data center applications and services to the cloud, with Google Cloud as the foundation of its overall cloud strategy. The move helps the retailer increase business agility and technical innovation, handle burst capacity, and scale new uses of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) for scenarios ranging from fraud detection to personalized customer outreach. Continue reading

12Oct/22

Horrible bosses: how algorithm managers are taking over the office

October 12, 2022InnovationAcademic disciplines, Algorithm, Articles, Artificial intelligence, Creative Commons, Cybernetics, Fields of mathematics, Formal sciences, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Machine learning, Management, Mathematical logic, Peter, Robert Donoghue, SHUTTERSTOCK, Theoretical computer science, Tiago Vieira, Uber, United Statesadmin

Robert Donoghue, University of Bath and Tiago Vieira, European University Institute

The 1999 cult classic film Office Space depicts Peter’s dreary life as a cubicle-dwelling software engineer. Every Friday, Peter tries to avoid his boss and the dreaded words: “I’m going to need you to go ahead and come in tomorrow.”

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06Oct/22

Introducing RESIDENCE, A Group of Multidisciplinary Companies Empowering the Creative Community

October 6, 2022InnovationAptitude, Articles, Creativity, Design, Learning, Product management, Skillsadmin

Today marks the debut of Residence, a multidisciplinary network of companies with the shared vision of creating a thriving ecosystem to empower the creative community at large by nurturing rising talent, encouraging egoless creativity, and fostering community among its members. Continue reading

06Oct/22

London BLOCKCHAIN, NFT, WEB3, FINTECH Mega Event Presented by Metaverse Week

October 6, 2022InnovationFinancial technology, hilton hotel, London, Metaverse, United Kingdom, Virtual reality in fictionadmin

An incredible BLOCKCHAIN,NFT,WEB3,FINTECH,METAVERSE mega event rounded up at Canary Wharf Hilton Hotel London, organized by Metaverse Week & hosted by Kora Events.

The event was crowned by 80+VIP speakers and 500+ enthusiasts in the blockchain, NFT, WEB3.0, Fintech, metaverse space from the UK and around the world. This conference brought together high-profile industry masterminds to discuss different expects and potentials in Metaverse and Blockchain. Continue reading

23Sep/22

ADVANCING DESIGN WITH CIRCULAR TECHNOLOGY

September 23, 2022InnovationEnvironmentalism, In spaceflight, International Lunar Observatory, Mykita, Sustainability, Taipei City Dragons F.C.admin

Joining forces earlier in the year to accelerate the transition to sustainable materials in the eyewear industry, MYKITA and Eastman now release an atmospheric short film that celebrates nature’s capacity to inspire circular solutions for a viable future. Continue reading

02Sep/22

LionRocket to Unveil Virtual Face App “VeryMe” at IFA 2022

September 2, 2022InnovationArticles, Berlin, Companies, Consumer electronics, Economy, Electronics, Germany, Jeong Seung-hwan, Startup companyadmin

On September 1st, AI startup LionRocket (CEO Jeong Seung-hwan) announced that it will participate in IFA 2022, the largest consumer electronics and information technology trade show, held in Berlin, Germany, on September 2. At the event, LionRocket will unveil “VeryMe,” the world’s first virtual face creator app. LionRocket is also a member of the Born2Global Centre. Continue reading

02Sep/22

Announced at IFA 2022: Amazfit will Support Syncing Workout Data to the adidas Running app via the Zepp App

September 2, 2022InnovationAdidas, Ambient intelligence, Clothing, Exercise equipment, Fashion, Internet of things, Runtastic, Sports equipment, We, Zepp Healthadmin

Amazfit, a leading global smart wearables brand of Zepp Health (NYSE: ZEPP), has teamed up with the award-winning digital health partner adidas Runtastic to provide unrivaled motivation for the diverse international athletic community, through industry-leading workout tracking and sharing. Continue reading