The Declutter Hub is an initiative by UK-based experts Lesley Spellman and Ingrid Jansen, who advocate for an emotions-led approach to decluttering. Their new book, Reset Your Home, launching in the US, aims to help Americans address the emotional roots of clutter rather than just its physical manifestation. The source highlights ten common mistakes Americans make when decluttering, such as seeking more space, focusing on symptoms, or storing instead of solving. Ultimately, the piece argues that true decluttering involves self-awareness and tackling underlying emotional issues to create a home that supports one’s desired life. Read more
Restaurant AI: Investments Up, Adoption Slows
The provided text primarily consists of an excerpt from a Deloitte press release detailing their report, “How AI is Revolutionizing Restaurants.” This report, based on a survey of global restaurant executives, examines the current state and future plans for Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption within the restaurant industry. The document highlights that while most restaurants intend to increase their AI investments, actual readiness for widespread implementation remains low, with challenges such as identifying appropriate use cases and managing risks being prominent. Despite these hurdles, AI is already impacting customer experience and inventory management, with future waves expected to focus on customer loyalty, employee experience, and food preparation. Continue reading
Siemens Powers Semiconductor and PCB Design with AI
The provided text announces that Siemens Digital Industries Software has significantly enhanced its Electronic Design Automation (EDA) portfolio by integrating generative and agentic Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities. This advancement aims to boost productivity, accelerate innovation, and reduce time-to-market for semiconductor and PCB designs. Siemens’ new EDA AI system offers secure, customisable workflows, leveraging technologies from NVIDIA, and is being implemented across key Siemens EDA products like Aprisa AI, Calibre Vision AI, and Solido. The company highlights how this AI integration will revolutionise design processes, enabling faster and more efficient development of complex electronic systems. Continue reading
OpenSTX Foundation: Industrial Wireless Protocol Standardization
The provided text announces the launch of the OpenSTX Foundation, an initiative by the Joint Development Foundation (part of the Linux Foundation family) aimed at standardising Synchronous Transmission (STX) as an open industry protocol for industrial wireless connectivity. This new standard seeks to provide ultra-reliable, time-sensitive communication essential for applications like smart factories, cities, and disaster response, addressing the growing demand for scalable, secure, and real-time wireless protocols in mission-critical environments. The foundation will unite industry leaders and researchers to develop an enterprise-ready specification, ensuring interoperability and broad accessibility for next-generation industrial IoT and cyber-physical systems. Read more
SIGGRAPH 2025: Art, Technology, and Nature Converge
The SIGGRAPH 2025 conference is an annual event showcasing the intersection of art and technology. It specifically highlights two core programmes: the Art Gallery and Art Papers. The Art Gallery, themed “Connecting Nature, Art, and Technology,” features 12 juried works exploring ecological awareness and immersive interactivity, while the Art Papers programme, focusing on “The Future of Reality: Post-Truths, Digital Twins, and Doppelgängers,” presents 17 juried papers examining how AI, virtual embodiment, and cross-modal creativity are reshaping the digital arts. Both programmes aim to foster dialogue between artists, critics, and technologists, bridging aesthetic experiences with critical and theoretical discussions. Read more
Generative AI’s Impact on Software Development: A DORA Perspective
May 20, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — This report from DORA explores the impact of generative AI on software development, analyzing both the challenges and opportunities it presents. It examines how AI affects individual developers’ productivity and well-being, finding both benefits and unexpected trade-offs. The document also addresses the organizational perspective, considering how AI influences processes like code quality and delivery speed, while acknowledging a potentially negative short-term impact on delivery performance. Finally, it proposes practical strategies for fostering developer trust, promoting responsible AI adoption, and measuring success within organizations.
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what is the Eurovision song contest all about?
May 17, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — The Eurovision Song Contest is an annual international song competition organized by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) since 1956. It brings together participants representing primarily European countries, although nations from outside of Europe, such as Australia, have also been invited to compete. Continue reading
AFRICON 2025 in Atlanta Announces Partnerships
May 16, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — AFRICON 2025, a significant gathering celebrating African culture, creativity, and commerce, will be held in Atlanta, Georgia, from 18th to 20th September 2025. Organised by Amplify Africa, the event aims to foster global connection and cross-continental collaboration. A notable element of this year’s conference is a partnership with Fidelity Bank, which will include the 3rd Annual Fidelity Investment and Trade Creative Connect (FITCC) forum focusing on investment opportunities in Africa. Continue reading
Weekly Recap: 15 Finance Press Releases You Need to See
With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help finance journalists and consumers stay on top of the week’s most newsworthy and popular releases, here’s a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn’t be missed. Continue reading
Google Sovereign Cloud Whitepaper
May 15, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ –This whitepaper introduces Google Sovereign Cloud, a solution designed to address digital sovereignty concerns for organisations wary of adopting foreign cloud services. The core issues driving this need are data control (due to evolving regulations), economic dependency (lack of domestic providers), and potential geopolitical disruptions. Continue reading
