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Is a battery or gas mower the best? Well, it depends

(BPT) - Do you need to buy or replace your lawn mower? Because there are many different kinds of walk-behind lawnmowers to choose from, finding the right one for you can seem daunting.For example, is …
Wednesday, June 11
Tech news from around the web
Powering America’s Future: The Case for Solar Energy
Powering America’s Future: The Case for Solar Energy
(NewsUSA) - As America’s need for electricity grows, solar energy is stepping up to meet the moment. Today, utility-scale solar power now generates enough electricity to power 22 million homes. In …
NewsUSA
Tuesday, June 10
Battery Energy Storage: Powering America’s Reliable, Affordable, and Secure Energy Future
Battery Energy Storage: Powering America’s Reliable, Affordable, and Secure Energy Future
(NewsUSA) - America’s electricity demand is on the verge of a generational shift. A recent S&P study projects a 35-50% surge in demand by 2040, driven by growing electricity needs to power new …
NewsUSA
Thursday, June 5
Love in the spin cycle: How to turn laundry time into quality time
(BPT) - Laundry day doesn't have to be a drag. With a little teamwork — and the right technology — you and your partner can turn this everyday chore into a chance to connect.LG, ranked …
Monday, June 2
Consumer technologies get wet as a regular part of everyday life.
Debunking 5 myths about when your devices get wet
When it comes to drying out your drenched device, problematic myths about liquid protection and repair make it hard to separate fact from fiction.
Rachel Plotnick, Indiana University, The Conversation
Monday, June 2
A Strategic Partnership Between the U.S. and India Benefits Both Countries
A Strategic Partnership Between the U.S. and India Benefits Both Countries
(NewsUSA) - During Vice President Vance’s visit to India in early 2025, he emphasized the deep connection and shared vision for the future between the two nations, highlighting the need to build …
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Tuesday, May 27
Technology news and features

Introducing IP Buddy: Your AI-Powered Guide to Intellectual Property

Introducing IP Buddy: Your AI-Powered Guide to Intellectual Property
(NewsUSA) - The Intellectual Property Owners Education Foundation (IPOEF) launched IP Buddy (IPBuddy.ai) today, a first-of-its-kind AI-powered digital assistant designed to make understanding …
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Monday, May 26
A girl, wearing her prosthetic hands, walks to school in Uruguay.
Precise and flexible 3D manufacturing techniques make it possible to individually tailor everything from prosthetics to drugs.
Anne Schmitz, University of Wisconsin-Stout and Daniel Freedman, University of Wisconsin-Stout, The Conversation
Tuesday, May 20
(BPT) - Did you know that AI-powered technology is already being widely used to improve the healthcare journey for both patients and doctors? As a patient, you may not even be aware of how much this …
Thursday, May 15
Rescuers need to know ASAP where they're needed in disasters.
Natural disasters prompt a flood of social media posts. AI can help sift the wheat of helpful information from the chaff of chitchat and misinformation.
Ademola Adesokan, Missouri University of Science and Technology, The Conversation
Wednesday, May 14
Universities should teach AI literacy, emphasise why developing knowledge is important and teach students why being an expert matters.
Sioux McKenna, Rhodes University and Nompilo Tshuma, Stellenbosch University, The Conversation
Wednesday, May 14
(BPT) - The digital world is constantly changing, and with it, the threat landscape. Cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated, and as a result, our online security needs to be more robust than …
Wednesday, May 14

Smartwatches promise all kinds of quality-of-life improvements − here are 5 things users should keep in mind

That smarts! Photo by Lorena Sopena/Anadolu via Getty Images via The Conversation

As wearable technologies become more popular, it’s important to consider how they actually work and what their data actually tells us.

James Gilmore, Clemson University, The Conversation
Monday, May 12

How you can add value, simplicity and control to your budget with just one plan

(BPT) - What does your budget look like? Millions of Americans across the country are looking for ways to save and have a more predictable budget. However, planning for monthly household expenses can …

Thursday, May 8

Top 3 tech picks to kickstart your side hustle

(BPT) - Small-to-medium businesses (SMBs) are tiny but mighty. From garage offices to weekend side hustles, small-business owners are constantly turning big ideas into thriving enterprises.HP …

Tuesday, May 6
More technology news
How to prepare HVAC systems for extreme weather conditions
(BPT) - Severe temperatures, whether scorching heat or frigid cold, can put a strain on a home's HVAC system. Preparing systems for these conditions is essential to ensure reliability, efficiency and …
Thursday, May 1
Spring, simplified: How 8 smart gadgets can help your family work less, enjoy more
(BPT) - Spring is full of opportunities to get outside, enjoy the beautiful weather and have fun spending time with your family — but too often, a mountain of spring chores and everyday …
Tuesday, April 29
In William Gibson's 'Neuromancer,' the AI seeks sanctuary from humanity's corrupting influence.
AI isn’t what we should be worried about – it’s the humans controlling it
The dread that AI evokes seems a distraction from the more disquieting scrutiny of humanity’s own dark nature.
Billy J. Stratton, University of Denver, The Conversation
Wednesday, April 9
What springs from the 'mind' of an AI can sometimes be out of left field.
What are AI hallucinations? Why AIs sometimes make things up
When AI systems try to bridge gaps in their training data, the results can be wildly off the mark: fabrications and non sequiturs researchers call hallucinations.
Anna Choi, Cornell University and Katelyn Mei, University of Washington, The Conversation
Friday, March 21
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