Author: Lily Evans
Besev VS-9 electric hydrofoil. The 10-seater vessel is undergoing testing and is planned for commercial release. … [+] The service is due to launch in New Zealand through Fullers360 later this year.Vessef Eric Laakman, once the engineering program lead for the original Apple Watch, has transformed into something of a ferry godfather as CEO of marine technology company Vessev. The New Zealand-based company on Monday unveiled the VS-9, with Lachman at the helm, which it calls “the world's first luxury tourist electric hydrofoil.” It's currently undergoing an initial testing period off the coast of Auckland, and once certified later this…
With the busiest recruiting month of the year fast approaching, it's time to begin TLP's annual tradition of taking a position-by-position look at the recruiting landscape for the Virginia Tech football program. As always, we start with the quarterback position. The Hokies already have one QB in the 2025 class but are looking to add a second. Meanwhile, QB recruiting for 2026 appears to still be in the early stages. However, things could change quickly in the 2025 cycle as things moved quickly to the point where they secured a commitment from Kelden Ryan last summer. Let’s take a look…
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released the results of a study on the most impersonated companies in 2023 to help potential customers and victims better prepare for such attacks.According to the report, Best Buy and its subsidiary Geek Squad were the biggest victims of identity theft, with a total of 52,000 reported cases, causing losses of $15 million.The top three were Amazon with 34,000 complaints and PayPal with 10,000 reports. The 10 most impersonated companies alone accounted for a total of 132,000 confirmed cases of impersonation scams, with many more likely going unchecked or unnoticed.Beware of impersonation scams by…
While surgery is the first and most common treatment for most people with brain tumors, it's not always an option. An ongoing trial at Virginia Tech's Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine is investigating whether a non-invasive therapy can eliminate the need for surgery to treat brain tumors in dogs. An ongoing study at Virginia Tech's Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine is investigating whether a non-invasive approach could eliminate the need for surgery to treat brain tumors in dogs. (Courtesy of Virginia Tech) An ongoing study at Virginia Tech's Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine is investigating whether a non-invasive approach could…
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – European Union governments on Monday formally approved new legislation aimed at requiring 40 percent of solar panels, wind turbines, heat pumps and other clean technology equipment to be produced in the bloc, allowing European industry to compete with U.S. and Chinese rivals.The Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA) will come into force next month or early July once it is signed by the President of the European Parliament and the President of the European Council and published in the EU's Official Journal.Why is this important?The bill is central to the EU's efforts to become a world leader not…
Ring Indoor Camera (2nd Gen) Ring/CNETWith Amazon Prime Day just a few months away, retailers are running tons of sales this Memorial Day. And today's holiday is the perfect time to grab some deals on everything from smart home tech to everyday household items. We've combed through the plethora of promotions out there and picked the best Amazon sales to shop. Whether you're looking to buy a new home theater set or are trying to stick to a budget with purchases under $25, these are the best Amazon Memorial Day discounts.There are many products with huge discounts. Items range from…
The Denver Art Museum's new “Biophilia” offers what people want from art exhibitions these days: multisensory objects that burst with vibrant colors, glow before your eyes and change shape and posture in response to every body movement in the room.It's an interactive, high-tech event, a far cry from the traditional exhibition of pretty paintings on a gallery wall. Biophilia is a cool show to be out at on a hot summer's day.Created by Dutch design team Drift, Meadow “uses advanced robotics and complex software to create a constantly moving flower garden.” (Courtesy of Denver Art Museum)Consider “Meadow,” an installation created…
A former CERN scientist working for private nuclear fission company Transmutex has developed a new method that could drastically reduce the radioactivity of nuclear waste by as much as 80 percent. The Swiss-based company Transmutex's technology was reviewed over several months by Nagra, the Swiss national agency that manages nuclear waste, which also produced the estimate. While the operational safety of nuclear fission reactors has often received attention, even more attention needs to be paid to the safety of spent fuel, which remains radioactive for hundreds of thousands of years after the energy extracted from it has been used up.…
For 10 consecutive years, GP Bullhound has released its annual report analysing and highlighting the growth trends in the European technology ecosystem. This year’s report,Tech Giants – An Unparalleled Era of AI-Driven Innovation in European Technology” ” highlights the resilience and growth of Europe's technology sector, setting the stage for a new era of innovation and investment. The report noted that despite macroeconomic uncertainty from mid-2022 onwards, funding levels appear to have normalised over the past 12 months at €15 billion per quarter, around 52% higher than the average in 2019. This growth highlights the strength of investment in technology,…
In a world of increasing technological innovation, our living spaces are transforming to new heights of prominence. This has given rise to the concept of smart home, turning the future into reality and transforming the way we interact with our environment. Smart home works on the idea of automation and connectivity, simplifying various daily tasks. By embracing the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), tech-integrated homes offer unmatched efficiency. Smart home is likely to upgrade the design industry with technologies like air conditioning and clever appliances. HT Lifestyle reaches out to design experts from the industry to delve…