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Solar energy is traditionally known for using massive solar panels that collect sunlight and convert it into clean energy, but what if this same energy was instead beamed from satellites in orbit around the Earth, known as space solar power? This is the goal of Space Solar Power Demonstrator (SSPD-1), which is a 110-pound (50-kilogram) project run by the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). SSPD-1 was launched onboard the SpaceX Transporter-6 mission on January 3, 2023, and recently concluded its mission after conducting a series of experiments, including the ability to wirelessly beam solar power from space to Earth, which it accomplished in early 2023.

“Solar power beamed from space at commercial rates, lighting the globe, is still a future prospect. But this critical mission demonstrated that it should be an achievable future,” said Dr. Thomas F. Rosenbaum, who is the President of Caltech and the Sonja and William Davidow Presidential Chair and professor of physics.

SSPD-1 successfully demonstrated three experiments during its one-year mission: DOLCE (Deployable on-Orbit ultraLight Composite Experiment), ALBA, and MAPLE (Microwave Array for Power-transfer Low-orbit Experiment). DOLCE demonstrated the architecture necessary for developing space solar power, ALBA demonstrated how to harness solar energy in space, and MAPLE demonstrated how this energy could be wirelessly beamed to Earth.

A couple of new features are coming to Google Search, starting with the self-explanatory Circle to Search — but only on a handful of Android phones.

It’s hard to think of a more self-explanatory feature than Circle to Search: it does exactly what it sounds like it does.

It’s exactly what it sounds like.

Continue reading “Google’s Circle to Search is a dead-simple way to find what you’re looking for” »

After acquiring Cron in 2022, Notion is bringing the calendar app fully into its all-in-one workspace.

Notion users have been asking for an integrated calendar system for years.

Notion wants to be the only app your company uses, and that means winning at meetings.

Its performance matches the smartest high school mathematicians and is much stronger than the previous state-of-the-art system.

Google DeepMind has created an AI system that can solve complex geometry problems.

The PRISM AI system uses data from millions of patients to help identify those likely to develop the most common form of the disease.

A new AI system could help detect the most common form of pancreatic cancer, new research has found.

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in lead generation is transforming how businesses identify and engage with potential customers.

Lead generation, a crucial aspect of business development, is undergoing a significant transformation thanks to AI. By leveraging machine learning, natural language processing, and predictive analytics, AI tools can identify prospective customers more accurately and engage them in a more personalized manner. This shift not only increases the volume of leads but also improves their quality, enabling businesses to focus their efforts on the most promising prospects, Einstein from Salesforce is a leader in customer relationship management (CRM), has integrated AI into its platform through Einstein. This AI-powered tool analyzes customer data to predict buying behaviors and recommend the most promising leads. For instance, a marketing agency used Einstein to prioritize leads based on their likelihood to convert, resulting in a 30% increase in sales productivity. HubSpot’s AI Lead Scoring: HubSpot offers an AI lead scoring system that ranks leads based on their potential value to the business. By analyzing historical data and user interactions, it helps companies focus their efforts on leads with the highest conversion potential. A technology startup reported a 25% increase in lead conversion rates after implementing HubSpot’s AI tool.

In addition, we have Drift’s AI Chatbots. Drift utilizes AI-powered chatbots to engage website visitors in real-time. These chatbots can qualify leads by asking pre-programmed questions, allowing businesses to capture information and engage prospects 24/7. A retail company using Drift reported a 40% increase in qualified leads due to the AI’s ability to engage customers outside of regular business hours. Consider LinkedIn Sales Navigator which leveraging AI, helps businesses find leads by analyzing user profiles and activities on LinkedIn. It suggests potential leads based on a company’s customer preferences and search history. A financial services company credited Sales Navigator with a 20% increase in new client acquisitions.

Continue reading “The AI Revolution In Lead Generation: Navigating New Business Frontiers” »

The question remains: Is it worth the $3,499 pricetag?

Excitement builds up as Apple prepares to launch Vision Pro with innovative features on February 2.

Revolutionizing electric truck charging, WAVE Charging’s 500kW system achieves a full charge in less than 15 minutes, addressing cold climate challenges.

Wave Charging offers 15-minute charging with 500kW ultra-fast wireless charging, reshaping the future of eco-friendly logistics.

A Trail of Bits blog recently exposed this vulnerability.

Today’s revelations unveil a creative chink in various GPUs (Apple, Qualcomm, AMD), enabling substantial data pilfering from graphics card memory.