#Organ on Chip Market Demand

[amr-jayprakash]

Organ on chip is a type of micro-scale system that is used in drug modelling and drug testing. Also, the system is used to control the behavior and movements of cells and materials by using membranes, chambers, channels etc.

[healthcareresearchupdates]

The Organ-On-Chip Market is on track to hit $631,073 thousand by 2029

The rising Organ-on-Chip Market Demand can be attributed to government initiatives aimed at reducing animal testing, as well as advancements in biofabrication technologies. The increasing acceptance of organ-on-chip technology by pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies is further contributing to market growth. However, technical complexities and low throughput are challenges that could limit…

[alwaysbewoke]

Ota Benga was born around 1883, in what is now the Republic of Congo. Theirs was a hunter-gatherer society. When he became a man, his teeth were chipped into sharp points, part of his tribal customs. His world came crashing down when King Leopold II of Belgium (The butcher of Congo) established a colony in the Congo to exploit its valuable resources. The demand for rubber was increasing around the world and Leopold wanted to corner the market. He subdued the native population to force them into laboring on the rubber plantations. In Belgium Congo, women were held hostage until their men returned with enough rubber for the colonizer King Leopold. Some had their hands chopped off for not meeting rubber quotas. Ota was out on a hunting expedition when his village was attacked by the slavers. Whether they were Force Publique or an African group working to collect people to sell to them varies from story to story. He was taken captive. On the other side of the globe, a man named Samuel Verner was preparing exhibits for the 1904 World's Fair. The fair's organizers wanted to do an exhibit showing the progress of mankind “from the dark prime to the highest enlightenment, from savagery to civic organisation" He was given a hefty budget to collect living "specimens" of people from Africa to represent the "savage depths" from which mankind had sprung. The experience of young African men at the 'fair' aka Human Zoo, was not a pleasant one. Billed as cannibals, they shook spears at the crowd and grimaced with their filed teeth, modeling their "war dances" Verner sent Ota to the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. In 1906, Verner found a new home for Ota: The Bronx Zoo. Ota was put as an "exhibit" A plaque was erected, describing him in the same way an animal would be described and put into a cage in the monkey house. The Minneapolis Journal declared Ota to be the "missing link" between chimps and humans. On March 19, 1916, he stole a revolver gun and shot himself through the heart.

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[thetechempire]

How Apple Relies on Samsung for iPhone Production

Apple and Samsung are two big rivals in the technology industry, and are often portrayed as rivals in the smartphone market. Behind the scenes, however, Apple relies on Samsung for key components used in its flagship product, the iPhone. This relationship may seem odd, but it illustrates the complex nature of global supply chains in the technology sector. In this blog we will examine how Apple trusts Samsung and why this relationship is so important to the creation of the iPhone.

1. The OLED Displays: Samsung’s Technological Edge

One of the most critical components in modern iPhones is the OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) display. These displays are known for their vibrant colors, deep blacks, and energy efficiency, significantly enhancing the user experience compared to older LCD technology. Samsung Display, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, is the world’s leading manufacturer of OLED screens.

When Apple transitioned to OLED screens with the iPhone X in 2017, it turned to Samsung due to the company’s unparalleled expertise and production capacity in OLED technology. While Apple has since diversified its suppliers, with LG Display and others entering the fray, Samsung remains the largest provider of OLED screens for iPhones. Samsung’s dominance in this sector gives Apple little choice but to collaborate with its competitor.

2. Chips and Semiconductors: More Than Just Displays

Apple designs its own A-series chips, but the actual production of these chips relies on external manufacturing. While companies like TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) handle most of Apple’s chip production, Samsung has also played a role in this arena. Samsung is one of the few companies with the technological prowess and manufacturing capabilities to produce advanced semiconductor components.

In previous iPhone generations, Samsung produced the A-series chips that powered these devices. Although TSMC has since become Apple’s primary chip manufacturer, Samsung’s semiconductor division remains a key player in the global chip market, offering Apple an alternative supplier when needed.

3. Memory and Storage: Another Piece of the Puzzle

In addition to displays and semiconductors, Samsung provides memory components such as DRAM (Dynamic Random-Access Memory) and NAND flash storage for the iPhone. These memory components are essential for the smooth operation and storage capacity of iPhones. With its dominance in the memory market, Samsung is one of Apple’s main suppliers, providing the high-quality memory needed to meet the iPhone’s performance standards.

Apple has worked to reduce its reliance on Samsung for memory, but the reality is that Samsung’s market share in the memory and storage sectors is so substantial that avoiding them entirely is nearly impossible. Furthermore, Samsung’s advanced manufacturing techniques ensure that its memory components meet the rigorous standards required for the iPhone.

4. Why Apple Sticks with Samsung Despite the Rivalry

Given their rivalry in the smartphone market, one might wonder why Apple doesn’t completely break away from Samsung. The answer lies in the intricate balance between quality, capacity, and supply chain stability.

Quality: Samsung’s components, particularly OLED displays and memory, are some of the best in the industry. Apple has always prioritized quality in its products, and Samsung’s technological capabilities align with Apple’s high standards.

Capacity: Samsung has the production capacity to meet Apple’s enormous demand. With millions of iPhones sold each year, Apple needs suppliers that can manufacture components at scale without compromising quality. Samsung’s factories are among the few capable of handling such volume.

Supply Chain Risk: Diversifying suppliers is a strategy Apple uses to reduce risk. However, removing Samsung from the supply chain entirely would expose Apple to greater risk if another supplier fails to meet production needs or quality standards. By maintaining Samsung as a key supplier, Apple can ensure a more stable and reliable supply chain.

5. Apple’s Efforts to Reduce Dependency

While Apple remains dependent on Samsung in several areas, the company has made moves to reduce this reliance over the years. For instance, Apple has invested in alternative display suppliers such as LG Display and BOE Technology, as well as expanded its collaboration with TSMC for chip production. Additionally, Apple has explored developing its own in-house components, such as its rumored efforts to create proprietary display technology.

Despite these efforts, it’s unlikely that Apple will be able to completely eliminate Samsung from its supply chain in the near future. Samsung’s technological leadership in key areas, especially OLED displays and memory, ensures that Apple will continue to rely on its competitor for critical components.

Conclusion: A Symbiotic Rivalry

The relationship between Apple and Samsung is a fascinating example of how competition and collaboration can coexist in the tech industry. While they are fierce competitors in the smartphone market, Apple depends on Samsung’s advanced manufacturing capabilities to produce the iPhone, one of the most iconic devices in the world. This interdependence shows that even the most successful companies cannot operate in isolation, and collaboration between rivals is often necessary to bring cutting-edge products to market.

For Apple, the challenge lies in maintaining this balance — relying on Samsung for essential components while exploring new avenues to reduce dependency. For now, however, Samsung remains a crucial partner in the making of the iPhone, demonstrating how complex and interconnected the global tech supply chain has become.

[foxnangelseo]

Investment Options in India: Diversify Your Portfolio in 2024

Diversification is a fundamental principle of investing, essential for managing risk and optimizing returns. In 2024, as investors navigate an ever-changing economic landscape, diversifying their portfolios becomes even more critical. India, with its vibrant economy, diverse markets, and growth potential, offers a plethora of investment options for both domestic and international investors. In this comprehensive guide, we explore various investment avenues in India in 2024, from traditional options like stocks and real estate to emerging opportunities in startups and alternative assets.

1. Equities: Investing in the Stock Market

Investing in equities remains one of the most popular ways to participate in India's economic growth story. The Indian stock market, represented by indices such as the Nifty 50 and Sensex, offers ample opportunities for investors to capitalize on the country's booming sectors and emerging companies.

- Blue-Chip Stocks: Invest in established companies with a proven track record of performance and stability.

- Mid and Small-Cap Stocks: Explore growth opportunities by investing in mid and small-cap companies with high growth potential.

- Sectoral Funds: Diversify your portfolio by investing in sector-specific mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) targeting industries such as technology, healthcare, and finance.

2. Mutual Funds: Professional Fund Management

Mutual funds provide an excellent avenue for investors to access a diversified portfolio managed by professional fund managers. In India, mutual funds offer a range of options catering to different risk profiles and investment objectives.

- Equity Funds: Invest in a diversified portfolio of stocks, including large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap companies.

- Debt Funds: Generate stable returns by investing in fixed-income securities such as government bonds, corporate bonds, and treasury bills.

- Hybrid Funds: Combine the benefits of equity and debt investments to achieve a balanced risk-return profile.

- Index Funds and ETFs: Track benchmark indices like the Nifty 50 and Sensex at a lower cost compared to actively managed funds.

3. Real Estate: Tangible Assets for Long-Term Growth

Real estate continues to be a popular investment option in India, offering the dual benefits of capital appreciation and rental income. While traditional residential and commercial properties remain attractive, investors can also explore alternative avenues such as real estate investment trusts (REITs) and real estate crowdfunding platforms.

- Residential Properties: Invest in apartments, villas, or plots of land in prime locations with high demand and potential for appreciation.

- Commercial Properties: Generate rental income by investing in office spaces, retail outlets, warehouses, and industrial properties.

- REITs: Gain exposure to a diversified portfolio of income-generating real estate assets without the hassle of direct ownership.

- Real Estate Crowdfunding: Participate in real estate projects through online platforms, pooling funds with other investors to access lucrative opportunities.

4. Startups and Venture Capital: Betting on Innovation and Entrepreneurship

India's startup ecosystem has witnessed exponential growth in recent years, fueled by a wave of innovation, entrepreneurial talent, and supportive government policies. Investing in startups and venture capital funds allows investors to participate in this dynamic ecosystem and potentially earn high returns.

- Angel Investing: Provide early-stage funding to promising startups in exchange for equity ownership, betting on their growth potential.

- Venture Capital Funds: Invest in professionally managed funds that provide capital to startups and emerging companies in exchange for equity stakes.

- Startup Accelerators and Incubators: Partner with organizations that support early-stage startups through mentorship, networking, and access to resources.

5. Alternative Assets: Diversification Beyond Traditional Investments

In addition to stocks, bonds, and real estate, investors can diversify their portfolios further by allocating capital to alternative assets. These assets offer unique risk-return profiles and can act as a hedge against market volatility.

- Gold and Precious Metals: Hedge against inflation and currency fluctuations by investing in physical gold, gold ETFs, or gold savings funds.

- Commodities: Gain exposure to commodities such as crude oil, natural gas, metals, and agricultural products through commodity futures and exchange-traded funds.

- Cryptocurrencies: Explore the emerging asset class of digital currencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and others, which offer the potential for high returns but come with higher volatility and risk.

Conclusion

Diversifying your investment portfolio is essential for mitigating risk, maximizing returns, and achieving long-term financial goals. In 2024, India offers a myriad of investment options across various asset classes, catering to the preferences and risk profiles of different investors.

Whether you prefer the stability of blue-chip stocks, the growth potential of startups, or the tangible assets of real estate, India provides ample opportunities to diversify your portfolio and capitalize on the country's economic growth story. By carefully assessing your investment objectives, risk tolerance, and time horizon, you can construct a well-diversified portfolio that withstands market fluctuations and delivers sustainable returns in the years to come.

This post was originally published on: Foxnangel

[pbandjesse]

I'm writing this post really late because Evan and Noelle are here and we have been having such a nice time hanging out. It's been a really fun evening. I didn't feel amazing at points. But I powered through and emotionally I am in a great place.

I slept. Fine. Last night. I would wake up a few times. Had weird dreams. But I woke up alright.

I got washed and dressed and me and James gathered ourselves to go to the market. And today was going to be a surprisingly stressful and chaotic day.

We all knew there was multiple things happening. Besides the farmers market, there was a clothing sale on the pier, and then later in the day the funk festival was happening.

But everything, very quickly, became a bit of a mess.

When we got there we were confused as to why there was a tent set up in the parking lot. Not with the farmers market. And we found out from Ginny that some people had come by to start setting things up at 630am. What?? The funk festival wasn't supposed to start setting up until noon. But that apparently didn't matter. Because they all started showing up and causing a huge mess.

The organizer started caution taping off huge section of the parking lot. And we are like what are you doing?? Meril had to step in and forced him to take it down, only for him to do it somewhere else. Then dozens of vendors are loading in during our market. Turning out vendors and customers away from the parking lot. They were mad at us and we were like you are hours early!! The organizer also just was the type of person that doesn't take no for an answer and will keep asking until he gets what he wants and it was just. So stressful. I was really glad I wasn't in charge today.

I had my table going, and I had a table with BMI information. And while it wad very busy I was not getting many sales. That was alright. I was getting paid to be there today and I was enjoying talking to people about the museum.

I would also get a ton of knitting done. Which was great because I accidentally left my pick tool at home. James brought me a letter opener and that worked well enough until right before I finished my 6th square and I broke it. Disappointing. But I appreciated them helping me out.

They were very stressed. Vendors had been coming in from the music festival and demanding their money back but the event hadn't paid the museum yet, plus it also wouldn't be out responsibly??? Talk to the event coordinator?

It ended up getting so bad that Paul and Beth had to come in and Jesse had to leave his vacation to come back to town to help. Like the stress was so bad on Meril she cried! That's not fair! She's so strong!!

So it was really bad at times. Thankfully I was able to mainly stay out of it. I was having a good day beyond all the craziness.

Ann would have to leave a little early to go to a baby shower. So I became in charge for the last hour or so. I would have to coordinate moving some cars that parked in loading zones. And smooth out some stress with our vendors. I tried to make some connections and traded out business cards. Honestly I was having a pretty good time. And thankfully my car was not blocked in at all. I was starting to not feel good so I was very happy when everyone else was able to get out and I could leave too.

I went to say goodbye to James. They told me more of the nonsense they had been dealing with. And I was off.

I went to the grocery store and got a few things. Stuck to my list. Spent $25. But I felt like I got a lot for my money. And then I went home.

Not a moment to spin. I was falling apart slowly.

When I got back here I would put my food away. I had queso and guacamole and chips. I sat on the floor of our bedroom and cleaned up my cuticles. And eventually would lay down. I took my medicine early because I was already feeling so bad.

I would fall asleep eventually. But I didn't feel better when I woke up. So I kept resting.

James would get home and would be very frazzled because a car cut them off and caused them to snap their bike chain and really scared them. But they would cool off and calm down.

I would sip water and try to gather myself. Because Evan and Noelle would be here soon!

And then they were here. I was so happy to see them. And show them our house. We finally exchanged Christmas gifts. Only 8 months late. And it was so fun giving them the tour. We would all sit in the backyard and talk and it is always just so comfortable with them. I hate that we barely get to hang out and I really hope we can do it more often because they are just really fun.

James would suggest we go to Mathews. And it was such a good call. I was only able to eat a little bit I have leftovers now so that's good. I was enjoying the company and the conversation but I was struggling. My stomach just hurt so bad and I just desperately wanted to be horizontal. We would get our leftovers packed up, and Grace, the waitress that always is so nice to us, gave us a free cannoli which was so sweet of her.

We drove home and I was right. Almost as soon as I was laying on the couch I started feeling better. It took a while but I would be okay.

We sat down and showed them the slideshow of Africa and told them all about the trip. And it was just laughs and questions and storytelling. I was having a great time.

James has made jello eggs last night so we had those. Evan was like. I remember these?? Why?? And texted his mom and his grandma used to make them for Easter! Just like my mom. It was fun sharing that.

We would open gifts and played with sweetp and it was just a really lovely night. They have to leave in the morning. Busy bees. But I am so greatful that they were able to come even just for the evening.

We stayed up talking until 11. But now we are all winding down. James got the guest bed set up and I'm going to go grab a shower now. Tomorrow should be a nice restful day. I hope it is. And I hope I don't feel so poorly.

I hope you all have a good day. I love you all.

Good night!

[dreaminginthedeepsouth]

LETTERS FROM AN AMERICAN

October 29, 2023

HEATHER COX RICHARDSON

OCT 30, 2023

On October 29, 1929, the U.S. stock market crashed. It had been rocked five days before, when heavy trading early in the day drove it down, but leading bankers had seen the mounting crisis and moved in to stabilize the markets before the end of the day. October 24 left small investors broken but the system intact. On Monday, October 28, the market slid again, with a key industrial average dropping 49 points.

And then, on October 29, the crisis hit. When the gong in the great hall of the New York Stock Exchange hit at ten o’clock, the market opened with heavy trading, all of it downward. When the ticker tape finally showed the day’s transactions, two and a half hours later, it documented that more than 16 million shares had changed hands and the industrial average had dropped another 43 points. 

Black Tuesday was the beginning of the end. The market continued to drop. By November the industrial average stood at half of what it had been two months before. By 1932, manufacturing output was less than it had been in 1913; foreign trade plummeted from $10 billion to $3 billion in the three years after 1929, and agricultural prices fell by more than half. By 1932 a million people in New York City were out of work; by 1933, thirteen million people—one person of every four in the labor force—were unemployed. Unable to pay rent or mortgages, people lived in shelters made of packing boxes.

While the administration of Republican president Herbert Hoover preached that Americans could combat the Depression with thrift, morality, and individualism, voters looked carefully at the businessmen who only years before had seemed to be pillars of society and saw they had plundered ordinary Americans. The business boom of the 1920s had increased worker productivity by about 43%, but wages did not rise. Those profits, along with tax cuts and stock market dividends, meant that wealth moved upward: in 1929, 5% of the population received one third of the nation’s income.

In 1932, nearly 58% of voters turned to Democratic president Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who promised them a “New Deal”: a government that would work for everyone, not just for the wealthy and well connected.

As soon as Roosevelt was in office, Democrats began to pass laws protecting workers’ rights, providing government jobs, regulating business and banking, and beginning to chip away at the racial segregation of the American South. New Deal policies employed more than 8.5 million people, built more than 650,000 miles of highways, built or repaired more than 120,000 bridges, and put up more than 125,000 buildings. They regulated banking and the stock market and gave workers the right to bargain collectively. They established minimum wages and maximum hours for work. They provided a basic social safety net and regulated food and drug safety. 

When he took office in 1953, Republican Dwight D. Eisenhower built on this system, adding to the nation’s infrastructure with the Federal-Aid Highway Act, which provided $25 billion to build 41,000 miles of highway across the country; adding the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare to the government and calling for a national healthcare system; and nominating former Republican governor of California Earl Warren as chief justice of the Supreme Court to protect civil rights. Eisenhower also insisted on the vital importance of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to stop the Soviet Union from spreading communism throughout Europe.

Eisenhower called his vision “a middle way between untrammeled freedom of the individual and the demands of the welfare of the whole Nation.” The system worked: between 1945 and 1960 the nation’s gross national product (GNP) jumped by 250%, from $200 billion to $500 billion. 

But while the vast majority of Americans of both parties liked the new system that had helped the nation to recover from the Depression and to equip the Allies to win World War II, a group of Republican businessmen and their libertarian allies at places like the National Association of Manufacturers insisted that the system proved both parties had been corrupted by communism. They inundated newspapers, radio, and magazines with the message that the government must stay out of the economy to return the nation to the policies of the 1920s. 

Their position got little traction until the Supreme Court’s 1954 Brown v. Board of Education decision declaring segregation in public schools unconstitutional. That decision enabled them to divide the American people by insisting that the popular new government simply redistributed tax dollars from hardworking white taxpayers to undeserving minorities. 

A promise to cut the taxes that funded social services and the business regulations they insisted hampered business growth fueled the election of Ronald Reagan for president in 1980. But by 1986 administration officials recognized that tax cuts that were driving the deficit up despite dramatic cuts to social services were so unpopular that they needed footsoldiers to back businessmen. So, Reagan backed the creation of an organization that brought together big businessmen, evangelical Christians, and social conservatives behind his agenda. “Traditional Republican business groups can provide the resources,” leader of Americans for Tax Reform Grover Norquist explained, “but these groups can provide the votes.” 

By 1989, Norquist’s friend Ralph Reed turned evangelical Christians into a permanent political pressure group. The Christian Coalition rallied evangelicals behind the Republican Party, calling for the dismantling of the post–World War II government services and protections for civil rights—including abortion—they disliked. 

As Republicans could reliably turn out religious voters over abortion, that evangelical base has become more and more important to the Republican Party. Now it has put one of its own in the House Speaker’s chair, just two places from the presidency. On October 25, after three weeks of being unable to unite behind a speaker after extremists tossed out Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), the Republican conference coalesced behind Representative Mike Johnson (R-LA) in part because he was obscure enough to have avoided scrutiny.

Since then, his past has been unearthed, showing interviews in which he asserted that we do not live in a democracy but in a “Biblical republic.” He told a Fox News Channel interviewer that to discover his worldview, one simply had to “go pick up a Bible off your shelf and read it. That’s my worldview.” 

Johnson is staunchly against abortion rights and gay rights, including same-sex marriage, and says that immigration is “the true existential threat to the country.” In a 2016 sermon he warned that the 1960s and 1970s undermined “the foundations of religion and morality in the U.S.” and that attempts to address climate change, for example, are an attempt to destroy capitalism. 

Like other adherents of Christian nationalism, Johnson appears to reject the central premise of democracy: that we have a right to be treated equally before the law. And while his wife, Kelly, noted last year on a podcast that only about 4% of Americans “still adhere to a Biblical worldview,” they appear to reject the idea we have the right to a say in our government. In 2021, Johnson was a key player in the congressional attempt to overturn the lawful results of the 2020 presidential election. 

In his rejection of democracy, Johnson echoes authoritarian leaders like Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Hungary’s Viktor Orbán, both of whom have the loyal support of America’s far right. Such leaders claim that the multiculturalism at the heart of democracy ruins nations. The welcoming of various races and ethnicities through immigration or affirmative action undermines national purity, they say, while the equality of LGBTQ+ individuals and women undermines morality. Johnson has direct ties to these regimes: his 2018 campaign accepted money from a group of Russian nationals, and he has said he does not support additional funding for Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression. 

The rejection of democracy in favor of Christian authoritarianism at the highest levels of our government is an astonishing outcome of the attempt to prevent another Great Depression by creating a government that worked for ordinary Americans rather than a few wealthy men. 

But here we are. 

After Johnson’s election as speaker, extremist Republican Matt Gaetz of Florida spelled out what it meant for the party…and for the country: “MAGA is ascendant,” Gaetz told former Trump advisor Steve Bannon, “and if you don’t think that moving from Kevin McCarthy to MAGA Mike Johnson shows the ascendance of this movement, and where the power of the Republican Party truly lies, then you’re not paying attention.”

—

LETTERS FROM AN AMERICAN

HEATHER COX RICHARDSON

[ravenkings]

[...]

Apocalypse is familiar, even beloved territory for Silicon Valley. A few years ago, it seemed every tech executive had a fully stocked apocalypse bunker somewhere remote but reachable. In 2016, Mr. Altman said he was amassing “guns, gold, potassium iodide, antibiotics, batteries, water, gas masks from the Israeli Defense Force and a big patch of land in Big Sur I can fly to.” The coronavirus pandemic made tech preppers feel vindicated, for a while.

Now, they are prepping for the Singularity.

“They like to think they’re sensible people making sage comments, but they sound more like monks in the year 1000 talking about the Rapture,” said Baldur Bjarnason, author of “The Intelligence Illusion,” a critical examination of A.I. “It’s a bit frightening,” he said.

[...]

For some critics of the Singularity, it is an intellectually dubious attempt to replicate the belief system of organized religion in the kingdom of software.

“They all want eternal life without the inconvenience of having to believe in God,” said Rodney Brooks, the former director of the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

[...]

Critics counter that even the impressive results of L.L.M.s are a far cry from the enormous, global intelligence long promised by the Singularity. Part of the problem in accurately separating hype from reality is that the engines driving this technology are becoming hidden. OpenAI, which began as a nonprofit using open source code, is now a for-profit venture that critics say is effectively a black box. Google and Microsoft also offer limited visibility.

Much of the A.I. research is being done by the companies with much to gain from the results. Researchers at Microsoft, which invested $13 billion in OpenAI, published a paper in April concluding that a preliminary version of the latest OpenAI model “exhibits many traits of intelligence” including “abstraction, comprehension, vision, coding” and “understanding of human motives and emotions.”

Rylan Schaeffer, a doctoral student in computer science at Stanford, said some A.I. researchers had painted an inaccurate picture of how these large language models exhibit “emergent abilities” — unexplained capabilities that were not evident in smaller versions.

Along with two Stanford colleagues, Brando Miranda and Sanmi Koyejo, Mr. Schaeffer examined the question in a research paper published last month and concluded that emergent properties were “a mirage” caused by errors in measurement. In effect, researchers are seeing what they want to see.

[...]

A.I., just like the Singularity, is already being described as irreversible. “Stopping it would require something like a global surveillance regime, and even that isn’t guaranteed to work,” Mr. Altman and some of his colleagues wrote last month. If Silicon Valley doesn’t make it, they added, others will.

Less discussed are the vast profits to be made from uploading the world. Despite all the talk of A.I. being an unlimited wealth-generating machine, the people getting rich are pretty much the ones who are already rich.

Microsoft has seen its market capitalization soar by half a trillion dollars this year. Nvidia, a maker of chips that run A.I. systems, recently became one of the most valuable public U.S. companies when it said demand for those chips had skyrocketed.

“A.I. is the tech the world has always wanted,” Mr. Altman tweeted.

It certainly is the tech that the tech world has always wanted, arriving at the absolute best possible time. Last year, Silicon Valley was reeling from layoffs and rising interest rates. Crypto, the previous boom, was enmeshed in fraud and disappointment.

[olivish]

Okay so now I can't stop thinking about Snowpiecer Monopoly. Here's how I would do it, from the properties to the pieces to the "money". Suggestions/ comments welcome :) PROPERTIES: Mediterranean Ave: Breslaur Research Station Baltic Ave: Korean Nuclear Power Plant Oriental Ave: The Swamp Vermont Ave: The Tail Connecticut Ave: Sanitation St Charles Place: Ruth's Subtrain War Room States Ave: The Observation Bubble Virginia Ave: Noodle Bar St James Place: Alex's Workshop Tennessee Ave: The Headwoods' Lab New York Ave: Big Alice Supply Cars Kentucky Ave: Miss Gillies' Classroom Indiana Ave: Katia's Cache of Old World Antiques and Wilford Memorabilia Illinois Ave: The Tea Room Atlantic Ave: AgSec Greenhouses Ventnor Ave: The Aquarium Marvin Gardens: The Nightcar Pacific Ave: The Library North Carolina Ave: First Class Dining Pennsylvania Ave: Hospitality Office & Broadcast Room Park Place: Big Alice's Engine Boardwalk: Snowpiercer's Engine CORNER SQUARES: Go: Mile Zero Jail: The Drawers Free Parking: All Day Autopilot & a Nice Long Siesta Go To Jail: Go to the Drawers ("I'm sorry, Layton") RAILROADS: Main Line, Burthurd Curve, Marseilles Juncture, Old Trestle Bridge UTILITIES: Electric Company: Battery Bank Water Works: The Subtrain TAXES: Income tax: Janitor Mafia Shakedown, pay 10% or 200 chips Luxury tax: Revolutionary Looting, pay 75 chips MONEY: Blue Access Chips HOUSES: Breakmen HOTELS: Jackboots The 10 PIECES: Mouse, Cow, Stiletto Pump, Breechman's Boot, Train, Volt Sled, Hexnut, "W" Pin, Strawberry, Barrel of Lube THE BANK: "Head of Hospitality" CHANCE CARDS: 1. Advance to The Engine 2. Advance to Mile Zero 3. Advance to The Tea Room. If you pass Mile Zero collect 200 chips. 4. Advance to Ruth's Subtrain War Room. If you pass Mile Zero collect 200 chips. 5. Advance to nearest Railroad. If unowned you may buy it from the Head of Hospitality. If owned, pay owner twice the chips to which they are otherwise entitled. 6. Advance to nearest Utility. If unowned you may buy it from the Head of Hospitality. If owned, pay owner twice the chips to which they are otherwise entitled. 7. Head of Hospitality pays you bribe of 50 chips. 8. Get out of the Drawers free. 9. Go back 3 spaces. 10. Go to to the Drawers. To directly to the Drawers, do not pass Mile Zero, do not collect 200 chips. 11. Payoff your loyalits. For each breakman pay 25 chips, for each jackboot pay 100 chips. 12. Hospitality courtesy fine - 15 chips 13. Take a trip to the Main Line. If you pass Mile Zero, collect 200 chips. 14. You have been elected Head Engineer. Pay each player 50 chips. 15. Your blackmail was effective - collect 150 chips. 16. You won the baby lottery - collect 100 chips. COMMUNITY CHEST: 1. Advance to Mile Zero 2. Notary error in your favor - collect 200 chips. 3. Pay doctors fee for mechanical prosthetics - 50 chips. 4. From sale of trained mice you get 50 chips. 5. Get out of the Drawers free. 6. Go to to the Drawers. To directly to the Drawers, do not pass Mile Zero, do not collect 200 chips. 7. Showtrial decides in your favor - receive 100 chips. 8. Find hidden stash of kronol - collect 20 chips. 9. You win fight night bet. Collect 10 chips from every player. 10. Your skills in high demand for barter - collect 100 chips. 11. Avalanche destroys your property - pay 100 chips. 12. Black market swindle - pay 50 chips 13. Receive your cut from organized crime - 25 chips 14. Loyalists holiday bonuses - $40 per breakman, $115 per jackboot 15. You have won second prize in a singing contest. Collect 10 chips. 16. You win big on casino night - collect 100 chips

[healthcaremarketanalysis]

Global Organ-on-Chip Market Growth Forecast

The organ-on-chip market is poised for significant expansion, with projections indicating a transformation from USD 123,285 thousand in 2024 to USD 631,073 thousand by 2029. This remarkable growth is driven by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 38.6%. This document delves into the factors contributing to this growth and the implications for the future of biomedical research and drug development.

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Market Overview

The organ-on-chip technology represents a revolutionary approach in the field of biomedical research, allowing for the simulation of human organ functions on microchips. This innovation provides researchers with a more accurate and efficient method for studying biological processes and testing drugs, significantly reducing the reliance on animal models.

Growth Drivers

Several factors are contributing to the robust growth of the organ-on-chip market:

Advancements in Technology: Continuous improvements in microfabrication and cell culture techniques are enhancing the functionality and reliability of organ-on-chip systems.

Increased Investment: There is a growing influx of funding from both public and private sectors aimed at developing organ-on-chip technologies, which is accelerating research and commercialization efforts.

Regulatory Support: Regulatory bodies are increasingly recognizing the potential of organ-on-chip models for drug testing and toxicity assessments, leading to more favorable guidelines and frameworks.

Rising Demand for Personalized Medicine: The shift towards personalized medicine is driving the need for more precise and patient-specific models, which organ-on-chip technology can provide.

Focus on Reducing Animal Testing: With ethical concerns surrounding animal testing, there is a strong push towards alternative methods, making organ-on-chip systems an attractive option for researchers.

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Market Segmentation

The organ-on-chip market can be segmented based on application, technology, and region. Key applications include drug discovery, toxicity testing, and disease modeling, while technologies encompass microfluidics, 3D cell culture, and biomaterials.

Regional Insights

The market is expected to witness significant growth across various regions, with North America leading due to its strong research infrastructure and high investment in biotechnology. Europe and Asia-Pacific are also emerging as key markets, driven by increasing research activities and collaborations.

Conclusion The organ-on-chip market is on the brink of a transformative phase, with a forecasted growth from USD 123,285 thousand in 2024 to USD 631,073 thousand by 2029. The anticipated CAGR of 38.6% reflects the increasing recognition of the technology's potential to revolutionize drug development and biomedical research. As advancements continue and regulatory frameworks evolve, the organ-on-chip market is set to play a crucial role in shaping

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Bioenergy Market: Role in Achieving Global Decarbonization Targets

The Bioenergy Market size was valued at USD 124.32 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow to USD 228.41 billion by 2031 and grow at a CAGR of 7.9 % over the forecast period of 2024–2031.

The global bioenergy market is expected to experience significant growth from 2024 to 2031, fueled by the growing demand for renewable energy solutions, government policies promoting sustainability, and innovations in bioenergy technologies. Bioenergy, which includes solid biomass, liquid biofuels, biogas, and other bio-based energy sources, is emerging as a key component in the transition to cleaner and more sustainable energy systems. The market is experiencing growth across various applications, including power generation, heating, and transportation, driven by the need to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

Market Segmentation

By Product Type

Solid Biomass:

Solid biomass, derived from plant-based materials like wood chips, agricultural residues, and dedicated energy crops, is one of the most commonly used forms of bioenergy. It is primarily used in power generation and heating applications, replacing conventional fossil fuels in boilers, furnaces, and power plants.

Liquid Biofuel:

This category includes bioethanol, biodiesel, and advanced biofuels produced from feedstocks such as corn, sugarcane, and vegetable oils. Liquid biofuels are widely used in transportation as an alternative to gasoline and diesel, offering a cleaner energy source for vehicles.

Biogas:

Biogas is produced from the anaerobic digestion of organic materials such as agricultural waste, food waste, and sewage sludge. It is primarily used in power generation and heating applications and is gaining traction as a clean energy source for decentralized energy systems.

Others:

This segment includes emerging forms of bioenergy such as algae-based biofuels, which have a higher energy yield than traditional feedstocks, and other advanced bioenergy sources. These products are expected to gain importance in the coming years due to their potential to meet diverse energy needs.

By Feedstock

Agricultural Waste:

Agricultural residues like straw, rice husks, and corn stover are abundant feedstocks used for bioenergy production. These materials are often considered waste, but they are increasingly utilized to generate power, heat, and biofuels, offering both environmental and economic benefits.

Wood Waste:

Wood waste, including sawdust, wood chips, and bark, is one of the primary feedstocks for solid biomass production. It is widely used in both residential and industrial heating systems and power plants, especially in regions with abundant forestry resources.

Solid Waste:

Municipal solid waste, industrial waste, and food waste are gaining attention as feedstocks for biogas production. The conversion of waste to energy not only helps reduce landfill accumulation but also offers a sustainable solution for waste management.

Others:

Other feedstocks include algae, food scraps, and sewage sludge. These feedstocks are part of emerging trends in bioenergy, offering higher efficiency in energy production and lower carbon emissions.

By Application

Power Generation:

Bioenergy is increasingly used for renewable power generation, both on a small scale (e.g., biomass-fired power plants) and large scale (e.g., biogas-based electricity generation). Solid biomass and biogas are the primary sources for power generation, as they can provide continuous and reliable electricity with lower emissions compared to conventional fossil fuels.

Heat Generation:

Bioenergy is also widely used in heating applications for both residential and industrial purposes. Solid biomass, such as wood pellets and chips, is used in boilers and furnaces, while biogas is utilized in combined heat and power (CHP) systems.

Transportation:

Liquid biofuels, particularly bioethanol and biodiesel, are commonly used in the transportation sector as alternatives to conventional gasoline and diesel fuels. These biofuels help reduce carbon emissions and contribute to energy security by decreasing reliance on petroleum-based fuels.

Others:

Bioenergy also finds applications in various industries such as chemicals, food and beverage, and hydrogenation processes, where bio-based feedstocks are used to produce bio-based chemicals, fuels, and other products.

By Region

North America:

The United States and Canada are significant players in the global bioenergy market. North America has established biofuel industries, particularly in the U.S., where bioethanol production is a major contributor to the market. The region also benefits from a large agricultural base and advanced technologies for bioenergy production.

Europe:

Europe remains one of the largest markets for bioenergy, driven by the European Union’s ambitious renewable energy goals and policy support. Countries like Germany, Sweden, and the UK are at the forefront of bioenergy adoption, particularly in biogas, biofuels, and biomass power generation.

Asia Pacific:

The Asia Pacific region is expected to experience the fastest growth in the bioenergy market, particularly in countries like China, India, and Japan. These countries have vast agricultural resources and are increasingly focusing on renewable energy projects to address rising energy demand and environmental concerns.

Latin America:

Latin America, with countries like Brazil and Argentina, has significant bioenergy potential. Brazil is a global leader in bioethanol production, especially from sugarcane, and other Latin American countries are expanding their bioenergy capabilities in power generation and biofuel production.

Middle East & Africa (MEA):

The MEA region is gradually adopting bioenergy, particularly in areas like waste-to-energy projects and biofuels. Countries in the region are focusing on diversifying their energy mix and investing in renewable energy solutions, including bioenergy.

Key Drivers of Market Growth

Government Support and Regulations: Policies promoting renewable energy adoption, including subsidies for biofuels, tax incentives for bioenergy projects, and stricter emissions regulations, are driving the growth of the bioenergy market.

Technological Advancements: Continuous innovations in bioenergy technologies are improving the efficiency and scalability of bioenergy systems. The development of advanced biofuels and biogas upgrading technologies is enabling the industry to meet growing energy demands.

Sustainability and Carbon Reduction Goals: The increasing global focus on sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions is accelerating the transition to bioenergy, which is considered a cleaner and more sustainable energy source compared to fossil fuels.

Energy Security and Independence: As countries seek to reduce their reliance on imported fossil fuels, bioenergy offers a reliable and indigenous energy source that can contribute to national energy security.

Market Outlook and Forecast

The global bioenergy market is expected to grow significantly over the forecast period (2024–2031). The market is anticipated to benefit from technological advancements, regulatory support, and increasing demand for clean and sustainable energy solutions. By product type, solid biomass and liquid biofuels are expected to continue dominating the market, while biogas production and advanced biofuels are projected to gain share in the coming years.

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Conclusion

Bioenergy is a key component of the global energy transition, offering sustainable solutions for power generation, heat production, and transportation. The market’s expansion will be driven by innovations in technology, increasing government support, and the global push towards reducing carbon emissions. As bioenergy becomes a more significant part of the renewable energy mix, it is poised to play a crucial role in shaping the future of global energy systems.

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The Future of Tensor Processing Units in Machine Learning

As machine learning continues to evolve, the demand for specialized hardware that can efficiently handle complex computations is more critical than ever. Tensor Processing Units (TPUs), developed by Google, have emerged as a cornerstone of modern AI infrastructure, providing unmatched performance for machine learning tasks. This blog explores the future of TPUs in machine learning, highlighting their advancements, potential applications, and the challenges they may face.

Advancements in TPU Technology

TPUs have undergone significant transformations since their inception, with each generation offering improvements in performance and efficiency. The latest iteration, TPU v5, known as Trillium, boasts over 4.7 times the compute performance per chip compared to its predecessor, TPU v4. This leap in capability allows for the training of more advanced AI models and supports the growing computational demands of generative AI applications like Google DeepMind's Gemini 1.5 Flash and Imagen 3.

Key advancements include:

Increased Power Efficiency: Each new generation of TPUs has focused on enhancing power efficiency while boosting computational capabilities. Innovations such as liquid cooling systems and optical circuit switches have been introduced to manage heat and improve data transfer rates within TPU pods .

Scalability: TPUs can be deployed in pods, allowing organizations to scale their computational resources seamlessly. This scalability is crucial for handling large datasets and complex models without requiring significant code modifications.

Integration with AI Frameworks: TPUs are increasingly compatible with popular machine learning frameworks beyond TensorFlow, including PyTorch and JAX. This flexibility allows developers to leverage TPUs across a broader range of applications 

Potential Applications

The future of TPUs is bright, with numerous applications across various sectors:

Generative AI: As generative models become more prevalent, TPUs will play a vital role in training these complex architectures efficiently. Their ability to handle large-scale computations will enable advancements in creative applications such as text generation, image synthesis, and video production.

Natural Language Processing (NLP): TPUs are already being utilized for NLP tasks that require rapid processing of vast amounts of text data. Future developments may enhance their capabilities in real-time translation and sentiment analysis.

Healthcare Innovations: In fields like genomics and drug discovery, TPUs can accelerate the analysis of large datasets, leading to faster breakthroughs in medical research and personalized medicine.

Autonomous Systems: TPUs can support the real-time processing requirements of autonomous vehicles and robotics, where quick decision-making based on sensor data is crucial.

Challenges Ahead

Despite their advantages, TPUs face several challenges that could impact their future:

Specialization Limitations: While TPUs excel at tensor operations, their specialization may limit their utility for tasks outside of machine learning or for frameworks not optimized for TPU usage This could hinder adoption among developers who prefer flexibility.

Cloud Dependency: Currently, TPUs are primarily available through Google Cloud services. Organizations looking for on-premises solutions may find this model restrictive, especially if they require localized processing capabilities.

Competition from Other Accelerators: As the landscape of AI hardware evolves, competition from other accelerators like GPUs and emerging technologies could challenge TPUs' market position. Continuous innovation will be necessary to maintain their edge .

Conclusion

The future of Tensor Processing Units in machine learning is poised for significant growth as they continue to evolve alongside advancements in AI technology. With increased performance, scalability, and integration capabilities, TPUs are set to become even more integral to the development of sophisticated AI applications across various industries. However, addressing challenges related to specialization and accessibility will be crucial for maximizing their potential.As organizations increasingly seek efficient solutions to meet their machine learning needs, TPUs will likely remain at the forefront of this technological revolution.

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Informative Report on Bio LNG  Market | BIS Research

Bio LNG (Bio Liquefied Natural Gas) refers to a renewable form of liquefied natural gas produced from organic biomass sources, such as agricultural waste, food waste, sewage sludge, or other organic materials through anaerobic digestion or gasification processes. 

Bio LNG is considered a sustainable fuel alternative to traditional fossil-based LNG, as it can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, especially when considering its life-cycle carbon footprint. 

The global bio-LNG market was valued at $618.4 million in 2022 and is anticipated to reach $3,607.2 million by 2032, witnessing a CAGR of 20.3% during the forecast period 2023-2032.

Bio LNG  Overview 

Bio LNG, or Bio Liquefied Natural Gas, is a renewable, low-carbon fuel derived from organic biomass sources, such as agricultural residues, food waste, and sewage sludge. The production process begins with the breakdown of organic matter through anaerobic digestion or gasification, which generates biogas. 

Benefits for BIO LNG Market 

One of the critical benefits of Bio LNG is its circular economy aspect, as it is derived from waste materials that would otherwise contribute to emissions. Furthermore, when produced from waste, it can be considered a nearly carbon-neutral or even carbon-negative fuel, depending on the feedstock and production method. This makes it highly attractive for industries aiming to meet stringent emissions regulations and achieve sustainability goals.

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Market Segmentation

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By Source 

By Region 

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Key Market Players 

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Linde plc

MAKEEN Energy

Nordsol

BoxLNG Pvt. Ltd

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Bio LNG  Market Drivers 

The following are the demand drivers for the global bio-LNG market:

•    Rising Environmental Concerns •    Increasing Number of LNG Trucks

The market is expected to face some limitations as well due to the following challenges:

•    Limited Availability of Feedstocks •    High Price of Bio-LNG as Compared to LNG

Recent Developments in the Bio LNG  Market

•  In February 2024, D-Wave Systems announced that its 1200+ qubit Advantage2 prototype would be available via its Leap real-time quantum cloud service. This allowed existing Leap subscribers to gain immediate access to the new hardware, and new users can sign up for Leap and receive up to one minute of complimentary use of the Advantage2 prototype alongside other quantum processor units and solvers offered by the platform. •  In December 2023, IBM announced the collaboration with Keio University, University of Tokyo, Yonsei University, Seoul National University, and University of Chicago to work together to support quantum education activities in Japan, Korea, and the U.S. •    In June 2023, Intel Corporation unveiled its latest quantum research chip, Tunnel Falls, a 12-qubit silicon chip, extending its availability to the quantum research community. This introduction of Tunnel Falls underscores the ongoing technological advancements in quantum computing, and the company’s focus on silicon-based qubits highlights the potential for scalability and integration with existing semiconductor manufacturing processes, which could drive broader adoption of quantum computing technologies across industries.

Conclusion 

The Bio LNG market is poised for significant growth as industries across the globe shift toward sustainable energy solutions to combat climate change and reduce carbon emissions. With its ability to leverage existing LNG infrastructure, Bio LNG presents a practical and scalable solution for sectors like heavy-duty transport, shipping, and industrial applications. 

Bio LNG’s potential for carbon neutrality, especially when produced from waste feedstocks, adds a compelling environmental benefit, making it a key player in the transition toward a circular economy.

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Best Smartwatch for the Working Man: Top Picks for Efficiency, Durability, and Style

In the modern workplace, staying organized and connected is essential for maximizing productivity, and a smartwatch can be your best ally. A good smartwatch not only helps you manage notifications, calendars, and tasks but also keeps track of your fitness and well-being, all while fitting seamlessly into your daily routine. For the working man, finding the right smartwatch can enhance both professional and personal life.

With an overwhelming number of choices on the market, selecting the best smartwatch can be a challenge. To make it easier, we’ve rounded up some of the top contenders that balance performance, durability, and style for the working professional.

1. Apple Watch Series 9: The Best All-Rounder for iPhone Users

When it comes to versatility and seamless integration, the Apple Watch Series 9 stands out as one of the best smartwatches for working men. Its advanced features make it an indispensable tool for professionals looking to boost productivity, track fitness, and stay connected on the go.

Key Features:

Seamless iOS integration: Works flawlessly with your iPhone, making it easy to manage messages, calls, emails, and notifications directly from your wrist.

S9 chip: Enhanced processing power for smoother performance and quicker responses.

Health tracking: Monitors heart rate, ECG, blood oxygen levels, and more, with built-in health and wellness features.

Battery life: Up to 18 hours on a single charge, enough for a full workday.

Durability: Water resistance up to 50 meters, making it suitable for sports or rainy weather.

For the working man within the Apple ecosystem, the Series 9 is a productivity powerhouse, helping you manage your day while staying on top of your health.

2. Samsung Galaxy Watch 6: The Stylish Android Powerhouse

If you're using an Android phone, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 is one of the best smartwatches available, offering a combination of style, performance, and health features. With a sleek design and long battery life, it’s an excellent companion for busy professionals.

Key Features:

Vibrant Super AMOLED display: Clear and bright, perfect for checking notifications even in direct sunlight.

Android integration: Works well with most Android phones, offering seamless communication between your phone and watch.

Health and fitness tracking: Tracks heart rate, sleep, stress, and includes an ECG feature.

Battery life: Can last up to 40 hours, allowing you to power through the workweek without constant charging.

Samsung Pay: Lets you make payments directly from your wrist.

The Galaxy Watch 6 is ideal for professionals who want a stylish, efficient smartwatch with all the essential features to manage both work and personal life.

3. Garmin Fenix 7X: Built for the Toughest Jobs

For professionals working in demanding environments—whether you're in construction, outdoors, or on your feet all day—the Garmin Fenix 7X is the ideal smartwatch. Known for its ruggedness and precision, the Fenix series is perfect for those who need performance in extreme conditions.

Key Features:

Military-grade durability: Scratch-resistant, shockproof, and water-resistant up to 100 meters.

Solar charging: Harness the power of the sun to extend battery life during outdoor activities.

Multi-sport tracking: Tracks activities like running, hiking, biking, and swimming, with specialized features for each sport.

Up to 22 days of battery life: With solar charging, you won’t have to worry about running out of power during a busy workday.

Precision navigation: Includes GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo systems for accurate location tracking.

For the working man who spends his days in the great outdoors or in physically demanding jobs, the Garmin Fenix 7X is a workhorse that can handle it all.

4. Fitbit Sense 2: The Health-Focused Smartwatch

Health-conscious professionals will appreciate the Fitbit Sense 2. Packed with advanced health and fitness features, it provides detailed insights into your physical well-being while helping you stay productive throughout the day.

Key Features:

Advanced health tracking: Monitors skin temperature, heart rate, blood oxygen, and stress levels.

Sleep tracking: Provides in-depth reports on sleep stages, helping you improve the quality of your rest.

Battery life: Lasts up to 6 days, making it convenient for long workweeks without frequent charging.

Quick replies: Respond to messages directly from the watch without interrupting your workflow.

GPS integration: Track outdoor activities like running or cycling with built-in GPS.

The Fitbit Sense 2 is perfect for the professional who prioritizes well-being and wants a smartwatch that can help track and manage health goals, all while staying on top of work tasks.

5. Amazfit GTR 4: Affordable with Premium Features

If you’re looking for a reliable, feature-rich smartwatch without the high price tag, the Amazfit GTR 4 offers excellent value. This affordable option provides a premium experience, making it perfect for the working man on a budget.

Key Features:

1.43-inch AMOLED display: Crisp and clear, with customizable watch faces for a personalized touch.

Battery life: Offers up to 14 days of usage, so you won’t need to worry about daily charging.

Over 150 sport modes: Whether you’re running, swimming, or cycling, the Amazfit GTR 4 has you covered.

Built-in GPS: Perfect for outdoor activities and navigation during your commute or lunchtime runs.

Stress and sleep tracking: Stay on top of your health with tools designed to reduce stress and improve sleep quality.

With a feature set that rivals premium models, the Amazfit GTR 4 is an affordable option for the professional who needs a reliable smartwatch to stay on top of work and health.

6. Suunto 9 Peak: Precision for the Adventurous Worker

For those working in more physically demanding fields or who enjoy a rugged lifestyle, the Suunto 9 Peak is the smartwatch you need. Designed for high-performance and durability, it’s perfect for outdoor adventures or jobs that require a smartwatch that can stand up to extreme conditions.

Key Features:

Ultra-long battery life: Lasts up to 120 hours in GPS mode, ensuring it can handle long workdays and outdoor activities.

Precision GPS and barometric altitude tracking: Accurate navigation and weather forecasting are essential for professionals working in remote or outdoor environments.

Rugged design: Built to withstand the toughest conditions with military-grade durability.

Multiple sport modes: Ideal for tracking a wide variety of activities, including running, hiking, and skiing.

Heart rate monitoring: For keeping track of your fitness and recovery.

The Suunto 9 Peak is an excellent choice for professionals whose work takes them into the outdoors or who engage in physically demanding activities.

Conclusion: Finding the Best Smartwatch for the Working Man

When choosing the best smartwatch for the working man, consider what features matter most to your lifestyle. Whether you prioritize productivity, health tracking, or durability, there’s a smartwatch that can help you stay on top of your tasks while enhancing your overall well-being.

Apple Watch Series 9 is perfect for iPhone users who need a comprehensive smartwatch with advanced productivity features.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 offers style, functionality, and great battery life for Android users.

Garmin Fenix 7X is ideal for professionals who need a tough, high-performance watch for outdoor and rugged environments.

Fitbit Sense 2 is designed for the health-conscious worker, offering detailed tracking and long battery life.

Amazfit GTR 4 provides excellent value, with all the essential features for those on a budget.

Suunto 9 Peak is made for those who need precision, durability, and long battery life in extreme conditions.

No matter your profession or personal preferences, these smartwatches will help you stay connected, productive, and healthy throughout the workday.

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In a significant advancement in the field of artificial intelligence, Untether, a startup based in San Francisco, has recently unveiled its latest innovation: the 240 Slim AI chip. This new chip is engineered for energy efficiency and aimed at edge applications, particularly for autonomous vehicles and agricultural technologies. Unlike traditional AI chips produced by major corporations such as Nvidia and AMD, which are designed for large-scale data centers, Untether's 240 Slim focuses primarily on inference. The demand for inference-driven AI processing is climbing dramatically. Bob Beachler, Untether's VP of Product, predicts that the inference chip market will soar to $102 billion by 2027. This market growth is outpacing the training chip sector, highlighting a shift in focus within the industry. The 240 Slim is based on the open-source RISC-V architecture, offering a competitive edge against existing chips built on Arm Holdings' technology. Early tests conducted by the nonprofit organization MLCommons have shown promising results, validating the potential performance capabilities of Untether's hardware. The application's wide-ranging possibilities have already attracted attention from significant players in various industries. Mercedes-Benz has announced plans to integrate Untether's chips into its future autonomous vehicles. This collaboration is not just about keeping up with current technology trends but is also centered around the dual goals of enhancing performance and reducing power consumption. The combination of these characteristics positions the 240 Slim to drive breakthroughs in multiple sectors, including agriculture and select data center applications. Autonomous vehicles are a primary focus, with the automotive industry's ongoing quest to enhance safety and efficiency through AI technology. The incorporation of Untether's AI chip may enable vehicles to process large sets of data in real-time, thus facilitating faster decision-making processes and more reliable navigation systems. For instance, the chip's ability to infer data can significantly improve how a self-driving car interprets its environment—each decision made faster and more efficiently, allowing for safer travel. Additionally, agriculture stands to benefit from Untether's innovation. AI is increasingly being utilized to optimize farming systems, and energy-efficient chips can increase the feasibility of deploying AI-powered solutions in rural or remote areas. With the rising costs of energy, the agriculture sector is ever eager for solutions that can merge efficiency and sustainability. Untether’s 240 Slim chip could lead to advancements in precision farming techniques that minimize resource use while maximizing yield. The introduction of this chip also underscores the ongoing evolution in AI chip technology, reflecting a broader trend of reducing the reliance on cloud computing. As AI becomes a more integral part of various technologies in everyday life, the need for efficient local processing—enabling devices to analyze and respond to information on-site rather than depending on distant servers—grows significantly. Moreover, the focus on reducing energy consumption resonates amid a global call for more sustainable technology solutions. With concerns about climate change and the pressure for companies to adopt greener practices, Untether’s energy-efficient design makes it a timely addition to the market. Such innovations not only promise to drive economic growth but also align with global sustainability goals, empowering industries to reduce their carbon footprints. The successful launch of Untether’s 240 Slim chip is a testament to the potential that small tech startups hold in innovating and shaping the future landscape of AI technology. As companies like Untether break into established markets traditionally dominated by larger entities, they pave the way for innovation and competition that ultimately benefits consumers and various industries alike.

The future of AI technology looks promising, and as more companies invest in the development of efficient solutions, we can expect to see additional breakthroughs that will transform how we interact with technology in our daily lives. Untether's cutting-edge chip serves as a crucial milestone along this path, signifying a shift towards more localized, efficient, and sustainable AI applications.

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Industry trend｜What impacts will the rise of NearLink have on the UWB and Bluetooth positioning markets?

In recent years, in the field of domestic wireless communication technology, NearLink is like a bright star, always occupying the windward side of traffic. However, in the AIoT industry circle, although everyone has heard of NearLink a lot, perhaps many people are not very clear about what exactly this technology and its derived industries are like.

1.What kind of technology is NearLink exactly?

In fact, NearLink does not specifically refer to a single technology. It is more like an organization and an ecosystem. Under this large ecosystem of NearLink, different specific technologies can be derived. According to the public information of the NearLink Alliance, we see that there are currently the following types of technologies for NearLink:

l SLE: This is a type of technology for NearLink that is benchmarked against Bluetooth BLE. The bandwidth rates of the two are close. It is mainly for low-power and low-cost application scenarios.

l SLB: This is a type of technology for NearLink that is benchmarked against Wi-Fi. It is mainly for high-bandwidth and high-speed application scenarios.

l SLP: This is a type of technology for NearLink that is benchmarked against UWB. It has high-precision positioning capabilities and is mainly for scenarios such as digital car keys, remote controls, and smart door locks.

l SLZ: This is a type of technology for NearLink that is benchmarked against RFID. It is mainly for low-cost passive IoT scenarios (logistics, retail, etc.).

The several types of technologies benchmarked by NearLink are all the most mainstream and widely used short-distance IoT connection technologies in the current market. As for whether there will be new technologies for NearLink in the future, the author thinks it is very likely. For example, millimeter-wave radar has such potential.

2.The logic of NearLink's commercial use

There are already Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, UWB, and RFID in the market. Why develop NearLink? This requires an analysis of the logic of NearLink's existence.

l First, it is the requirement of information technology application innovation. Due to changes in the international situation, the market demand for information technology application innovation has directly come to the fore from a veiled state. People with discerning eyes can see the importance and necessity of information technology application innovation. Therefore, as a purely domestic technology, NearLink has a rigid demand in application markets such as government departments, public institutions, and large state-owned enterprises.

l Second, it has improved performance compared to existing technologies. This is actually one of the underlying logics of NearLink's existence. If a new technology is worse than the original technology, then there is naturally no need for it to exist. Looking at the parameter introduction of NearLink, SLE, SLB, SLP, and SLZ all seem to have improvements compared to the benchmarked technologies.

l Third, brand influence. Although the NearLink Alliance is an independent organization, it is undeniable that it has a deep imprint of Huawei. For terminal enterprises, using NearLink means that products will have a higher premium and can bring more tangible benefits to the company. This is also a driving force for enterprises to use NearLink.

3.How is the industrialization and implementation of NearLink?

The industrialization and implementation of NearLink has two aspects. The first aspect is how to be compatible with the existing ecosystem.

We know that Bluetooth is already the most widely used IoT connection technology. The annual shipment of Bluetooth chips is approximately 6 billion pieces, and the annual shipment of Wi-Fi chips is also in the billions. The combined annual shipment of the two is on the order of 10 billion. Therefore, NearLink products need to consider the compatibility of the market. Currently, most NearLink products on the market are multi-mode products.

For example:

SLE + BLE is adding SLE to the current BLE products.

SLB + Wi-Fi is adding SLB on the basis of Wi-Fi.

There are also three-mode and four-mode products.

Since UWB itself is also a new thing, the necessity for the benchmarked SLP to be compatible with it is much reduced.

Such compatible multi-mode products bring an intuitive problem that the cost is much higher. Especially since NearLink currently has no volume yet, there is still a long way to go to reach the current prices of BLE and Wi-Fi.

The second aspect is what are the current commercial progress of NearLink.

According to the author's understanding, NearLink has achieved certain application results in all three directions of SLE, SLB, and SLP.

l SLE: In consumer scenarios, keyboards, mice, and home appliances have begun to see volume growth. It is expected to have shipments in the millions. In B-end scenarios, power, industry and other scenarios have also begun to be used, but the volume growth in B-end scenarios is relatively slow.

l SLB: Router products and gateway products have begun to be implemented. It is reported that operators will soon release large tenders to support SLB.

l SLP: In a TV of Casarte, the remote control scenario has been implemented. Its use is similar to the previously released UWB "Lingxi Yizhi" solution by Huawei. Considering the maturity of the industry and vehicle-grade certification, it is expected that it will take a relatively long time for the digital car key based on SLP.

4.How is the NearLink Positioning going?

Finally, combined with our ongoing research for the "2025 China High-Precision Positioning Technology Industry White Paper", let's talk about the prospects of NearLink Positioning.

The most direct technology for NearLink positioning is SLP, which is benchmarked against UWB.

We haven't seen the detailed introduction materials of SLP yet, so we won't discuss which is better between SLP and UWB in terms of technology for now.

From a business perspective, the reason why UWB has become known in the market in recent years is mainly due to the promotion and support of Apple. Samsung has also widely popularized it in mobile phones, and Qualcomm's UWB chip has also been released. The support of mobile phone manufacturers for UWB technology is crucial.

For NearLink SLP, it should be no problem for Huawei to add this chip to its own mobile phone ecosystem. But what about other mobile phone manufacturers? It's hard to say. The author thinks this point is a fatal weakness.

So, the application scenarios that SLP is currently looking for are scenarios that don't require mobile phone support. The remote control is one, and the car is barely one. There don't seem to be many others. Of course, in B-end application scenarios, mobile phones are not needed, but the volume of B-end scenarios is not large. It's not clear whether SLP will be interested.

In addition to SLP, SLE, which is benchmarked against Bluetooth, also has positioning capabilities. The promotion of this positioning technology also faces the problem of the mobile phone ecosystem.

In conclusion, whether the promotion of NearLink can persuade domestic mobile phone manufacturers such as Xiaomi, OPPO, VIVO, and Honor to use it is a key issue.

This paper is from Ulink Media, Shenzhen, China, the organizer of IOTE EXPO (IoT Expo in China)