#Train Battery Trends

[techninja]

Train Battery Market Trends and Insights: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Industry's Growth and Future Prospects

The train battery market is a rapidly growing industry, driven by the increasing demand for efficient and sustainable energy solutions in the rail transportation sector. The market is expected to continue its upward trend, with a projected growth rate of 4.6% from 2023 to 2030, according to a recent report by Intent Market Research. This growth is attributed to several factors, including the expanding railway networks, the development of high-speed trains, and the increasing adoption of electric and hybrid trains.

Market Size and Growth

The global train battery market was valued at USD 277 million in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 378 million by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6% during the forecast period. The market is expected to witness significant growth, driven by the increasing demand for energy-efficient solutions in the rail sector.

Market Segmentation

The train battery market is segmented based on battery type, rolling stock type, application, and region. By battery type, the market is divided into lead-acid, nickel-cadmium, and lithium-ion batteries. Lead-acid batteries are the most widely used type, accounting for the largest market share. Nickel-cadmium batteries are used in emergency power applications, while lithium-ion batteries are used in advanced train applications.

By rolling stock type, the market is segmented into locomotives, metro, monorail, tram, freight wagons, and passenger coaches. The locomotive segment is expected to dominate the market, driven by the increasing demand for efficient and sustainable energy solutions in the rail sector.

Market Drivers

The train battery market is driven by several factors, including the expanding railway networks, the development of high-speed trains, and the increasing adoption of electric and hybrid trains. The growing demand for energy-efficient solutions in the rail sector is also driving the market growth.

Market Restraints

The train battery market faces several restraints, including the high capital costs associated with the development and implementation of advanced train battery technologies. Additionally, the market is also affected by the regulatory environment, which can impact the adoption of new technologies.

Market Opportunities

The train battery market presents several opportunities for growth, including the increasing demand for energy-efficient solutions in the rail sector, the development of high-speed trains, and the increasing adoption of electric and hybrid trains. The market also presents opportunities for the development of new battery technologies and the expansion of existing ones.

Competitive Landscape

The train battery market is highly competitive, with several major players operating in the market. The market is dominated by companies such as Hitachi Rail Limited, BorgWarner Akasol AG, and Toshiba Corporation. These companies are expanding their presence by acquiring other market participants and forming strategic alliances with other companies.

Future Prospects

The train battery market is expected to continue its upward trend, driven by the increasing demand for energy-efficient solutions in the rail sector. The market is expected to witness significant growth, driven by the increasing adoption of electric and hybrid trains, the development of high-speed trains, and the expanding railway networks.

Conclusion

The train battery market is a rapidly growing industry, driven by the increasing demand for efficient and sustainable energy solutions in the rail transportation sector. The market is expected to continue its upward trend, driven by the increasing adoption of electric and hybrid trains, the development of high-speed trains, and the expanding railway networks. The market presents several opportunities for growth, including the increasing demand for energy-efficient solutions in the rail sector and the development of new battery technologies.

[medicaldevicesindustrynews]

Train Battery Market Will Touch USD 429.5 Million in 2030

The train battery market was USD 267.6 million in 2023, and it will rise to USD 429.5 million, powering at a 7.0% compound annual growth rate, by 2030. This is because of the increasing requirement for high-speed trains & metros, growing investment for railway-electrified network projects, and improvements in energy storage systems. Moreover, government backing and help also play an important…

[ecrivainsolitaire]

A summary of the Chinese AI situation, for the uninitiated.

These are scores on different tests that are designed to see how accurate a Large Language Model is in different areas of knowledge. As you know, OpenAI is partners with Microsoft, so these are the scores for ChatGPT and Copilot. DeepSeek is the Chinese model that got released a week ago. The rest are open source models, which means everyone is free to use them as they please, including the average Tumblr user. You can run them from the servers of the companies that made them for a subscription, or you can download them to install locally on your own computer. However, the computer requirements so far are so high that only a few people currently have the machines at home required to run it.

Yes, this is why AI uses so much electricity. As with any technology, the early models are highly inefficient. Think how a Ford T needed a long chimney to get rid of a ton of black smoke, which was unused petrol. Over the next hundred years combustion engines have become much more efficient, but they still waste a lot of energy, which is why we need to move towards renewable electricity and sustainable battery technology. But that's a topic for another day.

As you can see from the scores, are around the same accuracy. These tests are in constant evolution as well: as soon as they start becoming obsolete, new ones are released to adjust for a more complicated benchmark. The new models are trained using different machine learning techniques, and in theory, the goal is to make them faster and more efficient so they can operate with less power, much like modern cars use way less energy and produce far less pollution than the Ford T.

However, computing power requirements kept scaling up, so you're either tied to the subscription or forced to pay for a latest gen PC, which is why NVIDIA, AMD, Intel and all the other chip companies were investing hard on much more powerful GPUs and NPUs. For now all we need to know about those is that they're expensive, use a lot of electricity, and are required to operate the bots at superhuman speed (literally, all those clickbait posts about how AI was secretly 150 Indian men in a trenchcoat were nonsense).

Because the chip companies have been working hard on making big, bulky, powerful chips with massive fans that are up to the task, their stock value was skyrocketing, and because of that, everyone started to use AI as a marketing trend. See, marketing people are not smart, and they don't understand computers. Furthermore, marketing people think you're stupid, and because of their biased frame of reference, they think you're two snores short of brain-dead. The entire point of their existence is to turn tall tales into capital. So they don't know or care about what AI is or what it's useful for. They just saw Number Go Up for the AI companies and decided "AI is a magic cow we can milk forever". Sometimes it's not even AI, they just use old software and rebrand it, much like convection ovens became air fryers.

Well, now we're up to date. So what did DepSeek release that did a 9/11 on NVIDIA stock prices and popped the AI bubble?

Oh, I would not want to be an OpenAI investor right now either. A token is basically one Unicode character (it's more complicated than that but you can google that on your own time). That cost means you could input the entire works of Stephen King for under a dollar. Yes, including electricity costs. DeepSeek has jumped from a Ford T to a Subaru in terms of pollution and water use.

The issue here is not only input cost, though; all that data needs to be available live, in the RAM; this is why you need powerful, expensive chips in order to-

Holy shit.

I'm not going to detail all the numbers but I'm going to focus on the chip required: an RTX 3090. This is a gaming GPU that came out as the top of the line, the stuff South Korean LoL players buy…

Or they did, in September 2020. We're currently two generations ahead, on the RTX 5090.

What this is telling all those people who just sold their high-end gaming rig to be able to afford a machine that can run the latest ChatGPT locally, is that the person who bought it from them can run something basically just as powerful on their old one.

Which means that all those GPUs and NPUs that are being made, and all those deals Microsoft signed to have control of the AI market, have just lost a lot of their pulling power.

Well, I mean, the ChatGPT subscription is 20 bucks a month, surely the Chinese are charging a fortune for-

Oh. So it's free for everyone and you can use it or modify it however you want, no subscription, no unpayable electric bill, no handing Microsoft all of your private data, you can just run it on a relatively inexpensive PC. You could probably even run it on a phone in a couple years.

Oh, if only China had massive phone manufacturers that have a foot in the market everywhere except the US because the president had a tantrum eight years ago.

So… yeah, China just destabilised the global economy with a torrent file.

[sillymommy6969]

.𖥔 ݁ ˖ 𝕭REAKING DISHES

Sophia Laforteza x fem!reader

summary: everyone’s obsessed with how girlfriend material sophia is, but only for a certain member of katseye. for scientific research, eyekons have made a video of moments sophia naturally acts like the gentlewoman she is

warnings: touchy!sophia, protective!sophia, fluff

pt. 2, pt. 3 (chatgpted the tagalog guys im so sorry!)

SOPHIA BEING THAT KINDA GIRLFRIEND FOR Y/N (FT. MEGAN ALWAYS CAUGHT AT THE SCENE)

17.2k likes | 330k views | 18th Dec, 24

*Loud technical difficulty transition* [ KATSEYE VLOG ] Day in the Life of KATSEYE | KATSEYE

Sophia was sporting a cool, black Drew jersey. The one you got her for her birthday after weeks of wanting it. Throughout the day, you’ve been growing tired of having the camera follow you around. Awoken by Megan and Sophia turning all the lights on in you, Daniela and Manon’s room, the blankets were yanked off your body and a kneeling Sophia tried nudging you awake.

Though Sophia’s soft voice motivated you to drag yourself out of bed, you already knew it was going to be a long day. Thank God for the breakfast the leader had made, or else you would never have been able to keep up with your PR training.

When dance rehearsal was over, your manager softly reminded all of you it was time to film tiktok’s for the Katseye instagram to promote the release of “Pop Star Academy: Katseye” on Netflix. Megan and Lara actually had a couple ideas to pitch this time around, but ultimately, the trend all seven of you seemed satisfied with was the water dumping on. Though you were staying on the more silent end of the discussion—your social battery draining rapidly with each moment your actions are streamed on video—you seemed to be voluntold.

[ Poor Y/N, she looks so tired… let my baby sleep please ]

“I think Y/N should do this one ‘cuz I’ve always wanted to dump water on her for fun,” Megan squealed, “Like I’ll do it to, but I definitely think Y/N should go first.”

You raised an eyebrow at the statement, your lips curving into a questioning smile. “Yeah, I mean… I don’t really mind it, but I wanted to do the ‘texting my sister’ one.”

The members began bickering which person should do which tiktok, and Sophia noticed you weren’t really engaged in the conversation. As the group discussed the pros and cons of hopping on certain tiktok trends, you remained silent, staring at the phone screens being shoved into the middle of the group. You nodded along with your lips pursed, uninterested in the brewing debate that was taking too long.

Eventually, Lara turned toward Y/N. "What do you think, Y/N? You’ve barely said anything. Would you be up for it?"

You hesitated, your head tilting in thought. "Um... I don’t know. I’m not really comfortable with getting soaked."

Manon frowned, raising an eyebrow. "Babe, you can do crazy ass splits and flips on a stage in front of hundreds and thousands of people, but you can’t get water chucked at you for a tiktok? What’s the difference?"

You opened your mouth to reply, but with the way your fingers had begun fidgeting with the hem of your tank, it was obvious to Sophia you were beginning to feel put on the spot. Before you could respond, Sophia interjected, her tone sharper than usual. "The difference is that it’s not the same. Y/N doesn’t owe anyone a tiktok performance, we can do another one."

Daniela being a mediator, stepped in to stop any conflict before people could take the situation out of context to fit certain narratives set during dream academy. "We’re just brainstorming, Sophia. No one’s forcing anyone."

"Good," Sophia shot back, her gaze unwavering. "Y/N can do one of the silly ones, no need to push."

[ She’s so protective of her gf it’s so AHHHHHHHHH ]

The room fell quiet for a moment, tension thick in the air. Y/N looked up at Sophia, her lips parting slightly in surprise.

"It’s fine," Y/N murmured softly. "I don’t mind doing it.”

[ She’s so cute protect her at all costs please ]

Sophia shook her head. "No, N/N, you don’t have to do it just ‘cuz eyekons want you to, okay? There’s tons of other ones we need to do, definitely no pressure."

Throughout the rest of the vlog, it was obvious Sophia had made it her mission to keep the others’—who had a significant amount more energy than you did—from walking all over you. They might not do it consciously, but the diverse personalities in this group can sometimes make things very chaotic and complicated. Sometime during the video’s dinner portion, the clip of Sophia’s hand resting on your thigh, holding you closer to her on the couch was cut into this video. The leader didn’t seem to notice, clearly actively involved in the conversations.

Megan, sitting beside you on the other side kept side-eyeing the hand on your thigh, shooting the camera a knowing look before trying to play it off like she hadn’t noticed.

[ Poor meiyok always caught third wheeling :// ]

*Loud technical difficulty transition* iheartradio Youtube video of KATSEYE’s podcast episode, where the Katz all sat around a table with the host at the head. Sat in order from eldest to youngest, you were sat between Sophia and Dani

“—That’s a very nice way to think about it, Y/N.” The host chuckled, earning a ring of soft laughter from the girls as well. Your cheeks were a little warm from the attention being pinned onto you, as the last couple questions seemed to be more directed towards you—one of the better singers who were also passionate about the songwriting.

“Yeah, it helps to stay positive, especially when we’re working late and health and morale can get really low.” you mumbled into the microphone, “But I love these girls, I try and make sure everybody’s doing okay as often as I can.”

The girls cooed, Daniela reaching over to rub the older’s shoulder with a dimpled smile. The cameras were separated into four angels, one on every two member and one on the host. The one focused on Y/N and Sophia filled the screen, Daniela’s hand peeking from the right side as the older sent her a smile. Sophia just stared, her eyes soft and her smile relaxed. Not the picture-perfect one she always sported for the cameras, and the subtle way her smile grew just a little bigger when Y/N looked down in fluster didn’t escape eyekons’ eyes.

[ THE WAY SOPHIA LOOKS AT HER OMG???? ]

“That’s amazing, the girls are lucky to have you.” The man said, “So here’s one more question, since ‘My Way’ has absolutely blown up recently, You were one of the writers credited for the song, and have gained multiple critic praises for the unique touch it added to your debut album. Can you tell us what inspired you to write the song?”

You nodded along with the question, and just as you were about to answer, soft fingertips came in contact with your temple, brushing your hair out of your face and behind your ear. There was a brief moment of silence for a second, before the girls began giggling at the abrupt pause.

“Y/N… you okay there?” Lara asked between chuckles.

“Yeah, babe, you’re looking a little red.” Daniela teased.

You caressed the strand of hair Sophia tucked back, your tongue darting across your lip as you tried steadying out your nervous breath. As the others laughed and joked about your reaction to the older woman’s habitual affection, you hid your face behind your hands. You could tell by the way heat flushed to your cheeks you were getting pink. Manon playfully shoved Sophia in the shoulder.

“Sorry, I wanted to fix Y/N’s hair.”

“Oh my God, Sophia, you broke Y/N,” the Ghanaian woman snorted, “Really did that your way, huh?”

“Mhm, stream ‘My Way’ on Soft is Strong, guys, so Sophia can keep doing things her way.” Megan added, the members humming and nodding in response to the not so subtle segway into promoting their album.

You were thankful the attention seemed to pull away from you. Running a hand through your hair and recollecting yourself.

[ THEY’RE SO CUTE IM FOAMING AT THE MOUTH ]

“Anyway, Y/N, you good to answer the question—?”

*Loud technical difficulty transition* Daniela and Manon’s Weverse live started off in their own hotel room, but after some freakouts and close-faced segments to hide their rooms from the camera, they somehow found their way to you and Sophia’s, where the other girls were hanging about

“No, wait, please! There’s no wifi!” Daniela screamed, the phone filming from under her face as she ran across the halls to another room. She pounded her fist against the door, impatiently humming before she knocked harshly again. “Guys, open up, there’s no wifi out here!”

The door clicked open to reveal a very confused Lara, who glanced between Daniela and the phone. “Wha—?”

Daniela pushes past Lara to enter the room, and as she sets it down on the TV cabinet, Megan could be seen playing roblox with Yoonchae on one bed, the two of them focused on their own phones as they bickered about the game. You and Sophia were snuggled up on the other bed, her hand over the pillow behind your head with her hood up. You laid under her arm, your phone in your hands. You were wearing some really high shorts, a lacey top and some socks, so your instinctive reaction was immediately to adjust the way you were sitting before you accidentally flashed everybody.

Sophia eyed the Latina bursting into the room, immediately catching the familiar Weverse live setup on her phone screen. The first thing she did was set her phone down, moving the blanket from under the both of you to cover your legs up. Her expression was hard, focused on protecting your body first.

The clip was edited to zoom in on the two of you in the background the split moment you were seen before Daniela moved to cover the both of you up after catching the look Lara was shooting her to the side (not that y’all could see). Sophia’s face looked murderous though.

“Daniela, you’re gonna get us doxxed.” Sophia barked from behind, still shielded away from the cameras, “Did you just run down the hall with the camera on?”

The blonde shook her head, “No, no, I had the camera up close to my face like this.” She grabbed the phone, pulling it close to her nose before setting it back down. “Manon had an emergency call, so I had to leave the room, but I made sure they couldn’t see anything other than me.”

[ Dani definitely got yelled at by Sophia after this… ]

user01 am i crazy or was laforl/n cuddling in the back jn

user02 WHY IS NOBODY TALKING ABT LAFORL/N

user03 The way they immediately moved apart like they were caught red handed

user04 dani just saw her life flash before her eyes

Eventually, everybody seemed to join in on the live. And even though Sophia was reserved at first, still sporting her grey hoodie and some basketball shorts, she came to sit behind Daniela and Megan who were on the floor. After changing into some sweats, you took a seat behind Megan, wrapping your arms around the girl as you rested your cheek atop her head.

Sophia’s hand instinctively found the small of your back, running up and down your spine as she argued with Lara about which Mik Mik about was better. You joined the conversation, telling Yoonchae and Megan the milk one was better than the chocolate before you and Megan began playfully fighting.

“Whatever, I don’t like you or your taste in Mik Mik.” Megan huffed, holding a hand up to your face.

“Is this because you think I’m ugly?” you bit back, pouting.

Sophia’s head immediately snapped towards you, her hand ceasing its comforting pattern along your back.

“Who said you were ugly?” Her head turning to the girls, narrowing her eyes. “Who made her say that about herself?”

Megan’s hands flew up in defence, but the immediate reaction gave Sophia the answer she needed before she hooked an arm around the younger’s neck, leaning down so her lips were just beside Megan’s ear to whisper, “Do you think she’s ugly, Skiendiel?”

The Indian woman shook her head, “No, ma’am.”

Sophia nodded, humming. Her arm noosed around Megan’s neck tighter. “So what do you have to say to Y/N, hm?”

user05 GYATT DAMN OKAY DADDY SOPHIA

user06 Y/N pop them legs open-

user07 WHAT THE FUCK SHES SO BF???

Megan grabbed your hands, looking deep into the older member’s eyes. “Y/N, baby, you are the most beautiful and precious being I have ever laid my eyes on and I’m sorry if, even for one second, made you think anything less, that is a hundred percent my fault and I am so deeply sorry.”

With a kiss to your forehead, Megan looks back at Sophia, who nodded with a satisfied hum. Her eyebrows furrowed and her jaw clenched. She slung her arm over your shoulder.

“That’s much better.” Sophia said, leaning to whisper in your ear, “Never ever, ever call yourself ugly, you understand?”

[ Love that she’s whispering like it’s just them ]

You nod, a hand over her shorts on her thigh. Her breath tickled the curve of your ear, the two of you sitting close and personal the whole live, which the eyekons ate up.

user08 nobody talk to me please

user09 sophia for being the responsible one you’re forgetting your pr training really hard rn

user10 Get me a woman who’d choke someone out if they called me ugly

user11 THEYRE SO GLARINGLY OBVIOUS WTF

*Loud technical difficulty transition* [ WEVERSE LIVE ] Sophia’s sitting on the floor of her room and asking eyekons how she should place stickers on her laptop

“I feel like the anchor should go next to the hibiscus (your charm) like this, y’know?” Sophia propped her laptop up, holding the stickers in place with her fingers before placing it down. Her face scrunched in thought, “I don’t know though, what do you guys think?”

[ She even wants their charms together hold my tea- ]

user01 yes laforty/n should be together in every universe

user02 Put the Katseye logo in the middle!!

user03 Doesn’t Y/N have your charm in her phone case

A knock sounded through the room before Sophia could answer any of the fans’ comments. Her head snapped towards the noise, seeing a translucent figure through the door. “Yeah? Who is it?”

“It’s me. Sophia, sweetie, I have a question.”

user04 SWEETIE IS CRAZY WORK

user05 the way i could recognize y/n’s voice is criminal

user06 Their PR team sweatin rn

Sophia got up to unlock her door quickly, sitting back down with her head turned towards Y/N. You were slightly onscreen, but not fully in view for everybody. You had on one of Lara’s tops, a pair of flare y2k jeans and a bandana wrapped around your hair. Even in the side, eyekons could see you twirling and spinning in place as Sophia’s eyes raked over your figure.

“Does this outfit look stupid? Megan said I should lose the bandana and wear sunnies, but I think this gives more of my vibe, y’know?” You said, smoothing out your shirt.

Sophia’s lips slowly curled into a smile, her eyes still darting up and down to take in your whole outfit. She especially liked the hoops you were wearing, the ones you and Daniela bought to match. God, she absolutely loved being your fashion critic. “I think you look hot,” she smirked, “Why don’t you ask eyekons.”

It was only then did you catch the phone sitting before her, the hearts and likes on live spiked immediately at your arrival.

“Sophia, I look so bad right now, you could’ve given me a warning!” You yelped, jumping out of frame in surprise. Sophia chuckled, looking back at her phone before turning back to you. She scootched closer, holding an arm out. “You never look bad, bebe. Don’t be shy, come say ‘hi’ to everybody.”

user07 I HEARD TAGALOG

user08 my filipino dad just asked if someone called me baby

user09 THE FILIPINA PET NAME IM CRYING

You walked into her open arm, letting her hand rest on the other side of your hip. You waved at the camera, smiling. “Sorry to interrupt, guys, I didn’t know Sophia was on live.”

“No, no, you didn’t interrupt,” Sophia immediately interrupted, “If anything, the eyekons were probably getting bored of me.” She pointed at the view count, as it rose from 13k to now a hefty 21k, everybody’s tuning in just ‘cuz you walked in.”

user10 quick to comfort her girlfriend i see

user11 Uhm nobody talking abt how fine y/n looks rn??

user12 i want laforty/n crumbs or i’ll starve

“Sounds like everybody likes the outfit,” Sophia snorted, instinctively fixing your jeans up higher so you wouldn’t flash anything you wouldn’t want to. “I’d say trust the eyekons’s sense of fashion more than Megan’s, ‘cuz between us, the girl gets mistaken for Adam Sandler way too often.”

You nodded, adjusting the bandana on your head.

“Completely agree. You guys are always glammed up and ready for a runway whenever we see you in person. There’s so many pretty eyekons out there, I can fill a book with the amount of compliments I don’t get to say at shows.” You scanned the comments, keeping a poker face as you glanced over the amount of Laforty/n comments. “Anyways, I should go. Manon and I are getting ready to leave.”

Sophia raised an eyebrow, silently asking you where the two of you were heading. You took a step offscreen to tell her you were going to pick up some booze for the girls. She nodded.

[ Sophia’s hand placement hello? ]

You waved to the camera, blowing the live a kiss before you got up to leave. “I’ll see you soon, eyekons. I love you!”

“I’ll miss you, bebe.” Sophia called after your disappearing figure, watching you close the door off camera. “Come back home on time for dinner, Yoonchae and I are making jjigae.”

[ #DOMESTICLAFORTY/N IS MY DRUG ]

*Loud technical difficulty transition* [ KATSEYE VLOG ] Yoonchae’s Graduation Party (KATZ EDITION) | KATSEYE

Daniela and Manon were quickly put in charge of decorations for the party they were throwing for Yoonchae’s high school graduation. While Megan was out distracting their maknae, the rest of Katseye buzzed on with their respective roles for the party. Lara was asked to help set up some partitions and strings for Manon and Daniela to hang things on. Leaving you and Sophia in charge of food.

“Y/N, can you hand me the chocolate chips?” the Filipina asked, focused on mixing up the dough in her bowl. She stuck a finger in, tasting some off the tip of her pinkie. “Hm, I think Yoonchae will want these a little sweeter, can you help me grab more sugar too, bebe?”

[ I looked it up guys ‘bebe’ literally means baby—SOPHIA LAFORTEZA CALLS Y/N L/N BABY IN TAGALOG ]

You hummed, moving around the kitchen to grab whatever the leader asked for. The editors of the video added some really cute lofi music to the two of you working cohesively, adding some adorable effects and cute captions here and there.

“Is it tasting okay?” you asked, your chin on her shoulder. She was taller so you peeked over her down at the bowl.

Sophia didn’t reply, instead, she grabbed the spoon to the side, taking a big scoop of cookie dough onto the spoon nicely. She didn’t move her body, finding comfort in the warmth of you against her. Her head turned, her hand raising to carefully stick the spoon into your mouth, her other hand held under your lips to catch whatever dough didn’t make it to your lips.

You moan softly at the sweet taste, eyes fluttering shut.

“Good then?” Sophia chuckled at the way you melted into her, “You’re eating more than you’re making.” She teased softly, glancing at you with a small smile.

You shrugged, “Quality control. You want some kimbap?”

She hummed in response. You returned to your kimbap, rolling the seaweed tightly and slicing it into neat rounds. A moment later, your concentration is cut and you held up one.

“Open up,” you said, fingers coming in contact with her lips gently as you set the food into her mouth.

She nodded, a hand up to her mouth to hide her chewing from the cameras. The editors added a sparkle effect to her eyes, as she eyed your growing smile. “It’s perfect,” she complimented, the tangy and salty taste lingering in her mouth.

“Does that mean I get more cookie dough?” you asked, feeling a bit bolder. You pouted, looking at her with hopeful eyes.

Her tilted her head. “We can’t eat all the food, it’s supposed to be for Yoonchae…” It took one look at your expression for her to immediately change her mind. “I’ll give you one more bite and that’s it until these are done, okay?”

You smiled, “Yes, ma’am.”

Once you had your second spoonful of dough, Manon and Daniela came in to check on the two of you. Upon spotting the bowl of dough Sophia was setting into small scoops on a tray, she gasped, immediately jogging over to hover over the leader.

“Sophia, can I have a bite, please? Pretty please!” she begged, bouncing on her feet, “That looks so good, oh my God.”

Sophia wagged a finger, focused on setting the dough down on the tray. “No, Dani, last time you wanted a bite you finished half the bowl. Nobody touches these until they’re done.”

The blonde whined, “Come on, just one… please?”

“You’ll get one when they’re done, Daniela Avanzini.”

You eyed the camera with a guilty smile, knowing you were the only one Sophia had trouble saying ‘no’ to.

[ Sophia has a soft spot for y/n… so real ]

[sabrondabrainrot]

LMAO getting more caught up and I've noticed something interesting about Sun. A trend really

So I just finished the episode "Magic training begins! In VRchat" and his new teacher said they'd teach Sun how to pull magic from everywhere around him.

So he can eventually do magic without a mana pool.

This reminds me, that's exactly what he was taught to do with Star power. He pulls star power in from around him and he then proceeds to manipulate it etc etc.

Something else unique about him is he's Solar powered. One of the only ones implied to have Solar energy. It's why he's able to run on nothing. Why he can avoid charging for literal days on end.

I just want to point out Sun is setting himself up to basically have infinite power. He'll never run out of juice. He can now draw from infinite resources. Draw energy from the literal air around him.

Taurus met Sun and the first thing he noticed is Sun is wreathed in power. He pointed out he was radiating it. The sense I got he didn't even dislike it. What he did dislike was Sun teaching someone else how to use it who proceeded to misuse use it.

As we know, when the Creator wanted to kidnap Lunar it was to use him as a star power battery because unlike Sun who just draws on Star power (rarely tho because he can explode if he holds it too much) Lunar produces it and the Creator wanted that.

Just an interesting observation that Sun can tap into so many volatile power sources. They're all meant to corrupt too, but Sun managed to avoid that. He's this uncorruptible source of strength for the family etc.

I understand that for laes Rez/Res is probably going to move in and do things to Lunar and Earth soon, and they can corrupt things with their power.

🤨

Anyways, remember Dark Sun? Just Sun. He's also using power sources but doesn't show signs of being corrupted by it. He's actually going cross-dimensionsal and made the impossible possible (Omg Sun-core!) by absorbing Star Power in other dimensions. I think he's using the star power to feed his pet dragon but anyways.

Both he and Sun display a learned ability to sense star power and nsp. Sun knew when Nexus showed up in their house and D! Sun told Nexus when to purge his overabundance of nsp. But he also walked away because he mentioned he's basically drowning from the amount of nsp Nexus purged.

Sun also noticed the pressure Taurus exudes similarly to Lunar. So far they're the only two Taurus used his aura/pressure anime intimidation thing on.

Just a thing I noticed.

[eiraeths]

do you guys want some of my cod 141 headcanons you’re getting them anyways

SOAP

-puts stuff in his mouth a lot to hold it when he runs out of hands (this includes when he’s making explosives, it stresses everyone out)

-gets cute aggression and bites people

-will also bite in a fight

-has bits and pieces of rubble from explosions that he thought looked pretty

-is feral, like he takes a hit to the face during a spar and grins with blood trickling into his mouth

-had a graffiti phase as a teen that never fully left and because of it he writes in all capital letters. this is great when they need something written down where no one can read it. (the 141 probably had a meeting where they went over how to read his handwriting)

-has dreams so realistic he wakes up confused wondering if it was a memory he forgot about even if it didn’t make sense

-military grade anger issues

-never fully grew out of his punk phase

-his childhood room was full of road signs and traffic cones

-is actually a hardass when it comes to training recruits (i think the proper term for privates in the sas is troopers but im calling them recruits cause that seems to be the term everyone uses)(everyone thought his bright attitude meant that he’s laid back and easygoing. no. he’s not. yall ever seen those videos of drill sergeants coming up with the most creative insults? thats him)

-randomly says “i am normal and can be trusted around military grade weapons”

-his journal from the og games is a must in the remaster sorry i don’t make the rules

GHOST

-can play guitar super fucking well, im talking full on fingerstyle ballads

-major staring problem, if he doesn’t want to talk to someone he’ll stare until they go away. sometimes stares at people for no reason. also stares when he wants something. he’s always watching.

-would be interested in getting into blacksmithing if he didn’t grow up poor and hates spending money on himself that isn’t out of necessity (seriously you need like 30k to start a forge)

-can and will obsess over damascus patterns in blades (i feel like his favorite pattern would be fish bone or those really complicated mosaic patterns. he gets soap into it too by showing him fireball patterns)

-never grew out of echolalia and because of this is amazing at mimicking noises (he mimicks smoke alarm battery low noises and phone chimes to troll people sometimes.)

-road rage, but its quiet fuming comments that make you grip the oh shit handle for dear life (“you better turn off your fucking highbeams or i can’t be blamed for the head on collision that’s about to happen”)(no one can tell if he’s serious or not)

-hates tin foil, hearing it or touching it makes him clench his jaw because it feels like he can feel it in his teeth

-secret sweet tooth, but it comes and goes. sometimes he’s disgusted by anything sweeter than white bread and other times he can fuck up an entire box of lil debbie cakes

-can hand sew efficiently and fast as fuck

-his favorite type of blanket is a heavy quilt

GAZ

-is aggressively hydrated and is one of those people who carry around those big 128 oz water bottles

-gets competitive over karaoke (it took him months to convince everyone to join and he only got the idea after finding out soap wanted to be in a band as a teen and that he spent days learning how to properly vocal fry)

-says WOO! when he’s super fucking excited (will throw his arms up as well if soap is around because the two of them are an echo chamber of emotion)(the WOO! might actually be canon theres a voice line in warzone)

-probably the most up to date on modern fashion trends (get this man a long cashmere coat he deserves it)

-he does own a bedazzled cap he found at a gas station though (it’s hideous)

-elaborate skin care routine (he’s conned everyone to have some sort of routine. especially ghost. he got so concerned when it hit him that ghost was always wearing the eyeblack)

PRICE

-listens to black label society (i won’t budge on this its not even a head canon to me anymore its fact it was revealed to me in a dream)

-plays solitaire (he’s a very high level and it took him less than a year to get there. no one knows where he found the time to play for that long)

-drives a manual and shames people who don’t know how to work a stick

-literature nerd (im talking all the classics and philosophy books this man can get his hands on)

-discovered tennessee moonshine and has thought about it ever since

-smacks people on the back of the head when they’re doing something stupid

-if anyone makes a negative comment on his facial hair he gives them the dirtiest side eye

GEN/MULTI

-gaz and soap carry those big contractor waterproof sharpies and leave gaz was here or soap was here everywhere they go (this stemmed from soap’s graffiti phase and gaz turned it into a competition. they once got into a competition on who could leave the most signs until price called them muppets and confiscated their sharpies)

-ghost put soap in air jail once, it was very effective

-gaz and soap go to the gym together and take photos in the mirrors after they’re done (somewhere there’s a photo of the time they got ghost to join and they even got him to flex an arm)

-ghost and soap are professional assholes to each other.

-none of the 141 are allowed play card games and gamble with each other because they’re all dirty charlatans

-price tried to stop smoking only once and carried around gum and peppermints. ghost stole the peppermints and soap wouldn’t stop asking for gum

-gaz and ghost are the only ones who really try to adhere to the lights out rule. price and soap can be seen drinking coffee throughout the day

-all of them can hold a grudge for life

-ghost clears his throat loudly when any of them smoke by him. or stares. depends on the say

-if any of the smokers see another outside smoking and decides to join them it turns into a drawn out conversation about the most mundane topics

-the 141 can have full conversations of pure sarcasm nons

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LUXURIOUS CARS TRANSPORTED BY SAN JOSE AUTO SHIPPING

Safely Transporting Luxurious Cars

Imagine a luxurious car sitting in a workshop. Its inside is pristine, with leather seats and shiny controls. Transporting it isn't just about speed; it’s about safety. A professional car carrier company with a fully insured car shipping options knows how to handle these cars without any damages. They use a modern equipment to secure the vehicle firmly. It's not just about getting from one place to another. It’s also about keeping every piece intact, from the dashboard to the tiniest knobs. These carriers are trained in how to load and unload high-end cars carefully. They plan routes that avoid rough roads and sharp turns. During the trip, the driver keeps the interior safe from dust and dirt. They often cover the car to protect it from weather. Clear communication between the car owner and carrier is key.

The goal is simple: deliver the car in perfect condition. This process requires attention to detail and years of shipping experience. Car owners trust these carriers because they know their luxury car is in good hands. Transporting a luxurious car with cool interiors is about more than just shipping a vehicle. It’s about protecting a valuable investment from start to finish.

CARS WITH STYLISH DESIGN THAT SAFELY TRANSPORTED

Finding a reliable auto transporting guide on how to choose a trustworthy shipper and what to look for is necessary before transporting your luxury car, to make sure you are equipped with the right knowledge before committing to the right car shipping service to handle your vehicle with care and deliver it smoothly. Doing your homework helps you pick a trusted company and keeps your car protected.

A good car carrier keeps your vehicle safe and arrives on time. Take the time to find the right transport service and drive with confidence. Your luxurious car deserves the best, so choose wisely before shipping it.

Car collectors who want these automotive masterpieces should know the cost per mile to ship cars across state lines. Premium vehicles with such carefully crafted interiors just need special handling during transport.

Professional services like Lucky Star Auto Transport know exactly how to move high-end sports cars. If you want your car shipped without stress, they are the team to trust. Their experienced team understands that vehicles with Carbon Skin® materials or 64-color ambient lighting systems are valuable investments that deserve careful attention throughout the journey.

SETTING THE FUTURE OF COOL INTERIOR DESIGN

Electric power-trains are reshaping what car makers can do with automotive interiors. EV's give designers complete freedom to re-imagine the cabin experience, unlike traditional vehicles limited by bulky engines and transmission tunnels.

How Electric Vehicles Are Changing Car Interior Style

EV architecture offers key advantages for interior design. Native EV's can optimize battery packaging in a simple, rectangular shape at the vehicle's floor. This creates flat cabin layouts that add up to 10% more interior space compared to traditional vehicles with the same wheelbase. Designers can now create innovations that were impossible in conventional cars.

EV manufacturers now lean toward minimalism and spatial efficiency. Tesla led this shift with sleek, button-free cabins that feature a single large central screen. Other manufacturers across the industry have adopted this design philosophy. This less-is-more esthetic aligns with changing buyer priorities, as user experience ranks among the top factors for EV buyers.

Modern EV interiors now feel more like versatile, homelike spaces. They feature "living room" style seating, automatic climate control systems, and flexible configurations. The Chrysler Synthesis Cockpit concept at CES showcases this trend with its 37.2-inch infotainment screen and AI assistant. Hyundai's IONIQ Concept Cabin takes it further with seats that swivel to face passengers toward each other for better social interaction.

Sustainability has become the lifeline of modern EV interior design. More manufacturers use recycled, upcycled, and bio-based materials. The Kia Concept EV2 shows this approach with liquid-formed textiles that eliminate waste through a no-weave process. It also features mycelium-based components with excellent insulation properties and AmpliTex™—a bio-based composite from flax fibers that cuts weight while maintaining strength.

Smart cockpit technology sets modern EV's apart with integrated human-machine interfaces and connectivity. These systems create individual-specific experiences through sensors, cameras, and biometric technologies that adjust settings based on user priorities. The future integration of augmented reality heads-up displays (AR-HUDs) will project navigation and hazard warnings onto windshields. This helps drivers makes a wise decision while keeping their eyes on the road.

WHY CHOOSING THE RIGHT TRANSPORTER MATTERS

Transporting luxury interiors requires attention to detail at every stage. The goal is to deliver your luxury car safely and gets to the new location in perfect condition. It’s about trust, skill, and doing a proper research. This careful and smart approach makes sure every detail of a luxury car’s interior looks perfect, no matter the distance.

When professionals handle luxurious vehicles, car owners can relax knowing their prized possessions are in safe hands. It’s a level of service that combines experience with passion for quality.

Take the time to find the right nationwide car transportation services and drive your luxury car with confidence. Your car deserves the best, so choose wisely before moving it.

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Samli Drones

Farm Drones: Overcoming Familiar Challenges in Agriculture Drone technology is a game-changer in the agricultural sector, but with good comes bad. From exorbitant costs to regulatory challenges, here's how farmers can ensure drones benefit them: ✅ High Costs: Explore grants, subsidies, or rentals. ✅ Tech Expertise: Adopt drone platforms that offer training and support. ✅ Battery Life: Spend on long-life drones or extra batteries. ✅ Weather: Go for drones intended for adverse weather conditions. Farm drones assist us in crop monitoring and increasing efficiency, and with suitable solutions, they can conquer any obstacle! 🌾🚁

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The Road Ahead – Navigating the Future of the Automotive Industry

🌍 Market Overview

The Global automotive industry Market Size is evolving rapidly, driven by technological advancements, sustainability initiatives, and changing consumer preferences. Automakers are embracing electric vehicles (EVs), autonomous technology, and digital transformation to stay ahead.

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📈 Growth Drivers

✅ Electrification – Rise in EV adoption due to sustainability goals and government incentives. ✅ Autonomous Vehicles – Investments in self-driving technology from major players like Tesla, Waymo, and GM. ✅ Connectivity & IoT – Smart features, in-car AI, and enhanced safety tech. ✅ Urbanization & Mobility Services – Growth of ride-sharing and subscription-based vehicle models.

⚠️ Key Challenges & Factors

🚧 Chip Shortages – Semiconductor supply chain disruptions affecting production. 🚧 Regulatory Hurdles – Stricter emissions policies worldwide. 🚧 Consumer Preferences – Shift towards SUVs and electric mobility. 🚧 Raw Material Costs – Fluctuations in lithium, nickel, and other EV battery components.

🔥 Emerging Trends

🔹 EV Market Boom – Tesla, Rivian, and legacy automakers expanding electric fleets. 🔹 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Tech – Toyota & Hyundai leading innovations. 🔹 Sustainable Manufacturing – Recycling initiatives & carbon-neutral plants. 🔹 Software-Defined Vehicles – Over-the-air (OTA) updates & AI-driven enhancements.

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Week in Review

October 23rd-29th

Welcome to Fragile Practice, where I attempt to make something of value out of stuff I have to read.

My future plan is to do longer-form original pieces on interesting topics or trends. For now, I'm going to make the weekly reviews habitual and see if I have any time left.

Technology

OpenAI forms team to study ‘catastrophic’ AI risks, including nuclear threats - Tech Crunch; Kyle Wiggers

OpenAI launched a new research team called AI Safety and Security to investigate the potential harms of artificial intelligence focused on AI alignment, AI robustness, AI governance, and AI ethics.

Note: Same energy as “cigarette company funds medical research into smoking risks”.

Artists Allege Meta’s AI Data Deletion Request Process Is a ‘Fake PR Stunt’ - Wired; Kate Knibbs

Artists who participated in Meta’s Artificial Intelligence Artist Residency Program accused the company of failing to honor their data deletion requests and claim that Meta used their personal data to train its AI models without their consent.

Note: Someday we will stop being surprised that corporate activities without obvious profit motive are all fake PR stunts.

GM and Honda ditch plan to build cheaper electric vehicles - The Verge; Andrew J. Hawkins

General Motors and Honda cancel their joint venture to develop and produce cheaper electric vehicles for the US market, citing the chip shortage, rising costs of battery materials, and the changing market conditions.

Note: What are the odds this isn’t related to the 7 billion dollars the US government announced to create hydrogen hubs.

'AI divide' across the US leaves economists concerned - The Register; Thomas Claburn

A new study by economists from Harvard University and MIT reveals a significant gap in AI adoption and innovation across different regions in the US.

The study finds that AI usage is highest in California's Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area, but was also noted in Nashville, San Antonio, Las Vegas, New Orleans, San Diego, and Tampa, as well as Riverside, Louisville, Columbus, Austin, and Atlanta.

Nvidia to Challenge Intel With Arm-Based Processors for PCs - Bloomberg; Ian King

Nvidia is using Arm technology to develop CPUs that would challenge Intel processors in PCs, and which could go on sale as soon as 2025.

Note: I am far from an NVIDIA fan, but I’m stoked for any amount of new competition in the CPU space.

New tool lets artists fight AI image bots by hiding corrupt data in plain sight - Engadget; Sarah Fielding

A team at the University of Chicago created Nightshade, a tool that lets artists fight AI image bots by adding undetectable pixels into an image that can alter how a machine-learning model produces content and what that finished product looks like.

Nightshade is intended to protect artists work and has been tested on both Stable Diffusion and an in-house AI built by the researchers.

IBM's NorthPole chip runs AI-based image recognition 22 times faster than current chips - Tech Xplore; Bob Yirka

NorthPole combines the processing module and the data it uses in a two-dimensional array of memory blocks and interconnected CPUs, and is reportedly inspired by the human brain.

NorthPole can currently only run specialized AI processes and not training processes or large language models, but the researchers plan to test connecting multiple chips together to overcome this limitation.

Apple’s $130 Thunderbolt 4 cable could be worth it, as seen in X-ray CT scans - Ars Technica; Kevin Purdy

Note: These scans are super cool. And make me feel somewhat better about insisting on quality cables. A+.

The Shifting Web

On-by-default video calls come to X, disable to retain your sanity - The Register; Brandon Vigliarolo

Video and audio calling is limited to anyone you follow or who is in your address book, if you granted X permission to comb through it.

Calling other users also requires that they’ve sent at least one direct message to you before.

Only premium users can place calls, but everyone can receive them.

Google Search Boss Says Company Invests to Avoid Becoming ‘Roadkill’ - The New York Times; Nico Grant

Google’s senior vice president overseeing search said that he sees a world of threats that could humble his company at any moment.

Google Maps is getting new AI-powered search updates, an enhanced navigation interface and more - Tech Crunch; Aisha Malik

Note: These AI recommender systems are going to be incredibly valuable advertising space. It is interesting that Apple decided to compete with Google in maps but not in basic search, but has so far not placed ads in the search results.

Reddit finally takes its API war where it belongs: to AI companies - Ars Technica; Scharon Harding

Reddit met with generative AI companies to negotiate a deal for being paid for its data, and may block crawlers if no deal is made soon.

Note: Google searches for info on Reddit often seem more effective than searching Reddit itself.  If they are unable to make a deal, and Reddit follows through, it will be a legitimate loss for discoverability but also an incredibly interesting experiment to see what Reddit is like without Google.

Bandcamp’s Entire Union Bargaining Team Was Laid Off - 404 Media; Emanuel Maiberg

Bandcamp’s new owner (Songtradr) offered jobs to just half of existing employees, with cuts disproportionately hitting union leaders. Every member of the union’s eight-person bargaining team was laid off, and 40 of the union's 67 members lost their jobs.

Songtradr spokesperson Lindsay Nahmiache claimed that the firm didn’t have access to union membership information.

Note: This just sucks. Bandcamp is rad, and it’s hard to imagine it continuing to be rad after this. I wonder if Epic had ideas for BC that didn’t work out.

Surveillance & Digital Privacy

Mozilla Launches Annual Digital Privacy 'Creep-o-Meter'. This Year's Status:  'Very Creepy' - Slashdot

Mozilla gave the current state of digital privacy a 75.6/100, with 100 being the creepiest.

They measured security features, data collection, and data sharing practices of over 500 gadgets, apps, and cars to come up with their score.

Every car Mozilla tested failed to meet their privacy and security standards.

Note: It would be great if even one auto brand would take privacy seriously.

EPIC Testifies in Support of Massachusetts Data Privacy and Protection Act -Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC)

Massachusetts version of ADPPA.

Note: While it may warm my dead heart to see any online privacy protections in law, scrambling to do so in response to generative AI is unlikely to protect Americans in any meaningful way from the surveillance driven form of capitalism we’ve all been living under for decades.

Complex Spy Platform StripedFly Bites 1M Victims - Dark Reading

StripedFly is a complex platform disguised as a cryptominer and evaded detection for six years by using a custom version of EternalBlue exploit, a built-in Tor network tunnel, and trusted services like GitLab, GitHub, and Bitbucket to communicate with C2 servers and update its functionality.

iPhones have been exposing your unique MAC despite Apple's promises otherwise - Ars Technica

A privacy feature which claimed to hide the Wi-Fi MAC address of iOS devices when joining a network was broken since iOS 14, and was finally patched in 17.1, released on Wednesday.

Note: I imagine this bug was reported a while ago, but wasn’t publically reported until the fix was released as a term of apple’s bug bounty program.

What the !#@% is a Passkey? - Electronic Frontier Foundation

Note: I welcome our passkey overlords.

[claireandacat]

Bed rotting: ND kids did it first

Oh boy my first blog post!

A couple months ago I had the Kelly and Mark show on at the waiting room at the urgent care I used to work at. I worked the front desk so I had full view of what was going on before the company I worked at said we apparently need a license to play tv in a medical facility.

Mark and Kelly talked about a Gen Z trend called “bedrotting”. Idk about you but I thought they were going to talk about dying in bed or something.

Nope.

Bed rotting by no formal definition is basically spending time in your bed by choice. Some people doom scroll on their phones, some might watch Netflix and others might do face masks n stuff. I tend to do all of the above.

Gen Z is calling this a form of self care. Now, I’m 26 and was born in 1996. In the words of Brittney Broski “Those born 1994-1998, what are we really?” Which if that’s not the truth idk what is. Am I a millennial or Gen Z? Some charts say one or the other but I like the term Zillennial. So yes in a way I can relate to Gen Z.

I heard Kelly and Mark talk about how it’s a “trend” and as they rambled on about it I realized something.

I’ve been spending my weekends bed rotting since middle school. I would have people make fun of me for it. Like it’s the weekend, I’m a exhausted teenager that is people’d out from the school week and this is the time to rest and recharge. Neurodiverse kids have been bed rotting before it was a “trend”

I find it amazing that something I was picked on and given a hard time about by my peers is now trendy.

Well, I don’t know so much about trendy but they are finding the joy of just kicking back, relaxing and recharging. Even better we are calling it self care because let me tell you, in this fast paced culture we need a break and you can’t be your best when you’re running on a somewhat charged battery.

I work in healthcare as a front desk admin. I would see the patients first and help them get signed in and registered at the urgent care I used to work at. I was very often there alone checking people in, answering the phone, etc. Things would go from 0-100 at any minute. I once had FOUR emergent patients come in at once, thankfully only one of them was truly emergent. Although I’m trained as a medical office admin and have 8 years customer service, it would get though as a ND woman. So after work I basically would change into something comfortable and just browse away on my phone.

yeah that’s what I wanted to talk about today. Take care of yourselves y’all! Happy bed rotting!

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Beyond Fitness: The Expanding Role of Wearable AI in Aerospace and Automotive

The global Wearable AI market was valued at USD 60.8 Bn in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.3% from 2024 to 2034, reaching USD 146.2 Bn by the end of the forecast period. Wearable AI refers to devices that embed artificial intelligence algorithms on-device or cloud-based into everyday accessories. These devices leverage advanced sensors, machine learning models, and wireless connectivity to deliver personalized assistance in health monitoring, communication, productivity, and entertainment. From smartwatches and smart glasses to earbuds and smart gloves, the application scope spans consumer electronics, healthcare, automotive, aerospace, and beyond.

Market Drivers & Trends

Adoption in Persons with Disabilities: Cognitive wearables equipped with natural language processing and adaptive feedback are empowering individuals with hearing, visual, and mobility impairments. Devices that transcribe speech to text via real-time displays, or convert sign language to synthesized voice, are boosting independence and social inclusion. Smart wearables also monitor vital signs and predict health events like seizures, enhancing quality of life for vulnerable populations.

Industrial Efficiency & Safety: Wearable sensors, AI-powered smart clothing, and augmented reality (AR) headsets are enabling hands-free access to schematics, remote assistance, and environmental monitoring. Real-time analysis of worker posture, ambient hazards, and biometric data helps reduce accidents and optimize operations. AR glasses overlay step-by-step guides for maintenance and training, shortening onboarding cycles and minimizing downtime.

Voice-Activated Personalization: Integration of voice assistants (Amazon Alexa, Apple Siri, Google Assistant) within wearables streamlines user interaction. Voice-command workflows free up hands during workouts, medical emergencies, or manufacturing tasks, while AI models continually learn user preferences for more intuitive suggestions.

Miniaturization & Battery Advances: Continuous innovations in low-power AI chipsets and energy harvesting extend battery life and reduce device size, driving broader adoption in fashion-forward consumer segments.

Latest Market Trends

Health-Data Ecosystems: Wearables are evolving from stand-alone trackers to nodes in integrated health ecosystems, sharing data securely with healthcare providers via HIPAA-compliant platforms. Predictive analytics for chronic disease management and post-operative recovery are gaining traction.

Edge AI Adoption: On-device inference reduces latency and improves privacy by processing data locally. Advances in neuromorphic computing and ultra-low-power GPUs are enabling sophisticated models to run on wrist or ear-worn form factors.

Fashion-Tech Collaborations: Partnerships between tech companies and haute couture brands are melting the line between utility and style. Customizable, interchangeable bands and modular attachments are attracting fashion-conscious users.

Emotion Recognition: AI models that analyze facial expressions, speech patterns, and physiological signals are beginning to offer real-time stress management, mood tracking, and cognitive behavior therapy prompts.

Key Players and Industry Leaders

Apple Inc.

Seiko Epson Corporation

Google Fitbit

Garmin Ltd.

Google, Inc.

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

Humane Inc.

IBM

Imagine Marketing Limited

Magic Leap, Inc.

Motorola Solutions, Inc.

SAMSUNG

Sony Corporation

TomTom International BV

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Recent Developments

May 2023: Zepp Health unveiled generative AI-powered fitness coaching and predictive sleep analysis capabilities, leveraging deep learning to tailor workout plans.

November 2023: Humane introduced the “Ai Pin,” a pin-sized socially acceptable wearable that projects a UI onto clothing surfaces, running independent AI applications and potentially obviating smartphones.

Early 2024: Garmin launched a solar-charging smart watch with embedded anomaly detection algorithms for arrhythmia alerts.

Q1 2025: Apple announced Developer Kit v4 for WatchOS, featuring on-device binary neural networks to enable third-party AI apps without cloud dependency.

Market Opportunities

Emerging Markets: Rising disposable incomes and smartphone penetration in Asia Pacific and Latin America present untapped consumer bases for entry-level AI wearables.

Telehealth Integration: Partnerships with healthcare providers and insurance companies to offer subsidized devices as part of remote patient monitoring programs.

Enterprise Solutions: Tailored wearable AI suites for logistics, manufacturing, and field services coupling location tracking, AR-based training, and compliance monitoring.

Sustainability Initiatives: Eco-friendly materials, recyclable batteries, and modular upgrade paths can differentiate offerings in a market increasingly sensitive to environmental impact.

Future Outlook

By 2034, the Wearable AI market is expected to transform further with advances in brain-computer interfaces (BCI), seamless biometric authentication, and fully immersive AR overlays. Hybrid devices combining ocular, auditory, and haptic feedback could become mainstream in gaming, education, and telepresence. Predictive wellness models may autonomously administer dosage or issue emergency alerts, blurring lines between medical devices and consumer electronics. The synergy of 5G/6G connectivity, edge computing, and federated learning will underpin a new era of personalized, ubiquitous AI assistants.

Market Segmentation

Segment

Sub-Segments

By Device Type

Smartwatches, Smart Eyewear, Smart Earwear, Smart Clothing & Footwear, Others (rings, jewelry)

By Operation

On-device AI, Cloud-based AI

By Application

Consumer Electronics, Healthcare, Automotive, Aerospace & Defense, Media & Entertainment, Others (Retail, Logistics)

By Region

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South America

Regional Insights

North America leads the global market share in 2023, driven by high R&D spending, robust infrastructure, and presence of major technology firms such as Apple, Google, and Microsoft. A favorable regulatory environment and high consumer tech adoption bolster growth.

Europe follows, with strong emphasis on privacy-preserving AI wearables and healthcare integration, led by Germany, the U.K., and France.

Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing region, fueled by smartphone proliferation, rising middle-class incomes, and local champions in China, Japan, South Korea, and India.

Middle East & Africa and South America show promising growth trajectories as digital health and industrial automation initiatives proliferate.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the projected CAGR of the Wearable AI market from 2024 to 2034? The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.3%, expanding from US$ 60.8 Bn in 2023 to US$ 146.2 Bn by 2034.

2. Which device type holds the largest market share? Smartwatches currently dominate, but smart eyewear and earwear are gaining rapid traction, especially in enterprise and healthcare segments.

3. How are AI algorithms deployed in wearables? Deployments include on-device inference for privacy and low latency, and cloud-based AI for heavier analytics and model updates. Hybrid architectures balance security, performance, and battery life.

4. Which regions offer the highest growth potential? While North America leads overall revenue, Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing region, driven by emerging economies and escalating tech adoption.

5. What industries are adopting wearable AI solutions beyond consumer electronics? Key verticals include healthcare (remote patient monitoring), automotive (driver behavior analytics), aerospace & defense (maintenance and training), and logistics (worker productivity and safety).

6. How will emerging technologies shape the market by 2034? Advances in BCI, haptic feedback, 5G/6G connectivity, and federated learning will birth more immersive, secure, and personalized wearable experiences. About Transparency Market Research Transparency Market Research, a global market research company registered at Wilmington, Delaware, United States, provides custom research and consulting services. Our exclusive blend of quantitative forecasting and trends analysis provides forward-looking insights for thousands of decision makers. Our experienced team of Analysts, Researchers, and Consultants use proprietary data sources and various tools & techniques to gather and analyses information. Our data repository is continuously updated and revised by a team of research experts, so that it always reflects the latest trends and information. With a broad research and analysis capability, Transparency Market Research employs rigorous primary and secondary research techniques in developing distinctive data sets and research material for business reports. Contact: Transparency Market Research Inc. CORPORATE HEADQUARTER DOWNTOWN, 1000 N. West Street, Suite 1200, Wilmington, Delaware 19801 USA Tel: +1-518-618-1030 USA - Canada Toll Free: 866-552-3453 Website: https://www.transparencymarketresearch.com Email: sales@transparencymarketresearch.com

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Towing Queens NY for Electric Vehicles: What’s Different?

With the rise of electric vehicles (EVs) across New York, towing services are evolving to meet new technical demands. Traditional towing methods don’t always work for EVs, which require extra care due to their unique systems and battery placements. Whether it’s a Tesla, Nissan Leaf, or another brand, owners need towing professionals who understand these vehicles’ specific needs. In neighborhoods across Queens, the demand for trained professionals in this area is growing rapidly. That’s why understanding how towing Queens NY adapts to the electric vehicle trend is more important than ever. In this article, we’ll break down the key differences when it comes to EV towing and what vehicle owners should expect when calling a towing service for their electric car.

Understanding EV Towing Needs vs. Traditional Vehicles

Towing electric vehicles isn’t the same as towing a gas-powered car. For starters, EVs often require flatbed towing to prevent damage to the drivetrain or battery pack, especially since many EVs don’t have a neutral gear. In towing Queens NY, operators are increasingly equipped to handle this difference by using specialized equipment and procedures. Traditional tow trucks that lift a car by its wheels can cause irreversible damage to an EV. In addition, EVs tend to be heavier due to battery weight, requiring more powerful towing equipment. Understanding these nuances helps ensure safe transport and peace of mind for electric car owners throughout the borough.

Flatbed Trucks Are Essential for EV Safety

One of the biggest distinctions when it comes to towing electric vehicles in Queens is the need for flatbed trucks. Unlike internal combustion engine cars, many EVs have regenerative braking systems that are compromised if the wheels move while the car is off. That’s why flatbed towing is not just a preference—it's a requirement. In towing Queens NY, the most trusted services are now investing in flatbeds designed to carry EVs safely and efficiently. Flatbeds ensure that all four wheels are off the ground during transport, which reduces wear and tear on sensitive components and prevents software glitches triggered by unexpected movement.

EV Batteries and Precautions in Towing Situations

EV batteries can pose serious safety risks if mishandled during towing. These lithium-ion power systems are sensitive to damage and overheating, especially if punctured or over-stressed. Towing Queens NY requires a thoughtful approach to loading, securing, and unloading EVs so that battery integrity is preserved. The use of wheel straps instead of chains, for instance, helps avoid excessive tension on vulnerable parts. Additionally, experienced towing professionals know how to monitor battery temperatures and avoid electrical system activation during recovery. A small mistake can lead to a very costly repair—or worse, a safety hazard—so education and awareness are key.

Software Lockouts and Towing Access Challenges

One of the modern challenges of EV towing is gaining access to a vehicle that has experienced a software failure or power loss. Unlike traditional vehicles, electric cars often rely on digital systems for unlocking, shifting, or disabling parking brakes. This can make towing in Queens NY more complex, especially in cold winters or after full battery drainage. Towing professionals need to be trained in manufacturer-specific solutions for these issues. Whether it’s using emergency unlock codes or specialized tools, experienced operators are increasingly tech-savvy in addition to being mechanically skilled.

Tire and Suspension Differences in Electric Vehicles

Another notable aspect of electric vehicle towing is the difference in tire pressure sensitivity and suspension systems. Some EVs come with air suspension that must be properly disabled before loading. Towing Queens NY professionals are beginning to receive more requests from EV drivers stuck with low tires or air suspension faults, which require unique handling. Without the correct procedures, these systems can be damaged during towing. EV tires also tend to be lower in profile and carry different load ratings, which adds complexity during tie-down and recovery efforts.

Why Driver Training Matters More Than Ever

Driver training has always been important in the towing industry, but the rise of EVs raises the bar. Towing electric cars safely requires more than just muscle—it requires knowledge, finesse, and up-to-date technical skills. In Queens, NY, towing companies that are keeping pace with this trend are standing out by offering EV-specific certifications and workshops to their teams. The ability to diagnose software issues, understand power-off towing protocols, and identify towing points without damaging the frame is no longer optional. For EV owners, choosing a well-trained team makes all the difference between a smooth tow and a costly mishap.

The Future of Towing in an EV-Dominated Queens

As EV adoption continues to rise across the city, towing services in Queens must evolve with it. This means investing in better equipment, smarter training, and ongoing adaptation to new vehicle technologies. Towing Queens NY is no longer just about heavy-duty trucks—it’s about precision, safety, and technical expertise. Future-forward towing companies understand this and are tailoring their operations to support the changing needs of residents. From EV-specific dispatch protocols to improved response times and diagnostics, the towing landscape is transforming to stay in sync with greener transportation.

Conclusion 

Electric vehicles are changing the rules of roadside assistance, and towing is no exception. Whether you're a long-time EV owner or new to the electric revolution, knowing how towing Queens NY services handle electric cars can make all the difference in an emergency. The equipment, knowledge, and precautions required are more advanced than with traditional vehicles, making it vital to choose a towing service that stays current with the latest EV protocols. At Rite Away Towing, understanding the unique needs of electric vehicle owners is a top priority, ensuring each tow is handled with precision and care while keeping safety front and center.

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Are smartwatches good for fitness tracking?

Smartwatches for Fitness: Helpful Tool or Overhyped Gadget?

Let’s settle the debate — are smartwatches actually useful for fitness, or are they just expensive wrist candy that guilts you about your step count? After testing dozens of models (and wearing one daily for years), here’s the unfiltered truth.

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What Smartwatches Actually Do Well

1. Step Tracking (Mostly Accurate)

Good for: General activity awareness

Reality check: They often miscount steps while driving or folding laundry

2. Heart Rate Monitoring (Hit or Miss)

Accurate during steady-state cardio (running, cycling)

Less reliable for HIIT/weightlifting (wrist-based sensors struggle with rapid changes)

3. Sleep Tracking (Surprisingly Useful)

Detects deep/light/REM cycles (helpful for recovery insights)

Pro tip: Wear it snugly — loose straps = garbage data

4. GPS for Outdoor Workouts (Game Changer)

Maps runs, hikes, bike rides with decent precision

Battery drain warning: GPS kills your watch by lunch if overused

Where Smartwatches Fall Short

1. Calorie Burn Estimates (Wildly Inaccurate)

Most overestimate by 15–30% (Stanford study)

Example: Your watch says you burned 500 calories spinning? Maybe 350.

2. Strength Training Tracking (Almost Useless)

Can’t properly count reps or measure resistance

Solution: Log manually or use dedicated apps like Strong

3. Stress/Recovery Scores (Take With a Grain of Salt)

Based on heart rate variability (HRV) — helpful but not medical-grade

Who Benefits Most?

✔ Runners/Cyclists — GPS + heart rate = great combo ✔ Casual gym-goers — Good enough for tracking workouts ✔ Biohackers — Sleep and HRV data can optimize recovery

Skip if:

You only lift weights (a notebook works better)

You hate charging gadgets (most last just 1–3 days)

The Best Budget vs. Splurge Picks

Under $100:

Fitbit Charge 6 — Best basic tracker

Amazfit Bip 5 — Long battery life

Over $300:

Apple Watch Ultra — For serious athletes

Garmin Fenix 7 — Rugged + ultra-accurate

Final Verdict

Smartwatches are helpful but imperfect. They: ✅ Boost accountability (seeing steps/goals works) ✅ Provide rough trends (sleep, activity over time) ❌ Shouldn’t be taken as gospel (calories, reps, etc.)

Do you rely on a smartwatch? Share your love/hate relationship below — what’s your biggest gripe or favorite feature?