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AI Search Engine Growth Sees Perplexity and Others Lead the Way

The release of generative AI tool ChatGPT has seen an explosion of interest in anything AI related. From the stock market to industry and commerce, AI has been the buzzword of 2024. In amongst the noise has been the quiet emergence of AI search engines that may point to the future of finding answers online. AI search is already in use on platforms such as Netflix or TikTok. However, there had…

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Volkswagen ID. Life: VW Unveils Fully Electric Budget Car

Volkswagen ID. Life: VW Unveils Fully Electric Budget Car

The German Auto maker is doubling down on its plans to produce electric cars and gain market share. Volkswagen ID. Life model will be built by SEAT and is set to launch in 2025 at a 22,000 Euro price. Volkswagen yesterday unveiled a brand new fully electric car that is set to hit the streets in 2025. The ID. Life is a small hatchback concept that is designed for urban use with an affordable…

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Cybersecurity Trends to Know in 2020

Cybersecurity Trends to Know in 2020

As 2020 continues on its nonstop ascent as a year for the history books, we’re also spending seemingly exponential amounts of time online — irrespective of even the most ambitious usage projections. While trends for time spent online have been steadily increasing year-on-year, with stay-at-home orders, school closures, remote work, and shops shuttering, the change is more significant again. One…

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Review: 4Everwhite.com, is this the Future of Home Teeth Whitening?

Review: 4Everwhite.com, is this the Future of Home Teeth Whitening?

We all sometimes have moments when we’re not so keen to smile for photographs; the reason? – Teeth that may no longer be looking their best. Thankfully, there are solutions and ways that can be used to achieve whiter teeth than a Hollywood smile. One such product is the Crest Whitestrips Professional Effects teeth whitener. Crest whitestrips promise to give you a 3D white smile and it was while…

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Viking Link: The 400 Mile Underwater Clean Electricity Inter-Connector Between the UK & Denmark

Viking Link: The 400 Mile Underwater Clean Electricity Inter-Connector Between the UK & Denmark

When the Vikings began arriving on British shores in the 8th Century, their arrival was less than friendly. Now a more amicable relationship is about to begin between the two former rivals. Introducing the Viking Link; a 475 mile long underwater inter-connector cable between Denmark and the UK. The cable will allow electricity from clean power sources to travel between the two countries. The…

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Meet Jane. The AI Travel Assistant that Helps Transport Operators Provide 360-Degree Customer Care

Meet Jane. The AI Travel Assistant that Helps Transport Operators Provide 360-Degree Customer Care

The relationships between customers and brands have suddenly come to a new and more complex level. Clients have developed the needs of more familiar interactions with companies, relating to brands in the same way they relate with family members, friends, or colleagues. Profiting from the latest technology, companies can now provide this comfortable experience with chatbots profiting from the most…

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Graphene is the Plastic of Our Future

Graphene is the Plastic of Our Future. What does graphene mean for humanity? If correctly executed, graphene can put plastic out of business, literally.

Imagine your t-shirt telling you when to avoid direct sunlight because your skin has had its fill of UV rays. Picture every surface functioning as a solar panel. All daily devices are unbreakable and charge in minutes or even seconds. Each electronic device is light as a feather. This may all seem like science fiction, but will soon be a reality. The reason lies in a material called graphene.

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Are Self-Driving Cars The Future? (Infographic)

Are Self-Driving Cars The Future? (Infographic)

This infographic explores the rise of self-driving cars and asks if there will ever be a day when autonomous vehicles dominate our roads?

Concept 26 – picture credit: Volvo

Experts project that by the year 2020 there will be ten million self-driving vehicles on the road. Yet despite this, just 13% of drivers across the world say they would use a self-driving car. However, over the past decade we…

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LeveTop: A Portable, Intelligent Autonomous Folding Drone

LeveTop: A Portable, Intelligent Autonomous Folding Drone

LeveTop, a startup consisting of experienced consumer drone engineers, has created an intelligent and portable autonomous drone. The LeveTop is a folding drone that features a compact, portable frame and a 1080P stabilized camera designed for everyday use. The intelligent drone can fly autonomously and has a 20 minute flight time. The UAV features a unique frame that folds into itself  for the…

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3 Hot Technology Trends of 2018

3 Hot Technology Trends of 2018

The technology space has long been the most exciting and watched industry for a number of years now. Innovations in the sector have radically changed the way we live. In many cases, it has created completely new industries and services. From the pervasive impact of social media to autonomous vehicles, tech is rapidly driving change throughout the world. This leads us to what tech we can expect to…

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Port-Liner's Fully Electric Autonomous Container Barges to Launch this August

Port-Liner’s Fully Electric Autonomous Container Barges to Launch this August

Port-Liner, a ship-building company in the Netherlands, is set to launch the world’s first fully electric and autonomous container barges in August. The company has developed the vessels as a carbon-free and efficient way to transport goods along Europe’s waterways. Once operational, Port-Liner’s barges will be an emission-free alternative to diesel-powered trucks and vans.

The battery-powered…

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Amazon Go, the No-Checkout Store of the Future?

Online retail giant Amazon recently opened the doors to its latest venture, a convenience store without checkout tills to the public. Known as Amazon Go, the stores offer a surveillance based system that does away with tills and cashiers to offer a seamless retail experience. Amazon allowed a handful of tech reporters into its Amazon Go store prior to its public launch. Consequently their…

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How will the Internet of Things Impact the Mobile Experience? (Infographic)

The Internet of Things (IoT) revolution is well and truly underway, with the number of connected devices growing all the time. From 400 million IoT-connected devices in 2016, it is projected that there will be more than 1.5 billion by 2022. The telecommunications industry is becoming increasingly focused on IoT. Therefore it’s little wonder that the technology is having an increasing impact on…

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G.M. Plans to Have its Fully Autonomous Cruise AV on the Road by 2019

General Motors (G.M.) has announced that it has petitioned the  United States Department of Transportation for permission to operate fully Autonomous vehicles in 2019. The automaker is planning to use its Cruise AV self-driving cars as part of a ride-hailing service next year. The move marks a significant step in the advent of self-driving cars on public roads. The sector has seen massive…

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The Jolt E-Bike aims to be a more Affordable Electric Bike for Everyone

Traditionally, E-Bikes have usually only been available at a cost of thousands of dollars a piece. But now the Jolt E-Bike is set to change that with an electric bike that costs just $500.  The Jolt is a folding electric bicycle that boasts a 50 mile range per charge and a more affordable price. There is a caveat though, as these prices are only available to backers of the e-bikes’ Indiegogo…

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Are we Creating a Secure Enterprise Internet of Things (EIoT)?

The last few years have seen a lot of development and adoption of Internet of things (IoT)- based products and services. Likewise, the race is on among businesses looking to establish Enterprise Internet of Things solutions. Consequently, 72% of retailers currently engage in EIoT projects but unfortunately many of them are not effective. With that in mind, CUBEhave created an infographic that…

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Tesla Semi Truck: Check out the Electric Truck's Specs, Range and Performance

Tesla Semi Truck: Check out the Electric Truck’s Specs, Range and Performance

Tesla recently unveiled its fully electric heavy duty truck after months of delays and teasers. The Tesla Semi features striking looks and is an ambitious challenge to the haulage industry. In unveiling the all-electric Tesla Semi, Elon musk fulfilled his promise to enter the long-haul transportation sector. What this means for the industry is uncertain, but Tesla’s truck has a lot of potential…