• A 1966 Ford GT40 Mk 1 will be auctioned next January. Produced from 1964 to 1969, the Ford GT40 achieved the status of a legend in the history of motorsport because with it Ford managed to dethrone Ferrari at the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans. In fact, Ford won this event four years … [Read more…]
Bill Gates’ Vacation List: 3 of the Best Books He Read in 2023 — Plus 2 More “Just for Fun” Recommendations —
Bill Gates is celebrating the holiday season again with a list of some of his favorite books he’s read over the past year. And this time he left a few extra presents at the bottom of the stocking. Gates is a prodigious reader, reading about 50 books each year and regularly publishing seasonal lists of … [Read more…]
Take a look inside this startup’s self-driving RV as camping goes electric
The $50 billion RV industry is finally joining the EV ecosystem. Traditional companies like Winnebago and newcomers like Lightship and Pebble are not only electrifying their systems, but also changing the vehicle model itself. As more Americans switch to electric cars, the trailer industry must evolve because towing a trailer quickly drains the battery. Battery … [Read more…]
Researchers develop biodegradable powerhouse for implants – Futura
Chinese researchers have developed a device to power biodegradable medical implants, such as those designed to deliver drugs. This “power supply,” which is also biodegradable, can be charged wirelessly, replacing batteries for continuous power supply. This will also interest you [EN VIDÉO] A revolutionary implant to prevent Alzheimer’s disease Alzheimer’s disease increasingly attacks neurons, initially … [Read more…]
Tools that can make a difference – L’Hebdo Journal
The Mauricie Regional Education Table (TREM), participating in the Great Toddler Week movement, has unveiled its brand new tools designed for parents of children about to enter kindergarten. The aim is to ensure the optimal development of the children so that their first experiences in the school environment go as smoothly as possible. During an … [Read more…]
Black Friday: Small retailers fear being left out
A majority (65%) of small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) expect to lose sales to multinational corporations and e-commerce giants as major shopping events such as Black Friday and Cyber Monday take place this weekend. This is what the results of a survey published on Monday by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) suggest. It … [Read more…]
Exports weigh on Hydro-Québec’s profits
Net income decreased $499 million compared to the same quarter last year, primarily due to the decline in electricity sales and price declines in markets outside Quebec. • Also read: Even this actress can’t stand Hydro-Québec anymore • Also read: Consumption higher than expected: Hydro-Québec will run out of electricity two years earlier than expected … [Read more…]
The popularity of retro video games continues to grow – Le Devoir
Don’t be too quick to throw away those old PlayStation 2 games, they could soon be worth a fortune. Because video games never die. Whether in 8-bit, on cassette or on floppy disk. As long as it’s still in good condition… and it’s not the Rock Band drum kit. “There’s really demand for everything, everything, … [Read more…]
A timeline of Sam Altman’s firing from OpenAI – and the aftermath
In a dramatic turnaround late Friday, former Y Combinator president Sam Altman was fired by OpenAI’s board as CEO of AI startup OpenAI, the company behind viral AI hits like ChatGPT, GPT-4 and DALL-E 3. Then the company’s longtime president and co-founder, Greg Brockman, resigned – as did three senior OpenAI researchers. And the consequences … [Read more…]
Sound brilliance: Discover the legacy of #MakingSoundVisible thanks to Toshiba TV – LeLézard.com
Class in: science and technology HONG KONG, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — In line with ToshibaTV’s commitment to developing long-lasting models with dynamic sound and picture performance, the Z870 TV is a significant addition to the brand’s heritage. Thanks to the #MakingSoundVisible campaign that just ended, the Z870 has transcended its image as a simple … [Read more…]