Kohler claims its new Anthem EvoCycle smart shower system can deliver “up to 80% water savings” without the use of showerheads that limit flow or pressure. The system instead relies on a reservoir in the shower’s base that collects used water and passes it through a filtration system before sending …
Read More »'Food bank usage a sad picture of our community'
Food banks say they are seeing more people using their services for the first time. BBC News
Read More »Health threat of global plastics projected to soar
[ The threat posed by plastic production, usage and disposal to human health will skyrocket in the coming years unless the world does something to address this global crisis, researchers warned Tuesday. Source link
Read More »OpenAI says its data centers will pay for own energy and limit water usage
OpenAI says it will minimize water use and pay for energy infrastructure upgrades needed to power its data centers. “We’re being good neighbors,” the company said, directly addressing the growing opposition to AI projects amid rising utility bills. “We commit to paying our own way on energy, so that our …
Read More »Samsung and Intel’s OLED tech makes HDR easier on laptop battery life
For example, general laptop use cases such as web browsing or document editing can operate at lower voltage levels. In contrast, high-definition content such as games or video playback requires higher brightness and voltage. Traditional HDR modes remain locked at maximum brightness, resulting in excessive power usage even in standard …
Read More »Norwegians are among the healthiest people in the world, but talk too little about processed meat
[ Norwegians eat more processed meat such as sausages and salami than in the other Nordic countries. For the first time, researchers have calculated the disease burden and years of life lost caused by an unhealthy diet. Source link
Read More »Rescue dogs in Christmas jumpers parade in central London
More than 150 rescue dogs dressed in Christmas jumpers have gathered in central London for a walk to Buckingham Palace. The event, in support of animal charities, was organised by Rescue Dogs of London, which organises meet-ups for owners and their adopted dogs. One of the organisers, May Wong, said …
Read More »Perplexity’s new AI tool aims to simplify patent research
Patents are notoriously difficult to search for, but Perplexity has launched an AI-powered tool that’s supposed to make the process a little easier. Its new patent research agent allows you to search for patents using natural language, rather than a string of keywords. As an example, Perplexity says you can …
Read More »Bury’s black pudding throwers take aim at Yorkshire puddings
BBC Crowds have been throwing the blood sausages through the air as part of the contest Black pudding throwers have taken aim at Yorkshire puddings during the world championships at a Greater Manchester pub. Hundreds of spectators watched as entrants from as far afield as Japan, competed in the official …
Read More »Google finally details Gemini usage limits
Gone are the useless descriptors like “limited access” or vague statements like “we may at times have to cap the number of prompts and conversations you can have, or how much you can use some features, within a specific timeframe.” Instead it clearly states that you get up to five …
Read More »Thousands of hot dogs spill across busy highway | US News
A truckload of hot dogs has spilled across a busy road in Pennsylvania. A mechanical problem meant the truck scraped along a concrete divider – ripping the trailer open and scattering the sausages across the highway. It was the wurst Fry-day commute that motorists in Shrewsbury had to contend with …
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