Credit: DepositphotosDriverless cars are on the horizon, and they hold both promise and concerns for individuals with disabilities. These revolutionary vehicles have the potential to enhance the lives of those with disabilities, addressing various challenges they face when using public transportation, such as dependence on others for rides or high taxi expenses. However, certain...
Credit: Unsplash.Embattled cryptocurrency exchange Binance faces a setback as payment card giants Mastercard and Visa discontinue certain services, reflecting the financial industry's growing caution amid regulatory scrutiny and broader compliance concerns in the crypto sector.Mastercard's Card PullbackMastercard has decided to cease offering Binance-branded cards in Latin America and the Middle East. These cards enable users...
Credit: Unsplash.The economic downturn and a heightened focus on cash flow have prompted organizations to examine their budgets closely. CFOs have mandated significant reductions in software expenditures, ranging from 10% to 30%.A report from CloudEagle, a SaaS procurement and management platform, sheds light on the evolving landscape of software spending.Shifting Priorities in Software...
Scientists have developed a new type of dynamic window that can switch between three modes, selectively blocking light and/or heat. Credit: PixaobayWindows are essential for allowing both light and heat into a space, but there are situations where you may not want both simultaneously. Recently, engineers from North Carolina State University (NCSU) have created...
Credit: Cornell ChronicleE-waste into prototypes. Ilan Mandel, a robotics researcher and builder at Cornell University, found himself puzzled by a seemingly illogical situation: how could a brand-new hoverboard cost less than the individual parts needed to build it? This discrepancy led him to contemplate the challenges of designing and prototyping, where finished products are...
The Citibank logo. Credit: Banking Dive.Citi has unveiled a new token service harnessing blockchain technology to provide digital asset solutions to its institutional clients. The bank made this announcement on Monday.Citi Token Services: Revolutionizing Digital Asset SolutionsThe newly introduced service, Citi Token Services, can convert clients' deposits into digital tokens, which can be utilized...
Cleaning Trends in 2023 and Beyond. As we reach mid-year, we reflect on the dynamic world of cleaning and hygiene, assessing its impact on our evolving industry.At the start of the year, we released our 2023 Trend Report, offering insights into the challenges and opportunities ahead for the cleaning sector. Focused on ensuring safety,...
Credit: Smart City.Urban areas worldwide confront numerous challenges, from inadequate healthcare and food deserts to climate change-induced water scarcity. Climate change is undeniably wreaking havoc across the globe, and urban centers are no exception. It's not just the American West grappling with potential power and water shortages; urban populations face risks if these global climate patterns...
The Yaseo trailers look boxy from the side and rear, but up front, Knaus has tapered the body in for better aerodynamics Messe Düsseldorf, Constanze TillmannKnaus-Tabbert, long a pioneer in adapting to electric vehicles (EVs), has transformed this experience into a fully redesigned camping trailer, the Yaseo model. It's tailored for towing by EVs and...
Credit: Open Access GovernmentA study indicates a potential connection between elevated levels of certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals and cancers of the breast, ovary, skin, and uterus. Individuals who developed these cancers were found to have significantly higher chemical levels in their bodies. While this doesn't conclusively establish that exposure to chemicals like PFAS and...
