French inventor Franky Zapata is best known for flying over the Champs-Élysées on his Flyboard Air in 2019. He has now unveiled a new flying machine, the Air Scooter, and has a vision for a more sustainable future of mobility.
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Google introduces Gemini, its astonishing AI that outshines ChatGPT
Google Bard was just the beginning. The Mountain View-based company has now unveiled Gemini, its new Language Model (LLM) capable of surpassing ChatGPT in almost every domain, boasting an impressive understanding of its environment.
A New Era of Robotics: Agility Robotics to Open World’s First Humanoid Robot Factory
Agility Robotics, a pioneering American robotics company, is poised to usher in a groundbreaking era with the inauguration of a state-of-the-art factory in Salem, Oregon. This facility, spanning an impressive 70,000 square meters, is destined to be the world’s first-ever factory dedicated to the production of humanoid robots. The announcement of this endeavor signals a momentous leap forward in the realm of robotics, showcasing the company’s commitment to advancing technology and shaping the future of human-machine interactions.
At COP28, over 60 countries commit to reducing cooling-related emissions
On the sixth day of the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, over 60 countries, including the United States, Canada and Kenya, committed to reducing their cooling-related emissions by 2050. In parallel, the Arab Coordination Group (ACG) announced that it would allocate just over nine billion euros to support the energy transition by 2030.
Double-action solar tower promises clean energy all day and night, but comes with ecological challenges
A 200 metre tall, double-action solar updraft/downdraft tower could generate clean energy 24/7 in a hot, dry desert area, but it also comes with some ecological challenges.
COP28: UAE Collaborates with Bill Gates’ TerraPower on Advanced Reactors for Ecological Advancements
In a momentous occasion at the Reaching the Last Mile Forum 2023 during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai on December 3, 2023, Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, delivered a keynote address that marked a pivotal shift towards sustainable energy. This address set the stage for an unprecedented collaboration between Bill Gates’ advanced nuclear reactor company, TerraPower LLC, and the United Arab Emirates’ state-owned nuclear company ENEC. The shared vision between these entities is geared towards exploring and developing advanced reactors, reflecting a collective commitment to expanding nuclear energy capacity globally.