ORNL’s 3D-printed polymer composite mold was used to produce precast concrete parts for a New York City building. Researchers conducted a techno-economic analysis that highlights the benefits over wood molds. Credit: ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy and Gate Precast Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers have conducted a comprehensive life cycle, cost and carbon emissions analysis on 3D-printed molds for precast concrete and have determined that the method is economically beneficial compared to conventional wood molds. The work is published in the journal Resources, Conservation and Recycling. Precast concrete is used in building construction and produced by pouring the material into…
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Along with AI advances in Windows 11 and Bing, Microsoft also this week announced it’s bringing new AI-powered features to its SwiftKey mobile keyboard app for iOS and Android. This third-party app lets users replace the default keyboard on their phone with an intelligent keyboard that learns your writing style so you can type faster. Now, it will also include AI camera lenses, AI stickers, an AI-powered editor and the ability to create AI images from the app. The new AI camera lenses will let users create photos, videos and GIFs with different effects, including lenses that are powered by…
Domestic violence situations can turn families upside down. In many cases, couples and family members must find a place to stay outside of the home while the situation gets resolved in the legal system. While women and children are often the first in need of relocation and protection after a domestic violence call, other, more furry members of the family often go unnoticed: pets. During stressful times, it can be hard for pet owners to find a place that will take in their pets temporarily while resolving a domestic dispute. What’s more, 88% of domestic violence survivors surveyed said they…
Tinder has officially rolled out its most exclusive subscription — “Tinder Select” — according to a report by This elite pay-to-date tier will cost love seekers $500 per month (or $6,000 annually — apparently there are no bulk discounts to be found here) for access to unique features like exclusive search and matching.This may sound ridiculous to the general public, and it may be why Tinder has decided to hold off on making the new tier available to everyone just yet. Tinder Select has only been offered to less than one percent of users the company considers “extremely active.” Tinder…
Ugreen USB-C multifunction docking station specs: Ports: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (3); USB 3.1 Type-C (2); Gigabit Ethernet; combo audio; SD/TF card reader | Display: HDMI: 4K @ 60 Hz (1), 8K @ 30Hz (1); DisplayPort 4K @ 30Hz (1); supports up to 3 total displays via HDMI and DP Supporting up to three monitors through its HDMI and DP connections, 3 USB-A ports, and an SD card reader, this dock is a monolithic package for all your productivity needs. It also houses a slot for Ethernet that ensures you’ll have fast access to your data via LAN networks or physical…
Larian Studios has released patch 3 for Baldur’s Gate 3 and it’s a doozy. Patch 3 not only fixes several things, it also brings the full release to Mac and allows you to change your character’s appearance in-game via the Magic Mirror. Baldur’s Gate 3: Launch Party – An Animated Short For Mac users, as with the PC release in August, saves made in previous versions are not compatible with the full release. To prepare for the full version of the game and minimize potential compatibility issues, Mac users should fully uninstall the game and remove any mods before installing…
Back in March, OnePlus launched a Lite version of its Buds Pro in China. These have today landed in Europe too, although under a different name: OnePlus Buds Pro 2R. They are the same exact thing, though, aside from the name – oh, and only the white version seems to be available for some reason. There’s an introductory offer if you act fast, but there’s a caveat which you should read on to find out. So, in Europe you can get the Buds Pro 2R for just €129, down €20 from the normal price of €149. To get the lower…
The ASU Parking and Transit Services team adds final touches to the AirDuo asphalt patch in the Gammage Auditorium parking lot. From left: Douglas Dexter, maintenance technician, PTS; Benjamin Fulkerson, maintenance technician, PTS; Associate Professor Ellie Fini, SSEBE; and Roy Armenta, maintenance technician. One of the key advantages of the patching mixture is that it emits fewer fumes than traditional asphalt and is therefore safer for workers. Credit: Bobbi Ramirez/Arizona State University Asphalt is primarily known for use in roadways, but it’s also used to pave playgrounds, bicycle paths, running tracks and tennis and basketball courts—all platforms for activities where…
19 On any given day, Downtown Nashville is buzzing with country music legends and up-and-coming artists who flock to Music City from around the world. But this week, it was Tennessee tech founders and investors who took to center stage. 3686 Festival, Nashville’s entrepreneurial conference hosted by LaunchTN, brought the startup community together at the iconic Wildhorse Saloon for networking and panel discussions on the biggest topics impacting Tennessee businesses today. Wednesday’s event covered the current state of VC funding, the rise of ClimateTech, the role of financial technology, and how startups are finding talent in a tight labor economy.…
In a move that surely made the Succession theme play in the heads of all who got the push notification, Rupert Murdoch announced today that the “time is right” for him to step down as chair of Fox Corporation and News Corp, ending his seven-decade reign as mastermind of the media landscape. His retirement won’t begin until November, but the great unbundling of his media empire has already begun.Still, what an empire it is, or was. Murdoch, 92, got his start at 21 years old, when his father died and left him in charge of his relatively small Australian newspaper…