Tech companies champing at the bit to create the latest, greatest generative AI models face an uncomfortable dilemma. Data-hungry models like ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini rely on troves of digital material in data centers that require massive amounts of energy for processing and constant cooling. Some estimates suggest this swelling energy demand could account for
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Cat Next-Gen Medium Wheel Loaders Get Performance and Tech Upgrades
Cat has refreshed its line of medium wheel loaders — the 950, 962, 966, 972, 980, 982 and XE versions — with new performance and technology features to make operation and maintenance easier.Performance UpgradesThe new auto front-differential lock removes a task from operators’ plates by automatically engaging the differential lock to recover or maintain overall traction.
Contractor Sued Over Alleged Cable Flaws on Cuomo Bridge in New York
The contractor that built the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge is being sued by the New York State Thruway Authority over stay cables that failed to comply with design plans. NYSTA filed a complaint August 22 in state Supreme Court against Tappan Zee Constructors, which finished constructing the $4 billion bridge in 2018. The suit
15 Emotional Breakup Stories That Will Hit You Right in the Feels
Breakups are never simple, but some cut so deep that their impact lingers long after the relationship is over. 15 individuals opened up about their most gut-wrenching breakup stories—experiences that […]
Daniel Craig Stuns With Long Hair at Venice Film Festival — Fans Say He Looks Like Brad Pitt
Daniel Craig, best known for his iconic role as James Bond, made a striking appearance at the Venice Film Festival. Accompanied by his wife, fellow […]
Marine Contractor Sues Seattle Over Ongoing Waterfront Pier Project
Pier 58, seen here at right by the barge-mounted crane, is part of a larger redevelopment of the Seattle waterfront that includes a new aquarium. Photo by C.J. Schexnayder/ENR Seattle’s waterfront is undergoing a $806-million upgrade that includes a new aquarium, but not every element of the project is moving smoothly. The rebuilding of Pier
Subcontractor Rating and Management Platform Trestle Raises $2.3M
Trestle’s reviews, while akin to an Angie’s List for subcontractors and vendors, offers detailed views of a vendor with specific questions about their performance. This information is entirely culled from reviews by general contractors’ staff. Screenshot courtesy of Trestle Trestle announced Sept4 it has raised $2.3 million in pre-seed capital, led by venture capital funds
Hitachi Develops a Model of BuilMirai Building IoT Solution for Small and Medium-Sized Buildings to Strengthen Green & Smart Building Business
Hitachi Develops a Model of BuilMirai Building IoT Solution for Small and Medium-Sized Buildings to Strengthen Green & Smart Building Business TOKYO, Sept 4, 2024 – (JCN Newswire) – Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501) and Hitachi Building Systems, Co., Ltd. today announced that they have newly developed a new model of BuilMirai building IoT solution for
World-Renowned Landscape Architecture Firm in Hospitality, Casino Resorts, Retail, and Multifamily Sectors Announces New Leadership
Irvine, CA, September 04, 2024 –(PR.com)– Lifescapes International, Inc., a premier landscape architecture firm with a legacy spanning 66 years, including iconic projects such as Wynn Las Vegas, The Grove in Los Angeles, and Fontainebleau Miami Beach, is proud to announce new titles for its esteemed leadership team, who has been at the forefront of the
Seattle’s Museum of Flight to Host the 2024 D.B. Cooper Conference by D.B. Cooper Events from November 15 to 17
Seattle, WA, September 04, 2024 –(PR.com)– From November 15 to 17, 2024, Seattle will once again be the center of one of the nation’s most enduring mysteries: “Who was D.B. Cooper?” Alongside Amelia Earhart’s disappearance and the whereabouts of Jimmy Hoffa, the D.B. Cooper case remains one of America’s top unsolved mysteries. For fifty-three years, the