Multi-agency effort tracks coho salmon with radio technology  kdll.org

Chandler approves contract for multi-language translation technology services  City of Chandler (.gov)

WVU researchers develop microwave technology that could extend the life cycle of plastics  WBOY.com

The forgotten technology that made YouTube possible  Popular Science

The Competition and Markets Authority will give its final decision on the major merger deal by 7 December.

Read more: Vodafone-Three merger could hike prices, finds UK watchdog

Lara Connaughton discusses the importance of driving the conversation around innovation and a sustainable future at a national and international level.

Read more: Merging electronic regulation and environmental sustainability

Elio Networks’ Philip Russell discusses what companies need to consider ahead of the EU regulatory framework.

Read more: Regulation with reward: How DORA can enhance businesses

Kyndryl’s Tim Martin believes that generative AI could be used to reduce its own environmental impact – but only if deployed correctly.

Read more: Could generative AI help mitigate its own energy problems?

Microsoft’s Kieran McCorry talks about what the future of tech will look like in Dublin, Ireland and beyond as AI, quantum and more continue to evolve.

Read more: How these tech trends could shape Ireland’s future

Committing to company DEI measures takes time and effort, so why should modern employees get involved?

Read more: Putting the I in DEI: Why you should get involved with workplace diversity

The latest fundraising round included participation from multiple Canadian entrepreneurs such as the CEOs of Roblox and Shopify.

Read more: Canadian fintech Neo Financial secures multimillion funding round

Expleo’s research indicates that larger Irish firms are prioritising company culture investment amid efforts to attract and retain talented employees.

Read more: Irish businesses to spend nearly €8bn on company culture plans

Mytaxi has quietly revealed that you may have to pay a bit more for every booking made through its app, starting from 21 September.

Read more: Irish Mytaxi users could now have to pay a little more for app bookings

Apple released the first beta of visionOS 2.2, introducing new "Wide" and "Ultrawide" modes for the Mac Virtual Display feature on the Vision Pro headset. MacRumors reports: Apple has previously said the ultra-wide version of Mac Virtual Display is equivalent to having two physical 4K displays sitting side by side on a desk. Mac Virtual Display is now available in three sizes: Normal, Wide, and Ultrawide. visionOS 2.2 will likely be released to the public in December alongside iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, macOS Sequoia 15.2, watchOS 11.2, tvOS 18.2, and other updates. Further reading: Apple Delays Cut-price Vision Headset Until 2027, Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo Says

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) blocked Amazon's bid to access more power from the Susquehanna nuclear plant for its Pennsylvania data center, citing grid reliability and consumer cost concerns. The Hill reports: In a 2-1 decision, the FERC found the regional grid operator, PJM Interconnection, failed to prove that the changes to the transmission agreement with Susquehanna power plant were necessary. The regulator's two Republican commissioners, Mark Christie and Lindsay See, outvoted Democratic chair Willie Phillips. The chair's two fellow Democratic commissioners, David Rosner and Judy Chang, sat out the vote. "Co-location arrangements of the type presented here present an array of complicated, nuanced and multifaceted issues, which collectively could have huge ramifications for both grid reliability and consumer costs," Christie wrote in a concurring statement. In a dissenting statement, Phillips argued the deal with Amazon "represents a 'first of its kind' co-located load configuration" and that Friday's decision is a "step backward for both electric reliability and national security." "We are on the cusp of a new phase in the energy transition, one that is characterized as much by soaring energy demand, due in large part to AI, as it is by rapid changes in the resource mix," Phillips wrote. Amazon purchased a 960-megawatt data center next to the Susquehanna power plant for $650 million earlier this year. Following the announcement, PJM sought to increase the amount of power running directly to the co-located data center. However, the move faced pushback from regional utilities, including Exelon and American Electric Power (AEP).

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According to a partial teardown video of Apple's new Mac mini, the new machine features modular storage that can be removed. "As we saw with the Mac Studio, however, replacing the modular storage is complicated," notes MacRumors. The teardown also reveals two 128GB storage chips in the 256GB model, enabling faster SSD speeds comparable to higher-capacity versions. From the report: The criticism surrounding Apple's decision to use a single 256GB chip in some base-model Macs a few years ago primarily came from a vocal contingent of tech enthusiasts, and the average customer is unlikely to even notice the slower speeds in common day-to-day tasks. Nevertheless, it appears that customers who do want the fastest SSD speeds do not need to worry about which storage capacity they choose when ordering the new Mac mini.

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Cullen succeeds Deborah Threadgold, who has been promoted to a new role as vice-president of cross-brand technology sales.

Read more: Nathan Cullen is IBM Ireland’s new country general manager

The CEO of Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, had faced accusations that he had ignored and downplayed internal concerns raised about young users.

Read more: Zuckerberg not liable in social media harm lawsuits, judge rules

While many people in the creative industries are worrying that AI is about to steal their jobs, Oscar-winning film director James Cameron is embracing the technology. Cameron is famous for making the Avatar and Terminator movies, as well as Titanic. Now he has joined the board of Stability.AI, a leading player in the world of Generative AI. In Cameron’s Terminator films, Skynet is an artificial general intelligence that has become self-aware and is determined to destroy the humans who are trying to deactivate it. Forty years after the first of those movies, its director appears to be changing sides and…

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If you’ve ever seen yourself through a thermal imaging camera, you’ll know that your body produces lots of heat. This is in fact a waste product of our metabolism. Every square foot of the human body gives off heat equivalent to about 19 matches per hour. Unfortunately, much of this heat simply escapes into the atmosphere. Wouldn’t it be great if we could harness it to produce energy? My research has shown this would indeed be possible. My colleagues and I are discovering ways of capturing and storing body heat for energy generation, using eco-friendly materials. The goal is to…

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An interconnected smart home is a nice idea, but not if it's constantly leaking your data.

There are so many ways you can put that dusty old monitor to good use.

Find out more about Apple's first smart home hardware.

Between strict energy codes and residing in a high-wind area, installing solar on a multi-roof family compound in Boulder, Colo. proved to be a challenge.

The owner’s goal was to construct a multi-purpose building and rooftop solar system that would provide 100% of the electricity needs for their equestrian ranch property.

View the schedule of events taking place during Day Two of the International Roofing Expo's Virtual Edition.

The final day of the International Roofing Expo's Virtual Edition is packed with plenty of information and entertainment for attendees. View the schedule here!

In this session, learn about the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s multi-employer worksite doctrine and the unforeseeable employee misconduct defense to an OSHA citation. 

IRE attendees can hear from RT3 roofing contractor members directly about starting a digital transition within their own companies.

PABCO Roofing’s entire Signature Cut line, including Paramount, Cascade, and Paramount Advantage, has earned UL 2218 Class 4 impact resistance, offering enhanced durability and aesthetic appeal.

Learn more about the state of the coatings industry in 2023 with this Q&A featuring Kyle Stavish, national business development manager with Mule-Hide Products Co. Inc.

GAF's new membranes combine cool roof initiatives with the durability of modified bitumen and the aesthetics of a solar reflective bright white surfaced roof.

There are many project scheduling methods and programs available out in the construction world.

Rae July doesn’t back down from taking the initiative, resulting in a rewarding career with Chinook Roofing & Gutters.

Castro Roofing of Texas Chief Revenue Officer Chad Westbrook may be a Young Gun, but he brings 15 years of roofing industry experience to his leadership role.

Job descriptions go well beyond helping you hire the right person. They can help with evaluation, overtime, and safety expectations.

If roofing contractors don’t think train derailments will have an impact on workplace safety regulations, they should think again, said Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney.

A commercial roofing firm in Baltimore County is under scrutiny for inflating costs to fix a county-owned building and paying less than a minority-owned subcontractor it partnered with would have been entitled to.

DCE Solar's Eco-Top Rooftop Mounting Structure now complies with UL 3741, ensuring proper photovoltaic hazard controls, reducing costs, and increasing efficiency and safety in solar installations.

A roundup of products and materials offered to the roofing industry. This month, check out the latest offerings in Safety Tools and Equipment.

The new rigid foam insulation from Carlisle Construction Materials comprises 5% bio-circular content derived from renewable raw materials, which contributes to reducing reliance on fossil resources.

GAF's Timberline HDZ Reflector Series shingles are rated by the Cool Roof Rating Council and can be used to comply with Title 24's Cool Roof Requirements and the LA County Green Building Standards Code.

TOPWET introduces heated roof drainage systems using a self-regulating cable without needing a transformer, which prevents ice blockages and protects drain outlets.

MFM Building Products' Ultra HT Wind & Water Seal underlayment recently earned a UL Class A Fire Rating, enhancing its reputation as a top choice for steep-slope roofing projects.

RC examines the top videos published in 2023 to gauge what drew their interest the most.

The “Staying on Top: LSA Essentials for Roofing Contractors” seminar will equip roofing contractors with the knowledge and tools needed to leverage Google Local Service Ads for enhanced visibility, lead generation, and cost-effective marketing.

M3 Roofing in Miami took on a 6,000 square-foot reroofing with the help of Polyglass' multi-ply roofing system.

I'll share the story of my first business exit and what I've learned through my education, certification and evolution in the business of exit planning.

A benchmark company will have a written strategic succession plan.

This article will review some of the tax reform bill’s provisions as they relate to business owners in the roofing industry, and provide some guidance on changes that may be appropriate for the exiting owner.