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CLOTHING January 4, 2022 Adidas Announces Coinbase Deal, Just Days After Announcing Its Entry Into the Metaverse
By: Loknath DasAdidas, the global sportswear manufacturer, is going all-in on crypto, announcing a partnership with Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, in the same week that it decided to splurge big on a plot of land in the blockchain-based virtual gaming world of The Sandbox. While neither announcements offer any details whatsoever and do little to indicate if there’s any […]
ELECTRONICS March 11, 2020 Samsung Electronics Unveils Its First Family of ‘Human-centric’ LED Components to Enhance Indoor Lifestyles
By: Loknath DasSamsung Electronics, a world leader in advanced digital component solutions, today unveiled its first “human-centric” LED packages, collectively known as LM302N. Engineered with carefully created light spectra, the LM302N family helps human bodies adjust melatonin levels indoors, making people feel more energetic or relaxed depending on their daily life patterns. “The benefits of using Samsung’s […]
ELECTRONICS December 1, 2019 LG Electronics appoints TV and mobile chief as its new CEO
By: Loknath DasSeoul: LG Electronics Inc. has said it has appointed Brian Kwon, head of the firm’s TV and mobile business, as its new chief executive officer (CEO). The board of directors at the Korean tech giant picked Kwon to replace incumbent CEO Jo Seong-jin, who took the top post in 2016. Jo, nicknamed “Legend of the Washing Machine,” has […]
ELECTRONICS August 13, 2019 Ministry of Electronics and IT’s e-Kiosks target 30 million farmers
By: Loknath DasNEW DELHI: With an aim to dispense pensions of eligible farmers easily under the government subsidy scheme, digital kiosks or Common Service Centres (CSCs) under the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) have set a target of enrolling 30 million small and marginal farmers by August 15. The pension is dispensed under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan-Dhan Yojana (PM-KMY), which was announced in […]
ELECTRONICS June 18, 2019 Samsung Electronics to Strengthen its Neural Processing Capabilities for Future AI Applications
By: Loknath DasSamsung Electronics, a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, today announced that it will strengthen its neural processing unit (NPU) capabilities to further extend the reach of its artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. In line with its focus on next-generation NPU technologies, Samsung plans to create over 2,000 related jobs worldwide by 2030, which is about […]
ELECTRONICS April 16, 2019 India Electronics and Semiconductor Association appoints Intel’s Jitendra Chaddah as its Chairman
By: Loknath DasIndustry body India Electronics and Semiconductor Association Monday said it has appointed Jitendra Chaddah as its chairman. Chaddah, Intel India senior director for operations and strategy, has over two decades of industry experience. “I feel extremely honored for taking up the position of IESA chairman at a time when the Indian electronics and semiconductor industry […]
COMPUTERS May 29, 2018 Nvidia Is Selling Its Own GPUs in India at a Discount Compared to OEMs
By: Loknath DasHIGHLIGHTS Nvidia India has quietly launched its own online store It’s selling GPUs like the GTX 1060 for Rs. 10,000 less than OEMs GPU adoption in India sits at around 35 percent Nvidia is selling its GPUs at a discount compared to other OEMs. The company’s India website now hosts a store that lets you purchase some of […]
CLOTHING May 18, 2018 What Should French Fashion Do With Its Unsold Clothing?
By: Loknath DasPARIS, France — Two years ago, France was the first country to pass a law preventing supermarkets from throwing away or destroying unsold food. Under the country’s circular economy roadmap, lawmakers are planning to do the same for clothing. Spearheaded by prime minister Édouard Philippe, by 2019 new regulations or incentives could prohibit brands from discarding […]
ALL DEALS April 12, 2018 Apple Says All Its Facilities Now Powered by 100 Percent Renewable Energy
By: Loknath DasHIGHLIGHTS All facilities in 43 countries operating with renewable energy We’re committed to leaving the world better than we found it: Apple Google had claimed in December it had attained this goal Apple said Monday it had achieved a goal of “100 percent clean energy” for its facilities around the world. The California tech giant said […]
HOME & GARDEN March 16, 2018 Yes it’s okay to feed wild birds in your garden, as long as it’s the right food
By: Loknath DasA pair of Rainbow Lorikeets in a garden feeder. Flickr/john skewes, CC BY-ND Many Australians feed wild birds in their gardens – yet the practice is discouraged by many bird groups and governments. That’s in stark contrast to what’s encouraged in other countries, so what should we be doing? It’s an issue I studied in detail for […]
ALL DEALS November 17, 2017 The logo on this phone case is what powers its suite of accessories
By: Loknath DasThough it looks pretty unassuming, this phone case has nine different attachments. Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. At first glance, this just looks like a regular iPhone case, but in fact that logo is composed of some pretty cool tech. The Case By Case […]
HOME & GARDEN October 13, 2017 Birmingham Home & Garden Magazine Picks Its “Inspiration Home”
By: Loknath DasHOOVER, AL – Each year for the last seven years, Birmingham Home & Garden magazine features an Inspiration Home, showcasing some of Birmingham’s most impressive new homes built and designed locally. The 2017 Birmingham Home & Garden Inspiration Home is located in the upscale Glasscott division of the Ross Bridge resort community in Hoover. “We […]