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Theshortage of semiconductor chipshas exposed the vulnerability of European high-tech manufacturers that rely heavily on chip imports from Asia. Osram later played a key role in the development of other lighting technologies, including compact fluorescent light bulbs. Wikimedia Commons, Michael Weinold. Osram instead focused on developing market segments that demanded high-performance LEDs. High-performance LED development Historical development of specialised applications of light-emitting diodes. The companys product and IP portfolio todayremains amongthe industrys largest inkey patent classes....

Another day, another product category Facebook wants to dip its toes in. Transactions are handled via Facebook Pay, naturally. Facebook says that it wont charge writers a fee at launch while they build up their audiences. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. In any case, Facebook is hoping Bulletin can grow at least somewhat independently. That said, anyone around the world can read Bulletin posts. Clearly, Facebook has no intention of slowing down its growth into new product areas....

Pepper the robot is taking early retirement. The humanoids maker, Japans SoftBank Group, hasreportedlystopped producing Pepper due to weak demand. [Read:Why entrepreneurship in emerging markets matters] 40% off TNW Conference! Here are our fondest memories of the robot with a heart. Working under the pseudonym of Fabio, the robot was fired after a week of confusing and unnerving customers. People seemed to be actually avoiding him. A key reason for Peppers early retirement may well be the robots inability to hold down a job....

Take it ETZ… Astronomers have several methods to detect exoplanets orbiting distant stars. 40% off TNW Conference! And, the systems we could use to find transiting exoplanets will change (slowly) over time. This is known as the Earth Transit Zone, or ETZ. These worlds might typically spend 1,000 years within the ETZ before stellar motions moved worlds out of alignment. The universe is dynamic. Stars move, we move. One big question to be answered by astronomers (possibly both kinds?...

By now, we all know that emotional intelligence (EQ) belongs in the workplace. And in todaysmore competitive product landscape, businesses have to prioritize meaningful relationships between products and people. Id argue that as Product Managers, our roles naturally demand a level of emotional intelligence. We have to communicate, empathize, and diffuse conflicts on a daily basis. 40% off TNW Conference! These are a few of the ways Ive personally brought EQ into product management:...

These are the small moments in life that turn well-adjusted individuals into the psychopaths of the future. Ever used a weather or traffic app? These are all run using APIs which allow users to access real-time updates. But beyond these opportunities lies a deeper question. In the age of personal data and GDPR, what rights do we have to access citizen data? What impact can making this data publicly available have on society at large?...

Trying to launch an online business is not as simple as building a website and setting it live. Do you have your marketing plan squared away? Whats your answer for handling customer relations? How does invoicing work? It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Once the site is ready, Sellful is loaded with features to support that business. If you want to sell, your site can be an online shop as well....

Meanwhile, back in North America… At any moment the tension could erupt into chaos. And maybe thats your thing. We try not to judge here at Neural. Anyone ever wonderwhat would happen if Jeff Bezos hit a killswitchon Amazon Web Services? It’s free, every week, in your inbox. But youll still need financing. One of the hallmarks of supervillainy as opposed to regular, everyday evil is that its big and showy....

Ever since I picked up an Apple Watch at the end of last year,Ive been addicted. This has led me to exercise more I mean, someones gotta close those rings, right? which has in turn made me obsessed with Apple Watch sports accessories. You know, things like the Twelve South ActionSleeve 2. Well, its this: 40% off TNW Conference! The ActionSleeve 2 is a strap that holds your Apple Watch....

We all have known people who go to extreme lengths to take selfies anywhere. While enjoying nature,many act irresponsibly by taking selfies which lead to accidents that could prove fatal. The notification has been issued to prevent such incidents. The district has witnessed several selfie-related accidents in the past. In 2018,a woman slipped while taking a selfie, only to survive by falling into bushes. It’s free, every week, in your inbox....

After severe criticism from users, the social online grid corrected the map. you could see the incorrect representation in the tweet below. He has been booked for laws related to conducting public mischief. The police and Maheshwari are engaged in a court battleover preventing coercive action against the latter. 40% off TNW Conference! In 2020, it incorrectly showedJammu & Kashmir as part of China. The social data pipe has been also involved in the controversy related to compliance withIndias new intermediary rules....

Apples considering making iPads with bigger screens. In terms of portable devices, the 16-inch MacBook is the largest screen Apple makes. Most likely, the iPads will mirror the sizes of Apples upcoming laptops. This means its well probably get a 14-inch and 16-inch iPads. Although, this is just educated guesswork. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Heres the thing: why stop there, Apple? Scratch that, how about as big as a table?...

Imagine you sit down and pick up your favorite book. To you, the book is made up of a range of sensory appearances. But you also expect the book has its own independent existence behind those appearances. This view of the world is responsible for much of our scientific advancement since the 17th century. Instead, Rovelli argues we should adopt a relational worldview. What does it mean to be relational? It’s free, every week, in your inbox....