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Fact of the Day – 2/6/2023

IDC says upward pricing is putting downward pressure on AR and VR headsets. The post Fact of the Day – 2/6/2023 appeared first on Connected World . from Connected World https://connectedworld.com/fact-of-the-day-2-6-2023/ via IFTTT

Fact of the Day – 2/3/2023

U.S. Department of Transportation says unemployment rate of 4.5% in December 2022 was above the December 2021 level of 3.6%. The post Fact of the Day – 2/3/2023 appeared first on Connected World . from Connected World https://connectedworld.com/fact-of-the-day-2-3-2023/ via IFTTT

Communicating towards Net Zero

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Several companies in the transportation, robotics, and telecom sectors are turning to a new communications protocol to significantly cut the amount of energy required to send data. This shift has implications in of areas, everything from helping those companies meet their Net Zero carbon goals to making batteries last much longer. The new Zenoh protocol by ZettaScale is designed for flexible data management and transfer in edge computing environments. What follows is a conversation with Angelo Corsaro, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer and Chief Technology Officer at ZettaScale Technology and Connected World. Connected World: What is Zenoh, and why is it so important for the telecommunications industry? Angelo Corsaro: To understand Zenoh and grasp its potential, it is important to appreciate the three key challenges that led to its invention.  Challenge #1: Connectivity Islands – Existing protocols were designed to work on a very specific use case and in a way to address a “co...

Enjoy a Consistently Clean Pool by Following These Simple Steps

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A well-maintained pool can provide hours of fun and relaxation, while an unclean one will not be enjoyable to swim in. The post Enjoy a Consistently Clean Pool by Following These Simple Steps appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2023/02/enjoy-consistently-clean-pool-following-simple-steps/ via IFTTT

Education Inside the Metaverse

Episode 806 1.24.23 Rabindra Ratan, associate professor of media and information and director of the SPARTIE Lab, Michigan State University, joins Peggy to talk about VR (virtual reality), the metaverse, and immersive technologies. He explains the Proteus effect and shares what it is like to teach classes in virtual reality. Below is an excerpt from the interview. To listen to the conversation from The Peggy Smedley Show, click here or go to https://peggysmedleyshow.com/ to access the entire show.  Peggy Smedley: Everybody’s talking about immersive technologies and they’re talking about what’s happening in the metaverse and what’s really exciting, and for those who might not know what the Proteus effect is or avatars, I really want you to start out with what your research areas are, because there’s so much you’re doing. I’d love for you to start helping us understand that. Rabindra Ratan: Absolutely. So, let’s start with the Proteus effect. It’s a phenomenon that was disco...

How To Shield Your Home With Multiple Layers Of Protection

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It’s impossible to feel completely at ease inside one’s home when anyone can break in and endanger their life anytime. The post How To Shield Your Home With Multiple Layers Of Protection appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2023/02/shield-home-multiple-layers-protection/ via IFTTT

Fact of the Day – 2/2/2023

BIS Research says global in-vehicle payments market to grow five-fold, reaching almost $26 billion by 2030. The post Fact of the Day – 2/2/2023 appeared first on Connected World . from Connected World https://connectedworld.com/fact-of-the-day-2-2-2023/ via IFTTT