Title: Consumers Energy Installing Record Number of Smart Technology Devices to Improve Electric Reliability
Summary: This year, we’re bringing in a whopping 3,000 line sensors and over 100 automatic transfer reclosers to keep the power flowing smoothly. These nifty devices are like superheroes, detecting power loss and rerouting power in another direction to prevent outages. In fact, in 2023 alone, ATRs saved nearly 70,000 customers from the frustration of a power outage. Talk about a power-packed year!

Title: The use of technology by young people
Summary: UNICEF’s latest study reveals a shocking truth: a whopping 34% of young people worldwide, or a staggering 346 million individuals, are still living in the dark ages without access to the internet. And guess what? India is not immune to this digital divide, with only a measly 26% of internet users being women. But fear not, for digital technologies are here to save the day! They can provide a virtual classroom for those living in remote locations, and even offer vocational training services to help you land your dream job. So, what are you waiting for? Connect to the future today!

Title: Notes: New smart signal technology on Duke and Van Dorn streets could cut down on travel time
Summary: The City of Alexandria is on a mission to make traffic flow like a well-oiled machine. They’re bringing in some high-tech wizardry to help guide cars along the Duke Street and Van Dorn Street corridors. These smart signals are like the Beyoncé of traffic lights, adapting to the beat of the city’s current traffic patterns. They’re so in tune, they retime themselves every three-to-five minutes! The goal? To shave off 10% of your travel time and make you feel like a superstar.

Title: Energy company deploys grid-enhancing ‘magic ball’ technology — here’s how it could increase capacity by over 40%
Summary: Great River Energy, the Midwestern energy company, has just made a bold move by purchasing “Neurons,” or “Magic Balls,” from a Scandinavian-based company. These eight-pound spheres sit on power lines to monitor the temperature of the line and provide data to controllers. Who knew that magic balls could be used for something as important as energy monitoring?

Title: MIT Technology Review
Summary: The US is throwing money at the chips industry like it’s a game of Monopoly, spending a whopping $280 billion on the CHIPS and Science Act signed in 2022. Japan is not far behind, spending $13 billion on its own version of the act, while Europe is shelling out more than $47 billion. And India? Well, they’re not playing by the rules, announcing a $15 billion effort to build their own chip plants. Looks like the world is getting serious about chips, but who knows, maybe they’ll all end up bankrupt in the end.

Title: Technology is transforming the foodservice industry
Summary: The National Restaurant Association just dropped its latest report, and it’s all about technology in restaurants. Apparently, we’re living in the future, and our favorite eateries are using all sorts of fancy gadgets to make our dining experience even better. But here’s the thing, folks – we’re not all tech-savvy, and we have different expectations when it comes to these newfangled devices. So, let’s dive in and see what the report has to say about our favorite restaurants and their tech-filled kitchens.

Title: Currys selects Accenture and Microsoft to deliver technology infrastructure
Summary: Currys, the British technology products retailer, has teamed up with Accenture and Microsoft to build a cloud technology infrastructure that’s as cool as their products. With the help of AI, Currys will be able to offer customers a shopping experience that’s out of this world!

Title: Boomi World 2024 – how Fever-Tree Technology Director Kate Stables is mixing up a tech stack for growth
Summary: Fever-Tree, the UK’s reigning champion in the mixer drink market, has been sipping on its success for years. But even the best of drinks need a little upgrade every now and then. That’s why Fever-Tree turned to Boomi’s cloud-based transformation platform to give its systems a much-needed makeover. Now, Fever-Tree is back in business, mixing up some serious success.

Title: Ronaldo to Invest in Wearable Technology Company Whoop
Summary: Cristiano Ronaldo is taking his love for sports to the next level by becoming an official global ambassador for Whoop. Whoop, the wearable technology company that tracks your fitness and performance, has just announced that Ronaldo has invested in their company. The financial details of the investment have not been disclosed, but it’s safe to say that Ronaldo is putting his money where his mouth is. Ronaldo joins a star-studded group of investors, including Eli Manning, Rory Mcllroy, Patrick Mahomes, and Michael Phelps, who are all passionate about sports and technology. Whoop is thrilled to have Ronaldo on board and can’t wait to see what he will bring to the table.