Tools for Sustainability in Cloud Computing - DevOps.com
Cloud providers like Google, AWS, and Microsoft are leading sustainability efforts in data centers, offering opportunities for significant carbon footprint reduction. [ more ]
New AI Circuitry That Mimics Human Brains Makes Models Smarter
AI models running on conventional computers are extremely costly due to their relative inefficiency and high energy consumption.
Researchers have redesigned transistors to function more like neurons, integrating memory with processing to improve energy efficiency and enable more brainlike decision-making. [ more ]
Amazon says its next-gen chips are four times faster for AI training
AWS has unveiled new AI chips, Trainium2 and Graviton4, aimed at improving performance and energy efficiency in model training and general use.
Trainium2 chips offer up to 4x better performance and 2x energy efficiency for model training, while Graviton4 processors promise a 30% increase in general performance when using a trained AI model.
These advancements in AI chips aim to lower costs, improve time-to-results, and enhance scalability for AWS customers. [ more ]
IT Sustainability Think Tank: Calculating IT equipment capacity - the challenging path forward | Computer Weekly
Regulators are increasingly requiring data centre operators to report facility-level information and key performance indicators for energy efficiency.
Implementing a work per energy metric is considered an industry best practice, reflecting advancements in IT equipment capabilities.
Data centre operators face challenges in reporting server and storage capacity indicators but need to establish standardized methods to comply with regulatory requirements. [ more ]
Why Even Interior Designers Should Embrace LED Light Bulbs
LED light bulbs are more efficient and cost-effective than traditional incandescent bulbs, despite emitting a colder light.
Interior designers and individuals alike often face challenges in balancing aesthetics, functionality, and personal preferences when making design choices for spaces. [ more ]
Why Is No One Talking About These 7 Gadgets That Are Ideal For Home And Office
The Google Nest Learning Thermostat offers energy efficiency through Auto-Schedule and Home/Away Assist features.
Innovative gadgets like the VIVO Dual LCD Monitor Desk Mount and WD 18TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive enhance productivity and organization. [ more ]
peter pichler celebrates sustainability with monolithic bonfiglioli headquarters
Innovative design features like a three-megawatt photovoltaic plant and geothermal heat pumps for energy efficiency.
Focus on wellness and sustainability with features like green gardens for natural ventilation and a commitment to integration with the natural environment. [ more ]
Machine learning has transformed the way climate scientist Tapio Schneider works, making the process faster and more efficient.
Conventional climate models are energy-intensive, time-consuming, and struggle to simulate small-scale processes, which machine learning can help improve. [ more ]
InstaDeep, a decision-making AI company, has challenged the tech status quo by setting up shop in Tunis and operating in the complex domain of deep tech.
The company builds AI systems that can make decisions for businesses, with applications ranging from drug discovery to energy efficiency. [ more ]
Ring of Fire' Rocket Engines Put a New Spin on Spaceflight
Liquid-fuel engines have been the preferred choice for rockets, but a new technology called rotating detonation engines (RDE) is emerging.
RDEs detonate fuel instead of burning it, leading to higher energy release, increased thrust, and potential for powering vehicles farther and faster. [ more ]
London welcomes world's most efficient electric double-decker buses
The StreetDeck Electroliner, an electric double-decker bus manufactured by Wrightbus, has been revealed as the market's most energy-efficient of its kind.
The EV has been touring the UK to showcase its capabilities and generate interest among bus operators and local authorities. [ more ]
Labour's reduced home insulation plans simply not enough'
Labour's slashing of proposed spending on home insulation will leave millions of people on low incomes in cold, damp homes and could prevent the UK meeting its legally binding carbon targets.
The Federation of Master Builders criticized Labour's scaling back of low-carbon policies, stating that the new plans would barely scratch the surface of the need for insulation and would miss opportunities for energy savings and economic growth. [ more ]
split fir shingles clothe residential building's concrete structure in switzerland
Les Vergers is a residential project in Delémont, Switzerland, adhering to high architectural and environmental standards.
Each unit in the building prioritizes privacy and offers unobstructed views in all directions.
The building features a load-bearing core of walls and columns, modular room configurations, and a roof-mounted solar system for energy generation. [ more ]
Smart plugs offer control over appliances like lamps; can save on energy bills; require compatibility consideration with smart home platforms for optimal use. [ more ]
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