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AVs: What’s the Hold Up?
Peggy Smedley talks all about autonomous vehicles on The Peggy Smedley Show. She says the closer we get to automated vehicles, the closer we are to huge societal transformation—but there is one really big caveat. She also discusses: One patent that could make a big difference. One very critical thing that needs to happen in… -
The State of the Grid
Peggy Smedley and Karen Wayland, CEO, GridWise Alliance, talk about the current state of the grid and why it is receiving so much attention right now. She says it is undergoing a rapid transformation, which presents opportunities and challenges, and explains how the grid began with large generators and it evolved with new technologies on… -
Dam It! Electrifying America and Taming Her Waterways
Peggy Smedley and Bob Underwood, author, Dam It! Electrifying America and Taming Her Waterways, talk about his background and his book. He says what led him to write the book is the fact he lived in high school with a grandfather who was a legendary dam builder. They also discuss: The history of the race…
https://youtu.be/_zRkRlhvn2k AEC (architectural, engineering, and construction) firms and the infrastructure sector are at an inflection point.…
Smart cities of tomorrow will drive connectivity, sustainability, and digitalization. MarketsandMarkets says the global smart cities…
The Red Hat Summit 2023 recently wrapped up in Boston, Mass. The company showcased its ecosystem…
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Technologies can work together provide more benefits than the sum of their parts. In the “old…
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Incorporating new habits into our daily routines—such as eating—is the key to lasting change. Let AI (artificial intelligence) be your food coach—or at least that is what one company is suggesting, as it taps into the power of generative AI. myAir nutrition Coach is a “food for mood” personal nutritionist. The platform leverages devices, proprietary algorithms, and generative AI to measure, monitor, and alleviate stress. Analyzing physiological and psychological indicators provides advice tailored to each individual. A personalized nutrition plan will be created using realtime insights and bio-feedback. Here is how this can help: Enables the benefits of stress reduction through a personalized nutrition plan. Access nutrition coach through popular chat formats like WhatsApp and Messenger. Follow extensive scientific research on the profound impact of specific functional nutrition on mood. Looking to the future, we are going to see the rise in generative AI in all areas of life—and we will need to be prepared to live alongside it, safely and securely. We will certainly keep an eye on this trend in the days…
Some people are still more cautious at work, home, and in social settings following the COVID-19 national and public health emergencies. Case in point: eating out. The good news is the restaurant business is getting an infusion of technology, as the nation is returning to pre-pandemic lifestyles. Americans are spending about $70 billion each month dining out; 34% of people come together at casual dining restaurants once a week, and 49% of food expenditures are spent on grabbing a meal away from home. To help the restaurant industry be more efficient, as the cost of food and labor skyrockets, new technology offers the ability for two-way ordering where both customers and the server can order and add items to the table. me&u flex is not just a digital menu but one that is intelligent and highly personalized to the ordering experience for both the customer and venue. Here is how this can help in manufacturing: Enhance order flow and free server time. No orders are left behind and meals are delivered together. Easy way to split the check and calculate the tip without doing the math. Looking to the future, the National Restaurant Assn., has some optimistic predictions as well. Continued industry growth in 2023 is estimated to translate into $997 billion in sales. The workforce is expected to increase by 500,000 jobs and will exceed pre-pandemic employment numbers. Technology will certainly help fill in the…
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