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Tesla’s wireless-power “dream” gets closer to reality—maybe
You are likely at least slightly aware of the work that famed engineer, scientist, and researcher Nikola Tesla did in the early 1900s in his futile attempt to wirelessly transmit usable power via a 200-foot tower. The project is described extensively on many credible web sites, such as “What became of Nikola Tesla’s wireless dream?”…
TSMC expands investments in the U.S. to $165 billion with new fabs and R&D center: A closer look
On Monday, TSMC announced plans to invest $100 billion in expanding its U.S. manufacturing capacity. The funds will go toward three additional fabs, two advanced packaging plants, and a major R&D facility. We spoke with the company to learn more about its plans and some additional details. The extra $100 billion investment adds to TSMC’s…
Look Closer, Inspiration Lies Everywhere (February 2025 Wallpapers Edition) — Smashing Magazine
Let’s make the most of the shortest of all months, with a new collection of desktop wallpapers celebrating new opportunities, sweet memories, happy little moments, and everything in between. All of them created with love by the community for the community. Enjoy! As designers, we are always on the lookout for some fresh inspiration, and…
A closer look at LLM’s hyper growth and AI parameter explosion
The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has been marked by the rise of large language models (LLMs) with ever-growing numbers of parameters. From early iterations with millions of parameters to today’s tech giants boasting hundreds of billions or even trillions, the sheer scale of these models is staggering. Table 1 outlines the number of…