A new model for AI infrastructure uses clusters of repurposed laptops instead of expensive cloud servers. This approach lowers cost, reduces electronic waste, supports renewable power, and gives schools, clinics, and communities local control over their AI systems.
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Ship-based AI compute platforms transform ships into mobile, sovereign data centers—bringing compute directly to power, ports, and fiber. This article breaks down the real-world architecture, economics, and use cases behind floating AI infrastructure.
Project MESOM proposes a new approach to subsurface intelligence. By fusing seismic, electromagnetic, and AI driven sensing into a single system, it enables continuous underground monitoring, predictive risk detection, and data driven decisions for infrastructure, mining, and urban resilience.
Foldables educated the market but priced out most consumers. Now dual-screen devices have a second chance—with better economics, mature software, and AI agents that transform the form factor from gimmick to productivity powerhouse. This deep-dive analysis explores why the timing may finally be right for discrete dual screens to capture the value-conscious multitasking market.
This Business Idea Scout Chronicle analyzes which agentic AI companies are likely to survive and scale over the next five years, and which face consolidation or failure.
Guardians of the Palms shows how Hawai‘i can slow the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle using affordable, community-led methods that protect palms, culture, and livelihoods.