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Waymo robotaxi service expands, New computer cooling technology, Bluesky continues to grow, and Russia warnings about Internet disruption [11-12-2024]

Russia Issues Ominous Warning About Undersea Internet Cables

A key aide to Vladimir Putin has accused the U.S. and the U.K. of planning to sabotage underwater internet cables and destabilize maritime energy trade. This warning raises concerns about potential disruption of global connectivity and energy markets.

Source: https://www.newsweek.com/russia-pipeline-gas-patrushev-putin-1984215


New Thermal Interface Material Could Revolutionize Cooling in Energy-Hungry Data Centers

Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have developed a new thermal interface material that could significantly improve cooling in electronic devices, including energy-intensive data centers. The material, made from a mix of liquid metal and aluminum nitride, is much more efficient at conducting heat than current commercial materials, potentially reducing the need for extensive cooling and saving significant amounts of energy. This breakthrough has the potential to enable more sustainable and eco-friendly cooling solutions for high-power electronics, paving the way for more efficient technologies and significant savings in energy usage.

Source: https://cockrell.utexas.edu/news/archive/10078-new-thermal-interface-material-could-cool-down-energy-hungry-data-centers


Waymo Expands Self-Driving Robotaxi Service to Los Angeles in Its Largest Expansion Yet

Waymo has opened its self-driving robotaxi service to anyone in Los Angeles, marking its largest expansion yet. With the Waymo One app, users can now hail a self-driving taxi across nearly 80 square miles of Los Angeles County, following the company's rapid expansion in Phoenix and San Francisco. This expansion comes after Waymo closed a 5.6 billion dollar funding round to further develop its autonomous vehicle service, which now sees more than 150-thousand paid rides per week.

Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/12/waymo-opens-robotaxi-service-to-anyone-in-los-angeles.html


Decentralized Social Network Bluesky Gains 700,000 New Users, Signaling Shift in Social Media Landscape

Bluesky, a decentralized social network, has added over 700,000 new users in the last week, bringing its total user base to over 14.5 million. The majority of new users are from the US, possibly seeking an alternative to other social media platforms. This growth comes amidst complaints about engagement bait, moderation issues, and misinformation on other platforms, driving users to look for new alternatives.

Source: https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/11/24293920/bluesky-700000-new-users-week-x-threads


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