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Microsoft and Helion want to build the world’s first fusion plant and seize energy’s ‘Holy Grail’

GeekWire

(Helion Photo) Microsoft and Helion Energy on Wednesday announced a historic agreement that could pave the way to the world’s first fusion power plant. Engineers for decades have chased the promise of fusion energy — a potentially limitless source of carbon-free power. The goal is to get the plant running by 2028.

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Bored Ape Yacht Club members want to build an empire, starting with weed

The Verge

Now he wanted to license Crypto Painter out, and Backpack Boyz was his first stop. Lee seems to be at least one step closer to his goal — since the Backpack Boyz deal, he’s secured another cannabis-related licensing agreement with a large weed company, to be announced soon. ETH (about $3,000 USD today). Image: Richard Lee.

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Gogoro is bringing its electric scooter and battery tech to India

The Verge

Gogoro has spent the last few years encouraging industry giants like Yamaha and Suzuki to hasten the switch to electric power by striking deals with them to license its plug-and-play batteries. Gogoro also pitches its battery stations as a way to aid the local energy grid during times of peak demand.

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Ranking and comparing the world’s top 20 startup hubs

Trends in the Living Networks

This is considerably better data than the first round, in particular in providing richer comparisons of the differences between the cities in how the startup scene is structured. Revenue models are distinctive, with considerably more focus on transaction and license fees rather than subscription or advertising. Waterloo (Canada).

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From 5G to 6G: What comes after the fastest wireless network yet?

Dataconomy

With the potential to offer even faster data transfer speeds, improved energy efficiency, and the ability to connect an even greater number of devices to the internet, 6G is expected to revolutionize the way we communicate and connect with the world around us.

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Lynk & Co will make you rethink outdated ideas of car ownership

The Verge

Signing up isn’t exactly frictionless though, as you have to upload a valid driver’s license and photo, enter payment details, and pass both credit and identity checks. For comparison, owners of nearby Volvo SUVs on the Snappcar sharing service list their cars for between €65 and €110 per day. Photo by Nguyen Tran.

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The characteristics of high-performance personal networks - Trends in the Living Networks

Trends in the Living Networks

ENERGY IN NETWORKS Energy is created in networks by collaborating to achieve worthwhile outcomes. However if people see that others are being slack, they will find no energy to do their allocated tasks. A significant body of research has been done into energy in networks over the last few years.

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