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What Year Was It?
The day was Sep 6. What year was it?
First Tank Produced
A prototype tank nicknamed Little Willie rolls off the assembly line in England. It weighed 14 tons, got stuck in trenches and crawled over rough terrain at only two miles per hour.
See the answer below.
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What Year Was It Answer
First Tank Produced
Answer: September 6, 1915
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September 9, 2024
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To Gen Z, Google is just a relic – not a verb anymore
A new study reveals that Gen Z no longer uses "Google" as a verb, reflecting a shift in search behavior. Younger users prefer platforms like TikTok, Reddit, or Amazon for specific queries, signaling Google's diminishing role as the go-to search tool.
BGR
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Self Driving Cars Learn From Our Eyes
Chinese researchers are enhancing self-driving cars by mimicking the human eye's low-light vision. Using two algorithms to process polarized light, they improved driving accuracy by 10%. However, the approach requires extensive training on difficult-to-obtain data sets.
Hackaday
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Wake me when the Internet of Things is over
A new report predicts the IoT ecosystem could reach $12.6 trillion by 2030, but consumer adoption remains lukewarm. Many connected devices, like dishwashers and refrigerators, offer minimal benefits, while privacy concerns and setup complexity hinder widespread use.
Taipei Times
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The State of Autonomous Vehicle Safety
Autonomous vehicle (AV) testing in California shows a higher crash rate than regular vehicles, with 150 collisions in 2022. Critics highlight safety concerns, like GM's Cruise suspension after a pedestrian accident, yet many AV crashes stem from other drivers' actions.
MSN
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India's Semiconductor Stars Align to Build Out Ecosystem
India and Singapore's recent agreements bolster India's semiconductor ecosystem, with new investments from Kaynes Semicon and Tower Semiconductor. Prime Minister Modi inaugurated Semicon India, signaling India's rapid rise as a key player in the global semiconductor industry.
EE Times
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Global Chip Shortage: Everything You Need to Know
The global chip shortage, sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, disrupted industries like consumer electronics and AI. Recovery began in 2023 as production ramped up, but China's export restrictions on semiconductor materials have raised fears of a second shortage.
TechRepublic
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Last-minute leak may reveal iPhone 16 Pro prices
The iPhone 16 series may avoid significant price hikes, except for the iPhone 16 Pro. A storage bump to 256GB could raise its starting price to $1,099. Larger displays, upgraded cameras, and A18 chips highlight the Pro models’ improvements.
BGR
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Customers Are Changing – Is Your Business Ready?
Glamnetic soared to a $50 million business in just five years by blending innovation and strong customer engagement. Co-founders Ann McFerran and Kevin Gould used social media, AI, and technology to meet evolving consumer expectations and build a loyal community.
Entrepreneur
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Test Your Knowledge
Which one of these elements does not appear before Oxygen in The Periodic Table: Nitrogen, Carbon, Beryllium, or Silicon
See answer below.
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Quote of the Day
Politeness, n. The most acceptable hypocrisy.
Ambrose Bierce
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"I'm inviting you to my seminar on Improving Your Communication Skills. If you'd like to attend, grunt once for yes or twice for no."
Copyright © Randy Glasbergen
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Test Your Knowledge Answer
Which one of these elements does not appear before Oxygen in The Periodic Table: Nitrogen, Carbon, Beryllium, or Silicon
Answer: Silicon (Si). Nitrogen (N), Carbon (C), Beryllium (Be)
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