Smart drugs do motivate people, but the added effort can lead to “erratic thinking”, adversely affecting above-average performers, according to researchers. New research from the University of Cambridge and the University of Melbourne, published in Science Advances, shows neurotypical workers and students taking cognitive enhancers, or ‘smart’ drugs, may actually be inhibiting their performance and productivity. Drugs such as methylphenidate, sold under the brand name Ritalin among others, are commonly prescribed for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but are also taken by those without a diagnosis, in the belief that the drugs will enhance focus and cognitive performance. In four…
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Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company has announced that Veriff, the global leader in identity verification, reinforces its IT infrastructure with AWS. Doing so will keep it ahead of increasingly sophisticated to prevent identity fraud attacks and ensure swift, safe digital services for everyone – from people applying for a loan to commuters in need of a ride. Veriff’s 2023 Identity Fraud Report revealed a 17.9% increase in fraudulent attacks during 2022. Bad actors and fraudsters are adopting emerging technologies including generative AI, as they attempt to steal identities, launder money and access customer accounts. Staying ahead…
ABB strengthens smart home technology portfolio with acquisition of Eve Systems ABB has announced the acquisition of Eve Systems GmbH, a Munich-based leader of smart home products with operations in Europe and the United States. The transaction will make ABB a leader in smart home products based on Matter and Thread, the new interoperating standard and wireless connectivity technology. The combined offer will accelerate ABB’s delivery of safe, smart and energy efficient homes and buildings through Eve’s extended complementary range of consumer-facing products tailored to the retrofit market. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition comes as…
CWT has started offering its global customers access to Air France-KLM NDC content through Amadeus’ Cytric corporate travel and expense booking tool. As part of CWT’s ongoing commitment to develop scalable, fit-for-purpose solutions for corporate travel programs to access NDC content through preferred channels, travelers looking to search and book Air France-KLM’s NDC-enabled content and continuous pricing offers, can easily do so through Cytric by Amadeus. This follows the launch of a pilot program last year, which saw CWT’s travel counselors making Air France-KLM NDC bookings to a select number of customers via the Amadeus Travel Platform. Erik Magnuson, CWT’s Vice…
As one of the first handheld devices to become a fashion statement, the motorola razr has bridged the gap between fashion and technology. Today, Motorola introduces the next generation of razr, proving once again that innovative design can redefine the smartphone experience. Meet the 2023 motorola razr family – two devices that blend style and premium specs to deliver an innovative mobile experience. Each feature of this new family was carefully crafted to meet the needs of modern consumers chasing a balanced smartphone experience at the intersection of style-driven self expression and cutting edge technology. motorola razr+/motorola razr 40 ultra:…
Nike Introduces Phantom Luna, the Company’s Most Thoughtful Women’s Led Football Boot Ahead of this summer’s historic tournament, Nike’s new Phantom Luna boot is the most innovative and researched women’s-led boot in company history. Serving the future of athletes and sport, Phantom Luna obsesses traction, fit, and feel for female footballers’ needs. Phantom Luna features a breakthrough new traction pattern, Nike Cyclone 360, improving rotational traction and helping players move with agility, precision, and confidence on the field. The women’s football game has never been more competitive or more celebrated. The matches are high scoring, the teams attack as one…
Cargill partners with Kotug to launch the world’s first zero-emission electric pusher tug and barge Cargill has partnered with Kotug International to deploy Kotug’s zero emission electric pusher tug and barge, the world’s first fully electric pusher boat and barges to transport cocoa beans from the Port of Amsterdam, the largest cocoa import port in the world, to Cargill’s cocoa factory in Zaandam, the Netherlands. Pushers and barges are essential, efficient methods of delivering goods by water from Dutch ports to the Netherlands and beyond. Today, Cargill became the first company in the world to put into operation fully electrified pusher and…
Techstars and eBay Announce Partnership to Launch Techstars Future of Ecommerce powered by eBay eBay, a global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers around the world, and Techstars, the most active pre-seed investor in the world that provides access to capital, programming and connections to early-stage entrepreneurs, announces Techstars Future of Ecommerce powered by eBay, a new accelerator program designed to support startups working on innovative technologies that will help shape the future of ecommerce. Techstars Future of Ecommerce powered by eBay brings together eBay’s commitment to powering innovation to make selling and buying more equitable, attainable and sustainable…
TotalEnergies confirms its commitment to the energy transition in Kazakhstan with the signature of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the Mirny wind project. This will be the first PPA signed in the country for a wind project of such scale. Located in the Zhambyl region, the project aims to build a 1 GW onshore wind farm combined with a 600 MWh battery energy storage system for a reliable power supply. It represents an investment of about $1.4 billion. After Irak, it is another prime example of TotalEnergies’ ability to leverage its position as a major partner in the upstream…
Samsung Launches Less Microfiber Filter To Protect Oceans From Laundry Plastics Samsung Electronics has announced the launch of the new Less Microfiber Filter, an external washing machine filter designed to significantly reduce plastic microfiber emissions during laundry cycles. Designed with inspiration from apparel maker Patagonia and expertise from the global ocean conservation organization Ocean Wise, the filter builds on the success of last year’s Less Microfiber Cycle to substantially cut microplastics and enable sustainable laundry washing that is both effective and effortless. The new filter is now available in Korea and the U.K. and will roll out to other countries…