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Peak Energy, a U.S.-based company developing low-cost, giga-scale energy storage technology, has appointed Liam O’Connor as Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder. O’Connor joins the founding team as Peak Energy scales the first U.S. venture to advance proven sodium-ion battery technology to accelerate grid decarbonization and drastically reduce the cost of energy storage. The rise in AI is putting massive pressure on the grid – the energy needed to power AI tasks is accelerating with no end in sight. The world needs a reliable storage solution to support this growth in a sustainable way. Sodium-ion is the optimal solution for grid-scale storage, offering a safer, more cost-effective way to power the future of AI. With a clear opportunity to make sodium-ion a new clean storage standard, Peak Energy launched last year to industrialize sodium-ion battery systems and establish the U.S. as a global leader in the sodium-ion market. “Affordable and reliable energy storage is the key to unlocking the full potential of renewables, and sodium-ion is the proven, abundant, low-cost battery chemistry to make that a reality,” said Landon Mossburg, co-founder and CEO of Peak Energy. “Liam’s deep expertise in global operations and supply chain will be invaluable as we rapidly scale and begin deploying our sodium-ion systems next year.” As a member of Peak Energy’s founding team, O’Connor reunites with ex-Tesla colleague Mossburg and battery industry veteran, Cameron Patterson, President and Chief Commercial Officer, alongside a broader team with a track record of scaling some of the most iconic companies in energy, mobility, and batteries, including Tesla, Northvolt and Enovix. He brings two decades of operational leadership experience at some of the most successful technology companies in the world, including Tesla, Apple, and Lyft. O’Connor most recently was COO of Zipline, the world’s largest autonomous drone delivery service. At Zipline he oversaw global operations and scaling in eight countries and led core functions including manufacturing, supply chain, and quality. Before that he led Tesla’s global supply chain team and industrialization engineering, and before that managed the worldwide custom semiconductor and sensor supply chain at Apple. “Environmental, geopolitical, and market pressures are all pointing toward an urgent need for a reliable, stable and domestic solution to clean energy storage,” said O’Connor. “I’ve known this team for years, and we have the deep industry knowledge, technical expertise, and the conviction to make the U.S. the leader in sodium-ion battery technology. I’m looking forward to working with Landon, Cameron and the rest of the team to bring this vision to life at scale.” The addition of O’Connor comes on the heels of Peak Energy’s launch from stealth last year with a seed round led by Eclipse and the battery and energy leaders at TDK Ventures. Next year, Peak Energy will begin deploying its sodium-ion systems, while also establishing the first domestic giga-scale battery factory for sodium-ion, with plans to open in 2026.

Apple patents suggest that future iPhones could have self-healing properties, potentially making it easier to repair minor damage without professional assistance. This technology involves a layer of self-healing material that could cover the entire display or specific regions more prone to breakage. Heat would be used as the primary source for self-repair, making this feature particularly beneficial for foldable phones, which are more susceptible to display issues due to their thinner and more flexible nature. Although Apple has yet to confirm the implementation of self-healing properties in future products, the company frequently patents innovations that may or may not see the light of day. Rumors indicate that Apple could release a foldable iPhone, dubbed the “iPhone Flip,” as early as 2025.

Irish fashion visionary Sinead Gorey has collaborated with HMD to launch ‘Phonecore,’ a unique collection that seamlessly intertwines technology and fashion. The collection features innovative accessories designed to complement smartphones, including ‘Screen Shades’ sunglasses with mobile phone-shaped lenses, a 3D-printed ‘Mobile Backpack’ perfectly sized for smartphones, and a ‘Phonecore Belt’ with a built-in phone pouch. With its distinctive normcore aesthetic and emphasis on smartphone integration, Phonecore is poised to elevate the convergence of tech and fashion.

The AI Summit Singapore, scheduled for May 29-31, 2024, at The Singapore EXPO, will bring together industry leaders to discuss the latest advancements and applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The event, part of the AI Summit Series, aims to establish Singapore as a leading hub for AI innovation and foster collaboration within businesses, academia, and the workforce.

MSC Cruises emerged as a triple award winner at the inaugural Sailawaze Excellence Awards, taking home accolades for Technology, Sustainability, and Collaborations. The prestigious ceremony celebrated the best of the cruise and travel industry, with over 150 entries evaluated by industry experts and the public.

From email and e-readers to GPS and air conditioning, there are plenty of modern conveniences that older adults wish they had when they were younger. Here are 16 of the most popular items that would have made life easier and more enjoyable.

International Museum Day 2024 highlights the transformative role of museums in preserving history and connecting the past, present, and future. As visitors explore these historical sanctuaries, they journey through epochs, from envisioning the lives of prehistoric ancestors and admiring the vibrancy of modern artists, to looking ahead at future innovations. While iconic institutions like the Louvre Museum, the Palace Museum, and the Museum of Modern Art continue to captivate global audiences, this article highlights the emerging trends in museums worldwide on May 18.

In 2005, Bill Gates predicted that Apple’s iPod, despite its initial success, would not maintain its dominance in the long run. His prediction has proven accurate, as smartphones have largely replaced the iPod as the preferred device for listening to music. Gates’ foresight stemmed from his observation of the decline of Apple’s earlier dominance in the computer industry, where the Macintosh once held a strong position before losing market share.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai has emphasized the significant opportunities that emerging technologies, particularly AI, present for India and other emerging nations. He noted that with mobile penetration rates surpassing those of personal computing, India has witnessed a wider reach of technology to its population. Pichai believes that each technological shift offers an enhanced opportunity to drive further penetration, as exemplified by the potential of AI. He also emphasized the need for responsible AI development, involving social scientists to address broader societal implications.

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