As armies look to advance their use of robots, they are faced with the choice of either developing ‘dumb’ software able to follow human instructions or ‘smart’ technology that can carry out tasks autonomously. Both systems raise questions, as Ross Davies reports.
The world's first commercial green H2 project powered by surplus renewables unveiled
Hyport Oostende in Belgium, to be powered solely by excess offshore wind, is also set to become the first project to use green hydrogen as energy storage.
FDA clears Sony's surgery video-sharing platform
Sony has received clearance from the FDA for its digital workflow collaboration platform for hospital operating rooms and catheter labs.
The company’s NUCLeUS software is designed to provide imaging management at 4K resolution as well as still images and patient data, plus it has the ability to capture and share live or archived surgical videos for teaching purposes.
"We are eager to put NUCLeUS in the hands of doctors, nurses and OR managers in the U.S. so they can experience first-hand how the platform can dramatically improve surgical collaboration and potentially contribute to better patient outcomes," Theresa Alesso, president of Sony Electronics' Pro division, said in a statement.
Hermès launches refillable lipstick: How reusable packaging is becoming the next must-have
CB Insights reports, refillable packaging could help brands offer higher quality product experiences and potentially save on single-use plastic.
Luxury brand Hermès recently revealed a new line of refillable lipstick, its first foray into makeup in its 183-year history. The French fashion house also plans to expand its cosmetics selection to include items like foundation and skincare products in the near future.
While its launch into beauty was highly anticipated, the brand’s decision to use refillable packaging sends a greater message about sustainability in the beauty sphere.
Here's how Hermès and other companies are spurring change.