Topic: technological obsolescence

  • Devoted EV Owners Refuse to Give Up on Their Cars

    Devoted EV Owners Refuse to Give Up on Their Cars

    A Fisker Ocean owner was trapped in his disabled electric car on a remote road, highlighting the crisis for owners after the company's bankruptcy left them without official support. He was rescued through a global, owner-led network that provided crucial technical assistance, demonstrating a comm...

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  • Inside the $400 Million Machine: A Closer Look

    Inside the $400 Million Machine: A Closer Look

    A $400 million EUV lithography machine from ASML is critical for producing advanced computer chips, which power modern AI and underpin the digital economy. A detailed Veritasium video provides rare access and clear explanation of this complex technology, highlighting its precision and the public'...

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  • Trump's 6G Comments Spark Global Confusion

    Trump's 6G Comments Spark Global Confusion

    Former President Trump's informal comments on 6G technology caused international bewilderment, as 6G is still in early research phases while 5G is being deployed. Trump expressed skepticism about rapid tech iteration, questioning its necessity and humorously musing on its potential intrusiveness,...

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  • The Sony Watchman: The Must-See Portable TV

    The Sony Watchman: The Must-See Portable TV

    Sony revolutionized television in 1982 with the Watchman, a portable device that freed viewers from stationary sets and predated modern streaming and mobile screens. The Watchman featured key innovations like the Flat Display Picture Tube, making it compact and discreet for on-the-go use with rea...

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