Google and Nest’s hardware teams are joining forces

CNET points to an interview with Google’s Rick Osterloh that helps make more sense out of the announcement. “All of Google’s investments in machine learning and AI, they can very clearly benefit… Read the original post: Google and Nest’s hardware teams are joining forces

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Tesla’s big battery is undercutting Australia’s energy cartels

Traditionally, what happens during planned maintenance or system faults is that the Australian Energy Market Operator asks energy companies to contribute some of their network services, known as… Visit link: Tesla’s big battery is undercutting Australia’s energy cartels

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Tesla will create ‘virtual power plant’ with 50,000 Australian homes

The initiative will start with a trial in 1,100 public housing homes. The panels and batteries won’t carry any up-front charge for the participating households, South Australia said — instead,… See the original post: Tesla will create ‘virtual power plant’ with 50,000 Australian homes

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Here’s what it would take to make Overwatch’s ‘Blizzard World’ IRL

Theme parks are a wildly expensive business, but that hasn’t stopped the biggest ones from building brand-new areas based on blockbuster entertainment franchises. The highly anticipated Star Wars… View post: Here’s what it would take to make Overwatch’s ‘Blizzard World’ IRL

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The Morning After: Super Moon Xtreme Championship Edition

Like everyone expected, but in half the time.Nintendo Switch sales have surpassed the Wii UNintendo had a stellar holiday quarter, shifting 7.23 million Switch consoles and bringing lifetime sales… See the rest here: The Morning After: Super Moon Xtreme Championship Edition

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