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Credit: Journal of Marketing (2023). DOI: 10.1177/00222429231223420 Researchers from Reichman University and Columbia University, University of Basel, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, and University of Mannheim have published a new article that examines why individuals and firms aiming to build a large follower base might be better off focusing on their own follower base rather than cherry-picking remote influencers.…

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Recent research on China's factional competition uncovers how local bureaucrats, who are connected to influential national leaders, strategically use the media to criticize members of rival factions, thus harming their promotion prospects and weakening their factions. The work is published in the journal Political Science…

As enterprises strive to produce results rapidly in a dependable and sustainable manner, the significance of the underlying data becomes paramount. A major challenge in managing this data is the diverse set of capabilities required within a data architecture. It's important to consider not only the time needed to integrate various data integration and management capabilities for a seamless experience but also how these processes vary across different segments of the organization. Moreover, with the emergence of new…

US chip-making giant NVIDIA is expanding ties with several Chinese automakers, including BYD, as the race for the best software and features heats up. BYD will use NVIDIA’s Drive Thor to power its next-gen EV fleet. BYD, Chinese EV makers select NVIDIA Drive Thor NVIDIA announced the partnership with BYD during its GTC conference on Tuesday. Building upon its existing collaborations, BYD is going from the car to the cloud. BYD will use NVIDIA’s Drive Thor for its next-gen EV fleet. In addition,…

Why Cicadas Power Spray Their PeeThirsty cicadas produce more powerful jets of urine than some mammalsBy Jack Tamisiea Credit: Cyril Ruoso/Nature Picture Library/Alamy Stock PhotoAs trillions of periodical cicadas emerge across the Midwestern and southern U. S. later this spring, they will generate plenty of buzz—each cicada can generate a sound as loud as a chainsaw. These red-eyed insects will also produce a prodigious amount of pee.Cicadas consume copious amounts of watery plant fluid, which means that nature is…

Headlining today’s green deals is the first-ever discount on Anker’s new SOLIX C800 Plus Portable Power Station at $499, with bundle options available as well. It is joined by Segway’s rarely discounted GT2P SuperScooter for $2,559, as well as a one-day deal on the Greenworks 1900 PSI Electric Pressure Washer with a detergent tank for $120. Plus, all of the other best new Green Deals landing this week. Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and …

PS5 Pro specifications leakedThe PS5 Pro will come with 28 percent faster RAM than the regular PS5 from 448 GB/s to 576 GB/s, according to a report by Insider Gaming. This means that it will be capable of 18 gigatransfers per second than the previous speed of 14 gigatransfers per second.The PS5 Pro’s CPU is also getting a 10 percent increase over the PS5. It will feature a “High CPU Frequency Mode” that goes up to 3.85GHz from 3.5GHz. This High CPU Frequency Mode will also downclock the GPU by around 1.5 percent taking…

We have a bunch of returning green deals today, headlined by Denago’s limited-time spring sale that drops the City 1 High-Step Commuter e-bike to $999. It is joined by the ALLPOWERS R1500 Portable Power Station, which has fallen to a new $409 low, as well as a one-day discount on the perfect electric tool bundle for spring from Greenworks at $600. Plus, all of the other best new Green Deals landing this week. Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and…

Samsung has launched two new power banks in South Korea. The PD Wireless Charging Battery Pack 10,000mAh and the PD Charging Battery Pack 20,000mAh are now available in Samsung's home country. Both new power banks are made using recycled materials in their exterior design. PD Wireless Charging Battery Pack 10,000mAh and PD Charging Battery Pack 20,000mAh The PD Wireless Charging Battery Pack 10,000mAh and the PD Charging Battery Pack 20,000mAh feature the USB PD 3.0 (with PPS) fast charging protocol. The 10,000mAh model…

Photo: Genevieve Martin/ORNL, US Dept. of Energy Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) researchers wirelessly charged a light-duty passenger EV at 100 kW with 96% efficiency – a new milestone. Scientists at the US Department of Energy-funded ORNL wirelessly charged the EV using polyphase electromagnetic coupling coils with rotating magnetic fields. ORNL’s patented system transferred power to a Hyundai Kona EV across a five-inch air gap using electromagnetic fields, a process similar to…