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Tech Talk July 19, 2024

Samsung Fold 6 Announced: Improvements and Concerns

  • Samsung Fold 6 was announced recently.
  • User expresses satisfaction with Fold 3 but had to replace a cracked screen twice.
  • Hopes Fold 6 will be stronger and more durable.
  • Fold 6 is thinner and lighter than Fold 3.
  • Stylus is still not included with the Fold 6; old stylus is compatible.
  • Management claims not including the stylus keeps the battery bigger.
  • Fold 6’s lighter weight may help reduce physical strain from carrying it.

World’s First Ultra Large Battery Dump Truck in Operation

  • Hitachi Construction’s full battery dump truck is now working in a copper mine in Zimbaya.
  • The prototype is undergoing validation for clean energy viability in the construction industry.
  • The truck is a diesel-electric hybrid, using internal combustion and overhead electric cables.
  • Hybrid option aims to limit clean energy use in large trucks.

New Technology Offers X-Ray Vision Without X-Rays

  • Researchers have developed a chip that can see through cardboard, similar to Superman’s X-ray vision.
  • The chip is designed to fit inside a smartphone.
  • Collaboration between University of Texas at Dallas and Seoul National University.
  • Potential uses include checking the contents of packages in warehouses and determining if returned items are fully packaged.