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technology1 month ago•23 min saved

Intel Prepares ATX12VO V3 PSU Standard with 8-Pin Connector and PMBUS

A leak from momomo_us on X suggests Intel is updating the ATX12VO standard to Version 3, adding an 8-pin connector, removing the standby rail, and introducing Low Power/High Power modes for safety and efficiency. The update also brings PMBUS-based digital power management for motherboard communication, totaling 12 pins. Benchmarks reportedly show up to 29% better idle efficiency and roughly 12% higher efficiency under load versus traditional ATX PSUs, with an official announcement possible around Computex 2026.

via TechPowerUp|

#atx12vo #efficiency #intel

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Barrett pushes Williams toward cleaner early-game execution

Bears quarterbacks coach J.T. Barrett said Caleb Williams should prioritize efficient, easy completions in the early and middle portions of games rather than relying on late-game heroics, noting Williams finished just over 58% on passes last season and aiming for higher accuracy to help the team push further in the playoffs.

via NBC Sports|

#caleb-williams #chicago-bears #completion-rate

technology2 months ago•31 min saved

Epic Games: AI Boosts Efficiency, Not Job Replacement

Epic Games says it’s using AI tooling to boost efficiency in its games and development workflows, not to replace workers; a Fortnite executive said tasks that once took hours can be shortened with AI, and Epic will steer how AI is integrated. Sony also touts AI as the future of game development in partnership with Bandai Namco.

via Insider Gaming|

#ai #ai-tools #efficiency

government2 months ago•3 min saved

USDA Overhauls REE Mission Area to Boost Efficiency and Bring Research Closer to Farmers

USDA announced a major reorganization of the Research, Education, and Economics (REE) Mission Area to streamline operations, strengthen leadership accountability, and move many positions from the National Capital Region to closer to farming communities. The plan relocates ERS and NIFA staff to Kansas City, shifts NASS positions to St. Louis, decommissions the Beltsville ARS site and relocates ARS programs nationwide, and expands the REE Business Center, while preserving the Office of the Chief Scientist to ensure science-based, farmer-focused results.

via USDA (.gov)|

#agriculture #efficiency #government

technology2 months ago•2 min saved

Lab Breakthrough Claims 130% Solar Energy Conversion in Lab Tests

Researchers in Japan and Germany report a lab method using tetracene and molybdenum to split high-energy blue photons, enabling singlet fission that yields about 130% energy conversion efficiency—surpassing the traditional Shockley–Queisser limit in controlled experiments. While promising, these results are early-stage and not yet practical for commercial panels, which remain around 25% efficient.

via Futurism|

#efficiency #lab-research #singlet-fission

business3 months ago•4 min saved

Meta's AI-Forward Pivot Could Redefine the Corporate Playbook

Meta weighs significant layoffs as part of a broader shift to an AI-first company, a move Bernstein calls potentially widening its competitive moat and setting a new blueprint for others, backed by heavy AI investments, AI-driven performance reviews, and rising revenue per employee.

via Business Insider|

#ai #ai-strategy #business

sports4 months ago•7 min saved

2025’s Quiet X-Factors: The NFL’s Most Efficient Underrated Players

NFL Pro highlights a slate of underrated players who posted high efficiency in the 2025 season, including Devin Bush, Blake Corum, Mike Jackson, Chris Olave, Kyle Pitts, Mac Jones, and Jamel Dean. The piece emphasizes how data-backed performance can elevate these players beyond awards chatter and potentially boost their value for 2026, illustrating why they stood out even if not always in the spotlight.

via NFL.com|

#2025-season #efficiency #football

business6 months ago•5 min saved

The Most Frightening Word for Workers in 2023

In 2025, the emphasis on 'efficiency' driven by AI and organizational streamlining led to widespread layoffs and hiring freezes across sectors, causing job insecurity and a shift in workplace dynamics, with both private companies and the government implementing cost-cutting measures amid economic challenges.

via Business Insider|

#2025 #ai #business

business6 months ago•2 min saved

Organizational Psychologist Reveals Simple Change to Improve Meetings

To make meetings more effective and avoid unnecessary ones, frame agendas as questions to clarify their purpose, determine who needs to attend, and assess if the meeting is necessary at all. Shortening or reducing the frequency of meetings can also improve productivity.

via CNBC|

#agenda #business #efficiency

science-and-technology8 months ago•4 min saved

Revolutionizing Medicine and Manufacturing with a Compact Laser

Researchers at the University of Stuttgart have developed a highly efficient, palm-sized short-pulse laser system that surpasses current technologies in efficiency and versatility, with potential applications in medicine, manufacturing, and scientific research.

via SciTechDaily|

#compact-design #efficiency #medical-and-manufacturing-applications

health-and-fitness8 months ago•3 min saved

Overlooked Exercise Outperforms Walking by Four Times

Cycling is at least four times more energy-efficient than walking due to biomechanical advantages, lower impact, and the ability to optimize muscle effort with gears, making it a highly effective and sustainable form of exercise and transportation.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#biomechanics #cycling #efficiency

technology8 months ago•5 min saved

Oppo Find X9 Pro: A Top Android Phone with Impressive Battery and Camera Features

The Oppo Find X9 Pro boasts an impressive 7,500 mAh battery and efficient MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chip, resulting in exceptional battery life that surpasses many flagship phones, all while maintaining a sleek design and manageable weight, making it a standout choice for durability and performance.

via PhoneArena|

#battery-life #efficiency #massive-battery

technology8 months ago•2 min saved

Exynos 2600 Faces Efficiency Challenges but Excels in AI Performance for Galaxy S26

Samsung's upcoming Exynos 2600 chipset may lose an efficiency advantage if it continues to use a separate 5G modem, as seen with competitors like Qualcomm and MediaTek, potentially leading to higher power consumption and space issues on smartphones. This unconfirmed rumor suggests Samsung might need to integrate the 5G modem into the SoC to stay competitive, especially given the benefits of their 2nm GAA process.

via Wccftech|

#5g-modem #chipset #efficiency

science8 months ago•3 min saved

Scientists Revolutionize Atomic Engines and Quantum Mechanics at the Nanoscale

A German research team has demonstrated that the classical Carnot principle, which limits the efficiency of heat engines, does not apply at the atomic scale due to quantum correlations, potentially enabling the development of ultra-efficient quantum engines and nanobots.,

via Interesting Engineering|

#carnot-principle #efficiency #nanotechnology

business8 months ago•1 min saved

Goldman Sachs Plans Job Cuts and Hiring Slowdown Amid AI Integration

Goldman Sachs plans additional job cuts before year-end to boost efficiency and leverage AI, while maintaining overall headcount growth, as part of their new 'OneGS 3.0' strategy focused on operational improvements through AI integration.

via Times of India|

#ai #business #efficiency