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How the IBM PC Won, Then Lost, the Personal Computer Market

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On 12 August 1981, at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in midtown Manhattan, IBM unveiled the company's entrant into the nascent personal computer market: the IBM PC. The personal computer vastly expanded the number of people and organizations that used computers. With that, the preeminent U.S. Press coverage of the announcement was lukewarm.

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Roland Berger “Automotive Disruption Radar” focused on MADE: mobility, autonomy, digitalization, electrification

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As many as 46% of consumers worldwide would not buy a car again if they had self-driving taxis, otherwise known as robocabs, at their disposal at lower cost. Moreover, 37% of consumers are already considering buying an electric vehicle for their next car. 60% are considering buying an EV as their next car.

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Neste to use May Day doughnut fat for renewable diesel feedstock

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In the latter case, it’s a good idea to dispose of the cooking oil in the bottle it came in, for instance. This is around three doughnuts a year for each person in Finland. Motorists in Finland can buy Neste MY renewable diesel, which is made 100% from waste and residues, from several gas stations in the capital region.

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IoT-ize Your Old Gadgets With a Mechanical Hijacking Device

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Connectivity usually comes at a premium, and it also usually involves buying a brand new whatever it is, because new hardware and software and services are required. Or, that was the idea, anyway. Recent technological developments are introducing personal service robots into the home.

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IBM study finds consumers very interested in alternative ownership models for cars, self-enabling vehicles

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The personal car will continue to be a primary mode of transportation, as its convenience remains very attractive to consumers. Survey respondents showed a high interest in crowd-sourcing ideas online and participating in design games and contests. Alternative ownership. Self-enabling vehicles.

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Ford launches innovate mobility challenge series

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With a growing population and a worldwide trend of urbanization, personal mobility as well as efficiency in the transportation sector will only become more important. Connected vehicles Personal Transit Sustainability Urban mobility' Lisbon, Portugal: Different sized cities utilize different mobility infrastructure.

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Cyberbackpack inventor extends Musk-esque offer to Tesla employees

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The inventor of the Cyberbackpack is extending an Elon Musk-esque offer to Tesla employees, offering a discount at a familiar value to any company worker who wishes to buy a backpack based on the Tesla Cybertruck design. We are doing what we can to help Elon buy Twitter. Non-Tesla employees, you can buy the Cyberbackpack here.

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