Here’s the new edition of my “Fav 4”, edition 25. My favorite and most noteworthy tech & innovation news bites of the last week. 4 updates in an easy to consume video format. Enjoy!
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Very interesting & appreciated move in #EV charging where a telco jumps into the business. @Telekom_group will build EV charging network in Germany by adding power cables to existing fixed line and cable infrastructure boxes found on residential roads. https://t.co/mHjLasiuke pic.twitter.com/ktklMws6aJ
— André Cramer (@TheAndreCramer) November 7, 2018
And finally, the first official demo of a foldable smartphone. #Samsung unveiled their so-called #InfinityFlexDisplay. A tablet-sized screen that can folds up to fit into a pocket. Albeit, demonstrated half “disguised” to protect elements of the design. https://t.co/1ocpUJoiTQ pic.twitter.com/YzEplBbt3u
— André Cramer (@TheAndreCramer) November 8, 2018
Have you ever come across the concept of the #spaceelevator? Google it, if not. Exciting consideration! Chinese researchers claim they have created a carbon nanotube based fibre that's the world’s strongest. Could theoretically haul a space elevator. Rad! https://t.co/oPwuEtDZo9 pic.twitter.com/7reNziHoPF
— André Cramer (@TheAndreCramer) November 7, 2018
Check out this #automation / #ecommerce / #logistics stat here, since it matters. For the first holiday season ever, #Amazon is hiring fewer temporary workers. 20K fewer as it happens. The reason? Better #robotics, more powerful automation -> more #robots. https://t.co/LLV90wXayG pic.twitter.com/74oAmdvkl2
— André Cramer (@TheAndreCramer) November 6, 2018
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