Boosting computer vision accuracy and performance at Airbnb By: Pei Xiong, Aaron Yin, Jian Zhang, Lifan Yang, Lu Zhang, Dean Chen In recent years, the integration of artificial intelligence with travel platforms has transformed how people search for and book accommodations. As a leading global marketplace for unique travel experiences and accommodations, Airbnb constantly strives […]
The Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced that armed vandals invaded and damaged a 330/132/33 kilovolt, 150 megaamperes power transformer radiator at the ongoing Obajana Transmission Substation. The spokesperson of TCN, Ndidi Mbah, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. According to her, the incident occurred on the night of November 12, 2024, at approximately […]
CLARK, NJ — A transformer and electrical fire in Clark on Wednesday morning is causing a road closure. The 100 block of Gibson Boulevard is closed between School Street and Emerald Place. The northbound lane on Westfield Avenue going toward Westfield between Dawn Drive And Emerald Place is also closed, said Clark Police in an […]
For serious high-voltage plasma, you need a serious transformer. [Jay Bowles] from Plasma Channel is taking his projects to the next level, so he built a beefy 6000:1 flyback transformer. [Jay] first built a driving circuit for his dream transformer, starting with a simple 555 circuit and three MOSFETs in parallel to handle 90 A […]
Inspired by the paper-folding art of origami, North Carolina State University engineers have discovered a way to make a single plastic cubed structure transform into more than 1,000 configurations using only three active motors. The findings could pave the way for shape-shifting artificial systems that can take on multiple functions and even carry a load […]