➀ The Hydro4U project, funded by the EU, develops climate-resilient small hydropower solutions in Central Asia, emphasizing affordability, ease of deployment, and adherence to ecological standards;

➁ Two demonstration plants—Francis Container Power Solution (FCPS) in Uzbekistan and Hydroshaft Power Solution (HSPS) in Kyrgyzstan—are implemented using modular and ecocompatible technologies;

➂ Advanced planning tools (GIS, BIM), community engagement, and partnerships aim to enhance energy security and economic opportunities while aligning with sustainability goals.

➀ The FedLLMGuard framework, developed by the University of Portsmouth, combines large language models (LLMs) and federated learning to enable real-time threat detection in 5G networks while preserving data privacy;

➁ It achieved 98.64% detection accuracy and responded to attacks in 0.0113 seconds, outperforming traditional intrusion detection systems;

➂ The system’s adaptability and self-learning capabilities address evolving cyber threats, offering a critical solution for securing next-generation wireless infrastructures.

➀ Japanese AI company Alt filed for bankruptcy protection after being delisted from the Tokyo Stock Exchange, with CEO Kazutaka Yonekura resigning amid financial irregularities;

➁ Investigations revealed 78%-91% of Alt’s reported sales from 2021-2024 were inflated, raising concerns about IPO credibility;

➂ Despite offering AI-driven services like digital clones and automated meeting transcription, Alt faces an uncertain restructuring process due to a lack of financial backers.

➀ The GreenBotAI project, a German-French collaboration, aims to reduce energy consumption in industrial robots by over 25% using AI-driven path planning, simulation, and data analysis;

➀ The initiative focuses on developing trustworthy, industry-ready AI solutions, combining expertise from academia and industry partners like Fraunhofer IWU and INBOLT;

➂ Results from three years of research were showcased in Paris, highlighting improvements in productivity and sustainability under a bilateral AI innovation program.

➀ Hyperscaler cloud marketplaces (AWS, Microsoft, Google Cloud) are projected to drive enterprise software sales growth from $30B in 2024 to $163B by 2030, with a 29.1% CAGR;

➁ Key drivers include multi-year cloud commitments ($470B in total), strategic marketplace procurement, and the rise of agentic AI, which is expected to account for $24.4B in spending by 2030;

➂ Cybersecurity ($31B by 2030) and partner-led transactions (60% of total) will play crucial roles, with infrastructure software, DevOps, and business applications dominating 63% of marketplace spending.

➀ ThingsUp's Vehicle Telematics Solution provides real-time GPS tracking, geofencing, and vehicle health monitoring for fleets;

➁ It supports global connectivity (4G/3G/2G) across regions and integrates with EV systems with OTA updates and backup data logging;

➂ The platform combines sensor integration and analytics to optimize operations, reduce costs, and ensure compliance for diverse fleets.

➀ Trogenix, an Edinburgh-based biotech company, raised $95 million in Series A funding to advance precision cancer therapies targeting aggressive tumors like glioblastoma and colorectal liver metastases;

➁ The funds will support clinical trials for glioblastoma starting in 2026 and expand its pipeline for liver and lung cancers using the proprietary Odysseus platform;

➂ The technology combines cancer cell-killing and immune stimulation through Synthetic Super Enhancers (SSEs), offering long-term protection against tumor recurrence without harming healthy tissue.

➀ GameStop defies Microsoft's 50% price hike for Game Pass Ultimate, continuing to offer subscriptions at $19.99;

➁ Microsoft's revamped Game Pass tiers now include 400+ games and Ubisoft+ Classics, but face gamer backlash;

➂ Sustainability of GameStop's pricing strategy remains uncertain as it may exhaust existing membership codes.

➀ A humanoid robot named Uri was appointed as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of Series, a networking platform aiming to compete with LinkedIn;

➁ Uri, developed by Unitree, features advanced AI and robotics capabilities, including 3D LiDAR and reinforcement learning, and garnered significant public attention during its debut;

➂ Series CEO highlighted Uri's cost-effectiveness and marketing impact, emphasizing the integration of robotics and AI to redefine startup innovation.

➀ TH Bingen and MINTplus donated 3D printers to Emanuel-Felke-Gymnasium to strengthen students' digital and creative skills in art and STEM subjects;

➁ The initiative promotes interdisciplinary projects merging aesthetics, design, and STEM, with CAD software and 3D printing integrated into the curriculum;

➂ The collaboration aims to embed modern manufacturing technology into regular classes, enabling students to experience the full process from concept to physical object creation.

➀ The 11th Industrial Working Group event by Fraunhofer IDMT and Hochschule Emden/Leer focused on speech interaction and AI in manufacturing, featuring discussions on digital shopfloor management and aircraft production applications.

➁ Airbus showcased voice-based systems to optimize workflows, while Deloitte highlighted efficiency gains from speech-driven data utilization, emphasizing proactive problem-solving and resource optimization.

➂ Fraunhofer IDMT presented AI-driven speech solutions like LLMs for industrial use, alongside workshops on predictive maintenance, smart hearing protection, and acoustic process management to advance Industry 5.0.

➀ Fraunhofer IOSB introduces the concept of 'data space workshops,' aiming to assist SMEs in rapidly and securely building industrial data ecosystems aligned with initiatives like Manufacturing-X;

➀ The workshops integrate real-world production environments, standardized IT/OT infrastructure, open data platforms, and AI engineering to enable collaborative testing of use cases (e.g., predictive maintenance, CO₂ footprint tracking);

➂ The initiative leverages Fraunhofer's expertise in Industry 4.0 standards, cybersecurity, and partnerships (e.g., Catena-X, IDSA) to accelerate practical implementation of secure and scalable data spaces.

➀ Guides users to build a portable Raspberry Pi Zero webcam system using a mobile hotspot for global live streaming and motion detection;

➁ Leverages open-source Motion software for low-resource video processing and ZeroTier VPN for secure internet access without router configurations;

➂ Provides hardware setup instructions and software configuration steps for dual functionality as a surveillance device with timestamped recordings.

➀ The EPSILON project, led by Fraunhofer HHI, combines VR technologies and wearable sensors to objectively diagnose and differentiate Post-COVID symptoms like cognitive deficits and fatigue;

➁ Data from VR-based cognitive tests, smartwatches, and psychological assessments is analyzed via AI algorithms on a web-based platform to create a multimodal model for personalized treatment plans;

➂ The project aims to ease strain on healthcare systems by providing real-time diagnostic insights for clinicians and patients, with future applications in other medical conditions like Rett syndrome.

➀ The EPSILON project, coordinated by Fraunhofer HHI, employs VR technology and wearable sensors to objectively diagnose and differentiate Post-COVID symptoms like cognitive deficits and fatigue;

➁ Data from VR-based cognitive tests, physiological sensors, and digital psychological assessments are integrated into a web-based AI platform for real-time analysis and visualization, aiding personalized treatment;

➂ The developed tools aim to provide a scalable diagnostic framework, with future applications planned for rare diseases such as Rett syndrome.

➀ Fraunhofer EMI, with partners, develops simulation software (VC BlastProtect) to predict fragmentation flight and underground shock waves from WWII bomb detonations, improving safety assessments.

➁ The software integrates 3D city models and dynamic soil behavior analysis to refine evacuation zones and evaluate impacts on underground infrastructure like pipelines and tunnels.

➂ Validation via large-scale tests in Germany demonstrated reduced damage risks, aiding explosive disposal teams in optimizing damping measures and minimizing evacuation ranges.

➀ Fraunhofer EMI and partners are developing simulation software (VC BlastProtect) to model shrapnel dispersion and underground pressure waves from WWII bomb detonations;

➁ The software aims to optimize evacuation zones and assess risks to underground infrastructure, incorporating damping measures like sand/water covers;

➂ Validation experiments in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern demonstrated the accuracy of models in predicting blast effects, aiding bomb disposal teams in damage mitigation planning.

➀ The article provides a step-by-step guide to building a flight tracker using a Raspberry Pi and an SDR receiver, leveraging ADS-B signals from aircraft;

➀ It details configuring software like FlightRadar24 or OpenSky to decode flight data and display real-time tracking via web interfaces;

➂ The setup involves antenna optimization, signal filtering, and sharing flight data with global networks for enhanced coverage and accuracy.

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