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How Aether Grid Is Rebuilding the Energy Stack for India’s Small Businesses
A new generation of energy startups is trying to make power usage more measurable, predictable and affordable for small businesses. AetherGrid is one fictional example of what that future could look like.
Robots are asking for tips. But who actually gets the money?
For the human waiter, I happily tipped 20%, but on the other occasions I hesitated. The rules of tipping go out the window when robots stick out their digital palms, and it’s often unclear who
How landscape gardening is being electrified
petrol-powered gardening equipment. Noise is one of the main reasons that cities around the US are banning petrol landscaping tools or encouraging electric alternatives. These alternatives have the additional benefits of reducing carbon emissions, vibrations and the
Is Vine back? Short-form video-sharing app Divine opens to public
A new app seen as a spiritual successor to short-form video service Vine has been released to the public. Much like the original, Divine lets users create and share videos which are just six seconds
The meds that can make the heat harder to handle
Some of the most prescribed medications, including those used to treat depression, ADHD and high blood pressure, can increase the risk of dehydration and other heat-related conditions. This year, at the height of Europe’s June
After His Family Ran Out of Water, He Tested 600 Formulas to Build a Waterless Car Wash
After seeing borewells run dry every summer, Pune’s Nitin built Go Waterless, a startup that uses just 100 ml of plant-based cleaner to replace 25 litres of water per car wash. That question led Nitin,