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Buzz Feed
20 hours ago
- General
- Buzz Feed
29 Products To Make Your Yard A Fun Place To Hang Out
Connectable Edison bulb string lights so you can make your backyard look like a trendy beer garden and leave passersby wondering how they can get a reservation. An electric pressure washer because sometimes the only refresh your outdoor space needs is a powerful deep clean to wash all that built-up grime. Oh, did you paint the fence? No!!! You just cleaned it for the first time in forever. Plus, a stain-busting Wet & Forget exterior spray for cleaning *and* preventing mold and algae buildup with minimal effort. Just spray down virtually any surface — no additional rinsing required! A set of metal hanging flower pots if you have a fence, deck railing, or trellis in need of some serious zhuzhing. A pack of motion-activated lights with built-in solar panels to tackle those dark trouble spots around your home's exterior. If you're tired of tripping up the front stairs or standing in a pitch-black yard while taking out the dog, these solar-powered lights are your solution. A long-handled standing weeder that'll make clearing away those rogue dandelions easier than ever — you don't even need to bend over! A high-voltage bug zapper so you don't get eaten alive by bugs while trying to enjoy the weather. This little lantern offers top-notch protection from mosquitoes, gnats, flies, and moths for up to a half-acre. An easy-to-install hummingbird feeder because any perfectly average window can be turned into a full-on bird observatory with 100% free admission that you can enjoy inside or out on the patio. And a weather-resistant tree face bird feeder for taking your yard's vibe from standard suburbia to fairytale forest in an instant, while enticing some woodland critters to swing by for a song and a snack. Look at you — an IRL Snow White. An outdoor projection set, including a 100-inch screen and a mini projector, if it physically pains you to stay inside when the weather is nice. This projector is compatible with an array of streaming devices like your laptop, Fire TV Stick, and Roku so you can start marathoning shows in your backyard. A flexible adjustable mister to help you keep cool, whether you've got a full gardening itinerary planned or just want to lie out in the sun without overheating immediately. A canopy sun shade that's easy to install and provides a versatile option for sun relief wherever you need it most. A fast-acting lawn repair formula because your dog's peeing, playing, and digging have wreaked havoc on your yard. This easy-to-use combination of grass seeds, mulch, and soil amendment is specifically designed to repair pet-induced damage and get new grass growing ASAP. A three-piece wicker chair and table set for creating an outdoor lounge space so stylish your indoor furniture might start to get jealous. Or a five-piece sectional sofa and table set if you plan to treat your deck as an open-air living room all summer long. A handmade bamboo bee house to encourage our planet's pollinators to set up shop in your yard and naturally fertilize your flowerbed. A battery-operated patio umbrella light with three brightness modes that'll add some much-needed overhead lighting when the sun goes down and the fam is knee-deep in a backyard board game. A fully enclosed mesh cat tent so your favorite feline can safely tag along to enjoy all the stimulating sights, sounds, and smells your backyard has to offer. Or a mesh raised dog bed because your hot dawg needs a place to cool off when the family is lounging around outside. An outdoor inflatable ottoman if the only thing missing from your perfect patio experience is a designated place to put up your feet. It can also double as additional seating, since these surprisingly strong ottomans can support up to 300 pounds. A sturdy lockable storage box to hide away miscellaneous clutter like pool toys, yard tools, and patio cushions in secure, weatherproofed protection. Plenty of reviewers also use it on their front porches to protect packages! These color-changing inflatable pool balls that'll instantly bring the party straight to your backyard, even if it's just you and your spouse hanging around on a Tuesday. Plus, imagine the photo ops! A comfy, zero-gravity canopy swing with foam cushions and a removable headrest so you can kick back and relax in suspended, shaded bliss whether you're working from home or working through a novel. Or a best-selling double cotton hammock, including a sturdy steel stand, for quickly solving the "no tree" issue that has long kept you from fulfilling your hanging cocoon dreams. A pack of solar-powered stake lights disguised as blooming lilies because they'll add instant fairy garden vibes to any regular flowerbed with a sleek wire-free design and color-changing illumination. A 20-pack of high-yield vegetable seeds if you've always dreamed of tending to a bountiful garden, and your yard is looking like the perfect blank canvas right about now. Novice gardeners, fear not — sowing and growing instructions are included! A walnut-stained wooden tree swing able to support up to 300 pounds so you can inject your space with some much-needed fun for kiddos and adults alike. All you need is the right tree and some simple hanging hardware. A printed outdoor area rug that'll cozy up your outdoor oasis without being a pain to maintain and clean. It's durable and fast-drying so you can just rinse it with a garden hose! A metal wildlife ring firepit for creating a picture-perfect place for roasting marshmallows, telling ghost stories, and singing C-A-M-P-F-I-R-E S-O-N-G songs!
Mint
3 days ago
- Science
- Mint
AI as infrastructure: India must develop the right tech
Artificial intelligence (AI) is often treated as a discrete branch of information technology, surrounded by fears of sentient machines, widespread job losses and existential risks. These reactions are understandable but short-sighted. AI is not just a product or tool. It is an enabling layer, much like electricity, the internet or aviation, that can permeate and power every aspect of life. Electricity offers a useful parallel. In the 19th century, Edison and Tesla fought bitterly over the future of current, with Edison backing direct current (DC) and Tesla championing alternating current (AC). Edison went so far as to electrocute animals to discredit AC. But common sense and scalability prevailed, and AC became the standard. Today, no one argues about what kind of current powers their device. We simply expect it to work. Also Read: Will AI ever grasp quantum mechanics? Don't bet on it AI is taking a similar path. For most people, their introduction to AI has been through conversational tools like ChatGPT or voice assistants like Siri. But that's merely the tip of the iceberg. The real power of AI lies in systemic transformation. Last year, AI kind of won a Nobel prize in Chemistry! It was awarded to Demis Hassabis and John Jumper from Google DeepMind for protein structure prediction, a puzzle humanity has been attempting to solve for over five decades. It was made possible through an AI called AlphaFold2. This is the kind of systemic AI transformation that we need, and fortunately, there are inroads being made. Take Niramai, a women-led Indian startup that's revolutionizing breast cancer screening with non-invasive, radiation-free AI diagnostics. Or Wysa, a mental health startup using AI to deliver affordable Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to over 6 million users across 60 countries. Or Tapestry, incubated at Google X, which is making electrical grids more resilient by improving visibility and reducing complexity. These are not vanity projects. They're mission-driven innovations designed to solve problems that truly matter. But to scale the impact of AI, we need systemic thinking. Also Read: Indian states should adopt AI for inclusive growth and governance Systemic change needs systemic thinking: Some of India's core challenges such as air pollution, water scarcity, fragmented supply chains and rural health gaps are not 'market opportunities' in the traditional sense. They cannot be solved by building a prettier app or running a slick marketing campaign. These issues demand long-term thinking, policy alignment, patient capital and public-private partnerships. AI can bring transformative changes, and fortunately, help is at hand. First, let's look at the state-sponsored initiatives. The IndiaAI Mission is one such coordinated effort driving foundational capabilities across the ecosystem. Over 10,000 graphics processing units (GPUs) are being deployed through public-private partnerships, giving startups and researchers access to large-scale computing power. Indigenous AI models like BharatGen focus on developing context-specific datasets and models in areas like agriculture, healthcare and urban planning. Further, there's exemplary work being done in developing IndiaAI Datasets and skill-building programmes like YuvaAI. While the public sector is helping with core infrastructure and favourable policies, global investors, family offices and academia are investing in AI startups. Also Read: Rahul Matthan: Brace for a wave of AI-enabled criminal enterprise Incubation centres are also supporting hundreds of early-stage deep-tech ventures. That said, startups in this space don't just need funding or a pathway from campus labs to capital markets. They need frameworks. How do you design AI for scale? How do you ensure safety is built-in and not bolted on later? How do you unlock value while keeping costs grounded in reality? How does it treat linguistic minorities? Who are left out, who are counted and who are privileged? These aren't coding problems; they're systems design challenges. Across the board, large technology companies and innovation hubs are stepping up to help founders in their AI journey. This is where horizontal mentorship from technologists, product leaders and ethicists becomes a force multiplier. For me, the top-of-mind recall is Google for Startups, which I've mentored for over a decade. The accelerator has nurtured 17 cohorts, helping 237 startups raise over $4.5 billion and create 8,500 jobs. Today, the focus is sharper than ever, helping AI-first startups solve real problems through access to tools, mentorship, cloud infrastructure and, most importantly, guided thinking. Also Read: India must forge its own AI path amid a foundational tug of war Go for the right kind of AI growth: India doesn't need an AI ecosystem built purely on monetization and hype. It needs one built on resilience, inclusion and public good. This means investing in those already solving hard problems, often quietly and resourcefully. It means shifting our narrative from fear to responsibility, from siloed innovation to systemic collaboration. We are not just users of AI. We are—and must be—its co-creators. If we get this right, India won't just keep pace in the global AI race. It will set the benchmark for what responsible, equitable and high-impact AI-led growth should look like. The author is CEO of Agrahyah Technologies and adjunct professor of digital transformation at IIM Trichy.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
HistoSonics' histotripsy system receives early market access authorisation in UK
Amid reports of an acquisition by one of the leading players in the medical device space, HistoSonics' Edison histotripsy system has been granted controlled early limited market access in the UK under an Unmet Clinical Need Authorisation (UCNA). The US company received the UCNA under the UK's Innovative Devices Access Pathway (IDAP), launched by the UK Government in 2023 to help fast-track 'transformative medical technologies' into the healthcare system. Designed for the non-invasive destruction of liver tumours, the Edison system delivers focused ultrasound to target and eliminate cancerous liver tissue. The device received de novo clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2023. HistoSonics' president and CEO Mike Blue said the company was 'honoured' to work alongside the National Health Service (NHS) to bring histotripsy to UK patients, many of whom have 'limited options'. He states: 'Securing controlled access through the IDAP pilot programme is a tremendous milestone for HistoSonics and signals clear recognition of our technology's potential to transform healthcare.' HistoSonics' authorisation comes as reports emerge that potential buyers are considering acquiring the company. According to a 1 May report by the Financial Times, HistoSonics is seeking a valuation of more than $2.5bn, with Medtronic, GE HealthCare and Johnson & Johnson (J&J), a longtime backer of HistoSonics, among the interested parties evaluating the business. J&J most recently participated in the company's $102m Series D funding round. HistoSonics was selected for a UCNA under the IDAP programme after the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) determined that histotripsy devices may provide "public health value" for patients with primary or metastatic liver tumours. Other companies awarded part of a £10m funding package from the MHRA last year to expedite their medical devices' entry onto the UK market included Upfront Diagnostics for a portable blood test, and Lenus Health for an AI-based tool to predict patients' risk of hospitalisation for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Earlier this month, healthcare payor Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) and health plan option Blue Care Network became the first US medical insurer to cover non-thermal histotripsy using HistoSonics' Edison system. "HistoSonics' histotripsy system receives early market access authorisation in UK" was originally created and published by Medical Device Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
Reuters
4 days ago
- Business
- Reuters
Edison confident of positive outcome in Venture Global LNG arbitration
MILAN, May 29 (Reuters) - The chief executive of Italian utility Edison ( opens new tab said on Thursday he was confident of a positive outcome in arbitration involving U.S. liquefied natural gas supplier Venture Global (VG.N), opens new tab, expected by the end of the year. Edison is one of several European energy companies, including Shell (SHEL.L), opens new tab, BP (BP.L), opens new tab and Galp ( opens new tab, that have filed arbitration claims saying Venture Global deliberately failed to fulfil its supply contracts, dragging its feet when commissioning one of its plants so it could profit from higher spot prices. Commissioning, or making sure a new plant's systems are functioning as intended, can take months, but the process dragged on at Calcasieu Pass due to a number of unforeseen circumstances, Venture Global has said. "From our point of view, we think we are totally right... We think there is very clear evidence," Edison's Nicola Monti said on the sidelines of a company presentation. Edison received its first cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Venture Global in mid-May, two and a half years after it had initially agreed under a long-term contract signed with the U.S. supplier in 2017. Italy's biggest LNG importer will receive 1.4 billion cubic metres of the gas from Venture Global each year under the agreement. Edison also imports LNG from Qatar, Libya, Algeria and Azerbaijan and it is interested in increasing supply from both Qatar and the United States as the two countries bring additional capacity to the market, Monti said. New contracts with U.S. LNG suppliers could start in 2028-2029, Edison's Chief Financial Officer Ronan Lory said. "Italy used to be dependent on Russia for 40% of its gas imports and now Algeria is its privileged supplier, there is room for more diversification," Monti said. Between 2023 and 2024, Edison invested 1.2 billion euros ($1.36 billion) of the 10 billion euros earmarked by 2030 to expand renewable and flexible generation, value-added services for customers, and its gas and green gas portfolio. ($1 = 0.8853 euros)
Mint
23-05-2025
- General
- Mint
California utility to pay $82 million settlement in lawsuit stemming from huge 2020 wildfire
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California utility has agreed to pay the federal government $82.5 million stemming from an enormous 2020 wildfire that churned through mountains northeast of Los Angeles and into the Mojave Desert, officials said Friday. The U.S. Justice Department announced the payment by Southern California Edison on Thursday. U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said in a statement that the settlement provides "meaningful compensation to taxpayers for the extensive costs of fighting the ... fire and for the widespread damage to public lands." Edison agreed to pay the settlement within 60 days of its effective date, May 14, without admitting wrongdoing or fault, prosecutors said. Utility spokesperson Diane Castro said, 'Our hearts are with the people who were affected by the Bobcat Fire. We are pleased to have resolved this matter and will continue to advance wildfire mitigation measures." The settlement stemmed from a 2023 lawsuit filed by federal prosecutors on behalf of the U.S. Forest Service against Edison and Utility Tree Service to recover costs from fighting the so-called Bobcat Fire and for the extensive damage that it caused to the Angeles National Forest. The government alleged that the fire ignited when trees that were not properly maintained by the utility and its tree maintenance contractor came into contact with power lines. Damage from the fire closed campgrounds and more than 100 miles (161 kilometers) of trails for years and harmed habitat for the federally endangered wildlife-mountain yellow-legged frog and federally threatened fish and birds, the government said. 'These resources will help us rehabilitate burned areas, restore wildlife habitats and strengthen our forests' resilience to future wildfires,' said Deputy Forest Supervisor Tony Martinez of the Angeles National Forest. The fire charred about 178 square miles (461 square kilometers). Last year, the utility agreed to pay $80 million to settle claims on behalf of the U.S. Forest Service connected to a massive wildfire that destroyed more than a thousand homes and other structures in 2017. Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of the Eaton Fire, which destroyed at least 7,000 homes and other structures and laid waste to entire neighborhoods earlier this year. Lawsuits against SCE say the utility's equipment sparked the blaze.
