WASHINGTON DC, UNITED STATES - MAY 16: Open AI's CEO Sam Altman testifies at an oversight hearing by ... [+] the Senate Subcommittee on Privacy. OpenAI's transformation from a nonprofit research laboratory established in 2015 to a pioneering force in artificial intelligence presents a fascinating case study in technological evolution, intellectual property, and organizational governance. The creator of ChatGPT has experienced a year of unprecedented challenges and changes, offering valuable insights into the broader AI industry's development. The lessons learned from OpenAI's challenges and adaptations in 2024 will likely influence the interplay amongst intellectual property, organizational model, and AI governance for years to come. The Current Challenges and Complexities The legal arena has become increasingly complex for OpenAI in 2024. The New York Times initiated significant legal action, filing a lawsuit against both OpenAI and Microsoft. The suit alleges that millions of Times articles were used without authorization in training AI models, raising fundamental questions about intellectual property rights in the digital age. This case has become a bellwether for how traditional copyright law applies to AI development. Others like The Intercept, New York Daily News, Chicago Tribune, and Denver Post, have also filed lawsuits against OpenAI for copyright infringement. The dispute extends beyond media organizations. Elon Musk's legal challenge against OpenAI has added another dimension to the company's legal battles. The lawsuit centers on OpenAI's transition from its original nonprofit structure, with Musk arguing this shift contradicts the organization's founding principles. OpenAI has defended its position , suggesting that Musk's actions might be influenced by his involvement in competing AI ventures, highlighting the increasingly competitive nature of the AI sector. The year has also marked a period of significant internal change at OpenAI. The company has experienced several high-profile departures , including co-founder Ilya Sutskever and chief technology officer Mira Murati and the controversy continues with other key resignations such as Greg Brockman (Co-Founder), John Schulman (Co-Founders), Bob McGrew (Chief Research Officer), Jan Leike (Engineer in AI Safety), and Barret Zoph (VP of Research). The departures have forced a broader discussions within the organization about its strategic direction and commitment to AI safety principles. In response to these concerns, OpenAI established a dedicated safety and security committee Industry-Wide Implications and Future Challenges OpenAI's experiences in 2024 illuminate several critical challenges facing the AI industry as a whole. Google’s Gmail Upgrade—Why You Need A New Email Address In 2025 Urgent New Gmail Security Warning For Billions As Attacks Continue FinCEN Extends Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting Deadline The intersection of AI training and intellectual property rights has emerged as a central issue. The industry must navigate existing copyright frameworks while potentially helping to shape new regulations that balance innovation with rights protection. This includes addressing questions about fair use, compensation for content creators, and the establishment of clear guidelines for data usage in AI training. It has also created tension between profit-driven innovation and public benefit continues to challenge AI organizations. OpenAI's evolution from a nonprofit to a capped-profit model represents one approach to this balance, but questions persist about the optimal structure for AI companies serving both commercial and social interests. The implementation of effective safety measures while maintaining technological momentum remains a crucial challenge. The dissolution and subsequent reformation of safety teams at OpenAI demonstrates the ongoing debate about how best to approach AI safety governance. Additionally, the regulatory environment for AI continues to evolve. President-elect Trump's appointment of an AI czar represents one approach to government oversight, though the effectiveness of such measures remains to be seen. The industry faces the challenge of working with regulators to create frameworks that promote innovation while protecting public interests. Looking Forward: The Path Ahead As AI technology continues its rapid advancement, the need for guardrails, governance, government, and frameworks become increasingly critical, while answering key questions: The answers to these questions will begin to shape the future of not just OpenAI, but the entire AI industry. The company's experience serves as a valuable case study in navigating the complex intersection of technology, ethics, and business in the AI era. The pace of AI development continues to accelerate, making it essential for stakeholders across industry, government, and academia to collaborate effectively. As the industry moves forward, the lessons learned from OpenAI's challenges and adaptations in 2024 will likely influence AI development and governance for years to come. The pace of AI development continues to accelerate, making it essential for stakeholders across industry, government, and academia to collaborate effectively. Success will require careful consideration of competing interests, clear communication of objectives and concerns, and a commitment to responsible innovation. As the industry moves forward, the lessons learned from OpenAI's challenges and adaptations in 2024 will likely influence AI development and governance for years to come.Editor’s note: The 2024 election is The Eagle’s No. 7 news story of 2024. This is part of a daily series of the top 10 stories in Bryan-College Station and the Brazos Valley this year. Stories will appear daily with No. 1 running in the Dec. 31 edition. Some things changed and others stayed the same in the Brazos Valley during the 2024 election in November. In the Texas House races, the Republican Party held onto its seats in the districts that cover Brazos County but the occupants of those seats changed. After serving their House districts for more than a decade, both incumbents, Kyle Kacal in District 12 and John Raney in District 14, decided not to run for reelection. Trey Wharton and Paul Dyson, both supporters of Gov. Greg Abbott’s school voucher plan, won their seats handily. Both also voiced support to fund Texas public schools. “The public school has to be taken care of, especially in this [District 12] in the fact if the school district is not the largest employer in the community, it’s one of the largest,” Wharton told the Eagle in October. “We need to make sure that they are taken care of at the same time because we’ll have an economic crisis on our hands if we don’t get it right.” Wharton earned his seat in District 12 after defeating Dee Howard Mullins with almost 77% of the vote in the general election. Wharton won the Republican nomination after beating Ben Bius in a runoff election in May after neither won a majority in the March primary against John Harvey Slocum. “I was extremely excited,” Wharton said in November describing his emotions on hearing the results. “It was good to see my hard work pay off and I just want to be a voice for my district. I didn’t come into this with an agenda. My thing was I was doing this to give us a representative that would listen and be there.” District 12 encompasses most of Brazos County outside of Bryan, College Station and Kurten as well as all of Grimes, Madison, Robertson, Walker and Washington counties. In District 14, which is made up entirely of Bryan and College Station, Dyson defeated Democratic challenger Fred Medina with 61% of the vote. Dyson reached the general election after defeating Rick Davis in the Republican primary in March. “You take it all in, you’ve been doing this for a little over a year and there’s so many sacrifices that your family and a lot of other people around you do,” Dyson said on election night. “It’s definitely not just my win, it’s everybody’s win.” Both Dyson and Wharton have spent the month and a half since winning the election going back and forth between their district and Austin to learn more about being a representative. The swearing in of new representatives takes place Jan. 14 when the 89th legislative session convenes in Austin. “At the end of the day we are public servants and we always have to remember that we’re not there to move a personal agenda,” Dyson told the Eagle in October. “We’re there to make sure that our constituents, the people in my district, are properly represented while there in Austin.” At the city council level, College Station incumbents Linda Harvell, Elizabeth Cunha and Dennis Maloney chose not to run again so newcomers David White, Melissa McIlhaney and Scott Shafer were sworn in after winning on Election Day. White won Place 3 with 73% of the vote over Valen Cepak while McIlhaney captured Place 4 with 69.3% of the vote over Aron Collins. The narrowest margin came in the race for Place 6 with Scott Shafer winning the seat by just 221 votes. Bob Yancy ran unopposed in Place 5. All four incumbents held their seats on the Bryan City Council. In District 3, Jared Salvato won with 80.1% of the vote over Bob Achgill; James Edge kept his District 4 seat after earning 66.6% of the vote against Shane Savage; Marca Ewers-Shurtleff won reelection in District 5 with 59.3% of the vote against Patrick Giammalva; and Kevin C. Boriskie held on to At Large Place 6 seat after gaining 62.1% against Justin C. Wager. Bryan council members were sworn in at the November meeting. Republicans Bentley Nettles and Fred Brown prevailed in the Brazos County Commissioner’s Court races. Nettles won Precinct 1 unopposed after unseating incumbent Steve Aldrich in the spring. Brown won Precinct 3 after getting 69.7% of the vote against Libertarian Mike Southerland. Brown reached the general election after defeating incumbent Nancy Berry in the March Republican primary. “I’m excited, I’m humbled because I didn’t know how it would turn out,” Brown told the Eagle in November. “I’m just honored that the people in Precinct 3 had the faith in me to go in and do the things I told them I would do.” Brown and Nettles will be sworn in at the commissioners meeting on Jan. 1. Brazos County voters paralleled the state of Texas as a whole by backing Donald Trump over Kamala Harris for president and Ted Cruz over Collin Allred for senator. Cruz won with 59% of the county vote as opposed to 53% statewide. U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Austin, won another term in Texas’ 10th District, winning 63.4% of the vote over Democratic challenger Theresa Boisseau. “From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank the people of TX-10 for entrusting me to continue serving them in Congress,” McCaul said in a statement. “it’s my duty — and my honor — to be a voice for Texans and to fight for conservative policies that will allow us to hand down a better America to the next generation.” The voters of Brazos County also had two propositions on the ballot that would change Brazos County from an open range county to a closed range county. Voters approved the two propositions but the enforcement has been put on hold after mistakes were made in the process of putting the propositions on the ballot. The first mistake had to do with the order approving the propositions. There should have been two different orders, one for the commissioners to sign and the other for the county judge to sign. Instead Brazos County General Counsel Bruce Erratt combined the two as one order. The second mistake made in the placing of the propositions on the ballot was that by Texas statute only landowners can vote on stock laws. “But there is also wording in the statute that describes who is qualified to vote on the Stock Laws,” Erratt said in a statement. “In order to vote on the Stock Laws, ‘a person must be a freeholder and a qualified voter.’ In the Nov. 5 election, voters were not qualified as being ‘freeholders’ (landowners).” Erratt has consulted with the state attorney general’s office and the secretary of state’s office. If the open/closed range county vote is voided, the process for getting the two propositions on the ballot would have to start over and the next vote would have to limited to qualified landowners.While it may not seem like the most romantic option, the useful gift of money is the most desired Christmas present in the United States this year. As Statista's Anna Fleck reports, according to the latest data from Statista’s Consumer Insights , when asked which gifts U.S. adults would personally most like to receive, 45 percent of women and 34 percent of men said cash or bank transfers. For both groups, clothing, textiles or shoes came in second position, followed by vouchers in third . Respondents could choose multiple options in the poll. You will find more infographics at Statista While there is a fair bit of overlap when looking at a breakdown of the data for men and women, some slight differences do emerge. For example, cosmetics, perfume and body care ranked as the fourth most popular option among women (27 percent), while it came in 13th place out of the possible 20 options for men (12 percent). Rounding off the top ten for men were board games/toys/dolls (15 percent) as well as event tickets (14 percent) and for women computers/computer accessories (17 percent) followed by board games/toys/dolls (15 percent). Out of the polled options, "decoration articles" were among the lowest scoring gifts, only desired by 10 percent of female respondents and 6 percent of men.
DETROIT (AP) — Starting in September of 2027, all new passenger vehicles in the U.S. will have to sound a warning if rear-seat passengers don’t buckle up. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Monday that it finalized the rule, which also requires enhanced warnings when front seat belts aren’t fastened. The agency estimates that the new rule will save 50 lives per year and prevent 500 injuries when fully in effect, according to a statement. The new rule will apply to passenger cars, trucks, buses except for school buses, and multipurpose vehicles weighing up to 10,000 pounds. Before the rule, seat belt warnings were required only for the driver’s seat. Under the new rule, outboard front-seat passengers also must get a warning if they don’t fasten their belts. Front-center seats will not get a warning because NHTSA found that it wouldn’t be cost effective. The agency said most vehicles already have warnings for the outboard passenger seats. The rule also lengthens the duration of audio and visual warnings for the driver’s seat. The front-seat rules are effective starting Sept. 1 of 2026. Rear passengers consistently use seat belts at a lower rate than front passengers, the agency says. In 2022, front belt use was just under 92%, while rear use dropped to about 82%. About half of automobile passengers who died in crashes two years ago weren’t wearing belts, according to NHTSA data. The seat belt rule is the second significant regulation to come from NHTSA in the past two months. In November the agency bolstered its Safety advocates want the Department of Transportation, which includes NHTSA, to finish several more rules before the end of the Biden administration, because President-elect Donald Trump has said he’s against new government regulations. Cathy Chase, president of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, urged the department to approve automatic emergency braking for heavy trucks and technology to prevent impaired driving.
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By DAVID CRARY Hanukkah, Judaism’s eight-day Festival of Lights , begins this year on Christmas Day, which has only happened four times since 1900. For some rabbis, the intersection of the two religious holidays provides an auspicious occasion for interfaith engagement. “This can be a profound opportunity for learning and collaboration and togetherness,” said Rabbi Josh Stanton, a vice president of the Jewish Federations of North America. He oversees interfaith initiatives involving the 146 local and regional Jewish federations that his organization represents. “The goal is not proselytizing; it’s learning deeply from each other,” he said. “It’s others seeing you as you see yourself.” One example of togetherness: a Chicanukah party hosted Thursday evening by several Jewish organizations in Houston, bringing together members of the city’s Latino and Jewish communities for a “cross cultural holiday celebration.” The venue: Houston’s Holocaust museum. The food on offer was a blend of the two cultures — for example a latke bar featuring guacamole, chili con queso and pico de gallo, as well as applesauce and sour cream. The doughnut-like pastries were sufganiyot — a Hanukkah specialty — and buñuelos, And the mariachi band took a crack at playing the Jewish folk song “Hava Nagila.” “What really brings us together is our shared values — our faith, our families, our heritage,” said Erica Winsor, public affairs officer for the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston. Rabbi Peter Tarlow, executive director of the Houston-based Center for Latino-Jewish Relations, said the first Chicanukah event 12 years ago drew 20 people, while this year the crowd numbered about 300, and could have been larger had not attendance been capped. He said the party-goers were a roughly even mix of Latinos — some of them Jews with Latin American origins — and “Anglo” Jews. “There’s too much hate, too much separation against both Jews and Latinos,” Tarlow said. “This is a way we can come together and show we support each other.” While Hanukkah is intended as an upbeat, celebratory holiday, rabbis note that it’s taking place this year amid continuing conflicts involving Israeli forces in the Middle East, and apprehension over widespread incidents of antisemitism . Rabbi Moshe Hauer, executive vice president of the Orthodox Union, acknowledged that many Jews may be feeling anxious heading into Hanukkah this year. But he voiced confidence that most would maintain the key tradition: the lighting of candles on menorah candelabras and displaying where they’re visible through household windows and in public spaces. “The posture of our community — without stridency, just with determination — is that the menorah should be in our windows, in a place where the public sees it,” Hauer said. “It is less for us, the Jewish community, than for the world,” he added. “We have to share that light. Putting the menorah in the window is our expression of working to be a light among the nations.” Hauer concurred with Stanton that this year’s overlap of Hanukkah and Christmas is “an exceptional opportunity to see and experience the diversity of America and the diversity of its communities of faith.” Rabbi Motti Seligson, public relations director for the Hasidic movement Chabad-Lubavitch, noted that this year marks the 50th anniversary of a milestone in the public lightings of menorahs. It was on Dec. 8, 1974 — as part of an initiative launched by the Lubavitcher leader, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson — that a menorah was lit outside Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, where the Liberty Bell was housed at the time. “Hanukkah is a celebration of religious liberty, so that it’s not taken for granted,” Seligson said. “One of the ways of doing that is by celebrating it publicly.” He said Chabad was organizing about 15,000 public menorah lightings this year through its numerous branches around the world. “There certainly is some apprehension,” Seligson said, referring to concerns about antisemitism and political friction. “Some people question whether Jews will be celebrating as openly as in the past.” “What I’m hearing is there’s no way that we can’t,” he added. “The only way through these difficult times is by standing stronger and prouder and shining brighter than ever.” Stanton concurred. “Through our history, we’ve been through moments that are easy and moments that are hard,” he said. “Safety for us does not come from hiding. It comes from reaching out.” Why is Hanukkah so late this year? The simple answer is that the Jewish calendar is based on lunar cycles, and is not in sync with the Gregorian calendar which sets Christmas on Dec. 25. Hanukkah always begins on the 25th day of the Jewish month of Kislev, a date which occurs between late November and late December on the Gregorian calendar. The last time Hanukkah began on Christmas Day was in 2005. But the term “Chrismukkah” — signifying the overlap of the two holidays — had become a popular term before then. The term gained extra currency in 2003, when the character Seth Cohen on the TV drama “The O.C.” embraced the fusion holiday as a tribute to his Jewish father and Protestant mother. This season, the Hallmark Channel introduced a new Christmas movie called “Leah’s Perfect Gift,” depicting a young Jewish woman who had admired Christmas from a distance, and gets a chance to experience it up close when her boyfriend invites her to spend the holidays with his family. Spoiler alert: All does not go smoothly. Despite such storylines suggesting a fascination with Christmas among some Jews, Stanton says research by the Jewish Federations reveals a surge in Jews seeking deeper connections to their own traditions and community, as well as a surge in Jews volunteering for charitable activities during the holidays. “The opportunity is to share with others how we celebrate Hanukkah,” he said. “It’s a holiday of freedom, hope, showing proudly you are Jewish.” ___ Associated Press religion coverage receives support through the AP’s collaboration with The Conversation US, with funding from Lilly Endowment Inc. The AP is solely responsible for this content.
IT WAS in the wee hours of Wednesday, November 6, in a conference room adjacent to a television studio in RTÉ, when it dawned on me and a fellow panellist on the national broadcaster’s overnight television coverage that Donald Trump would vanquish Kamala Harris and become the 47 th President of the United States. In short, the data we were processing as it was disseminated online revealed that he was more than holding his own in the crucial territories in the key battlegrounds and she was significantly underperforming what Joe Biden managed in 2020. It wasn’t massively surprising in one sense. Still, it was shocking in another. In light of all that we know about the bombastic billionaire, how is it that Americans could want him as their commander-in-chief? There has been no small amount of conjecture as to why – I’ll indulge in some imminently – but Chris Kofinis, the former chief-of staff to the centrist Democratic turned Independent US Senator from West Virginia, Joe Manchin, arguably put it best in his succinct summation. “Trump is not the disease. He is the symptom. The disease is cultural, political and economic elites who keep telling the public what they should think, feel and believe – and guess what they told them on Tuesday [Election Day]: Go to hell.” There is no doubt that tens of millions of women and men deliberately sent precisely that message when they cast their ballots. There are a few unassailable micro-truths that help explain what happened. President Biden persisted in his quest for a second term for way too long. Harris herself was a weak substitute nominee and her choice of running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, was even worse. Trump started with a substantial edge, given the Biden/Harris administration’s deep unpopularity stemming from the blame allocated to the Democrats for their handling of inflation and immigration, the two biggest issues for a clear majority. At a macro-level, the result again reflected that the lurch to the left on the “culture wars” by the party once identified, first and foremost, as the home of Americans who work with their hands and live paycheque to paycheque has been politically disadvantageous. This is especially the case in presidential races, owing to the electoral college system and what its critics allege is the disproportionately large say accorded to the residents of the vast and amorphous “Middle America.” The exit survey figures released by Blueprint, a Democratic polling firm, are stark in this regard. Of swing voters who ultimately opted for Trump, 83% believe that Harris wants to use taxpayer dollars to fund gender reassignment surgery for imprisoned illegal immigrants; 76% think Harris would allow abortion until the day or birth; 72% claim that she favours defunding the police; and 67% are of the view that she would award Black Americans reparations for slavery. Obviously, these are just perceptions and those on the left in the US would vigorously dispute them. But in politics, perception matters infinitely more than reality. Hence, might Democrats engage seriously in a soul-searching exercise as to why so many – above all, the white working class and, increasingly, Latinos – deem their values out of step in what remains a fundamentally conservative country, particularly in the areas where these contests are decided? The chances are extremely slim. For if they did, the militantly progressive activists, who, for some strange reason, wield enormous, counterproductive influence over prominent Democrats, would warn of angering core constituencies and, more importantly, well-heeled donors. Crazy stuff. It’s a sizeable factor as to why Donald Trump pulled off an astonishing feat and is currently picking a bevy of unqualified individuals – including a few objectively despicable characters, such as the US Attorney General in waiting, Matt Gaetz – who’ll do his bidding unthinkingly for the four years looming ahead. Exactly how much of a threat the second Trump presidency poses to Ireland is appropriately the subject of considerable attention at this juncture. Trump is an unrepentant America Firster and he is principally animated by two things. One is his own ego and enrichment. The other is a profoundly held conviction that the US gets screwed on the world stage by its enemies and allies alike. And his putative commerce secretary, Howard Lutnick, has this island in his sights: “It’s nonsense that Ireland of all places runs a trade surplus at our expense,” he has opined. Addressing the myriad challenges on this front will require indefatigable, concerted efforts from government ministers and diplomats, as well as those here and in the US who thrive on our mutually beneficial business, cultural and further ties. I have a humble, “outside the box” suggestion. It is accompanied by the provisos that Ireland’s ambassador, Geraldine Byrne Nason, is an exceptionally talented person and that the entire Department of Foreign Affairs is formidable That said, because the stakes are so high, I wonder if either or both of the two former Taoisigh, Bertie Ahern and Enda Kenny, would assume formal and/or informal roles in this complicated period for the US-Ireland relationship. There is no better negotiator on the planet than Ahern. He commands tremendous respect internationally. Kenny is skilful. He instinctively understands America and Americans, and they are fond of him. Possibly worth investigating if Bertie and/or Enda could be persuaded...? The Irish general election is next on Friday, November 29. The campaign to date has been fairly ho-hum. There hasn’t been a memorable moment. Barring something unforeseeable, it seems as if Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael will be the forces in the next government, unless the polls are dead wrong. Sinn Féin may have arrested its decline, yet it will probably remain in opposition. The goings-on are nonetheless fascinating to those of us obsessed with politics. But beyond the usual jockeying for position among the leaders on the airwaves and the candidates on the ground in their localities, there is a notable, though hardly novel, division materialising within the Irish people and manifested in media interviews of young, and plenty of not so young, voters. That is between those fortunate enough to own their homes and those striving to put a foot on the property ladder. Hearing the stories of educated women and men in good jobs who despair that they haven’t a hope of obtaining a mortgage in the near future is deeply saddening. Equally, most are totally unconvinced that the politicians seeking their support on this occasion can ameliorate their plight. Many cite the number of their contemporaries who have emigrated and fear that they similarly have no choice. They’ll need to follow them, and to leave behind the family members and communities they dearly love. That already exorbitant housing prices went up a whopping 10% during the last twelve months is an extra devastating blow. It’s a desperate situation. I do trust that there is nary an aspirant standing in this general election who isn’t moved by their struggle and doesn’t want to assist them. I only wish there was a plausible, comprehensive solution on the horizon to this evidently intractable problem. Larry Donnelly is a Boston-born and educated attorney, a Law Lecturer at the University of Galway and a regular media contributor on politics, current affairs and law in Ireland and the US. Twitter/X: @LarryPDonnelly See More: Donald Trump, Irish Election, Larry DonnellyDubai, Paris, London, Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro, New York City, Rome, Florianópolis, Barcelona, and Bangkok Shine as Top Travel Destinations in Summer 2025
LOS ANGELES , Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Appotronics, the inventor of the ALPD® laser display technology, recently participated in the Laser Illuminated Projector Association (LIPA) Annual General Meeting held in Los Angeles , United States . During the event, the company showcased its optics solutions designed for both the interior and exterior of vehicles, emphasizing their versatility in functions such as illumination, entertainment, and V2X (Vehicle to Everything) communication. Meng Han , senior director of Appotronics, addressed the attendees, which included laser illumination and display technology experts, market analysts, and trend observers. He emphasized that the automotive industry is undergoing a transformation from internal combustion engines to autonomous electric vehicles, creating ample opportunities for laser projectors. This shift typically results in more internal space for entertainment features, such as in-car theaters and laser display-enabled human-vehicle communication both inside and outside the vehicle. "We have done the study, finding many people like it, " said Han, citing the example of Appotronics' rollable giant laser display screen, which is equipped on the Seres AITO M9, a top-selling SUV priced above RMB 500,000 in China . The SUV has received over 170,000 orders since its debut late last year, indicating a strong market demand for such innovative features. Han further pointed out that more laser display technology will be applied within the cabin as a supplement to the current LCD panels, transforming the cabin into an immersive and comfortable third living space. "As for the long future, the future isn't more screens—or even screens at all." Han cited Alfonso Albaisa , Design Chief of Nissan, emphasizing that laser display offers numerous advantages, such as easy modeling, free-form surfaces, design flexibility, safety, and sustainability and can be utilized for projections inside the cabin, on the sunroof, side windows, or even on the windshield. Afterwards, Xin Yu , vice president of Appotronics, introduced the company's intelligent digital colorful laser headlight as an example of immersive exterior display . This innovative light is equipped on the newly-released Smart #5 vehicle, enabling car users to enjoy movies while camping. Yu announced that the product is currently available in China and will soon be launched in Europe and Australia . Yu also demonstrated the company's All-in-One laser headlamp, which fulfills multiple functions, including intelligent signaling displays (ISD), adaptive driving beam (ADB) systems, V2X communications, and entertainment. He revealed that the multi-functional headlamp will soon enter mass production and will be showcased at CES 2025, which is scheduled to be held in Las Vegas between January 7 and January 10 . Other automotive optics solutions from Appotronics will also be displayed at the event. "So hopefully in the future, we have more friends together in this industry to make more interesting applications and build up more markets for laser innovation." Yu concluded, adding that he expects more "concepts" of laser technology to turn into "reality" in the automotive sector, just as laser technology has revolutionized the cinema industry. In addition to Appotronics' updates, representatives from Texas Instruments, Epson, Panasonic, Seibersdorf Labs, OMDIA, PMA Research, Nordisk Cinema, Nichia America Corporation, Barco, Oxford University , LUMAfestival.com , and RSL Fiber Systems also shared insights on current laser-related regulations, technological advancements, and future trends at the annual meeting. View original content: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/appotronics-highlights-role-of-laser-technology-in-automotive-industry-at-prestigious-us-trade-conference-302315609.html SOURCE Appotronics Corporation Ltd. Best trending stories from the week. Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Error! There was an error processing your request. You may occasionally receive promotions exclusive discounted subscription offers from the Roswell Daily Record. Feel free to cancel any time via the unsubscribe link in the newsletter you received. You can also control your newsletter options via your user dashboard by signing in.
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Shoppers love its gel-infused, adjustable bra straps, compressive fit, and smooth silhouette under tops. Another undeniably great feature is its variety of color options, ranging from classic neutrals to vibrant pops of color — all at a fair price point. A quick note to shoppers: while this bra is considered high-impact and has plenty of rave reviews, those with larger busts may want to look for an option with even more features for extra support. Best Plus-Size High-Impact Sports Bra Glamorise Women's Plus Size No-Bounce Camisole Sports Bra ($41) "This bra is perfect," writes an Amazon reviewer, echoing the sentiments of countless others. "As a plus-size woman with a larger chest, it is VERY difficult to find bras that fit, let alone sports bras." What makes this sports bra a standout is its thoughtful features: a breathable mesh camisole neckline for extra support and bounce control, no-stretch cups to keep everything firmly in place, and moisture-wicking fabric. Best High-Impact Sports Bra With Odor Control Under Armour Women's Infinity High Impact Sports Bra ($52, originally $60) This high-impact sports bra from Under Armour has a lot to offer, including features that rival pricier brands. The ones we appreciate most are its odor-control technology and sweat-wicking fabric, its customizable fit with adjustments at the base of the front straps and in the back, and molded cups that, as one reviewer said, "provide perfect amount of shaping/prevent uniboob squish." Best High-Impact Sports Bra For Running Lululemon Run Times Bra ($68) No fitness roundup is complete without Lululemon in the mix. It's not just personal preference; the brand simply offers some of the most popular activewear out there, including this quick-drying sports bra made for running. As one of over 1,000 five-star reviewers wrote on its website: "Finally a bra that does what it says. This is one folks. If you sit high and have a lot of bounce, this is the one for you. Even keeps the nips from telling the world how cold you are." Best High-Impact Sports Bra For Large Busts Shefit Ultimate Sports Bra ($69) Shefit's sports bras have a patented, high-impact design that you quite literally won't find anywhere else. As one of many happy reviewers described its fit, it "holds the goods militantly," thanks to its wide supportive bands, versatile strap configurations (you can wear it as an X-back or H-back formation), and a hidden hook on the front zipper to keep you extra secure. Best High-Impact Sports Bra With Underwire Panache Underwire Sports Bra ($75) Panache is one of the most talked-about high-impact sports bra brands on Reddit, a platform where users gather to share honest, unfiltered reviews. While many agree it's an investment, they also rave about its ability to deliver a beautiful, defined shape and — most importantly — plenty of support. Its breathable design features wide, cushioned straps and a racerback ring detail that helps prevent that dreaded bounce. How Much Does a 24 Hour Fitness Membership Cost? Here's a Breakdown Best Bounce-Reducing High-Impact Sports Bra Knix Catalyst Sports Bra ($75) This high-impact sports bra is so popular that it might be tough to find in stock — fair warning (sorry!). Designed specifically to prevent bounce during intense workouts, the Knix team even teamed up with the University of Portsmouth Research Group to prove its effectiveness, showing that it reduces breast movement by an impressive 76 percent. Best Luxe High-Impact Sports Bra Anita Women's Extreme Control Sport Bra ($79) This high-impact sports bra is the priciest option on our list, but passionate reviewers swear it's worth every penny. With "extreme" in the name, they say it's no exaggeration. One Reddit user called it their "all-time favorite," describing it as the "most locked-down sports bra I've worn." Its three-section outer cup design features distinct panels, strategically stitched to contour and support your shape like a dream. Marisa Petrarca (she/her) is a contributing editor for PS Shopping and has over seven years of experience writing and editing beauty, fashion, and lifestyle content. She was previously the senior beauty editor at Grazia USA and the style and beauty editor at Us Weekly. Now freelancing, her work has been featured in Cosmopolitan, Allure, Marie Claire, and more. When she's not working on a story, you can probably find her testing the latest makeup, skin-care, or hair launches. Marisa lives in Saint Paul, MN, with her husband and their corgi, Cooper.