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Prospects for reusing silicon from end-of-life solar modules in new ingot production
- Scientists in the Netherlands have proposed a new testing scheme for recycling silicon from end-of-life photovoltaic panels.
- Their methodology helps create different wafer categories for recycling silicon, with a focus on gallium-doped wafers for new ingot production.
- Most of the recycled silicon in the near future will come from p-type products, which may face challenges in a market dominated by n-type modules.
- Reusing p-type wafers as feedstock for new p-type ingots may not be economically viable, considering the dominance of n-type cell technology.
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Pymnts
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FinTech IPO Index’s 3.9% Rally Spreads Some Cheer in Holiday-Shortened Trading Week
- The FinTech IPO Index has experienced a 3.9% rally, bringing some cheer in the holiday-shortened trading week.
- Huize shares have surged 26.4% due to strong earnings and record-high premiums.
- Sezzle has rebounded with a 12.5% gain after being accused of risky lending practices.
- Affirm's stock has risen by 5.5% following an expanded partnership with WooCommerce.
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The Year in Amazon vs Walmart, and a Look Into 2025
- As 2024 comes to a close, the retail sector remains defined by the intense rivalry between Amazon and Walmart.
- The year kicked off with Amazon strengthening its lead over Walmart in consumer spending.
- Both companies ramped up their investments in digital advertising.
- The battle for paid memberships continued to heat up in 2024.
- Prime Day and Walmart+ Week remained key battlegrounds in the retail rivalry.
- Both companies advanced their efforts to digitize the in-store experience.
- The rivalry between Amazon and Walmart also extended into new markets.
- Price wars between Amazon and Walmart gathered steam.
- As 2025 approaches, the Amazon-Walmart rivalry shows no signs of slowing down.
- Walmart has an advantage over Amazon in groceries, particularly with membership services.
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Crypto-News-Flash
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Former PM Advocates Bitcoin for Phuket’s Tourism Transformation
- Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra proposes Bitcoin as a transformative tool for Phuket’s tourism economy.
- Thaksin suggests a pilot program in Phuket to use Bitcoin as a payment method for tourists and local companies.
- Regulatory collaboration between the central bank and the SEC is crucial for the integration of cryptocurrency into Thailand’s financial and tourism sectors.
- Addressing price volatility, cybersecurity risks, and regulatory compliance are necessary before wider deployment of Bitcoin in Phuket.
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Tech Radar
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Everything new on Hulu in January 2025
- Hulu has a range of exciting new titles arriving in January 2025.
- Most of Hulu's January titles will be available to stream on January 1.
- The titles packed under Hulu's monthly list includes a range of genres.
- Hulu's monthly list includes movie franchises from action thriller John Wick, to the horror series Insidious and even Paul Blart movies.
- Hulu's list of new shows include Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, American Pickers, and The Unbelievable with Dan Aykroyd, among others.
- American Psycho, The Devil's Own, Dirty Grandpa, Ender's Game, and The Great Debaters are some of the newly added movies on Hulu.
- Other movies such as Little Manhattan, Pacific Rim, Paddington, Shutter, and Sorry to Bother You will also be available to stream in January 2025.
- Hulu's list packs titles from multiple categories such as action, horror, sci-fi, comedy, etc.
- Hulu's monthly lists cater to a wide range of streaming audiences, and their January lists is no different.
- Hulu continues to bring new titles every month, making it one of the best streaming services.
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Metro
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How robot farmers are working night and day to pick 250,000 berries a week
- A robot has been developed that is as good as humans at harvesting berries, working 24/7 without breaks.
- The robot uses computer vision and AI to identify ripe berries and snips the stalk to pluck them.
- Quality control is automated, discarding bad berries and refrigerating good ones for supermarkets.
- This technology could help solve labour shortages in UK farms and costs of fruit picking are increasing.
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Insider
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Older Americans share their biggest financial regrets from their parenting years
- Dozens of US parents have shared their financial regrets with Business Insider in a recent survey.
- Many responded saying they had children when they were too young and financially unstable, delayed their careers to raise a family, or spent too little or too much on their kids.
- Parents wished they'd waited longer before having children to become more established in their careers and finances.
- Several of the respondents said being divorced and being a single parent affected their retirement plans.
- Some parents regretted being stay-at-home parents since it meant they had less income to build savings and lower Social Security checks.
- A few dozen parents regretted spoiling their children materially.
- Despite having some financial regrets, all of the respondents stressed that they had few regrets about how they raised their children and they love their kids.
- Proactivity in saving for retirement was advised to every individual regardless of their status as parents.
- Financial planners recommend that families build financial plans with goals for education, tax planning, investments, estates, charity and cash-flow management.
- Open, ongoing discussions about money were highly recommended for parents to reinforce responsibilities and financial literacy.
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Crypto-News-Flash
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Ethereum Price Watch: Will ETH Finally Break the $4,000 Barrier?
- Ethereum's price declines to a weekly low as futures Open Interest falls.
- Analyst predicts ETH could outperform Bitcoin in 2025 with inflow expected in January.
- ETH's Total Value Locked in DeFi rises, Active Addresses increase, and MVRV score indicates undervaluation.
- Experts believe Ethereum has potential for significant growth in 2025.
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Insider
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I'm a digital hoarder and I can't stop. It's been horrible for my mental health.
- Digital hoarding is the accumulation of digital files to the point of loss of perspective, resulting in stress and disorganization.
- Digital hoarding is linked to anxiety, causing it to be detrimental to mental health.
- Research done by different universities shows hoarding disorder has been classified as a mental illness.
- In a study with 846 participants, it was found that there is a direct link between digital hoarding and anxiety.
- According to Nick Neave, director of the Hoarding Research Group, digital hoarding tends to be driven by the levels of increased anxiety in people.
- A person's anxiety leads them to take several pictures, for instance, anxious they might delete any pictures by mistake without, which leads to taking many more pictures.
- The accumulation of digital photos and videos over the years often causes a panic when considering deleting them.
- While there is no formal diagnosis, people who fit the criteria for digital hoarding are considered digital hoarders.
- Multiple therapy sessions can help digital hoarders to understand why they hold on to these digital assets.
- It is important to declutter regularly and delete digital assets that no longer serve one's memory or need.
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Androidauthority
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OnePlus Open 2 leaked renders show us what to expect with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 competitor
- Leaked renders of the OnePlus Open 2 showcase a refined design with a larger camera module and slimmer profile.
- The Open 2 is rumored to feature a Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, a larger battery, and faster charging.
- Expected upgrades include an IPX8 rating, 50W wireless charging, and Android 15 with Oxygen OS 15.
- The OnePlus Open 2 renders reveal similarities with its predecessor but with noticeable changes in appearance.
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TechBullion
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TopFollow APK: The Ultimate Tool for Free Instagram Followers and Engagement Growth
- TopFollow APK is a popular app designed to help users gain free Instagram followers, likes, and comments quickly.
- The app provides authentic followers who actively engage with your posts and offers ad-free usage.
- TopFollow ensures data privacy and account safety, and it is completely free to download and use.
- To achieve sustainable growth, it's essential to combine TopFollow with organic strategies, high-quality content, and active engagement.
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Bonk DAO Burns 1.69 Trillion BONK Tokens: What’s Next for the Solana Meme Coin
- Bonk DAO has burnt 1.69 trillion tokens, influencing the price of BONK.
- Analysts remain optimistic about BONK's future, despite the muted response to the token burn.
- The burn is part of the 'BURNmas' initiative, resulting in a total burn of 1.69 trillion tokens.
- The circulating supply of BONK decreased from 100 trillion to 91 trillion tokens, potentially triggering a supply shock.
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Insider
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Moo Deng just got an adoptive father — Ethereum cofounder Vitalik Buterin
- Ethereum cofounder Vitalik Buterin has become the adoptive father of Moo Deng, the baby pygmy hippo from Thailand.
- Buterin donated nearly $294,000 to Khao Kheow Open Zoo where Moo Deng resides.
- The donation was made as an expression of gratitude for the hospitality Buterin received in Thailand.
- Moo Deng has gained popularity online and increased visitor numbers at the zoo.
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Insider
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South Korea's political chaos continues as its national assembly impeaches its acting president
- South Korea's national assembly impeached acting president Han Duck-soo on Friday.
- Han took over from President Yoon Suk Yeol on December 14.
- Yoon was impeached after declaring martial law for several hours.
- Han has been suspended from his duties immediately.
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Technode
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Chinese car maker GAC to use humanoid robots powered by solid-state batteries
- Chinese automaker GAC plans to trial humanoid robots in its car factories.
- The third iteration of GoMate is a humanoid robot with alterable wheels for self-balance and drive.
- GAC aims to produce components for humanoid robots at scale from next year.
- The robots will be powered by GAC's all-solid-state batteries, scheduled for production in 2026.
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