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Motor 1
a day ago
- Automotive
- Motor 1
The Bugatti Tourbillon Doesn't Have Real Speakers. It Uses Something Much Cooler
The Bugatti Tourbillon is filled with all sorts of neat innovations. A steering wheel that rotates around a central hub , a titanium gauge cluster , 3D-printed suspension components, and a monster rear diffuser that doubles as a crash structure. Add to that a sound system that doesn't use traditional speakers. Top Gear magazine recently visited Rimac's new Croatian headquarters, where Bugatti Rimac is developing the Tourbillon. CEO Mate Rimac delights in showing off all kinds of innovations on both this and the Rimac Nevera, and he's particularly proud of the Tourbillon's sound system. Rather than using traditional speakers, the Tourbillon uses piezoelectric elements that vibrate the car's carbon-fiber tub. So effectively, the Tourbillon's chassis is one big speaker. This warrants further explanation. Traditional speakers use a magnet that receives an electrical signal, which in turn moves an electromagnetic voice coil back and forth. The voice coil is attached to some sort of diaphragm, typically a cone made from paper or metal, that vibrates, amplifying the sound. (Remember that sound is just air vibrating.) Obviously, this works incredibly well, but speaker magnets are quite heavy. A piezoelectric speaker uses a small crystal like quartz to do much the same thing. An electrical signal sent to the crystal vibrates some sort of diaphragm, usually a small piece of flat metal. Some hi-fi speakers use this technology, but more often, a piezoelectric speaker is just a small buzzer, like an alarm in an old quartz wristwatch. In the Tourbillon, the actual carbon-fiber chassis is the diaphragm—those piezo transducers are designed to transmit vibrations directly into the tub. Rimac shows Top Gear the Tourbillon's effective subwoofer, a piezo element attached to the roof of the car. It's a tiny metal piece, far smaller and lighter than a traditional speaker. The interior of the Tourbillon. No traditional speakers here. Photo by: Bugatti "Believe me, the sound quality of that car is in a different universe compared to a Chiron," Rimac says. "So we saved weight, space, and improved the sound quality." While this seems to be the first example of an automaker using piezoelectric transducers to turn a carbon-fiber tub into a speaker, the Tourbillon is not the first car to use part of its body structure for audio reproduction. Mercedes-Benz introduced a system called Front Bass that turned the front firewall of the 2013 SL into, effectively, a large speaker box. Though, this system did use traditional electromagnetic speakers. The car's structure was just used to enhance the sound from the speakers. Neat stuff, though with a naturally aspirated V-16 engine just behind the rear bulkhead, we wonder if anyone really needs a high-end audio system. More on the Tourbillon Bugatti Boss on Turbocharged Hybrid Supercars: 'I Don't Get It' Bugatti's New V-16 Has a Bizarre Timing System Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Zayed Sustainability Prize Sees Surge in Global Participation with 7,761 Entries
With 128 winners transforming 400 million lives around the world, the Prize continues to attract the world's most pioneering sustainability solutions. 30% surge in global entries highlights the Prize's growing impact in advancing transformative solutions across health, food, water, energy, and climate action. AI-powered solutions, disruptive innovations, and technologies that expand access to essential services emerged as defining trends across all categories, reflecting a global shift toward inclusive, locally adapted development. ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, July 28, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The UAE's Zayed Sustainability Prize, a pioneering global award that has transformed the lives of over 400 million people, has officially closed submissions for its 2026 awards cycle. A total of 7,761 entries from 173 countries were received across the six categories of Health, Food, Energy, Water, Climate Action and Global High Schools, reflecting the Prize's continued role in advancing impactful solutions to pressing global challenges. Now in its 17th year, the Prize empowers small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), nonprofit organisations and high schools to develop and scale sustainable innovations that improve lives, especially in vulnerable and underserved communities. From clean energy and healthcare access to regenerative agriculture and safe drinking water, this year's submissions reflect a rising focus on technology-powered, community-led models that expand access where it's needed most. Submissions increased by 30% compared to the previous cycle. There was a marked rise in projects that integrate cutting-edge technologies – such as artificial intelligence, direct air carbon capture, and fintech tools – with grassroots approaches, highlighting how innovation, equity, and long-term impact are converging in meaningful ways. H.E. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Director-General of the Zayed Sustainability Prize, said: "The record number of submissions to this year's Prize cycle reflects a growing global commitment to practical, scalable solutions that deliver long-term impact. We saw particularly strong momentum in food systems, where smart technologies are helping boost productivity and resilience. Across all categories, the increased use of AI and other advanced technologies highlights how innovation is being harnessed to drive inclusive, community-led progress. The Zayed Sustainability Prize remains focused on recognising pioneers who deliver measurable impact and advance sustainable development worldwide." Early analysis shows that around 85% of all submissions came from the developing and emerging economies, with top contributions from India, Ethiopia, Uzbekistan, Brazil, and Indonesia. Participation was also high from developed countries like the United Arab Emirates and the United States of America, both making it into the top 10 submission countries. The Food (1,630) and Climate Action (1,880) categories attracted the highest number of entries, reflecting the global urgency around food security, ecosystem protection, and disaster resilience. These were followed by Health (1,497), Global High Schools (1,070), Water (863) and Energy (821). Submissions to the Health category grew by over 60% this year, with entries focusing on AI-enabled diagnostics, wearable tech, and decentralised care. Many also explored tech-enabled sustainable logistics and improved traceability to strengthen healthcare delivery systems. The Food category highlighted advances in precision agriculture and agri-robotics, with smart systems and drones helping farmers boost yields as well as circularity in food systems. In Energy, submissions revealed a growing interest in thermal energy storage and advanced low-carbon fuels, and broader energy transformation, including solutions for future-proofing energy systems to meet the growing global demand scenarios. Entries in the Water category explored innovative ways to expand freshwater access, including atmospheric water generation and low-energy desalination, as well as fintech tools that promote more transparent and equitable distribution. Climate Action entries addressed both mitigation and adaptation, featuring nature-based solutions, direct air carbon capture, predictive tools for resilience and disaster preparedness, and community-based conservation grounded in Indigenous knowledge. Youth-led submissions in Global High Schools reflected a remarkable surge in youth engagement and commitment to sustainability, with projects ranging from AI-powered climate monitoring and smart irrigation for school farms to low-cost water filtration and tech-based approaches to waste tracking and upcycling. Following the close of submissions, the Prize now enters the evaluation stage. All entries will be shortlisted by an independent research and analysis consultancy. A Selection Committee comprised of globally renowned industry experts will then assess the qualified entries and shortlist the candidates. The third and final tier of the evaluation process is the Jury, which will convene in October to unanimously elect the winners in each category. Winners will be announced at the Zayed Sustainability Prize Awards Ceremony on 13 January 2026, during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. Each winner in the organisational categories will receive US $1 million, while six high schools – representing the world's regions – will be awarded US $150,000 each to implement or expand their sustainability projects. About the Zayed Sustainability Prize The Zayed Sustainability Prize, an affiliate of Erth Zayed Philanthropies, is the UAE's pioneering award for innovative solutions to global challenges. A tribute to the legacy and vision of the UAE's founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Prize aims to drive sustainable development worldwide. Each year, across the Health, Food, Energy, Water, Climate Action and Global High Schools categories, the Prize rewards organisations and high schools for their groundbreaking solutions to our planet's most pressing needs. Through its 128 winners, in 17 years, the Prize has positively impacted over 400 million lives across the globe, inspiring innovators to amplify their impact, and chart a sustainable future for all. Source: AETOSWire View source version on Contacts Rawda Sign in to access your portfolio
National Post
3 days ago
- Business
- National Post
Zayed Sustainability Prize Sees Surge in Global Participation with 7,761 Entries
With 128 winners transforming 400 million lives around the world, the Prize continues to attract the world's most pioneering sustainability solutions. 30% surge in global entries highlights the Prize's growing impact in advancing transformative solutions across health, food, water, energy, and climate action. AI-powered solutions, disruptive innovations, and technologies that expand access to essential services emerged as defining trends across all categories, reflecting a global shift toward inclusive, locally adapted development. Article content Article content ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — The UAE's Zayed Sustainability Prize, a pioneering global award that has transformed the lives of over 400 million people, has officially closed submissions for its 2026 awards cycle. A total of 7,761 entries from 173 countries were received across the six categories of Health, Food, Energy, Water, Climate Action and Global High Schools, reflecting the Prize's continued role in advancing impactful solutions to pressing global challenges. Article content Now in its 17 th year, the Prize empowers small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), nonprofit organisations and high schools to develop and scale sustainable innovations that improve lives, especially in vulnerable and underserved communities. From clean energy and healthcare access to regenerative agriculture and safe drinking water, this year's submissions reflect a rising focus on technology-powered, community-led models that expand access where it's needed most. Article content Submissions increased by 30% compared to the previous cycle. There was a marked rise in projects that integrate cutting-edge technologies – such as artificial intelligence, direct air carbon capture, and fintech tools – with grassroots approaches, highlighting how innovation, equity, and long-term impact are converging in meaningful ways. Article content H.E. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Director-General of the Zayed Sustainability Prize, said: 'The record number of submissions to this year's Prize cycle reflects a growing global commitment to practical, scalable solutions that deliver long-term impact. We saw particularly strong momentum in food systems, where smart technologies are helping boost productivity and resilience. Across all categories, the increased use of AI and other advanced technologies highlights how innovation is being harnessed to drive inclusive, community-led progress. The Zayed Sustainability Prize remains focused on recognising pioneers who deliver measurable impact and advance sustainable development worldwide.' Article content Early analysis shows that around 85% of all submissions came from the developing and emerging economies, with top contributions from India, Ethiopia, Uzbekistan, Brazil, and Indonesia. Participation was also high from developed countries like the United Arab Emirates and the United States of America, both making it into the top 10 submission countries. Article content The Food (1,630) and Climate Action (1,880) categories attracted the highest number of entries, reflecting the global urgency around food security, ecosystem protection, and disaster resilience. These were followed by Health (1,497), Global High Schools (1,070), Water (863) and Energy (821). Submissions to the Health category grew by over 60% this year, with entries focusing on AI-enabled diagnostics, wearable tech, and decentralised care. Many also explored tech-enabled sustainable logistics and improved traceability to strengthen healthcare delivery systems. Article content The Food category highlighted advances in precision agriculture and agri-robotics, with smart systems and drones helping farmers boost yields as well as circularity in food systems. Article content In Energy, submissions revealed a growing interest in thermal energy storage and advanced low-carbon fuels, and broader energy transformation, including solutions for future-proofing energy systems to meet the growing global demand scenarios. Article content Entries in the Water category explored innovative ways to expand freshwater access, including atmospheric water generation and low-energy desalination, as well as fintech tools that promote more transparent and equitable distribution. Article content Climate Action entries addressed both mitigation and adaptation, featuring nature-based solutions, direct air carbon capture, predictive tools for resilience and disaster preparedness, and community-based conservation grounded in Indigenous knowledge. Article content Youth-led submissions in Global High Schools reflected a remarkable surge in youth engagement and commitment to sustainability, with projects ranging from AI-powered climate monitoring and smart irrigation for school farms to low-cost water filtration and tech-based approaches to waste tracking and upcycling. Article content Following the close of submissions, the Prize now enters the evaluation stage. All entries will be shortlisted by an independent research and analysis consultancy. A Selection Committee comprised of globally renowned industry experts will then assess the qualified entries and shortlist the candidates. The third and final tier of the evaluation process is the Jury, which will convene in October to unanimously elect the winners in each category. Article content Winners will be announced at the Zayed Sustainability Prize Awards Ceremony on 13 January 2026, during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. Each winner in the organisational categories will receive US $1 million, while six high schools – representing the world's regions – will be awarded US $150,000 each to implement or expand their sustainability projects.
GSM Arena
22-07-2025
- GSM Arena
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 might have a downgraded hardware component Comments
These are the most important innovations in the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7 according to Samsung
GSM Arena
19-07-2025
- GSM Arena
These are the most important innovations in the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7 according to Samsung Comments
These are the most important innovations in the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7 according to Samsung Comments
