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Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
PG&E Corporation (PCG) Calls Innovators to Help Solve California's Energy Challenge
PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG) is one of the Best 52-Week Low Stocks to Buy According to Analysts. On July 7, PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG) announced that it is calling for innovators to help solve California's toughest energy challenges. The company has up to $25 million to fund new projects. They want entrepreneurs, inventors, and tech experts to join their 2025 Innovation Pitch Fest. The event will take place from September 23 to September 25, at PG&E's Oakland headquarters. It focuses on breakthrough technologies that need strong collaboration between PG&E and external innovators. The company updated its strategy in 2024, highlighting key problem areas and increased emphasis on using Artificial Intelligence to improve energy systems. Brightly-lit nighttime view of an electricity power grid with distribution lines and transmission substations. For this year's Innovation Pitch Fest, PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG) has set 10 specific problem statements. They include challenges like managing the energy demands of growing AI data centers, accelerating neighborhood electrification, reducing wildfire risks, and improving safety through AI. PG&E wants fast, scalable solutions to these urgent problems. PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG) is a major utility serving northern and central California. It provides electricity and natural gas to about 16 million people across a 70,000-square-mile area. While we acknowledge the potential of PCG as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 30 Stocks That Should Double in 3 Years and 11 Hidden AI Stocks to Buy Right Now. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Sign in to access your portfolio
Daily Mail
27-06-2025
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE The simple tricks to speed up your computer, phone, wi-fi and printer - without paying for costly upgrades or replacements
When you're struggling with slow tech, even simple jobs can start to feel like tedious chores. Luckily, you can speed up your old devices without having to splash out for costly upgrades. According to tech experts at Which? you can get your computer, phones, WiFi, and even printers back up to full speed with a few quick changes. Lisa Barber, Which? tech editor, says: 'While our first instinct is often to replace or upgrade tired tech, we've found some surprisingly simple tips and tricks that can get your devices back up to speed - and all without having to spend any money. 'Next time you're despairing of an unresponsive device or slow connection, it's well worth giving these a try before shelling out for a pricey new model.' Devices like phones and computers gradually become slower over time as we clog them up with unnecessary software, files, and apps. All that extra digital junk diverts computing power from tasks your device really needs to do, slowing the whole system down. But by following this guide, you will learn how to clean up your devices and leave them as fast as a brand-new replacement. Computers If your Mac or Windows PC is running slow, the first thing you should do is restart the computer. Although 'turn it off and on again' isn't always great advice, this simple step really can speed up your PC. Which? says: 'A full restart clears your Ram, freeing up valuable system memory. It also applies any outstanding updates, flushes your system cache and resets background processes. 'This clears out temporary files and terminates system activities that can drag down speed.' Just make sure that you select 'restart' in the operating system rather than pressing the power button or turning the computer off at the plug. If the computer is still slow when it turns back on, that might be because you have too many apps automatically running when the computer boots up. These 'startup apps' seriously slow your computer down, so make sure to turn as many off as you can. You can find the option to do this under the 'Task Manager' in Windows or through the 'Login Items' setting on Mac. However, you should always leave any security apps, such as antivirus software, enabled to keep your computer safe. You should also uninstall any software that you don't need, since unwanted apps and programs hog valuable storage space and put a strain on the computing power. This is also true of any old junk files that might be cluttering up your hard drive. Freeing up storage and deleting any temporary files will free up important functions to work more efficiently. Finally, one thing you should be doing regularly is ensuring that your operating system and software are all updated to the latest version. Which? says: 'Windows and macOS frequently receive updates that fix bugs, plug security holes and optimise your system. 'Making sure you have the latest updates installed can resolve performance-related software issues and make your operating system run more efficiently.' Unnecessary files and apps slow down your computer and put strain on the CPU. Delete anything you don't need to speed things up (stock image) Just like a computer, your phone or tablet can also become clogged up with unnecessary files and apps, which put a strain on key processes. As always, the first thing to do is restart your device, which can solve a number of problems. Restarting your device will wipe your device's RAM clean and force any apps running in the background to close. Turning it off and on again also clears out any temporary files and can fix minor software glitches that might be causing trouble. Similar to a computer, getting rid of any unnecessary apps and making sure that everything is fully updated will also keep your device fast. To further speed up your phone, one important step to take is turning off 'background app refresh' on iOS or 'background data' on Android. These settings allow apps to look for and download new content automatically, such as a news app looking for the latest headlines. You can turn this off for individual apps without preventing them from working; they will just wait until you open them to start refreshing. On iPads and iPhones, you can do this under the 'Background App Refresh' tab in the General section of settings. On Android devices, go to the 'Apps' page of settings and select each app individually. The option to turn off background data will be under the 'Mobile data and Wi-Fi' setting for each app. Wi-Fi As you can probably guess, if you want to speed up your Wi-Fi, the first step is to restart your router. Which? explains: 'This instantly clears any potential network congestion or IP conflicts by resetting all active connections. 'It will also re-establish a fresh connection to your internet service, which can fix any instabilities you may have been experiencing.' The simplest way to do this is by unplugging your router from the mains power, waiting 60 seconds, and then plugging it back in. Routers will also periodically receive firmware updates, so ensuring that your device is up to date can help boost speeds. The method for this varies from device to device, so it is best to check the manufacturer's instructions for more details. However, you are still having trouble getting a good Wi-Fi connection, which might mean there is a problem with the signal. Wi-Fi is an electromagnetic wave which can be blocked by obstructions like walls, doors, and ceilings. That means you'll need to move your router to a central location in your home where there will be as few objects between your device and the router as possible. Similarly, Wi-Fi networks work by using different channels within the wireless radio band. If your neighbours are using the same Wi-Fi channel as you, this can lead to signal congestion and interference, which slows down your connection. Using a free tool like NetSpot or WiFi Analyzer, look to see if any nearby Wi-Fi networks are using the same channel as your own. If there are, you can manually change the Wi-Fi network's channel by logging into the router's admin controls online. How to access these settings varies, so check the manufacturer's instructions for more information. Printers If your printer is taking a long time to print out documents or photos, it might be due to a few different issues. For printers that connect wirelessly, it could be due to a bad connection, so ensure that the printer is as close to the router as you can. For all printers, it is worth ensuring that your print settings aren't causing an issue since printing in the highest quality, using colour, or printing double-sided can all slow things down if speed is your main concern. Finally, Which? recommends: 'Running your printer's maintenance routine to clean print heads and keep the ink nozzles clear and updating its firmware can also improve performance.' IS 'BACKGROUND REFRESH' TO BLAME FOR YOUR POOR IPHONE BATTERY LIFE? Every time a new software update is issued, Apple users appear to have issues with battery life. For instance, the latest iOS 11.4 update has caused to complain about battery problems. One angry user wrote on Reddit that it caused their battery to drain up to 25% faster, while others say they are constantly having to charge their phone. Apple has not yet revealed what is causing the problem or how to fix it. However, some users suggest that the issue may be with the background app refresh feature. This lets your apps run periodically in the background so that they can update their contents, even when you're not using your phone. To lessen the affect on battery life, normal app background refreshing is scheduled for certain times, such as when your device is connected to Wi-Fi, plugged into a power source, or being actively used. Forbes points out that affected users are primarily reporting that the issue happens at home. This suggest that background synchronisation services could be to blame. To turn off the feature, launch the Settings app from your Home screen and select General. Then switch Background Refresh to 'off'.
CNN
27-05-2025
- Business
- CNN
Apple's newest iPad is also its most affordable with this $50-off all-time low discount
One of the best Apple Memorial Day deals is still live after the holiday weekend. It's rare to see one of the newest releases from Apple at its all-time low price, but that's the case for the new 11-inch iPad with A16 chip. Courtesy of Amazon, it's down to the best price ever in all four colors. Apple 11-Inch iPad A16 The new version of our pick for the best iPad landed at its best price ever over Memorial Day weekend. It's such a good deal that I'm back to highlight Apple's latest tablet for $50 off the usual price. It even comes in all four of the new our review Echoing the advice of my colleagues and tech experts, Henry T. Casey and Mike Andronico, the best iPad that most people can buy just so happens to be the most affordable tablet Apple sells. As far as our current standings go, the previous-generation version of this 11-inch iPad currently holds the top spot. But that won't be the case for long. The newest iteration improves upon our best-tested pick with some enhanced internal specifications. While the improved A16 chip means that it will do a better job at handling tasks in the present, it also means that the tablet will keep working for years to come into the future. Normally, I'd hold back on recommending that you buy the latest and greatest version of any product. But when a deal like this comes around, it's the only offer that makes sense to recommend. I know that not everyone needs the current model, but think of it this way: Today's $50 discount means you can score the most future-proof offering in Apple's lineup for less. The previous-generation model is no longer sold anywhere, so this is your best bet at an affordable tablet. Today's tech deal checks all the boxes. It's an all-time low price, for starters, and means you can score the latest release from Apple for less than ever before. The iPad A16 also comes in four colors, all of which are marked down at Amazon — so this isn't one of those deals where you have to buy one of the overstocked styles to save. This isn't just the most notable offering from Apple, but it's also one of the best tablets on the market, period. The only reason I wouldn't recommend this is if you're shopping for something outside of Apple's ecosystem, in which case, I'd suggest pursuing our guide to the best Android tablets. Our senior deals editor Rikka Altland spotted the price drop this morning while searching for the best finds of the week. She has worked in service journalism for nearly a decade and is an expert at deal hunting and price-history analysis. Altland also regularly reviews tech for a living, frequently collaborating with CNN Underscored's team of testing experts.
CNA
09-05-2025
- Business
- CNA
Singapore expands tech talent pipeline scheme
Singapore is boosting efforts to groom local talent for leadership roles in the global tech arena. It is part of the SG Digital Leaders scheme, with 19 professionals joining a growing network of other tech experts in domains like AI and quantum computing. Nicolas Ng with more.
