CES 2024:ð§WaterCube, wildlife spotting AI binoculars, and all the latest January 12, 2024 | [Read Online]( Saudi Arabiaâs visionary [NEOM initiative]( has pulled the curtain back on another spectacular project: Aquellum, a concealed subterranean luxury community nestled inside soaring 1,475-foot mountains near the Gulf of Aqaba. Aquellum promises to redefine avant-garde living by embedding futuristic urban design in a setting of natural grandeur. Residents and visitors can expect nothing less than a feast for the senses, while creators get to channel their inspiration in development hub called âThe Generatorâ, with everywhere linked by an omnidirectional transit system. Jump to todayâs [Must Read]( for a glimpse of the projectâs awe-inspiring vision. ðªÂ Weâre reporting from [CES 2024 in Las Vegas]( throughout this week, and weâll bring you all the most exciting product launches, smartest innovations, and latest trends that will drive the tech narrative this year. ð¨ If you enjoy The Blueprint, youâll love [Vital Component](, our essential roundup of the top engineering, science, and tech news delivered every Sunday. Good morning. Iâm Tim, newsletter editor at IE. This is the Blueprint. Letâs get into it! Reading time: 5 minutes Did a friend forward this e-mail to you? [Subscribe â](  VIDEO OF THE DAY WaterCube 100: Revolutionizing fresh water access The WaterCube 100, developed by Genesis Systems, efficiently produces over 100 gallons of fresh water daily from the air. Our very own Cory had the opportunity to experience this innovation firsthand at CES 2024. IE+ SUPPORT INTERESTING ENGINEERING
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 [AI binoculars can identify 9,000 species while you explore outdoors]( Legendary optics maker Swarovskiâs anniversary smart binoculars debuted at CES 2024. Offering real-time recognition of over 9,000 animals, the $4,800 gadget snaps photos that are relayed to a mobile app for sharing discoveries. It even applies arrow markers to help guide friends to specimens you find. See how precision optics can achieve a new level of functionality through artificial intelligence. [Read more >]( [TRANSPORTATION]( ð® [Sony drives its new EV prototype on stage using a PS5 controller]( A representative for the joint Sony Honda Mobility (SHM) venture developing the upcoming Afeela electric vehicle brought its prototype onstage at CES 2024 by a PlayStation 5 controller. SHM's new EV model is due to launch in 2026, with preordering expected in 2025. Click below to watch this unexpected spectacle. [Read more >]( JOB ALERT In this section youâll find the latest jobs as featured on: [jobs.interestingengineering.com]( [Java AWS Engineer]( at Sainsburys
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