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Why does Instagram ruin audio quality?

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Instagram is an incredibly popular social media platform that allows users to post photos and videos. The downside of this popularity is that the video and audio files uploaded to Instagram are compressed in order to reduce their size for storage and faster uploads and playback.

Unfortunately, this can result in a significant loss of audio quality. In this blog post, we’ll explore why audio quality on Instagram suffers from compression and what you can do to improve it. [Read more…] about Why does Instagram ruin audio quality?

AECOM to partner with MnDOT and the City of White Bear Lake on automated shuttle pilot

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AECOM, an infrastructure consulting firm, is partnering with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and White Bear Lake on the launch of an automated shuttle pilot within the city.

The shuttle, which has been named “Bear Tracks”, will run for one year on a 1.5-mile route and be free to use, connecting area residents to several community facilities and businesses.

The project will incorporate key elements of MnDOT’s Connected and Automated Vehicle (CAV) Strategic Plan, including enhanced mobility for persons with disabilities, better travel options for elderly communities, and more public awareness of automated vehicle technologies. [Read more…] about AECOM to partner with MnDOT and the City of White Bear Lake on automated shuttle pilot

Spotify monthly listeners – your career depends on them

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Today, it is not difficult for a novice musician to show his work to this world. You write a track, find a music platform and upload it there.

That’s it, your track can now be listened to, added to yourself from any corner of the world.

The only problem is that some artists do not just want to put their music on the Internet, they want to become famous, the darlings of millions of people. In this case, they have a lot of work to do to create their own personal brand. [Read more…] about Spotify monthly listeners – your career depends on them

Boeing ‘abandons’ robots in favour of humans

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Boeing has reportedly abandoned the use of some robotic systems that were being used for fuselage work such as drilling and fastening.

According to the Seattle Times, the implementation of the robots “proved painful to set up and (was) error-prone”.

The news website quoted Jason Clark, Boeing vice president of 777/777X operations, who said back in 2015, when the robots were first introduced: “It’s a little tough in the teething. But as we get through it, it will create the rewards necessary for us to compete.” [Read more…] about Boeing ‘abandons’ robots in favour of humans

Maintenance Tips​ for Komatsu Undercarriage

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Every vehicle operator would prefer an undercarriage to last forever, but it is impossible.

Wear may not be prevented.

However, with a reasonable approach to maintenance, your costs will be minimized. Here are a few tips to help prolong the lifespan of your auto parts.

Sooner or later, your undercarriage will need to be replaced. For such cases, the Komatsu parts catalog on epcatalogs.com is helpful. Bear in mind that replacement can be costly. [Read more…] about Maintenance Tips​ for Komatsu Undercarriage