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Daily Upsider - Tuesday, January 14th, 2025
Tuesday, January 14th, 2025
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Today’s Upside
Innovati0n
AI Motorcycle Helmet

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Intelligent Cranium Helmets has unveiled what it calls the world’s smartest AI-powered motorcycle helmet at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, aiming to redefine rider safety and connectivity. Packed with innovative features, the helmet is designed to reduce reliance on smartphones while enhancing situational awareness and accident prevention, setting a new benchmark for motorcycle gear.
One standout feature is its 240-degree field of view, paired with a 120-degree front-facing action camera, offering a combined visual coverage of 300 degrees. This advanced design minimizes blind spots, a major risk factor for motorcyclists, by allowing riders to stay aware of their surroundings without turning their heads. The helmet also includes a crash detection system that automatically contacts emergency services if the rider remains immobile for 15 seconds after an accident, along with a proximity alert system to warn riders drifting out of their lane.
Beyond safety, the helmet enhances the riding experience with a heads-up display (HUD) that projects real-time information directly into the rider’s line of sight. Integrated Bluetooth and mesh communication systems support hands-free calls, navigation, and group communication, while voice-activated recording captures high-definition footage on the go. Despite its initial weight of 3.7 kilograms, the company plans to release a lighter version (3.3–3.4 kilograms) by mid-2024 for improved comfort. With features like a five- to seven-hour battery life and advanced AI integration, Intelligent Cranium Helmets is not just protecting riders but transforming how they interact with their environment, offering a smarter, safer way to navigate the road.
World News
2,600 Year-Old Wreck

The divers mapping the shipwreck – credit: University of Valencia
In 7th-century BCE Babylon, Nebuchadnezzar II had just risen to power, while on the Spanish coast, a Phoenician ship met an untimely fate. The vessel sank in shallow waters near Mazarrón, southeastern Spain, and remained buried for 2,600 years beneath sand and silt. Now known as Mazarrón II, this remarkably preserved ship is the centerpiece of an underwater archaeology project, aiming to recover and study it before placing it in a museum. The project offers a rare opportunity to explore Phoenician shipbuilding and trade practices.
The shipwreck, found in just seven feet of water, was initially preserved by a storm that buried it in sediment before the sailors could salvage it. Today, the protective sand layer is disappearing, prompting urgent action to save this cultural treasure. Archaeologists from the University of Valencia have dismantled the vessel into 20 parts and transported it to the Cartagena National Museum of Underwater Archaeology for careful reconstruction. Researchers are focusing on extracting salt from the wood and replacing it with resin to prevent decay, a meticulous process critical for its long-term preservation.
Mazarrón II, which once carried lead ingots, is expected to unveil valuable insights into Phoenician shipbuilding techniques, metallurgy, and trade networks. The Phoenicians, hailing from modern-day Lebanon, were renowned maritime traders who established cities like Tyre and Sidon and expanded across the Mediterranean, founding settlements such as Cadiz and Carthage. Although their culture eventually fell under Roman domination, artifacts like this shipwreck continue to illuminate their pivotal role in ancient commerce and navigation. As historian Agustín Díez notes, the study of Mazarrón II will shed light on the materials, craftsmanship, and maritime expertise of one of history’s most influential trading civilizations.
Environment
Asia’s Jumping Bird

Two Bengal Floricans chicks being hand-reared at ACCB – credit: ACCB Maria Blümm Rexach, released via IUCN.
The Bengal florican, an endangered bird known for its striking courtship leaps, is now being raised in a specialized facility designed to prepare it for life in the wild. With fewer than 600 individuals left in Cambodia, conservationists are using semi-captive rearing techniques to bolster the population, raising hopes for the eventual reintroduction of this rare species to its natural habitat. The initiative represents a crucial effort to stabilize the Indo-Chinese subspecies of the florican, which is native to rapidly vanishing grasslands in South Asia.
Located in Phnom Kulen National Park, the 144-square-mile facility replicates the florican’s natural environment using waist-high grass and soft mesh enclosures. This secluded setup minimizes human interaction, allowing the birds to develop vital survival skills such as foraging, predator awareness, and performing their unique mating displays. Male floricans’ dramatic leaps, reaching heights of 6–9 feet, are an essential part of their courtship ritual and critical for reproduction. Since its establishment in 2019 by the Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity (ACCB), the program has successfully raised 11 chicks from wild-collected eggs and cared for four others rescued from poor conditions.
ACCB works in tandem with local communities, involving Buddhist groups, students, and farmers in nest protection efforts. Community members report florican nests, enabling conservationists to either safeguard eggs in the wild or bring them to the facility for hatching and rearing. Once strong enough, the young birds are moved to enclosures mimicking their natural habitat, minimizing human exposure to prepare them for release. ACCB’s Country Director, Christel Griffioen, emphasizes the importance of transferring knowledge of wild behaviors to captivity, ensuring the birds can thrive independently. With plans to establish a full captive breeding program, conservationists aim to secure the Bengal florican’s future and protect one of Cambodia’s most vulnerable species.

Tech Habits to Leave in 2024
Here are some tech habits that might be worth leaving behind in 2024 for a healthier, more productive digital life:
1. Endless Scrolling
Mindless scrolling on social media, especially before bed, can harm your sleep and mental health. Replace it with intentional screen time or set time limits for apps.
2. Using Phones as an Alarm Clock
Having your phone as your alarm makes it too tempting to start your day with notifications. Swap it for a dedicated alarm clock to create a more peaceful morning routine.
3. Constant Notifications
Allowing every app to send notifications creates unnecessary distractions. Turn off non-essential notifications or enable focus modes.
4. Overreliance on Default Passwords or Weak Security
Using easy-to-guess passwords or failing to enable two-factor authentication puts your accounts at risk. Make 2025 the year of stronger online security habits.
5. Overloading on Subscriptions
Forgetting about paid subscriptions you no longer use drains your finances. Audit your subscriptions regularly and cancel unused ones.
6. Multitasking with Screens
Watching a show while working or switching between too many tabs reduces focus. Embrace single-tasking for better productivity and mental clarity.
7. Ignoring Digital Detoxes
Spending every free moment on a device can be draining. Incorporate tech-free time into your routine to recharge mentally and physically.
8. Unsubscribing from Nothing
Letting promotional emails and newsletters pile up clutters your inbox. Take the time to unsubscribe from irrelevant lists and use tools like email organizers.
Oversharing without thought can lead to regret. Adopt a more intentional approach to social media, focusing on meaningful and thoughtful posts.
10. Not Backing Up Data
Relying on your device’s storage without backing up data leaves you vulnerable to loss. Use cloud services or external drives to secure important files.
11. Ignoring Screen Time for Kids
If you have kids, neglecting limits on their screen time can affect their development. Establish boundaries and encourage offline activities.
12. Procrastinating on Updates
Delaying software or system updates leaves your devices vulnerable to bugs and security threats. Schedule updates regularly.
13. Taking Tech to Bed
Using gadgets right before sleep disrupts your circadian rhythm. Leave devices out of the bedroom and opt for reading or journaling instead.
Mind Stretchers
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What number becomes smaller when you turn it upside down?
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“4 IN language” (foreign language) — Jared Garretson got this correct early! 🌞
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