Distributed teams are professional groups that don’t need to be in close contact to routinely collaborate with each other. Often, they work asynchronously — not at the same time — and rely heavily on externalised information. Because of this, video calls are the worst form of communication for them. They not only force people to synchronise their schedules but they’re also incredibly difficult to glean information from without detailed meeting notes — the process of which is more time-consuming than the call itself. Read full article here
Technology
The First Solar-Powered Car Comes at a Hot Price
The Lightyear O is a revolutionary electric car powered by the sun. Developed by a Dutch startup, the four-door sedan has over 50 square feet of solar panels on its roof and hood, generating up to 43 miles of energy a day. With production now underway in Finland, the car does come with a hefty price tag at $262,000, but the company hopes to introduce a more affordable version, the Lightyear 2, by 2025. Read full article here
Merv
January 27, 2023
