Robotic process automation (RPA), or bots that can be programmed to perform tedious and mundane tasks, is undergoing a period of explosive growth. Deloitte reports that 53% of companies have begun deploying it and that 78% of adopters will invest more in RPA in the next three years. In fact, assuming the current trend continues, it’s anticipated that RPA will achieve “near universal adoption...

This is easily the biggest videogame news of the week. Also, the CEO of Activision thinks games shouldn't be political. Half-Life: Alyx lets users virtually embody Alyx Vance, Half-Life 2's secondary protagonist, during the time between the first and second games in the series.COURTESY OF VALVEHappy Friday and welcome to this week's edition of Replay, WIRED's videogame news roundup. The week's...

Wellness products of tomorrow may lengthen the gaps between the haves and the have-nots.Our air is getting dirtier, and our world is getting hotter. It all adds up to a very unpleasant future, especially in cities, where a simple stroll outside could become a sweaty and toxic task.To combat this dystopia, the design and innovation studio Seymourpowell has developed a provocative concept that’s...

Several trends are reshaping the premium-automotive market. New research lays out pragmatic actions that can help players craft a winning strategy.It’s no secret why consumers have been drawn to premium cars for decades. These globally recognized brands project sophistication and style. With precision engineering, sleek design, and well-appointed interiors, their vehicles offer a sublime exper...

If you've heard of SoftBank Robotics, it's likely been in regards to the company's Pepper and NAO humanoid robots. This Tuesday, however, SoftBank announced North American availability of its new Whiz robotic vacuum sweeper.Designed in partnership with Hong Kong-based ICE Robotics, Whiz is intended for use in large indoor settings such as airports, hotels and college campuses.It utilizes the Br...

Sleep is big business. Casper, Leesa and a dozen other mattress companies have driven the point home in recent years. It’s something we all want, but none of us are getting enough of. In 2017, sleep aids generated $69.5 billion, globally. By 2023, that number is expected to blow past $101 billion.Remrise is the latest startup in search of the Holy Grail of a better night’s sleep. The company...

Having additional platforms at your disposal is valuable when offering your audience up to advertisers, but it can be tough to plan integrated advertising campaigns when you aren’t sure how your audience differs between channels. Linear TV is already complicated when you consider that within a single television network, viewers can differ greatly between programs and dayparts, and digital prop...

Fello'fly borrows from bird flight patterns to improve the efficiency of aircraft flying in tandem.Airbus is working on a new demonstrator project to test the idea that two commercial aircraft flying in tandem can boost flight efficiency while reducing emissions. Based on the technique used by flocks of birds to keep their avian members aloft more efficiently, the fello'fly project will examine...

Today’s youth are driving the growth of an entire culture built around travel and are even reframing the journey somewhere to be as exciting as the final destination. This mindset creates ample opportunities for brands to make the act of traveling itself an even more positive experience. The following skincare brands are doing just that by offering consumers curated kits that address their in-...