Throughout her years working in technology, Jenny Wang, 28, always found herself stumbling back to one idea — a personal styling agent to help users decide what to wear and buy based on their budget, lifestyle, weather, and calendar. She has tried to build such a product numerous times in the past, “but the AI technology was not yet mature enough,” she told TechCrunch. That’s changed, so a...

The coffee giant crowned its first global barista champion on Wednesday, as it pivots away from automation with the rollout of a staff-focused service model.What makes a good barista? Extensive coffee knowledge? Intricate latte art? Spelling your name correctly?According to Starbucks’SBUX $93.04 (0.24%) first ever global barista champion, Japan’s Nobuki — who beat 84,000 other contenders as...

Mid-June, lights off, ceiling fan swirling lazily, you pat the bedside table in a blind hunt for the AC remote, pressing every shape your fingers meet until a coaster clatters to the floor. Sighted users grumble when that ritual lasts ten seconds. However, for someone with limited or zero vision, the dance can steal entire minutes, each one stretching patience while the room swells with stale h...

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The rising cost of living and global geopolitical uncertainty are reshaping US consumers’ sentiments toward—and preferences around—sustainable packaging in 2025 and beyond.The post-2020 era has been one of enormous upheaval. The COVID-19 pandemic rapidly changed consumer behavior and preferences, and uncertainty and disruption have continued to be major features of the global economy ever si...

Wandercraft's FDA-cleared Atalante X is built for aiding in rehabilitation under clinical supervision. The company is also developing its Eve exoskeleton for use at home.Exoskeleton developer Wandercraft has raised $75 million in new financing shortly after inking a strategic partnership with French auto manufacturer Renault. The Renault Group said last week that it obtained a minority investme...

Combination pills, like those that treat ED and hair loss at the same time, help companies like Hims & Hers and Ro with customer retention. But some of the combinations make doctors uneasy and go against warnings on FDA labeling.When it comes to erectile dysfunction pills, telehealth companies are blurring the line between medicine and marketing. In an effort to differentiate themselves and...

70 million U.S. workers are about to face their biggest workplace transmission due to AI agents, but their voices are too often missing. We address this gap by conducting a nationwide audit to understand what workers want AI agents to automate or augment, and how those desires align with the current technological capabilities. Data from 1,500 workers across 104 occupations leads to three main f...

From boutique fitness studios to tech-based biometrics, Chinese consumers are investing in health like never before.In stark contrast to the challenges facing the luxury goods market, China’s health and wellness sectors are flourishing.This boom reflects a profound transformation in consumer priorities, with a growing emphasis on physical fitness, mental well-being, and preventative healthcare...