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(Paper) Disney Research Designs an Expressive, Character-Driven Robot
[Tech]
2024/07/25 09:10
Disney Research Hub has different priorities to other robot developers; its robots need to move effectively and efficiently – but also with a ton of style and personality. This super-cute biped, based on the BD-1 droid, is a perfect example.BD-1, to the uninitiated, made its first appearance in Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order, a terrific video game released in 2019. This bird-like biped, like man...
(PDF) Mckinsey - How Retailers Can Build and Retain a Strong Frontline Workforce in 2024
[Business]
2024/07/25 09:09
Frontline retail workers in the United States are still planning to leave the industry in droves. New data reveals how retailers can improve the frontline experience and retain employees.The job market in the United States may have grown stronger in the past few months, but a closer look at the data suggests retailers face difficulties. As of May 2024, there were about 2.5 million more job vaca...
Mytra, A 3-Dimensional Robotics Company, Raised $78M in Funding
[Investing]
2024/07/25 09:08
Mytra, new warehouse robotics company founded by ex-Tesla and Rivian leaders, launches. Company launches with $78 million in funding, Fortune 100 customers, offering a 3D robotics solution already in use at select Albertsons DCs.Mytra's robots have a lift capability of 3,000 lbs, with a patented Helix Design. The corner elements of the bot allow it to climb vertically within a modular matrix st...
Roblox Announces Team USA Olympic and Paralympic Games Partnership
[Business]
2024/07/25 09:07
Roblox announced today that it is working with NBCUniversal and Team USA to bring the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games to its users. The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee and NBCUniversal created a custom experience on Roblox’s platform in partnership with developer Monks, called the “Team USA Ultimate Obby,” which features multiple different Olympic/Paralympic-related features...
Pew - About 3 in 10 Americans Would Seriously Consider Buying An Electric Vehicle
[Consumer]
2024/07/25 09:06
A new Pew Research Center survey finds that only about three-in-ten Americans say they would very or somewhat seriously consider purchasing an electric vehicle (EV), down 9 percentage points in the past year.Amid this softening interest, we asked Americans about factors that could influence their choice of electric versus gas-powered vehicles: environmental benefits, cost, driving experience an...
Samsung AI-Powered Wearable Assistant Helps Visually Impaired
[Design]
2024/07/25 09:05
Navigation and understanding of the environment is an everyday challenge for the visually impaired. This limitation hinders their independence and of course, cripples their mobility. Walking aids and certain technology-assisted solutions do provide necessary navigation details with obstacle detection, but a personal assistant that talks to them like their own is still missing.With the advent of...
Which Countries Eat the Most Instant Noodles ?
[Consumer]
2024/07/25 09:04
The world collectively consumed 120 billion instant noodle servings in 2023. But which countries ate the most?We visualize the country-level breakdown with estimated figures from the World Instant Noodles Association (WINA).Staying in Asia, Indonesia (14.5 billion servings), India (8.7 billion), Vietnam (8.1 billion) and Japan (5.8 billion) make up the top five.The U.S. is the top ranked countr...
(Video) Chamelo Drops Tint-Changing Music Shield Sports Sunglasses
[Product]
2024/07/25 09:03
The Music Shield from Chamelo Eyewear changes tint in a second to protect the eyes from the sun’s glare while keeping vision clear. This is sweat-proof sports eyewear that moves with you no matter how intense the activity.It features cutting-edge design that provides maximum performance in a lightweight and durable build. It uses patented Dusk HVL Lenses that provide clear and no lapse vision...
(PDF) Earning Report - LVMH Falls Short In First Half Of 2024 Amid Luxury Slowdown
[Investing]
2024/07/24 09:10
Luxury goods giant LVMH’s latest earnings showed resilience with 2% organic growth in the first half of 2024, but the market leader fell short of analyst estimates and last year’s revenue amid a slowdown in luxury fashion.KEY FACTSLVMH reported €41.7 billion ($45.2 billion) in revenue in the first half of 2024, down 1%, and €20.9 billion ($22.7 billion) in the second quarter, up 1% year-ove...
