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Americans Are Spending Less on Their Credit Cards, Lenders Say
[Consumer]
2022/07/14 09:04
Americans dialed back spending on their credit cards in June, pointing to another weak month of US retail sales, according to two major lenders. Barclays economists led by Pooja Sriram said their internal credit-card numbers suggest that retail sales may have dropped 0.4% last month, which would be a second straight decline. “Recent data suggest that the US consumer might be starting to pull b...
This Eyewear Concept Keeps Your Eyes from Drying Up After Hours in Front of the Computer
[Design]
2022/07/14 09:03
There are plenty of ways to keep our eyes moist, but if you’re wearing glasses already, this could be a better option.With almost everyone using something with a screen these days, our eyes are bound to get more easily exhausted than ever before. Even if you’re not always looking at a computer or a phone, however, your work or living environment would put a strain on your eyes that results in...
(PDF) Deloitte - RPA (Robotic Process Automation) with Intelligence
[Business]
2022/07/13 09:10
In its seventh year, Deloitte’s Global Intelligent Automation survey explores how organisations are delivering higher ambitions through broader toolkits to scale their automation programmes.This year, when we asked executives to self-assess their transformation, our analysis revealed an acceleration of the automation transformation. The executives were asked to ‘imagine an ideal organisation...
Inside Apple’s 8-Year Struggle to Build a Self-Driving Car
[Business]
2022/07/13 09:09
Apple’s self-driving car development efforts, codenamed Project Titan, have been well-documented over the years. Project Titan has gone through numerous leadership changes, shifts in strategy, and more.A new report from The Information goes in-depth on Apple Car, including details on the car’s design, Jony Ive’s involvement, Craig Federighi’s skepticism, and the so-called “jogger incident....
(Paper) Shapeshifting Microrobots Can Brush and Floss Teeth
[Tech]
2022/07/13 09:08
In a proof-of-concept study, researchers from the School of Dental Medicine and School of Engineering and Applied Science shows that a hands-free system could effectively automate the treatment and removal of tooth-decay-causing bacteria and dental plaque.Arranged in bristle-like structures, a robotic microswarm of iron oxide nanoparticles effectively cleaned plaque from teeth. The nanoparticle...
Walmart Signs Deal With Canoo to Purchase 4,500 Electric Delivery Vehicles
[Business]
2022/07/13 09:07
The all-electric vehicles are slated to begin making deliveries in 2023. Walmart's deal with Canoo includes an option to purchase up to 10,000 vehicles.Walmart has signed a deal with electric vehicle maker Canoo to purchase 4,500 all-electric delivery vehicles, with the option to purchase up to 10,000 units, the companies said in a joint press release Tuesday.Walmart expects to begin using its...
AWS : Powering the Internet and Amazon’s Profits
[Business]
2022/07/13 09:05
Cloud computing has become a hugely important element of Amazon’s business.In 2021, AWS accounted for 13% of Amazon’s revenue, but clocks in nearly three-quarters of their operating profitAWS: Powering the Internet and Amazon’s ProfitsThe Amazon growth story has been a remarkable one so far.On the top line, the company has grown every single year since its inception. Even in going back to 20...
Converting Humidity Into Drinking Water is Perfect for a Machine
[Design]
2022/07/13 09:04
The Disney animated film WALL-E is basically a love story between two robots, but the larger theme that serves as the backdrop of this family-friendly movie actually has ecological undertones. In a satirical way, it exposes the sorry state of our planet when it comes to waste, but it also offers a glimpse of hope with the message that we can do better if we get off our seats and on our feet. It...
This Smart Luggage Concept Uses Technology to Make Check-In and Boarding Less Stressful
[Design]
2022/07/13 09:04
We have already surrendered most of our data to our phones, and it’s time to make good use of that data even without the phone.When people lose their phones, their feelings of loss and grief are often focused more on the data they lost along with the possession. Not everything can be synced with Google or Apple accounts, and not everyone has the luxury of large cloud backups. These incidents d...
