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(Paper) Four-Legged Robot Plays Badminton With Humans
[Tech]
2025/06/11 09:07
A small team of roboticists at Robotic Systems Lab, ETH Zurich, in Switzerland, has designed, built and tested a four-legged robot capable of playing badminton with human players.In their study, published in the journal Science Robotics, the group used a reinforcement learning-based controller to give the robot the ability to track, predict and respond to the movement of a shuttlecock in play,...
Why Hoka Is Slowing And On Keeps Growing
[Business]
2025/06/11 09:06
Hoka's year-on-year sales growth slipped to 10 percent in its most recent quarter, representing a significant deceleration, while On reported strong growth of 43 percent.The two brands have taken distinct approaches, with Hoka focussing on performance running while On has expanded into other categories, and now face different challenges in appealing to either lifestyle consumers or those seekin...
Shelfy Lite : The Fridge Gadget That Keeps Food Fresh for 2X Longer
[Product]
2025/06/11 09:05
Shelfy Lite: Endgame for Food Waste. Designed to make your Food Last Longer and help you Save Money.I do get that sometimes just writing about tech that I believe improves your lives can sound somewhat patronizing or holier than thou, but with the Shelfy Lite, things are different. Here, I’m an equal offender, and absolutely the target audience for this particular device. As a single bachelor...
Has Smoking Lost Its Cool ?
[Consumer]
2025/06/11 09:04
While lighting up a cigarette was once considered a sign of class and sophistication or, at the very least, an act of coolness, smoking seems to have lost some of its spark in recent years. According to the Federal Trade Commission, 173.5 billion cigarettes were sold in the United States in 2022, which is by far the lowest number since the FTC started tracking cigarette sales in 1963.As our cha...
Diabetes Monitoring Device Can Revolutionize At‑Home Medical Care
[Design]
2025/06/11 09:03
Diabetes affects millions globally, with complications arising from poor glycemic control leading to severe health issues. Traditional HbA1c testing methods often require laboratory settings, posing challenges for regular monitoring. As someone who’s affected by this disease, it’s been a challenge to find a tool that can help monitor my blood sugar level without having to constantly prick mys...
(PDF) BCG - AI Amplifies the Benefits of a Cost Transformation
[Investing]
2025/06/10 09:10
AI can be a force multiplier for traditional cost measures. To capture this potential, companies need to take the right approach in implementing the technology.Only about one in four companies have scaled AI across at least one function and have the capabilities to generate value from it. These companies have faster revenue growth, higher shareholder return, more innovation, and more satisfied...
(M&A) L’Oréal to Acquire British Skincare Brand Medik8
[Investing]
2025/06/10 09:09
The world’s biggest beauty company has acquired a majority stake in the English premium skin care line known for its science-backed serums.The Acquisition Further Strengthens L’Oréal’s Position In Science‑Driven Skincare, While Medik8 Will Be Able To Leverage The Group’s Expertise To Scale Globally.L’Oréal Has Acquired A Majority Stake In British Skincare Brand Medik8 For An Undisclosed...
2025 Consumer Behavior Index : The New Rules of Local Discovery
[Consumer]
2025/06/10 09:08
SOCi's Consumer Behavior Index Reveals Consumers Increasingly Turn to TikTok, Instagram, and Real Human Experiences for Validation.SOCi's 2025 Consumer Behavior Index (CBI) sends a clear warning to CMOs and digital marketing leaders. Discovery has changed, and traditional digital strategies are no longer enough. While 19% of consumers now use generative AI tools like ChatGPT or Gemini to find b...
Iconic Koons Balloon Dog Sculptures Gets A Speaker And Lamp Version
[Design]
2025/06/10 09:07
Jeff Koons’ Balloon Dog sculptures, with their playful form and mirror-polished surfaces, have become instantly recognizable icons of contemporary art. Originally part of his “Celebration” series in the 1990s, these monumental pieces captured the whimsical spirit of childhood and blurred the lines between high art and popular culture. Now, in 2025, the iconic canine takes on new, functional...
