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Chef Robotics Raises $7.7M to Help Automate Kitchens
[Investing]
2021/05/24 09:06
A year and a half’s worth of global pandemic has had a profound impact on virtually every sector of the workforce.When it comes to future automation, food prep isn’t quite at the top of the list (that distinction likely goes to warehouse fulfillment, for the time being), but it’s certainly up there. And it’s easy to see why the events of 2020 and beyond have left many kitchens looking for a...
Meet Apple Money Gadget, Apple’s Entry Into the World of Cryptocurrency
[Design]
2021/05/24 09:05
According to a research report by RBC Capital Markets, Apple’s market value could rise by almost 25 percent if it brings the cryptocurrency platform to its ecosystem. Given the Cupertino giant has an ultra-secure wallet app, the move could make the USA the global leader in crypto assets. This fact is further strengthened by the trust shown by Elon Musk in bitcoin, who bought $1.5 billion worth...
This Refrigerator Gives Us a Glimpse of Futuristic Integrated Kitchen
[Design]
2021/05/24 09:04
The good old refrigerator is one appliance that any household cannot do without – be it an expansive mansion or a small student apartment. The home appliance keeps all the eatables fresher for longer – and it deserves all the attention in the world for once. Yes, we need to have the next refrigerator evolution in the form of Venine – a design conceptualized by industrial designer You-jin Syn...
(Infographic) Cyber Security & Remote Work
[Consumer]
2021/05/24 09:03
It’s time to secure the remote workforce of the future. Take a look at how MFA isn’t enough and it’s time for passwordless security in the following infographic, courtesy of Beyond Identity,Infographic : https://bit.ly/3fErat1[beyondidentity]
(PDF) Mckinsey - A Disruption in the Automotive Aftermarket for Light Vehicles Until 2030
[Business]
2021/05/23 09:10
While the global aftermarket is expected to grow through 2030, key trends will have a different effect on vehicle components. Therefore, customized strategies will be critical for market stakeholders.This article explores the dramatic transformations occurring in this segment. When we examined the 12 key trends shaping the automotive sector, we found that four changes related to technology are...
Inside Virtual Gucci Garden in the Roblox Metaverse
[Business]
2021/05/23 09:09
Gucci is expanding its presence on Roblox, a metaverse and gaming platform, with a virtual two-week art installation, Vogue Business can exclusively reveal. It’s building brand awareness among some very young customers.Gucci, marking its 100th anniversary under the creative direction of Alessandro Michele, saw its digital-first approach evolve over the years, following the brand’s quest to co...
(Video) Google's Project Starline Promises to Make Video Calls Frighteningly Realistic
[Tech]
2021/05/23 09:08
Google revealed a technology that’s not quite ready for primetime but promises to make the other person on a video call seem like they’re sitting right in front of you.As much as video-calling technologies like Facetime and Zoom have helped the world stay connected over the past year, they’ve also demonstrated their severe limitations, as it’s hard to feel emotionally connected to someone t...
(Paper) Why ‘Invisible Luxury’ Is China’s Latest Trend
[Business]
2021/05/23 09:07
Young Chinese consumers have been demanding brands step up their efforts surrounding mindfulness, health, and discretion, but COVID-19 has accelerated this process. Key Takeaways:Generation Z is bringing “woke” culture to the forefront in China.With consumers becoming increasingly invested in mindfulness, leading brands like JD.com and Alibaba have begun investing in sustainable technologies...
(Video) Cornell University Researchers are Developing a Wireless Charging Road for Electric Vehicles
[Tech]
2021/05/23 09:06
Cornell is pioneering an innovative approach for the wireless charging of electric vehicles, forklifts and other mobile machines, while they remain in motion.Why bother with charging stations, when you could just drive your electric vehicle over a road that has embedded charging strips?That’s exactly what researchers at Cornell University are developing right now, which not only saves time for...
