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Rising labour costs and tighter delivery margins are pushing large platform operators like Grab to look at automation. It’s moved to bring robotics capability in-house by its acquisition of Infermove.Grab operates at a scale where small efficiency gains can have out-sized effects. Its platform supports millions of deliveries in Southeast Asia, many of them carried out by riders on scooters and bicycles in dense urban areas, producing complexity that limits how much automation could replace human labour. By acquiring a company focused on robots designed for unstructured settings, Grab sees physical-world AI as mature enough to use in cases outside…
The company pretty much invented the hardware superstore when it began in 1978, just by being so big. They inflated the neighborhood tool shop into a whole city of lumber, hammers, caulk, power saws, and big rolls of wire. I would know I’m in a Home Depot blindfolded, because of a distinct quality to the air—crisp and particulate, smelling like wood dust and paint and the oiled metal of power tools. The Home Depot smell is buried deep in my childhood, filed somewhere between “building a deck” and “first day of spring.” Anyway, the Home Depot website is just as…
A good night’s sleep is worth every penny. But it sure is nice to get more for that penny, especially when you’re leveling up for a new mattress and bedding. Investing in a new mattress, pillow, or even just a quilt and sheets isn’t cheap—at least, not for the stuff you want to be buying. The good news? Tuft & Needle, a maker of mattresses, pillows, sheets and more, has coupon codes ready for you to snag so that you can get new bedding without paying top dollar for it. In this economy, that’s a relief to hear. Here’s what…
If you know photography, you know Canon. This super advanced, often pricey gear is made more affordable with the ways to save at Canon we’ve found below. Some of the best ways to save on cameras, printers, accessories, and more is during the Canon holiday sales, with our 10% off Canon promo code, and student discounts on some of the best WIRED-tested cameras, accessories, and office essentials.We love Canon’s lineup of mirrorless cameras, which deliver the same great image quality without the bulk. Plus, Canon has an online deals hub with rotating offers so you can get the gear you…
Mario Götze will go down in soccer history as the player who scored the winning goal that made Germany the 2014 FIFA World Cup champion. But he is also an increasingly seasoned angel investor. Companion M, Götze’s personal investment vehicle, now has a portfolio of more than 70 companies, two of which became unicorns in 2025 — Danish fintech Flatpay and German AI startup Parloa. But the athlete also learned some lessons along the way about vetting opportunities. “I only agree to invest if the startup and its founders check all the boxes,” he told TechCrunch. The boxes can be…
I don’t know if you’re like me, but one of my favorite ways to treat myself is with products that I know will help me better my body or ease any pain. Therabody has a slew of truly great products to help with everything from sore muscles, to aches and pains, and even has a full-on total body recliner, eyemasks to relieve headaches, and a LED skincare mask to keep you looking your best. Although these wellness products can be expensive, they are a truly invaluable way to keep yourself looking and feeling good (plus, this helps to avoid even…
The founder of a U.S.-based spyware company, whose surveillance products allowed customers to spy on the phones and computers of unsuspecting victims, pleaded guilty to federal charges linked to his long-running operation. pcTattletale founder Bryan Fleming entered a guilty plea in a San Diego federal court on Tuesday to charges of computer hacking, the sale and advertising of surveillance software for unlawful uses, and conspiracy. The plea follows a multi-year investigation by agents with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), a unit within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. HSI began investigating pcTattletale in mid-2021 as part of a wider probe into the…
If you’ve ever shopped for a beauty product, you’ve probably heard of Sephora. The brand is known for its excellent rewards program, free birthday gifts, free samples, generous return policy, and a giant variety of shades and products for everybody. Splurging on makeup, skincare, and haircare products can be expensive, but a Sephora promo code makes it easier to treat yourself to a big black-and-white striped bag of beauty products.How to Use a Sephora CouponWhile you don’t need to be a Beauty Insider to use every Sephora promo code, it’s definitely worth it if you sign up. You’ll earn points…
LMArena, a startup that originally launched as a UC Berkeley research project in 2023, announced on Tuesday that it raised a $150 million Series A at a post-money valuation of $1.7 billion. The round was led by Felicis and the university’s fund, UC Investments. The startup bolted out of the gate as a commercial venture with a $100 million seed round in May at a $600 million valuation. This new round means it raised $250 million in about seven months. LMArena is best known for its crowdsourced AI model performance leaderboards. Its consumer website lets a user type a prompt…
NASA’s IXPE has just revealed the hidden geometry of a white dwarf’s cosmic feeding frenzy—using X-rays to see what no telescope could before. Scientists have used NASA’s IXPE (Imaging X-ray Polarization Explorer) to study a white dwarf star for the first time. By measuring the polarization of X-rays, the mission allowed astronomers to investigate the […]Space,Astronomy,IXPE,NASA#Dead #Star #Alive #Stunning #NASA #XRay #View1767763306
While CES 2026 is full of tech giants unveiling their latest innovations, the real excitement comes from discovering unexpected, quirky gadgets that make you ask, “Who thought of this?” We’re here to spotlight the wildest products we’ve found so far at CES 2026, from an AI-powered panda that responds to your touch, to Razer’s holographic anime assistant, and plenty more weirdness that makes you do a double-take. An AI anime companion that watches you from your desk Razer’s Project AVA, originally introduced last year as an esports AI coach, has evolved into something new: a 5.5-inch animated holographic desk companion…
Betelgeuse’s long-standing mystery has been cracked: a hidden companion star is literally reshaping the giant from the inside out. Astronomers using new data from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope along with observations from ground-based telescopes have uncovered fresh evidence of a companion star shaping the environment around Betelgeuse. The study, led by researchers at the Center […]Space,Astronomy,Betelgeuse,Hubble Space Telescope,NASA,NASA Goddard Space Flight Center#Astronomers #Finally #Solve #Betelgeuses #Biggest #Mystery1767759635
If there is one point of consensus among the CES 2026 keynote speakers, it is that AI is reshaping technology with a speed and scale unlike any previous technological revolution. In a live taping on Tuesday of the All-In podcast, co-host Jason Calacanis interviewed Bob Sternfels, Global Managing Partner of McKinsey & Company, and Hemant Taneja, CEO of General Catalyst. Their discussion focused on how AI is transforming investment strategies and the workforce. “The world has completely changed,” Taneja said about the unprecedented growth of AI companies. He noted that while it took Stripe about 12 years to reach a…
Motorola does have another actual new phone: the Signature. It’s a new line of “premium” phones, but the catch is that these devices won’t be sold in the US. For its candy-bar phones, Motorola has dipped its toes into flagship territory every so often, only to dip back out as it struggles to compete with the likes of Apple and Samsung; it’s predominantly known for its Moto G budget phones, particularly in the US.The Signature is just 6.99 millimeters thick—it’s no iPhone Air, but that’s thinner than your usual handset—and it has a fabric-like material on the back. It’s powered…
Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of AI assistant platform Manus is unsurprisingly caught in a regulatory tug-of-war — but not because of U.S. regulators. They appear assured that the deal is legitimate despite earlier misgivings about Benchmark’s investment in Manus. China’s regulators, however, are reportedly not quite as sanguine, according to the Financial Times. When Benchmark led a financing round for Manus earlier this year, the investment sparked immediate controversy. U.S. Senator John Cornyn complained about the deal on X, and the investment prompted inquiries from the U.S. Treasury Department around new rules restricting American investment in Chinese AI companies. The…
For a conventional computer company, Lenovo never fails to make a splash at CES, regardless of whether the experimental products are actually practical to use.This year, the company has not one but two laptops with rollable OLED screens, one of which is a gaming laptop that can expand its display horizontally, adding an extra eight inches of screen real estate—all with the press of just a single key.You never knew you needed a screen that could do that, but it’s exactly the kind of oddball tech CES is all about.Rolling OutPhotograph: Luke LarsenPhotograph: Luke LarsenThe first rollable experiment this year…