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Elon Musk's Price War : Tesla Goes After America’s Top-Selling SUVs
[Business]
2023/04/19 09:08
Elon Musk’s price war means the Model Y can now be purchased for less than the average new vehicle in the US.Now, that cost barrier has been reduced to a speed bump. Since January, Tesla has lowered the Model Y starting price by 24%, the biggest drop of any of its vehicles. On top of that, the Model Y became eligible for $7,500 federal tax credits for the first time. Taking that into account,...
(VIdeo) Rizon 4 Robot Could Reduce The Cost of Back Massages
[Product]
2023/04/19 09:07
The massage-tool-wielding Rizon 4 sets to work on a patient.While massage therapy is certainly helpful for some back problems, it also tends to be expensive. California tech company Flexiv has set out to change that, by getting a back-massaging robot to do the job.Flexiv is utilizing its existing Rizon 4 robotic arm, which has seven degrees of freedom and a weight of 20 kg (44 lb). For this par...
Here's How Companies Should Navigate Generative AI in The World of Work
[Business]
2023/04/19 09:06
Generative AI like ChatGPT is just the tip of the AI iceberg. 57% of CEOs and CFOs plan to increase use of AI and automation in their companies. This is a cause of concern for people working across various industries.However, the true strength of generative AI is to augment, rather than replace, the work of human experts.Since the release of OpenAI’s GPT-3 large language model in November and...
Xsolla Invests in ‘Phygital’ Fashion Startup Pillz
[Business]
2023/04/19 09:05
Gaming payment platform Xsolla has invested in “phygital” fashion startup Pillz.Pillz is the latest to combine physical and digital when it comes to luxury fashion, and it is using Web3 to merge its fashion with real-world goods. Pillz also said it has raised funds from Flipper Devices.Together with strategic partner Xsolla, Pillz is laying the foundation for Web3 infrastructure, merging digi...
(Infographic) The Advertising Industry's New Job Landscape
[Consumer]
2023/04/19 09:04
The marketing universe, upended by Covid, evolved considerably over the past year. Employment rates have returned to pre-pandemic levels, but the roles are not the same as they were in 2020.Three years ago this month, as Covid-19 began to spread across the country, more than 20 million U.S. jobs disappeared.The ad industry was not spared. In April 2020, the number of positions in advertising, p...
Nike Launches Our Force 1 Collection of Digital Shoes with Real-World Perks
[Product]
2023/04/19 09:03
But you won't know exactly what design you're paying for until a later date.After launching its .Swoosh web3 platform in November, Nike is ready to unveil its first set of digital collectibles today. The company has announced the Our Force 1 (or OF1) series of "virtual creations" will be available to a select group with invitations on May 8th, while general access opens on May 10th. You can cho...
Apple, Goldman Sachs Debut Savings Account With 4.15% Annual Yield
[Business]
2023/04/18 09:10
The pair joins broader race to lure depositors with high rates. Apple has been gradually expanding its financial offerings.Apple Inc. introduced a long-promised high-yield savings account with Goldman Sachs Group Inc., looking to attract US financial clients with an attractive rate and the ease of its Wallet app.The new offering will let Apple Card users earn a 4.15% annual yield, more than 10...
(PDF) Mckinsey - How Auto Suppliers Can Get Fit for The EV Transition
[Business]
2023/04/18 09:09
As the light-vehicle automotive industry goes electric, some components will change, but many will remain similar or the same. Suppliers will continue to create value by focusing on the core.Driven by an urgent decarbonization agenda, the automotive world is increasingly defined by electric powertrains and digitization. In response, suppliers must navigate a subtle transition. As electrificatio...
An Artist Says His Image That Won First Prize in a Competition was Generated by AI
[Design]
2023/04/18 09:08
Boris Eldagsen's image "The Electrician" came first in a category at the Sony World Photography Awards. But there's a catch – the image was actually generated using DALL-E 2, the artist said. He said he wouldn't accept the prize and the awards appear to have scrubbed him from their website.An artist says his image that won first prize in a photography competition was actually generated by AI.G...
