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OpenAI Hits $300B Valuation
[Investing]
2025/04/07 09:05
OpenAl said it would raise up to $40 billion in a new funding round led by SoftBank Group at a $300 billion valuation to advance Al research, expand computational infrastructure and enhance its tools.The Japanese tech investment group said it has agreed to fund OpenAl with $10 billion in mid-April and an additional $30 billion in December, contingent on the Al firm transitioning to for-profit b...
(Video) Kawasaki Unveiled A Wolf-Inspired Robot Lets Riders Traverse Uneven Terrain
[Tech]
2025/04/07 09:04
Powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, the CORLEO responds to the rider’s body movements and features integrated AI systems for enhanced balance and navigation.Kawasaki Heavy Industries Group, the multinational automotive conglomerate from Japan, has debuted the prototype of a hydrogen-powered, four-legged robot designed to be ridden by humans. Named CORLEO, the robotic vehicle was unveiled at a sho...
Amazon Kindle Gets Smarter with AI-Powered Recaps Feature
[Product]
2025/04/07 09:03
Do you get lost when starting a new book in a series? Kindle's latest feature makes catching up on characters and plot points easier.If you've ever picked up the latest book in a series and couldn't remember characters or what happened in the last book, Amazon has a new feature that might help you.Also: Want free ebooks? These 10 sites offer thousands of optionsStarting today, your Kindle is ge...
(PDF) YouGov - America's Most Persuasive Brands : 2025 Rankings
[Consumer]
2025/04/04 09:10
The ultimate goal of virtually every company is to turn consumers into long-term customers. Brands must first compete for consumer attention, then earn a spot in the consideration set, and finally persuade consumers to choose their product over the competition.YouGov’s America’s most persuasive brands: 2025 rankings analyzes brands across 25+ industries that excel in turning brand awareness i...
(Paper) MIT Tech Recreates Old Toys as Interactive Playthings in Mixed Reality
[Tech]
2025/04/04 09:09
MIT's InteRecon tech recreates physical objects in mixed reality, complete with the way they function.A team of researchers from MIT, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and ETH Zurich, has developed a mind-blowing tool to not only create a digital twin of physical objects around you, but also make them function like the real thing in mixed reality (MR). Whether it's a doll with...
Luxury Sneakers Lose Their ‘It’ Status
[Business]
2025/04/04 09:08
Just a few years ago, designer sneakers were an ‘it’ item driving huge sales. Today the situation has changed, though they still have their place in luxury’s arsenal. Luxury retailers say consumers are shifting away from statement sneakers as interest in designer sneakers decline.Sales of designer sneakers have softened in the United States with stretched consumers reaching for more affordab...
How Amex Uses AI to Increase Efficiency : 40% Fewer IT Escalations
[Business]
2025/04/04 09:07
American Express is a giant multinational company with roughly 80,000 employees, so as you can imagine, something’s always coming up with IT — whether it be a worker struggling with WiFi access or dealing with a laptop on the fritz. But as anyone knows firsthand, interacting with IT—particularly chatbots—can be a frustrating experience. Automated tools can offer vague, non-specific response...
The World’s First Self-Cooling Aluminium Beverage Cans - Delta H Innovations
[Product]
2025/04/04 09:06
deltaH Innovations, a London-based startup has come up with a super innovative solution that can render traditional drink refrigerators obsolete. The company has developed the world’s first self-cooling aluminium beverage can - the ‘Cool Can.’ This innovative invention uses a smart blend of design and chemistry to deliver a refreshing chill at the press of a button. According to the company,...
(PDF) Mckinsey - Generative AI in Healthcare : Current Trends And Future Outlook
[Business]
2025/04/04 09:05
The healthcare sector has been integrating generative AI to enhance operations and engage stakeholders, with many advancing to full-scale implementation.Gen AI is rapidly transforming the healthcare industry. To understand the changing landscape, McKinsey has surveyed healthcare leaders since 2023 about their perspectives and approaches to gen AI (see sidebar, “Research methodology”).The late...
