Vietnamese behemoth Vingroup has established VinRobotics Research, Development and Application Company, with a charter capital of 1,000 billion dong ($39.3 million), according to an announcement. VinRobotics is set to boost production efficiency and streamline processes across various industries, services, and daily life. Vingroup holds a 51% ownership in the company, while billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong… Continue reading Vietnamese behemoth Vingroup establishes $39m robotics company VinRoboticsVingroup holds a 51% ownership in the company.
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The Hyundai Ioniq 9 is a three-row electric SUV with room to grow
Electric Cars The South Korean automaker unveiled its newest EV ahead of the LA Auto Show. Share this story The SEL trim of the Hyundai Ioniq 9.Image: Hyundai Ahead of the LA Auto Show this week, Hyundai showed off its brand-new three-row all-electric SUV with a suite of features that the Korean automaker is convinced… Continue reading The Hyundai Ioniq 9 is a three-row electric SUV with room to grow
Apple fights to keep DOJ antitrust suit from reaching trial
/ “The court is allowed to use common sense,” the government says. By Lauren Feiner, a senior policy reporter at The Verge, covering the intersection of Silicon Valley and Capitol Hill. She spent 5 years covering tech policy at CNBC, writing about antitrust, privacy, and content moderation reform. Share this story Illustration by Cath Virginia… Continue reading Apple fights to keep DOJ antitrust suit from reaching trial
Toyota unveils new bZ7 EV in China, a surprisingly stylish electric sedan
A new all-electric Toyota model made its first appearance at the Guangzhou Auto Show this week. The Toyota bZ7 concept is a sleek electric sedan that will likely use BYD batteries and motors in China. Meet the new Toyota bZ7 EV concept Like most legacy automakers, Toyota is battling to stay afloat in China as… Continue reading Toyota unveils new bZ7 EV in China, a surprisingly stylish electric sedan
Tesla makes finding charging stations for people towing trailers easier
Tesla has released a new navigation feature to make it easier for people towing trailers to find charging stations that can accommodate them. Towing trailers with electric vehicles is not yet super popular, but it is rapidly gaining in popularity, with more electric SUVs and pickup trucks having increasingly impressive towing capacity. Tesla has had… Continue reading Tesla makes finding charging stations for people towing trailers easier
Amazon Robots Struggling to Keep Up With Human Workers
Some simple tasks are just too hard for the robots. Mike Mulligan Autonomous robots are filling up Amazon warehouses, where they’re sorting, loading, and unloading packages with impressive efficiency. But it sounds like they’re still outmatched by humans when it comes to many essential tasks. The e-commerce giant’s robotic arm Sparrow, for example, excels at… Continue reading Amazon Robots Struggling to Keep Up With Human Workers
Shopify Allowing Sale of Holocaust Denial Merch
Yikes. Death Merch Canadian e-commerce platform Shopify is defending the right of its clients to sell antisemitic, Holocaust-denying merchandise on its platform. As Bloomberg reports, a store identified by the Anti-Defamation League is selling anti-Jewish propaganda, including parodies of the likeness of Anne Frank. Naturally, the store is marketing the problematic wares on Elon Musk’s… Continue reading Shopify Allowing Sale of Holocaust Denial Merch
Join Us for the WIRED Big Interview Event
WIRED’s Big Interview has long been the definitive source for in-depth conversations with the executives, scientists, political leaders, and creators shaping the rapidly shifting future. Now, for the first time, we’re bringing that series to the stage. You won’t want to miss it. Join us live December 3 in San Francisco for a full day… Continue reading Join Us for the WIRED Big Interview Event
The Man Behind Amazon’s Robot Army Wants Everyone to Have an AI-Powered Helper
Unlike other robots, Proxie’s battery can be swapped out to avoid downtime charging. Cobot declined to say how much Proxie costs to buy or lease, but mobile robots often cost tens of thousands of dollars a piece. The robots work alongside humans, taking turns moving carts and navigating busy spaces without running into anyone. Porter… Continue reading The Man Behind Amazon’s Robot Army Wants Everyone to Have an AI-Powered Helper
Black Friday Apple deals 2024: The best Apple sales on iPads, AirPods, Apple Watches and MacBooks
Apple’s website hardly ever hosts sales of its own and they’re not making an exception for 2024. So we have to rely on other retailers, like Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and Target to discount Apple devices for Black Friday. This year, the deals are already looking pretty good — if you’ve been waiting for a… Continue reading Black Friday Apple deals 2024: The best Apple sales on iPads, AirPods, Apple Watches and MacBooks