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Olivia D

How iRobot Went Off Course: A Story of Innovation

iRobot Files for Bankruptcy: The End of an Era for Robotic Vacuum Pioneers iRobot, the company that brought robotic vacuum cleaning into households across the globe, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after 35 years in operation. Founded in 1990 by MIT roboticist Rodney Brooks and his students Colin Angle and Helen Greiner, iRobot rose ...

Olivia D

Failures of Anduril’s Autonomous Weapons in Tests

Anduril Industries Faces Hurdles in Autonomous Weapons Testing Defense tech startup Anduril Industries is grappling with significant challenges as it tests its autonomous weapons systems, as reported by the Wall Street Journal. The company has faced a series of setbacks, including incidents during a Navy exercise off the coast of California where over a dozen ...

Dulu M

Wicked: For Good Review – Emotional Finale with Erivo & Grande

The highly anticipated cinematic sequel, Wicked: For Good, has finally landed in theaters, inviting audiences back to the visually spectacular and morally complex land of Oz. Under the direction of Jon M. Chu, this musical fantasy adventure carries the significant weight of expectation, following the widespread acclaim of its predecessor, which was itself a celebrated adaptation ...

Olivia D

Monarch Tractor Considers Layoffs, Potential Shutdown

Monarch Tractor Faces Potential Layoffs as Business Model Shifts In a shocking turn of events, Monarch Tractor, a startup specializing in autonomous electric tractors, has warned its employees that it may need to lay off more than 100 staff members or even consider a complete shutdown. This information stems from an internal memo revealed by ...

Kankan Rai

Top Amazon Prime Day Laptop Deals 2024

# Best Laptop Deals on Amazon Prime Day 2024 Looking to upgrade your laptop for work or play? Amazon Prime Day 2024, taking place on July 16 and July 17, offers an excellent opportunity to snag some great deals on laptops. With discounts ranging from 15% to 25%, it’s worth exploring to find the perfect ...

Kankan Rai

India to Lead Tech Spending Growth in 2024 in APAC

The Rise of India’s Tech Economy: A Digitization Push India’s technology spending is projected to grow by 8% this year, marking the highest growth in Asia Pacific (APAC), according to a recent report. The country is set to reach around $54.5 billion in technology spending, a testament to the strong growth of its domestic tech ...

Benefits of Apple’s 2024 iPads for Professionals

Apple Unveils Exciting Updates for 2024 iPad Air and iPad Pro Models Apple recently introduced its latest iPad Air and iPad Pro models during the highly anticipated “Let Loose” event held on May 7, 2024. While the standard iPad and iPad mini were excluded from the event, the spotlight shone on the sixth-generation iPad Air ...

Amazon, AT&T, Verizon Top Tech Cos for Career Growth

In the realm of technology and information companies, Amazon takes the lead according to LinkedIn’s latest ranking of the top companies for career growth in the U.S. This ranking is derived from unique LinkedIn data that assesses companies across eight key elements related to career progression. These elements encompass the ability to advance, skills growth, ...

Kankan Rai

Appotronics features ALPD Laser Tech at CinemaCon 2024

CinemaCon 2024 Showcases Appotronics’ ALPD Laser Light Source Solutions In a grand display of technological innovation, the international cinema industry gathered at CinemaCon 2024, held at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas from April 9 to 11. This annual event brought together a global audience of exhibitors, distributors, marketers, and industry professionals from over 80 countries. ...