Amazon has acquired AI wearables startup Bee, according to a LinkedIn post by co-founder Maria de Lourdes Zollo. Amazon told TechCrunch it acquired the company, but added that the deal still awaits finalization. Bee, which raised $7 million last year, offers a wearable device resembling a Fitbit (sold for $49.99 with a $19 monthly subscription) […]
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Demonstrating that promising technology never truly disappears, the Synergetic Air-Breathing Rocket Engine (SABRE) by Reaction Engines is back in the spotlight as part of Invictus, a newly announced Mach 5+ spaceplane initiative led by a British consortium. Some innovations persist through sheer determination—and this is one of those stories. HOTOL: A Bold Vision Ahead of
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A breathtaking new resort has made its debut near Thailand’s Khao Yai National Park, thanks to Bangkok-based architectural firm Urban Praxis. While the accommodations are noteworthy on their own, it’s the dramatic, semi-cantilevered transparent pool that truly steals the spotlight. Thailand’s First National Park Provides a Scenic Backdrop Founded in 1962, Khao Yai holds the
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Programmable optics startup Lumotive has expanded its Series B funding round with the addition of a few new strategic investors. Based in Redmond, Washington, Lumotive reopened the round to welcome investments from Amazon—via its Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund—and the ITHCA Group, the tech investment arm of Oman’s sovereign wealth fund. Series B Funding Grows to
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NASA has successfully tested an advanced cooling system that could be crucial for future human missions to Mars. Without this new cryocooler, spacecraft could arrive on the Red Planet with depleted fuel reserves—jeopardizing the entire journey. Decades-Old Dream Meets Modern Engineering Though the concept of sending astronauts to Mars has been around for over 70
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On Monday, Google introduced a new Chrome feature for iOS that allows users to easily switch between work and personal Google accounts. Previously, users had to sign out and log back in each time they wanted to access a different account. In a blog post, Google noted that “many people use their phones for both
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When it comes to AI, many parents find themselves torn between fear of the unknown and concern that their children might be left behind. “It’s really difficult to predict anything beyond five years,” said Adam Tal, an Israeli marketing executive and father of two boys aged seven and nine, as he reflected on the world
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A new global study revealed that a four-day workweek with full pay greatly boosted employee well-being—reducing burnout, enhancing mental health, and increasing job satisfaction—particularly among those who cut back their hours the most. One silver lining of the COVID-19 restrictions was a renewed focus on work-life balance. In response, countries like Iceland, Spain, the UK,
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According to a new survey released on Wednesday, nearly 75% of American teenagers have interacted with AI companions, and over half use them regularly—despite increasing concerns over the safety of these virtual relationships. Platforms like Character.AI, Replika, and Nomi host AI companions that engage users in personal interactions instead of providing task-oriented assistance. Unlike standard
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NASA’s cutting-edge X-59 aircraft is making measured progress toward breaking the sound barrier, recently launching its taxiing trials at the U.S. Air Force’s Plant 42 facility in Palmdale, California. This stage represents the final chapter of Phase One development and paves the way for more dynamic ground tests ahead of its anticipated first flight. A
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