Industrial robots are big, hulking things. They are, at once, designed to operate alongside humans, while also posing potential bodily risk to our soft, fleshy exterior. It’s precisely for this reason that vibrant world of human-robot interaction has sprung up around the industry. With human workers remaining an integral part of the robotic workplace, how…
Monthly Archives: July 2022
Ariana Thacker likes to say that science was her first love and startups were her second. Now, she gets to combine the two into a thesis for her new venture firm, Conscience VC. Thacker’s passion for science started back when she was taking college-level chemistry courses in middle school. Her interest in startups came years…
It’s time for me to come clean. While I’m fully on board with smart devices — I have WiFi-enabled lights, a smart thermostat, and plenty of other cutting-edge gadgets — I’ve never been swayed by the Amazon Echo devices in the past. As an Apple user, I didn’t feel the need to add an Alexa…
Celebrity chefs and influencer foodies make everything look so easy. Food vloggers speed up a 20-step recipe into an Instagram video and make it look as simple as microwaved ramen. Antoni from Queer Eye is like, “Here, person with no cooking experience, let’s whip up some pork tenderloin canapés over a fire on this casual…
We all know at least one person who claims a robot vacuum has changed their life. They’re not lying. There’s really something to be said for always knowing your floors are clean. Plus, some people simply detest vacuuming. Just like all tissues are called “Kleenex,” and all bandages “Band-aids,” robot vacuums and the brand Roomba…
The LG Gram 15 is one of our favorite 15-inch laptops, from its vibrant display to its solid performance thanks to an Intel Core i7 processor. It’s now just $1,000 on Amazon, which is almost half-price and the biggest discount we’ve ever seen, making this top-tier ultrabook a great-value purchase. Of course, as the name…
Microsoft’s decision not to block Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) macros by default in Office applications is only temporary, as the company still plans on going through with the plan. In a blog post updated last week, Microsoft principal product manager, Kellie Eickmeyer noted that, “Following user feedback, we have rolled back this change temporarily…
Amazon Prime Day often serves up better discounts on camera lenses than the manufacturers themselves – and that’s certainly proven to be the case this year for owners of Sony mirrorless cameras. While the Prime Day deals have served up a few middling discounts on Sony mirrorless cameras like the Sony A7 II, they’ve been far…
FILE – This June 15, 2001, file photo shows Dr. Rebecca Gomperts, founder of the Amsterdam-based Women On Waves Foundation, in Dublin, Ireland. Associated Press Rebecca Gomperts has founded several organizations that provide medical abortion access to women around the world. She spoke to Insider this week in the wake of the Supreme Court overturning…
When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Jen Gushue/Insider There are many excellent Amazon Prime Day 2022 deals on small appliances, like the ever-popular air fryer. Top brands in the industry, including Ninja, Instant Pot, Philips, and more, have discounts on Amazon and competing retailers like Target. Air…