Monthly Archives: October 2022

Tired of laundry folding? AI breaks the robot folding speed record

Enlarge / An ABB industrial robot folding a shirt using AUTOLAB’s new “SpeedFolding” method. (credit: UC Berkeley AUTOLAB) While it’s possible that someone out there enjoys folding clothes, it’s probably not a beloved pastime. Accordingly, researchers at UC Berkeley’s AUTOLAB have developed a new robotic method of folding garments at record speed (for a robot)…

Paper shortages — and skyrocketing prices — are pinching political candidates during election 2022 crunch time

Political mailers from Florida. Jeffrey Greenberg/Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Political candidates are facing an expensive enemy this election season: paper shortages. Distributors and printers told Insider that the cost of paper has risen anywhere between 10% to 60%. “I’ve never seen anything like this,” one paper distribution executive told Insider. With less than…

The top 3 workplace practices that give Gen Z employees ‘the ick’ — and how to avoid them

DeAndre Brown Gen Z will account for 27% of the workforce by 2027, according to reports. Gen Z TikTokers are voicing what they would change in their respective offices. Although the jokes are in good fun, experts say ‘meaningful conversations’ can start on social media. Gen Z and recent graduates navigating their first corporate jobs…

There are different types of credit card rewards — but transferable points are the most valuable

Insider’s experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. The best rewards credit cards earn transferable points that you can use…

The Chase 5/24 rule affects whether you’ll be approved for Chase credit cards — here’s what to know before you apply

Insider’s experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. The Chase 5/24 rule means you won’t be approved for Chase cards…

The Chase Sapphire Reserve’s 80K bonus is effectively a blank airline ticket — here’s how to use it to get (almost) anywhere in the world

Insider’s experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. The current Chase Sapphire Reserve bonus can take you a lot farther…