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Hisense Named World's First Customer Centricity Lighthouse Factory in the TV Industry by World Economic Forum
QINGDAO, China, Feb. 3, 2026 /CNW/ -- Hisense, a leading brand in global consumer electronics and home appliances, announced that the Hisense Visual Technology Qingdao Factory has been recognized by the World Economic Forum (WEF) as a Customer…
Royal Stoke hospital to be UK's largest robotic surgery centre
The Royal Stoke University Hospital is set to become the UK's largest robotic surgery centre, bosses have said, following a £12m investment from the Denise Coates Foundation. The funding would significantly expand access to advanced robotic…
Anthony Edwards roasts Lakers' Luka Doncic and Thunder's SGA in shoe ad
Minnesota Timberwolves superstar guard Anthony Edwards isn't afraid of anybody, and he will tell that to anyone who is guarding him on the court. In his new Adidas commercial promoting his latest shoes, Edwards took shots at multiple other top…
Will Virtuix' Public-Market Performance Test Wall Street Appetite for XR? - AR Insider
Virtuix, the Austin-based maker of the Omni multi-directional VR treadmills, began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market last week under the ticker VTIX, marking a rare public market debut for a virtual reality hardware company, one that has spent…
Carbon Robotics built an AI model that detects and identifies plants
What is and isn't a weed that needs to be eliminated in the field is determined by the eyes of the farmer — and now, increasingly, by a new AI model from Carbon Robotics. Seattle-based Carbon Robotics, which builds the LaserWeeder — a…
Iconic Miami landmarks you can visit free during Open House
News Miami's best velvet ropes are coming down for three days only. Miami loves a velvet rope, but for one long weekend this winter, it's dropping it. Open House Miami will return February 27 through March 1, 2026, unlocking more than 100 free…
Some companies tie AI to layoffs, but the reality is more complicated
The one thing N. Lee Plumb knows for sure about being laid off from Amazon last week is that it wasn't a failure to get on board with the company's artificial intelligence plans. Plumb, his team's head of 'AI enablement”, says he was so…
Did artificial intelligence really drive layoffs at Amazon and other firms? It can be hard to tell
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By MATT O'BRIEN, Associated Press Technology Writer The one thing N. Lee Plumb knows for sure about being laid off from Amazon last week is that it wasn't a failure to get on board with the company's…
Is the whole universe just a simulation?
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you'd like an expert to answer, send it to. Is the whole universe just a simulation? – Moumita B., age 13, Dhaka, Bangladesh How do you know anything is real? Some…
Snap Reveals Specs Inc. Spin-Off In 2026 - Why Investors And Buyers Should Watch
Market unease surged as 2026 began. This week Snap announced a major structural shift that matters to buyers and investors alike because the company will spin its AR efforts into a standalone unit open to outside capital. Reuters reported the new…
How technology is transforming online casino experiences
Technology has revolutionised the online casino industry, enhancing user experience and engagement. From artificial intelligence to virtual reality, these advancements have reshaped how you interact with your favourite games. The online casino…
Trump juggling multiple conflicts with war in Ukraine, future of Venezuela, and threats against Iran and Cuba
Witkoff's remarks came at the same Cabinet meeting in which Trump announced that he had “personally asked” Russian President Vladimir Putin “not to fire into Kyiv and the various towns for a week. And he agreed.” The…
University of Arkansas School of Architecture Gets $3M Gift From Retired Industry Exec
Greg Roberts, a University of Arkansas alumnus and retired principal with WHR Architects of Houston, has donated $3 million to the university to continue support for an endowed chair, establish an endowed scholarship and a program endowment, and…
Meta just launched a 'Surface Keyboard' (and no, Microsoft isn't involved)
Meta just released a Surface Keyboard and Touchpad that could transform work within virtual reality. A new feature for the Meta Quest 3 allows you to use a virtual keyboard on any flat surface, such as a desk or table. The new feature has nothing…
Did artificial intelligence really drive layoffs at Amazon and other firms? It can be hard to tell
FILE – The Amazon logo is displayed at a news conference in New York on Sept. 28, 2011. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File) By MATT O'BRIEN, Associated Press The one thing N. Lee Plumb knows for sure about being laid off from Amazon last week is…
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