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Apple finally activates HomePod Mini’s climate sensor

Ryan Daws — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 12:04:25 +0000

Apple has finally activated the humidity and temperature sensor in the HomePod Mini. Earlier this month, Apple announced the second generation of its full-size HomePod. One of the new features was a sensor for detecting a room’s current temperature and humidity. Back in 2021, the teardown specialists at iFixit disassembled the HomePod Mini. iFixit discovered... Read more »

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Oxbotica raises $140M to expand its B2B autonomous vehicle platform

Ryan Daws — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 16:38:02 +0000

B2B autonomous vehicle platform developer Oxbotica has raised a further $140 million. The Oxford-based firm plans to use the funds to advance its goal of creating “universal autonomy” around the world. Paul Newman, CTO and a Founder of Oxbotica, said: “Oxbotica was founded eight years ago on the vision of Universal Autonomy—providing safe and sustainable... Read more »

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Sam Kingston, Mobica: On standing out in a crowded IoT industry

Fin Strathern — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Mobica CEO Sam Kingston recently sat down with IoT News for a deep dive into what distinguishes Mobica’s Talent-as-a-Service offering within an increasingly crowded tech sector. IoT News: What distinguishes Mobica’s offering from a typical tech recruitment firm? In today’s fast growing tech space, we’re witnessing a burst of innovations, almost on a daily basis.... Read more »

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GlobalData: 75% of execs anticipate disruption from automation within 12 months

Ryan Daws — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 12:20:13 +0000

Three-quarters of executives are expecting their sector to be disrupted by automation within 12 months. The findings come from research firm GlobalData which calls automation “no longer a distant dream”. Undoubtedly, the pandemic has sped up the adoption of automation as leaders seek to shelter their businesses in uncertain times and adapt to lasting societal... Read more »

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World Economic Forum designates Ericsson smart factory a ‘Global Lighthouse’

Ryan Daws — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 09:18:06 +0000

Ericsson’s 5G smart factory in Lewisville, Texas has received a valuable commendation from the World Economic Forum (WEF). WEF gave the factory its “Global Lighthouse” award in recognition of the site being a global leader in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). The smart factory has achieved 120 percent improved output per employee and a 65... Read more »

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Research: Higher robot densities linked to increased productivity

Ryan Daws — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 10:42:37 +0000

Research has found a link between higher densities of robots in a population and increased levels of productivity. The study – conducted by supply chain specialists Balloon One – analysed countries with similar levels of manufacturing output and looked at their densities of robots and GDP per hours worked. The UK, in particular, is falling... Read more »

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WEF: Inequality likely to worsen as robots set to do half of work by 2025

Ryan Daws — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 13:11:11 +0000

A report from the World Economic Forum (WEF) predicts that robots will do half of all work tasks by 2025, with inequality likely to worsen as a result. Concerns about the impact of automation on jobs are not exactly new, but most felt the timeline for significant change would be longer – providing more time... Read more »

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