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From Apple iPhones to New York City subway turnstiles, tap-to-pay use in everyday American life is growing, thanks in part to its security and ease of use. But tap-to-pay and its small near field communication antennas are more complicated than they look.
With the arrival of generative AI chatbots, artificial intelligence no longer seems the preserve of science fiction. Now that the bots are talking back, what does it mean for the future of the internet—and our relationship with machines?
Dumb phones, once considered outdated, are still prevalent around the world, making up about a quarter of mobile phones actively in use. Affordability in developing countries is a significant reason for their continued use.
With an estimated 200 companies working on them, electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles are taking the aviation industry by storm.
TikTok is at a crossroads, as U.S. concerns about its Chinese ownership grow. Some officials have explored the idea of forcing a sale to a U.S. company. WSJ explains the challenges of making that happen.
This robot named Flippy runs the fry station at a White Castle outside of Chicago. With a mechanical arm and using computer vision technology Flippy can cook everything from french fries and onion rings to cheese sticks.
Silicon Valley is abuzz over a new kind of artificial intelligence — generative AI. It's a somewhat new field that exploded in popularity and attention in recent weeks.
Advances in battery and electric propulsion technology have enabled entirely new types of aircraft to take to the skies. Startups Joby, Archer, Vertical, Lilium and more are developing eVTOLs, electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft
Self-driving cars have advanced quite a bit, but the technology isn't making it onto roads as fast as some executives and investors had predicted.
New text-to-image generators powered by artificial intelligence, including OpenAI Dall-E 2 and Stability AI DreamStudio, let you type in almost any phrase and get an image.
Apple’s new iPhone 14 and Apple Watch models can detect severe car crashes and automatically call 911. So can Google Pixel. But does crash detection actually work? WSJ finds out.
We’re storing more of our data than ever, but the hard disk drives we rely on are reaching their physical limits. Now scientists are working on methods to increase capacity and find new ways to house our data.
Fiber connections provide users with very fast, reliable internet. But, only 43% of U.S. households have access to a fiber internet connection.The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that passed in November 2021 promises to bridge this digital divide.
Apple has unveiled four new iPhone 14 models at its annual September event: the iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max.
The U.S. supercomputer Frontier was crowned the world’s speediest this year, but some computer scientists say China‘s Tianhe-3 may be as fast. WSJ unpacks the tech and design of the machines.
When Apple launched Apple Pay in 2014, it didn’t seem like the contactless payment system was much of a hit with customers. Flash forward eight years and the iPhone maker has convinced millions to make their smartphones their wallets.
Ford's first real attempt at an electric vehicle has been quite a hit with critics. The Mustang Mach-E replaced the Tesla Model 3 as Consumer Reports' Top Pick in February 2022.
Companies are developing technologies to mine resources from the lunar surface, but some analysts say there are still big limitations to what the industry can achieve.
To tackle social isolation among seniors, some caregivers have turned to virtual reality. One company developing that technology is Rendever.
Tech giants and startups are racing into the Metaverse. Be it VR, AR, or old-fashioned desktops, we’ll all be meeting in virtual offices soon. We dove deep to see what life after zoom might look like.
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“Even monkeys can fall from their trees.” – Japanese Proverb
Continuing our global learning journey, our next stop is Tokyo Japan. Founded, in 1603, this city was once a small fishing village called Edo. In 1890, it became Tokyo which means Eastern Capital in English.
In Tokyo, you will find the world’s busiest intersection, the Shibuya crossing where 2,500 people cross the intersection, every time the lights turn green. This city also holds the record for the most Michelin starred restaurants at 212 places to enjoy amazing food.
Tokyo is the most populous city in the world with 37 million people. Uniqueness is everywhere, even in vending machines, where you can buy hot meals, fresh produce, and even umbrellas. There is one vending machine in the city for every two people.
Have lost count on the many times I visited Tokyo to experience their modern retail industry. This picture is from the New Otani Hotel gardens, a favorite during multiple visits.
As the Japanese proverb that opened this summary reminds us, no matter how accomplished we become, you can always make a mistake. Overconfidence can lead to missteps. Life is one sweet ride and Japan provides many reminders on how to enjoy it.
Retail’s Hidden Advantage: How RFID & Computer Vision’s Radically Improve Operational Improvements
Companies that are already using RFID technology in our study averaged profit growth in 2023 that was 57% higher than those who do not. And they are expecting their profits in 2024 to be 88% higher than those not already using RFID. Companies are 34x more likely to use computer vision already and 35% more likely to invest in computer vision in 2024 than below average performers. - From IHL Services Read more
AI in Retail Organizations: Not Everyone Sees Eye to Eye
More than half of respondents are leveraging AI in some capacity across their businesses today. More than half of CEOs of enterprise-level businesses believe that the role of AI-based technology is fundamental to the future of retail. - From Digital Commerce 360
The World Ahead 2024: five stories to watch out for
From the biggest election year in history, to how to control AI and even taxis that fly, The Economist offers its annual look at the world ahead. Read more
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