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Binance’s India comeback; D2C brands spend big for q-commerce presence
Direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands are shelling out high commissions on sales for space on coveted quick-commerce platforms. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
How China came to dominate the world in solar energy
While the United States and Europe are trying to revive renewable energy production and help companies fend off bankruptcy, China is racing far ahead.
Introducing the Ultimate Car Cleaners: Say Goodbye to Stubborn Stains and Dirt
Car cleaners are crucial in helping you maintain a clean and pristine car. They use specialized cleaning products and equipment to remove dirt, grime, and stains from both the interior and exterior of your vehicle. Whether it's vacuuming and shampooing the carpets, wiping down the dashboard and interior surfaces, or meticulously washing and waxing the exterior, car cleaners ensure that your car looks its best.
ABB flags slowdown in fourth-quarter revenue, shares slide
The group, a big supplier to industry, is seen as a bellwether for the broader global economy, with its products being used in ships, ports, factories and transport systems.
ABB matches Q3 earnings forecasts, dampens expectations for next quarter
ABB, a big supplier to industry, is seen as a bellwether for the broader global economy, with its products being used in ships, ports, factories and transport systems.
ABB invests $280 million in new robotics factory in Sweden
ABB said the European robotics and automation market is expected to grow by 7% per year between 2023 and the end of 2027, driven by companies bringing back production from Asia.
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Disney creates task force to explore AI and cut costs
Launched earlier this year, before the Hollywood writers' strike, the group is looking to develop AI applications in-house as well as form partnerships with startups.
NASA to name first woman as agency's science chief, sources say
Nicola Fox, former top scientist on the Parker Solar Probe mission studying the sun, will be named this week as NASA's associate administrator for the agency's Science Mission Directorate, said the two sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity ahead of the official announcement.
Cleanfix-Schevaran kick-off unit at Mysuru to produce cleaning equipment
Switzerland Ambassador to India and Bhutan Ralf Heckner launched the Cleanfix India facility at Thandya in Nanjangud taluk on Wednesday in the presence of Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar of the erstwhile Mysuru royal family.
Notes from Davos: The Swiss connection
The population of Davos, estimated at about 10,000 (numbers India can conjure in a few blocks), survive on the business generated by ski tourism—which extends from end-November till April. Claudia, a German living in Davos for over 11 years, says the town all but shuts down in off-season. They do get an odd tourist engaged in hiking or biking. The residents therefore are delighted at this summer treat to their business.
View: Professional Doctorate and Ph.D. – Are they the same?
The DBA degree courses available on online platforms are affordable and offer a good return on investment as compared to an offline course. They also offer flexibility to learn, which is helpful to learners with a hectic work schedule. One such feasible option comes with an online Global Doctor of Business Administration with schools like the Swiss School of Business Management, Geneva.
Swiss company invents robot that can make fondue with wine and cheese
The robot is set to make its grand debut at the Paris International Agricultural Show.
Switzerland keen to fund & back innovation initiatives in India: Envoy
“Investments and Innovation are the two “I”s of Swiss-Indian relations. The theme of innovation is bringing our countries together and makes our relationship in the future even more important,” Heckner told ET in a freewheeling interview.
Bezos, Branson are ready to fly billionaires away from the Earth. But does the distance covered by them actually count as space?
The definition of where space begins is very subjective.
Deal with it
In today's ETtech Morning Dispatch: Tata-BigBasket deal; Byju's may land new funds; and GreyOrange eyes US listing.
Meet Barney, the robot bartender who can comfort you with jokes, delicious cocktails
A barista version making different coffees has also been developed.
Robotic cleaning: Swiss firm inks JV with Mysuru company Schevaran Laboratories
The partnership will form a new entity CleanfixSchevaran Systems which will manufacture Swiss-technology backed robotic cleaning machines and solutions. The manufacturing will commence at Schevaran’s plant at Mysuru and will be the first Cleanfix facility outside Switzerland, the company said in a press release.
B2B tech startups fueled by funding and advanced technologies, says Netapp-Zinnov study
Findings reveal that B2B tech startups in the last 5 years (2014-18) have grown three times from 800 to over 3200.
Switzerland top choice for Indian IT companies in field of Robotics
Economists suggest that the world’s fourth socio-economic revolution might stem from this development as Switzerland has emerged as a serious competitor to California.
Thin, flexible material generates electricity when stretched
The specially designed rubber, developed by researchers at Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) is able to convert mechanical movements into electrical charges.
This orchestra conductor has moved robots closer to humans
The bot, YuMi, built by Swiss robotics company ABB, has made waves in the past because of its ability to perform tasks requiring fine motor skills, like threading a needle, using its two arms.
Resistance is futile: China's conquest plan for robot industry
China plans to dominate the markets for AI, driver-less vehicles, etc. That would mean the loss of a huge number of jobs in many nations, including India.
Researchers find how six-legged robots can run faster
London, Feb 19 (IANS) Effecting a breakthrough in making insect-inspired robots run faster, Swiss researchers, led by an Indian-origin scientist, have found a new way by which six-legged insects increase their walking speed.
Pound’s two-minute mystery crash puts spotlight on robot traders
While the pound’s intraday drop of 11% after Britain’s surprise vote in June to leave the EU was bigger than Friday’s slump, traders said this one was more jarring.
Before the robots rise up, they'll be making your next pizza
Marta is one of two robots working at Zume Pizza, a secretive food delivery startup trying to make a more profitable pizza through machines.
The Swiss mull paying people $2,500 a month for doing nothing
Switzerland’s unconditional basic income initiative proposes $30,000-a-year payout for everyone. The country will vote June 5.
WEF 2016: Here come the robots - Davos bosses brace for big technology shocks
"There is an economic surplus that is going to be created as a result of this fourth industrial revolution," Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, told.
Melchior is a mechanical Swiss robot that tells time
MB&F founder Max Busser says he’s wanted a robotic friend ever since he was a Star Wars-obsessed child, so he jumped on the opportunity to finally create one.
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