Amazon took up a lot of oxygen in the deals room last week with Prime Day. However, there are a few gadgets and gizmos that are even cheaper this week than they were then. If you’re in the market for a new robot vacuum, keyboard, or even a large TV, we’ve got some goodies for …
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“Bite the dust” is one of those rare phrases you can use on your archnemesis and your robot vacuum. We can’t make up for the mayhem your enemies have caused, but we can help you find a robot vacuum that will reduce the mayhem in your home. For Prime Day, some of our favorites are …
The introduction of Proteus comes 10 years after Amazon’s acquisition of Kiva Systems, which became Amazon Robotics. Kiva robots carry up to 1,000 pounds of customer orders from storage to human pickers, but operate in a part of the warehouse where humans cannot go. Strategic Organizing Center’s health and safety director Eric Frumin says Amazon’s …
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Around midnight on June 28, Calvin Hu was driving with his girlfriend near San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park when he pulled up at an intersection behind two white and orange autonomous Chevrolet Bolts operated by Cruise, a subsidiary of General Motors. Another was stopped to his right in the adjacent lane. The light turned green …
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As I lie in bed spooning my wee robot, one hand on its gently undulating belly as it slows my breathing, I’m struck by the memory of co-sleeping with my kids when they were babies. It can be soothing to share your bed. Research suggests we report better sleep when bed-sharing, even when objective measures …
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We celebrate our pets all year, but May is National Pet Month, and Amazon is kicking it off with a day of deals. Plus, with Mother’s Day right around the corner, now is the perfect time to give a gift to the pet parents in your life—yourself included! From toys and treats to TikTok-trending accessories, …
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The number of American workers who quit their jobs during the pandemic—over a fifth of the workforce—may constitute one of the largest American labor movements in recent history. Workers demanded higher pay and better conditions, spurred by rising inflation and the pandemic realization that employers expected them to risk their lives for low wages, mediocre …
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Wayfair held its first annual Way Day sale back in 2018 on the heels of Amazon’s Prime Day event, and it’s back yet again. Similar to Prime Day, Way Day deals are exclusively available for a very limited time. Unlike Prime Day, no membership is required to shop Way Day deals. It’s important to check …
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