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Amazon’s new fulfillment center machines pack boxes up to 5x faster than humans

May 28, 2019

From drone deliveries to checkout-free brick-and-mortar stores, Amazon has made no secret of its desire to automate as many parts of the retail experience as possible. While Amazon employs thousands of people in its fulfillment centers, it may be because it hasn’t yet figured out a way to automate their role. Until now, that is. Things could be about to get even more dicey for human workers as Amazon is reportedly rolling out machines capable of boxing up customer orders.

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Alternative Transportation, Business, Robots, Science & Technology News

Google could one day deliver packages with self-driving cars and robots

December 6, 2013

A Google self-driving car.

Amazon and UPS are looking into package delivery via automated flying drones. But, according to the New York Times, Google’s recent interest in robotics lays out an interesting hypothetical situation: imagine a self-driving car pulling up in your driveway, and a robot getting out to deliver your package instead of a living, breathing UPS human bedecked in brown.

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Analysis, Breakthrough Thinking, Great New Product, New Inventions

The greatest innovation in packing tape since the sticky side

June 9, 2012

A simple revolutionary new design changes the package experience.

If you’ve ever marveled at how easy it is to open a padded shipping envelope thanks to its built-in rip cord that tears through the material, you’ll instantly understand why this enhanced roll of packing tape is pure genius…

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Breakthrough Thinking, Business, New Inventions, New Viewpoints, Science & Technology News

FedEX SenseAware Tracks Packages

November 27, 2009

Ultimate Package Tracking

Do you constantly worry about your important package that is being shipped to your friend? Well, with FexEX’s SenseAware, you’ll certainly get much better info regarding your package, than the traditional tracking number. The device uses an accelerometer, light sensor, cellular transmitter and GPS receiver to gather and report data on how the package is treated, and even whether it was opened in the desired location. You’ll be able to log on to the website and check out said information any time. The service is still rather pricey at $120 per month, but if you’re shipping something really important, it might be something that you’d want.

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Health & Fitness, Latest Trend, People Making a Difference, Photo Perspectives

Women Vacationing Solo

December 28, 2009

Women Vacationing Solo

More women are taking vacations together and leaving the guys behind

Girlfriends’ getaways – where women travel with other women and leave the menfolk home – are booming. And the phenomenon is not just about bachelorette parties or 20-somethings on spring break.

Women are taking knitting trips, adventure trips and spa trips. The Fine Living Network is launching a series Thursday called “All-Girl Getaways,” hosted by Stephanie Oswald, editor-in-chief of travelgirl magazine. And Marybeth Bond, the author of “50 Best Girlfriends Getaways in North America,” has just written a sequel – “50 Best Girlfriends Getaways Worldwide.”

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