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Amazon's Vulcan robot has the warehouse touch
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CTA: Wallets could power down as tariffs hit electronics
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The Consumer Electronics Association has warned that US tariffs could significantly increase prices on consumer electronics, with video game consoles potentially rising 69% and smartphones 31%. A report from the association estimates a $123 billion annual drop in purchasing power for Americans if the tariffs take effect.
Full Story: Variety (5/6) 
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Netflix announced a redesigned homepage and app, featuring an OpenAI-powered search tool, real-time recommendations and a vertical video feed that mimics TikTok's format. The update is designed to enhance user experience and content discovery.
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Whoop has introduced the Whoop 5.0 and Whoop MG wearables, featuring a 14-day battery life, 7% smaller hardware and a processor that is 60% faster. The Whoop MG offers features such as electrocardiogram recording and blood pressure insights.
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Reviews on social media influenced restaurant choices for 73% of millennials and members of Generation Z during the past three months, Belle Communication found. The survey also discovered that 38.6% use review sites like Yelp or Google when looking for recommendations.
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Retail Trends
Amazon's Vulcan robot has the warehouse touch
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Amazon has introduced Vulcan, a new warehouse robot that can feel items with an AI-powered sensor. Vulcan is capable of handling 75% of items at a Spokane, Wash., warehouse and is designed to work with human workers and generate new skilled jobs, including roles in maintaining, building and operating robots, said Aaron Parness, head of the Amazon Robotics team.
Full Story: CNBC (5/7) 
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Learn how drones have evolved from niche devices into intelligent, autonomous tools transforming industries from emergency response to underground exploration and smart delivery. With groundbreaking innovations recognized at the CES Innovation Awards®, drones are reshaping safety, logistics.