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Josh Gruenstein, cofounder and CEO of Tutor Intelligence, a Watertown company that uses skilled workers to remotely “teleoperate” robots, guiding them through tasks they haven’t attempted before.Ken McGagh for The Boston GlobeThe company is also working on a mobile pick-and-place robot that can roam warehouses on its own.These tasks won’t come easy for a robot, but Tutor’s chief executive Josh Gruenstein says that with enough training from remote human helpers, machines will eventually figure it out. And the same goes for just about any industrial job.“Our ambition is any task that a human being is doing in the warehouse or…

Mercury has applied for a national bank charter with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the San Francisco-based fintech announced Friday. Mercury, geared toward startups and venture capitalists, appointed Jon Auxier as the fintech’s chief banking officer and as president and CEO of the proposed bank. Auxier served as CFO of SoFi Bank, where he helped the company in its own journey toward becoming a bank. Auxier left SoFi in 2023, according to his LinkedIn profile. “Few fintechs have reached the level of financial strength and operational discipline to pursue a charter at this scale,” Auxier said in…

An anonymous forum post gains traction after Tom Lee’s engagement, projecting Bitcoin at $250000 amid market skepticism.A viral crypto prediction from an anonymous forum user has drawn attention across markets and social platforms. The post forecast sharp price targets for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana by 2026. Market analysts are now focused on credibility questions and near term price behavior across major tokens.Viral 4chan Prediction Gains Market AttentionAn anonymous 4chan post circulated widely across crypto-focused social platforms this week. The post projected Bitcoin at $250000 and Ethereum at $20000 by 2026. It also projected Solana reaching $1500 during the same cycle…

CES 2026 runs from 6 to 9 January in Las Vegas—here’s the wearable tech we’re expecting to see on the show floor CES 2026 is almost here. As usual, the first week of January will see Las Vegas turn into a corridor of LED walls, robotic demos, and enough AI marketing to power a small city. The event remains the most notable tech show on the calendar, and we’re expecting the industry’s biggest brands to announce (or at least tease) their latest wearables at the 2026 instalment. CES is a different place for wearable tech than it used to be.…

TLDR: China will restrict silver exports starting January 2026, requiring government licenses for exporters. Global silver deficit reaches 230 million ounces as demand hits 1.24 billion against 1.01 billion supply. COMEX inventories have plunged 70% since 2020 while Shanghai premiums exceed $80 per ounce currently. Paper to physical silver ratio stands at 356:1, creating disconnect between contracts and real metal. Silver prices are experiencing rapid gains as physical markets struggle to meet escalating demand. The shortage stems from multiple factors including new Chinese export controls and depleting global inventories.  Market analysts point to structural deficits that have persisted for five…

College can be busy, and during this time, it is important to spend and save your money wisely to set yourself up for the future. Here are some budgeting tips to help the transition go smoothly:   The first step to figuring out how to budget your money is to understand your income and how much you can spend, considering jobs, internships, scholarships and any potential financial aid from family.   If you do not have a source of income, consider following the SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound) goal-setting method to start the budgeting process. Start by setting…

Oscar Wong/Moment/Getty ImagesFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Software pricing is moving to outcome-based models.Users and vendors need to agree on success metrics.The nature of software engineering work is evolving.In the year ahead, your relationship with your software vendors may change radically, perhaps even a greater shift than the switch from disks to Software as a Service. You may start paying only for the actual results the software delivers, versus simply paying a monthly charge that you pay even if the application sits on a shelf.Also: 6 essential rules for unleashing AI on…

We did the math on AI’s energy footprint. Here’s the story you haven’t heard. Understanding AI’s energy use was a huge global conversation in 2025 as hundreds of millions of people began using generative AI tools on a regular basis. Senior reporters James O’Donnell and Casey Crownhart dug into the numbers and published an unprecedented look at AI’s resource demand, down to the level of a single query, to help us know how much energy and water AI may require moving forward.  We’re learning more about what vitamin D does to our bodies Vitamin D deficiency is widespread, particularly in…

Architect of Automation: A Master’s in Information Technology Management (ITM) or specific engineering degrees like Robotics, Mechatronics, or Computer Engineering are usually required to reach the esteemed professional milestone of being a “Architect of Automation”. The “Architect” designation is only given to individuals who have mastered the high-level orchestration of intricate, multi-layered systems, even if a bachelor’s degree offers the fundamental technical skills. An organization’s complete digital and physical “nervous system” is designed by the Architect of Automation, in contrast to a typical engineer who could concentrate on a particular script or machine.Strategic blueprinting defines the function. In the context of…

In the latest edition of Insurance Business TV, join Steve Boyd, of Arrowhead Intermediaries, as he looks at what the future holds for the insurance industry. Among the topics he examines are the impact of AI, risks shifting into the E&S sector, and where E&S stands out from the pack.  

The crypto market is entering a phase where established names like Ethereum, Solana, Ripple, Binance Coin, TRON, Cardano, and Chainlink continue evolving, while newer narratives quietly build pressure beneath the surface. Among this lineup, Apeing stands out as a meme-driven ecosystem that is positioning itself as the best upcoming crypto for 2026, drawing attention through structure, culture, and carefully planned access.Spring cycles often mark renewed risk appetite across digital assets, and this season is no exception. As traders revisit long-term positioning, projects offering clarity, security, and early access mechanics gain priority. This is where the keyword focus on the best…

Lenovo is gearing up for a massive 2026, and if the latest leaks are anything to go by, the ThinkPad lineup is about to get its most ambitious makeover in years. According to exclusive info shared with Windows Latest, Lenovo plans to use CES 2026 to show off a new fleet of laptops powered by Intel’s next-gen Panther Lake chips, along with a retail version of that wild “auto-twisting” laptop we first saw as a concept last year. From experimental concepts to consumer hardware The word is that Lenovo isn’t playing around with the 2026 ThinkPad range – they are…

You may have heard of bottom-up and top-down investing approaches, but do you understand how these approaches or investing strategies really work? If not, read on to find out.  Key Takeaways Bottom-up investors focus on individual company fundamentals, like management and P/E ratios, regardless of market conditions.Top-down investors start with macroeconomic factors and then drill down to sectors and individual stocks.Bottom-up strategies emphasize long-term company performance, whereas top-down strategies capitalize on market trends.Top-down investors may shift focus across regions depending on economic conditions. Bottom-Up Investing: A Detailed Analysis Using a bottom-up investing approach, a money manager will closely examine the…

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) – Financial expert Marshall Clay is sharing six additional money management tips to help people navigate the holiday season and prepare for the new year. This week, he focused on tax strategies, borrowing practices, and estate planning.Tax-deferred accounts offer savings opportunitiesClay said people should take advantage of tax-deferred accounts in the new year, including company 401 (k) s, IRAs, health savings accounts for high-deductible health plans, and 529 college savings plans.“The government has a menu of things that they’re encouraging folks to take advantage of. But what I find is that a lot of people aren’t doing…

In today’s fast-paced digital environment, staying organized and efficient often depends on using the right technology. Whether managing projects, collaborating remotely, or tracking personal goals, productivity tools and work efficiency apps have become essential in maintaining focus and achieving consistent output.The modern workforce increasingly relies on work efficiency apps to streamline tasks, automate repetitive actions, and reduce mental fatigue. Yet, with so many apps on the market, knowing which ones genuinely improve workflow can be challenging. This article explores the most effective productivity apps that truly enhance efficiency, not just add more to-dos.What Are Productivity Tools and Why Do They…

Nvidia, Google and OpenAI were among a handful of tech companies that met with White House officials Thursday morning to coordinate on President Donald Trump’s executive order directing the Department of Energy and various science agencies to adopt artificial intelligence. The roundtable brought together representatives from 24 tech companies to meet with Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Michael Kratsios, and DOE Undersecretary for Science Darío Gil, according to the White House and a person familiar with the meeting. Also in attendance were representatives from xAI, Anthropic and AMD, among others.…