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Industrial Next wants factory robots to switch tasks in minutes, not weeks

Industrial Next wants factory robots to switch tasks in minutes, not weeks

Published by Miika Tikkanen

In most factories, automation is fixed: robots and machines are programmed for one specific task and product. Changing a line means reprogramming and physical retooling, or swapping out equipment, which can take weeks or months. San Francisco-based Industrial Next says it’s changing that. The startup, which presented today on the Startup Battlefield stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, builds AI-driven, self-contained robotic stations powered by proprietary foundation models that connect vision, task context and motion. The company says this lets a production line be retooled in minutes rather than weeks without traditional programming. The goal is to let manufacturers automate complex and delicate tasks that traditionally require human labor. The company announced on stage that it’s partnering with BMW Group Technology Office to evaluate Industrial Next’s AI-powered dexterous manipulation for manufacturing. Industrial Next was founded in 2021 by Lukas Pankau and Allen Pan, both of whom previously worked at Tesla. Pankau served as a lead electrical architect at Tesla before moving on to Waymo. Pan led Tesla’s autonomous factory efforts and later became a chief architect …

This AI startup says it can generate permit-ready blueprints in minutes

This AI startup says it can generate permit-ready blueprints in minutes

Published by Miika Tikkanen

Nearly two decades ago, a young college student wrote his final thesis about software capable of generating design documents for school buildings. Al Dram was studying architecture — following in the footsteps of his parents and grandfather — but it was technology that really intrigued him. There was just one problem: The technology his idea required didn’t exist yet. “Then ChatGPT came along,” said Dram, recalling when OpenAI released the generative AI chatbot that uses large language models (LLMs) in November 2022. His old idea suddenly seemed a lot more possible. Within six months, he launched the concept of Blueprints AI, a startup that uses AI to produce code-compliant and permit-ready architectural construction blueprints in minutes from a 2D sketch or PDF. Blueprints AI, which Dram officially incorporated in 2025 in Santa Monica with co-founder Coco Cao, was selected for the 2026 Startup Battlefield 200, a cohort of promising early-stage startups that have earned a spot to exhibit at this year’s TechCrunch Disrupt, taking place this week from October 13 to 15 in San Francisco. …

What ‘60 Minutes’ Was Missing In Its First Two New Episodes

What ‘60 Minutes’ Was Missing In Its First Two New Episodes

Published by Daniella Wilson

“I made a living for 34 years second-guessing everything I see or hear, so you have to take that into consideration.” That’s one of the first things that Guy Campanile, the famously exacting former managing editor of 60 Minutes and a 34-year veteran to CBS News, says to The Hollywood Reporter as he settles into an interview. At CBS News he was known for being ultra-frank even in a workplace that culturally encouraged vigorous debate as part of its story-honing process. (“It’s no secret at CBS News that I do not hold back. Many colleagues appreciated my directness. Some did not,” he wrote in an email to THR.) So he urges THR to take that into account as he offers his thoughts on the 59th season of 60 Minutes so far. His critiques are less stinging than one might assume given his previous assessment of why he and colleagues were fired from the program in May (that they refused to be “accomplices in the destruction of the most prestigious news program on American television”). Overall, …

This 1971 folk song that was written in 15 minutes is still a big hit 55 years later – do you remember it?

This 1971 folk song that was written in 15 minutes is still a big hit 55 years later – do you remember it?

Published by Daniella Wilson

The 1970s saw a major resurgence of folk music. It was the decade of hippies, inspired by the Woodstock festival, filled with peace and love and happiness. Championed by musicians like John Denver and Neil Young, folk music in the ’70s shifted from overtly political protest anthems to a more personal singer-songwriter movement. More than a half century after this hit folk song made waves, it is still quite popular. “Brand New Key” was written by the folk singer Melanie Safka in just 15 minutes. © Getty Images Melanie Safka performs on stage, guitar in hand, leaning into the microphone mid-song. Melanie was born and raised in New York Melanie was born “Melanie Anne Safka” in New York in 1947. She and her sister, Stephanie, grew up in Queens before moving to the suburbs of New Jersey. When Melanie was a teen, she ran away to California, but returned to graduate in 1964. © Getty Images Melanie Safka performs on stage in London, 1974. Melanie, the one named folk singer When she started her career, …

’60 Minutes’ Edges Up Year to Year in Week 2

’60 Minutes’ Edges Up Year to Year in Week 2

Published by Daniella Wilson

The ratings for Sunday’s 60 Minutes are a tale of two comparisons. The CBS newsmagazine improved on its numbers from a year ago, but it fell off a little week to week in the absence of a big lead-in from the NFL. Good news first: The Sept. 20 edition of 60 Minutes averaged 6.77 million viewers and about 1.1 million adults 25-54, the core demographic for news programming. Both figures improved on the second episode of the 2025-26 season (6.45 million viewers, about 915,000 adults 25-54), growing by 5 percent and 18 percent. The headline story was an interview with Patrick Clancy, the ex-husband of Lindsay Clancy — whose trial in Massachusetts on charges she killed their three children ended in a hung jury. The case has been followed intensely online and in social media, and 60 Minutes‘ social numbers Sunday possibly reflect that: Content from the show drew 179.2 million views on Instagram, Facebook, X and TikTok, up from 116.7 million for the season premiere. Year to year, social views quadrupled. The downside: 60 …

These tiny 3D prints take minutes to make and are the ones I actually use

These tiny 3D prints take minutes to make and are the ones I actually use

Published by Miika Tikkanen

I don’t always have hours to wait on a print, so I keep a short list of things that finish in minutes. I needed a guitar pick the other day, and instead of running to the music store, I was able to print a fairly functional pick in just a little over 10 minutes. When I needed a quick AirTag holder for an expensive set of in-ear monitors, I was able to print one in about 15 minutes, no Amazon order required. Every print below finishes in under 20 minutes, making the whole set come in at under 73 minutes total. The entire run used 18.2 grams of filament, too. Adding to the list of household items I print instead of buying, these are the quick ones I’ll reach for when I need something right away. Related 6 things I 3D print now instead of buying again Save money and choose your own color scheme Guitar pick A usable tool in about 10 minutes I don’t know about you, but I lose guitar picks faster …

Install Armada OS on Android Handhelds to Create a Steam Deck in Under 5 Minutes

Install Armada OS on Android Handhelds to Create a Steam Deck in Under 5 Minutes

Published by Miika Tikkanen

The introduction of SteamOS on smartphone hardware offers a new avenue for repurposing mobile devices into gaming platforms. As explained by Cyber Dopamine, this development allows users to install a Linux-based operating system on devices like the Odin 3 and Retroid Pocket Nova. The process involves downloading the OS from its GitHub repository and setting […] The post Install Armada OS on Android Handhelds to Create a Steam Deck in Under 5 Minutes appeared first on Geeky Gadgets. Source link

This quick breathwork exercise could help calm morning anxiety in just two minutes

This quick breathwork exercise could help calm morning anxiety in just two minutes

Published by Jenni Sidey

I’ve recently been waking up with morning anxiety—as soon as my alarm goes off my brain starts reminding me of all the things I need to do. I play over worries from the day before and start feeling stressed about what I have to get done. And I know it’s not just me. According to the American Psychiatric Association, nearly half of American adults say they are more anxious than they were a year ago. Latest Videos FromFit&Well “Morning is a particularly interesting time because our physiology naturally shifts into an active, alert state around waking, including changes in cortisol [a stress response hormone] and other systems involved in preparing us for the day,” says Olivia Wynne, somatic breathwork and personal development coach at HumanOS. “That doesn’t mean morning anxiety is ‘just cortisol’. Thoughts, expectations, sleep quality and the anticipation of the day can all contribute.” You may like One tool that may help is slow breathing, particularly techniques that emphasise a gentle, extended exhale. I decided to try this myself and spoke to Wynne …

Upcoming ChatGPT 6 Sol Processes 28,000 Tokens in Three Minutes

Upcoming ChatGPT 6 Sol Processes 28,000 Tokens in Three Minutes

Published by Miika Tikkanen

OpenAI’s upcoming release of ChatGPT 6 Sol emphasizes processing speed as a key feature, capable of handling 28,000 tokens in just three minutes. This design caters to users managing high-volume tasks such as data analysis and large-scale automation. According to Universe of AI, this shift highlights OpenAI’s response to user demand for efficiency while intensifying […] The post Upcoming ChatGPT 6 Sol Processes 28,000 Tokens in Three Minutes appeared first on Geeky Gadgets. Source link

Ratings for the Sunday premiere of ’60 Minutes’ see steep drop from last year’s opener

Ratings for the Sunday premiere of ’60 Minutes’ see steep drop from last year’s opener

Published by Sam Flores

Sunday’s highly anticipated premiere of “60 Minutes” scored 7.9 million viewers, according to Nielsen, the lowest for a season opener since 2000. Nielsen data showed the news magazine was down 21% compared with last year’s opener, which averaged 10.03 million viewers. The premiere was the first ratings report card for the program since a major upheaval that occurred behind the scenes under CBS News Editor in Chief Bari Weiss. The number — which was also below the 2025-26 season average of 9.1 million viewers — has to be a disappointment to CBS News. The episode received a major promotional push in the weeks leading up to the premiere, which featured an exclusive interview with an Air Force officer who was shot down over Iran. The story of the pilot’s heroism may not have been enough to overcome the public’s antipathy toward the U.S. military operation, which has gone on much longer than President Trump predicted. The program did suffer from some comparisons to 2025. The ratings for “60 Minutes” are often tied to the lead-in …