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Sotheby’s auctions painting by a robot for $1.124 million

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The New York branch of Sotheby’s, one of the world’s most prestigious auction houses when it comes to fine art and artefacts, has just sold a painting by a robot for more than $1.124 million.

The painting, called “AI God – Portrait of Alan Turing”, was produced by the humanoid robot Ai-Da, which readers of this website will probably know from our previous coverage, and which has its own website.

The estimated sale price of the mixed-media work was listed as being between $120,000 to $180,000 by Sotheby’s, which clearly did not accurately predict how much revenue the work would generate.

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What Do You Know About Last-Minute Moves in Boston?

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Last-minute relocations are characterized by certain factors like time consciousness and unexpected changes of plans that have escalated the need for last-minute moving services in urban settings such as Boston.

A resulting growing demand, however, necessitated moving companies to come up with innovative solutions that mix technology and automation in order to streamline the entire process involved in relocating people.

This guide examines how last-minute moves in Boston are being transformed by movers into a smooth transition for those working against the clock. [Read more…] about What Do You Know About Last-Minute Moves in Boston?

How to make your house smarter

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As technology advances, more homeowners are discovering the benefits of turning their houses into “smart homes”. These homes are equipped with cutting-edge devices that can be remotely controlled using a smartphone or voice assistant and can automate various tasks.

This article will tell you how to make your house smarter with some of the best tips from Tom Church, Co-Founder of LatestDeals.co.uk. For him, the best thing about making your house smarter is how much money you can save on your household bills, for example.

Check some things you can add to your house to make it smarter. [Read more…] about How to make your house smarter

Japanese robot manufacturer Sugino Machine partners with Cenit to develop digital twin technology

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Cenit and Sugino Machine have agreed on a strategic partnership to further refine Sugino’s robotics and automation solutions. Cenit’s FastSuite E2 software will provide the technology basis for the collaboration.

Sugino Machine is one of Japan’s leading providers of machine tools, industrial robots and automation solutions.

Based in Namekawa City and employing about 1,200 staff, the machine maker boasts a broad portfolio covering development, production and sales of high-pressure jet cleaning equipment, drilling units and equipment for inspection and maintenance of nuclear power plants. [Read more…] about Japanese robot manufacturer Sugino Machine partners with Cenit to develop digital twin technology

Ag-tech startup Saga Robotics delivers ‘excellent results’ in ‘biggest season yet’

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Saga Robotics says it has delivered “excellent results” in the company’s “biggest season yet”.

Last year, in what’s described as “a world-first”, the ag-tech company removed the requirement for fungicides to control strawberry powdery mildew. This season’s results consolidate the company’s status as a “stable and serious provider of automated integrated pest management”, according to Saga.

Saga Robotics is pleased to announce that its autonomous robotic platform, Thorvald has had its biggest season to date, operating and treating strawberry plants at Clock House Farm with UV-C light to control powdery mildew.

The ag-tech company says it achieved “complete control” of the pathogen treating all of Clock House Farm’s 30 hectares of tabletop crops. [Read more…] about Ag-tech startup Saga Robotics delivers ‘excellent results’ in ‘biggest season yet’

5 Effective Ways to Make Extra Income Even With a Full-Time Job

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Are you looking for ways to make some extra money? You currently have a full-time job, but want to figure out a side hustle or gig?

You’re not alone.

While it can be challenging to find a side hustle that fits your busy schedule, it’s not impossible.

This blog post will discuss five practical ways to make extra income. [Read more…] about 5 Effective Ways to Make Extra Income Even With a Full-Time Job

4 Solid Reasons Why You Should Buy a 3D Printer for Home Use

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With the advancements of 3D printing technology, many hobbyists and those who are interested in making various projects have gained the tremendous advantage of having a 3D printer in the comfort of their homes.

It also makes for a good tool that your children can learn a lot from just by playing with their imaginations and realizing some of it with the use of these machines. [Read more…] about 4 Solid Reasons Why You Should Buy a 3D Printer for Home Use

Mosaic raises $14 million to digitalize construction and bring prefabrication into the mainstream

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A startup company aiming to bring digital project management techniques to the construction sector has raised $14.25 million in Series A funding, bring the total raised to $24.7 million, according to Business Insider. 

Mosaic Construction says its fundamental offer or service is to provide a method for analyzing building plans and categorize them according to which contractor will do what task in what time frame and so on.

This could enable traditional property developers and builders to move more of their tasks into the factory for prefabrication, bringing prefabricated construction into the mainstream. [Read more…] about Mosaic raises $14 million to digitalize construction and bring prefabrication into the mainstream

Top Ways to Find Houses for Buying

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Looking for the best home requires dedication and a lot of perseverance. With the help of technology and the online platform, it also takes a lot of creativity to know the right places to search in.

There are traditional and modern options you should try to look for the best house for buying.

The best one you should settle for is the best among all of the options you see. You can only do this if you have the right avenue, resources, and information. The top ways to find the best properties will help you get that dream house of yours. [Read more…] about Top Ways to Find Houses for Buying

Upnest: Using Technology and Transparency to Connect In-Market Buyers and Sellers with the Right Agent

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The real estate world is like a jumbled ball of colored wool, and trying to decipher it without the right team or know-how can make you a mess.

Now you don’t have to bother your head about how to sell a house to make the best profit either.

Do you know that using the right real estate team can save you lots of money as profit when selling a house? [Read more…] about Upnest: Using Technology and Transparency to Connect In-Market Buyers and Sellers with the Right Agent