Amazon has begun testing a humanoid robot called Digit, designed to handle tote processing that is currently the responsibility of human workers, and it is experimenting with a robotic arm called Sparrow with a similar goal of reducing the amount of repetitive tasks employees must do.

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Step Back in Time: Jan. 23, 2024

January 23, 2024

Step Back in Time features news items from The Daily Star 25 and 50 years ago.

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Step Back in Time: Jan. 20, 2024

January 20, 2024

Step Back in Time features news items from The Daily Star 25 and 50 years ago.

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December dip in online sales; insurtech firms chart fresh growth paths

January 19, 2024

After an expected spurt during the festive season, ecommerce sales saw a larger-than-usual dip in December. This and more in todays ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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insurtech startups expenses: Insurtech startups check expenses to secure profits

January 19, 2024

Insurtech startups such as Acko and Digit have switched gears to health insurance which is a more long-term product despite starting with motor insurance, which is mandatory for vehicle owners in India, as their principal product.

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