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- Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert
- Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager
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- Anonymous sources told Reuters that Amazon is developing smartglasses for delivery drivers
- The technology will provide detailed guidance including obstacles like aggressive dogs
- The project is presenting challenges like battery performance and the company is concerned workers might not be willing to wear the device during their shifts
According to Reuter’s report, five anonymous sources familiar with the matter have confirmed that the company is developing a new device to optimize and ease the delivery process by guiding the drivers with accurate directions to the client’s door.
The smart glasses are expected to provide detailed navigation on an embedded screen at every stop, during the routes, and even within buildings.
The technology would reduce the delivery time by helping workers avoid obstacles—even aggressive dogs and gates—and save a few seconds at every stop. By using the smart glasses, delivery drivers will have their hands free and won’t need the Global Positioning System device used by the company at hand.
This secret project, known by the internal code Amelia, could help reduce shipping costs but it’s still in development and faces challenges. Sources reported battery limitations and concerns regarding whether or not workers will be willing to wear the device during their shifts. The product could also be delayed—it could take years to finish—or shelved if it doesn’t work as expected.
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Bitcoin Hits Record High Over $82,000 After U.S. Elections
- Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert
In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts!
- Bitcoin hit a record high of $82,527 today, just a few days after Donald Trump was elected
- Trump has been supportive of Bitcoin and the crypto market during his campaign this year
- Crypto supporters expect Trump to change regulations and support pro-crypto congressmen
The world’s biggest cryptocurrency Bitcoin hit a record high of $82,527 today, just a few days after Donald Trump was announced as the next president of the United States.
According to Reuters , the value was expected to rise as Trump had previously embraced Bitcoin during his campaign. Compared to last year, the cryptocurrency has more than doubled its value after surpassing the 82,000 milestone today, considering its $38,505 low in 2023.
“Bitcoin’s Trump-pump is alive and well… with Republicans on the cusp of taking the house to confirm a red wave in Congress, it seems the crypto crowd is betting on digital-currency deregulation,” said Matt Simpson, senior market analyst at City Index to Reuters.
Crypto investors expect Trump to support pro-crypto congressional candidates and eliminate or reduce regulations taken under U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler.
“The incoming Trump administration may lead to expedited regulatory clarity, enhanced institutional participation, improved market infrastructure, and broader mainstream adoption,” said analyst Marion Laboure from the Deutsche Bank research
In September, Trump and his sons announced a crypto business, World Liberty Financial , as a decentralized movement to strengthen the US dollar in the decentralized finance (DeFi) market.
According to The Guardian , Trump has called cryptocurrency a “scam against the dollar” in the past but seemed to change his mind radically during the campaign this year. However, Trump hasn’t mentioned any specific policies yet.
Elon Musk, a Trump and crypto supporter, has been a major ally during this presidential campaign, and Tesla’s shares rose 7% as well.
