The V Spot Nearly News 05.08.25
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Today’s Top Stories: May 8, 2025
1. Amazon Unveils Vulcan: The Robot That Works 20-Hour Shifts Without Coffee Breaks
Amazon has introduced "Vulcan," a warehouse robot equipped with tactile sensing capabilities, allowing it to handle a variety of products with precision. Capable of working 20-hour shifts, Vulcan is designed to assist human workers by managing tasks that involve reaching high or low bins, thereby reducing physical strain on employees.
Amazon emphasizes that Vulcan is intended to complement, not replace, human workers, with certain roles still requiring human expertise. Vulcans, as we know, were the aloof co captains to James T Kirk in Star trek back in the day. (Business Insider)
2. Ollie’s Bargain Outlet: Where Treasure Hunting Meets Retail Therapy
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is making waves in the discount retail sector by offering significantly lower prices on various items compared to major retailers like Target and Walmart. With its quirky store signage and ever-changing inventory sourced from closeouts and overstock, shopping at Ollie’s feels like a treasure hunt. Think the Goonies meets Community. However it may not suit shoppers in search of real brand products. (Business Insider)
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