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Mentee Robotics Unveils MenteeBot: A Humanoid Robot That Integrates AI Across All Operational Layers

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024

The MenteeBot prototype unveiled today integrates AI across all operational layers.

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  • The MenteeBot prototype unveiled today integrates AI across all operational layers.
  • The mapping of the environment is performed on the fly using NeRF-based algorithms (the latest neural network-based technologies for representing 3D scenes).
  • These cognitive maps store semantic information, allowing the robot to query them to find items and places.
  • The robot localizes itself in the 3D map and automatically plans dynamic paths that avoid obstacles.

TIER IV's research proposal selected by JAXA Space Exploration Innovation Hub: Accelerating practical application of world models for autonomous driving through neural simulator development

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Monday, March 25, 2024

This research aims to create high-quality and large-scale digital twins to simulate AD environments, capitalizing on the groundbreaking NeRF world model.

Key Points: 
  • This research aims to create high-quality and large-scale digital twins to simulate AD environments, capitalizing on the groundbreaking NeRF world model.
  • Since 2020, TIER IV has partnered with the Matsuo Institute to pioneer the development of AI technology for autonomous driving, conducting basic component development into world models.
  • "World models have the potential to solve various challenges in autonomous driving, including robotaxis," said Shinpei Kato, founder, CEO and CTO of TIER IV.
  • "I believe various services will become smart, intelligent and autonomous as world models get implemented in society in the future.

aiMotive Unveils aiSim 5: Pioneering Next-Gen AutoGI for ADAS/AD Simulation

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Jan. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a groundbreaking move, aiMotive introduces aiSim 5 , heralding a new era of automated driving simulation infused with cutting-edge Automotive General Intelligence (AutoGI).

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  • MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Jan. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a groundbreaking move, aiMotive introduces aiSim 5 , heralding a new era of automated driving simulation infused with cutting-edge Automotive General Intelligence (AutoGI).
  • This latest release transforms simulation dynamics with a deterministic and reproducible environment, shaping the future of automotive innovation.
  • The cornerstone of aiSim 5 is aiSim AIR, a performance powerhouse for multi-sensor simulation.
  • “aiSim 5 is a milestone, combining AGI with deterministic simulation,” said Daniel Tosoki, aiSim Product Director.

BJ’s Wholesale Club Announces Early Black FriYAY Event

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

BJ's Wholesale Club (NYSE: BJ), a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs, today announced its Early Black Friday savings event, slated to run October 26 - November 16, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • BJ's Wholesale Club (NYSE: BJ), a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs, today announced its Early Black Friday savings event, slated to run October 26 - November 16, 2023.
  • BJ’s members can take advantage of early holiday shopping on toys, tech, TVs and other gifts.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231024302108/en/
    Nintendo Super Mario Deluxe Mushroom Castle Playset With 5 Figures (Photo: Business Wire)
    During the Early Black FriYAY event, shoppers can enjoy two exclusive deals on BJ’s newest toy assortment.
  • “Our Early Black FriYAY event makes it easy for members to deck their halls and discover amazing gifts at prices that can’t be beat.”
    BJ’s revealed a selection of exclusive deals that members can take advantage of during its Early Black FriYAY savings event, including:

TechTarget Recognized in B2B Marketing & Sales Data Providers Landscape Report by Independent Research Firm

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

TechTarget, Inc. (Nasdaq: TTGT), the global leader in B2B technology purchase intent data and services today announced that it has been recognized by Forrester Research in its recent research report, “The Marketing And Sales Data Providers For B2B Landscape, Q4 2023”.

Key Points: 
  • TechTarget, Inc. (Nasdaq: TTGT), the global leader in B2B technology purchase intent data and services today announced that it has been recognized by Forrester Research in its recent research report, “The Marketing And Sales Data Providers For B2B Landscape, Q4 2023”.
  • TechTarget is a notable vendor in the report, which states that B2B marketing and sales data providers are “solutions that offer comprehensive data, insights, and data management services to optimize marketing and sales efficiency and effectiveness.” The report includes information about the following core business scenarios for this market: account database acquisition; contact database acquisition; data hygiene and enrichment; and sales prospecting.
  • These are the business scenarios that buyers most frequently seek and that they expect B2B marketing and sales data providers to address.
  • Being named among notable vendors in Forrester’s Marketing And Sales Data Providers For B2B Landscape report is the latest industry recognition for TechTarget’s data offerings.

Macy’s and Toys“R”Us ® Announce Geoffrey’s Hot Toy List for the 2023 Holiday Season

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

To kick off this upcoming holiday season, Macy’s and Toys“R”Us® have unveiled Geoffrey’s Hot Toy List for 2023 to make every gift giver the star of the holidays by offering top toys for every age and interest.

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  • To kick off this upcoming holiday season, Macy’s and Toys“R”Us® have unveiled Geoffrey’s Hot Toy List for 2023 to make every gift giver the star of the holidays by offering top toys for every age and interest.
  • This year’s list of hot toys features the most coveted toys for the ‘Toys R Us’ kid in all of us, from favorite brands like Barbie, Hot Wheels, Pokémon, LEGO, Nerf & more.
  • Customers can shop toys off the Hot Toy List and thousands more, arriving now through October in-store and online at macys.com and toysrus.com, as well as on the Macy’s app.
  • “We are thrilled to bring Geoffrey’s Hot Toy List for the 2023 holiday season to our customers with unique Toys“R”Us experiences for kids of all ages to explore and discover all of these fun toys at Macy’s stores across the country,” said Adeline Trento, resident toy expert at Macy’s.

RECON Labs Collaborates with Shutterstock to Develop and Provide High-Quality 3D Assets for Global Creators

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RECON Labs, an AI based 3D content solution company, has announced its collaboration with Shutterstock, a leading global creative platform.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RECON Labs, an AI based 3D content solution company, has announced its collaboration with Shutterstock, a leading global creative platform.
  • RECON Labs and Shutterstock will endeavor to jointly advance the development of AI models, leveraging Shutterstock's expansive 2D/3D asset database.
  • 3Dpresso, an innovative 3D creation solution developed by RECON Labs, enables 3D creators to generate high-resolution, photorealistic 3D assets from sources like 2D videos, text prompts, and even sketches, all through the utilization of generative AI technology.
  • "We are thrilled to join forces with Shutterstock in this groundbreaking collaboration," said Seonghoon Ban, CEO of RECON Labs.

Shutterstock Collaborates to Bring NeRF Generative AI Technology to 3D Creators Globally

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE: SSTK), a leading global creative platform offering high-quality content and full-service creative workflow solutions for transformative brands, digital media and marketing companies, today announced its intent to sign three distinct collaboration deals with Luma Labs AI, RECON Labs and Volinga AI, leading startup innovators in emerging neural radiance fields (NeRF) technology. The companies announced their respective plans at this week's SIGGRAPH 2023, the 50th Annual International Conference and Exhibition on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques. 

Key Points: 
  • We are incredibly excited to expand our research and development efforts into NeRF, a new phase of 3D AI technology.
  • "As the world's leading NeRF research and product company, we are excited to explore a partnership with Shutterstock and bring Luma's best-in-class 3D generative platform to Shutterstock's creators.
  • In March, Shutterstock also announced its collaboration with NVIDIA to build AI foundation models for generative 3D artist tools.
  • As a trusted partner, Shutterstock also collaborates with NVIDIA, Meta, OpenAI, LG and other leaders in the tech industry to develop foundational generative AI tools and standards for creators across 3D, images and text.

Shutterstock Collaborates to Bring NeRF Generative AI Technology to 3D Creators Globally

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE: SSTK), a leading global creative platform offering high-quality content and full-service creative workflow solutions for transformative brands, digital media and marketing companies, today announced its intent to sign three distinct collaboration deals with Luma Labs AI, RECON Labs and Volinga AI, leading startup innovators in emerging neural radiance fields (NeRF) technology. The companies announced their respective plans at this week's SIGGRAPH 2023, the 50th Annual International Conference and Exhibition on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques. 

Key Points: 
  • "As the world's leading NeRF research and product company, we are excited to explore a partnership with Shutterstock and bring Luma's best-in-class 3D generative platform to Shutterstock's creators.
  • With the introduction of NeRF technology, built using advanced machine learning and computer vision, 3D creators can produce high-resolution, photorealistic 3D scenes from 2D video in minutes.
  • In March, Shutterstock also announced its collaboration with NVIDIA to build AI foundation models for generative 3D artist tools.
  • As a trusted partner, Shutterstock also collaborates with NVIDIA, Meta, OpenAI, LG and other leaders in the tech industry to develop foundational generative AI tools and standards for creators across 3D, images and text.

Barings and Greatland Acquire 275 Grove Street

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Barings, one of the world’s largest diversified real estate investment managers, today announced that they have partnered with Greatland Realty Partners to acquire 275 Grove Street in Boston MSA’s premier 128 West submarket.

Key Points: 
  • Barings, one of the world’s largest diversified real estate investment managers, today announced that they have partnered with Greatland Realty Partners to acquire 275 Grove Street in Boston MSA’s premier 128 West submarket.
  • “We are pleased to continue growing our presence in greater Boston with the acquisition of 275 Grove Street.
  • “275 Grove Street provides high-quality workspace for Boston’s top innovation-oriented companies, in a central location with access to public transit.
  • We are excited to partner with Barings on this investment, which is a perfect complement to Greatland’s current portfolio of buildings in the market,” said Steve Spinale, Head of Investments and Capital Markets for Greatland Realty Partners.