News: Nothing unveils new earbuds with ChatGPT Integration - LSN
UK – ChatGPT is coming to Nothing’s wireless earbuds with the launch of Nothing Ear and Nothing Ear (a), a pioneering pair of wearable AI devices. The product marks a significant shift in audio innovation, offering users the chance to converse with their Nothing devices effortlessly. The integration allows users to access instant knowledge by speaking directly to ChatGPT. The devices have noise cancellation technology and a longer battery life, allowing for continued use over 40.5 hours. This innovation aims to simplify and enhance the user experience across Nothing’s ecosystem, from its earbuds to its smartphones.
CEO Carl Pei's Vision
CEO and co-founder Carl Pei emphasized the company's commitment to user feedback, stating, ‘By integrating ChatGPT with Nothing earbuds and OS, we’ve taken our first steps towards change.’ With pre-orders starting on April 18 and availability on April 22, Nothing’s latest audio offerings are set to revolutionize the way consumers interact with their devices.
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Lush's Marathon Recovery Initiative
UK – Fresh handmade cosmetics company Lush is extending a soothing hand to participants in the 2024 London Marathon, offering them a much-needed remedy for post-race fatigue. Aiming to aid recovery after the grueling 26.2-mile run, Lush is providing a complimentary Cold Water Soother Epsom salt cube and a Wiccy Magic Muscles solid massage oil bar to eligible marathon completers. The Wiccy Magic Muscles solid massage oil bar offers a packaging-free alternative to traditional massage oils and is designed to alleviate muscle tension.
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Alpine Bio's Plant-Based Cheesemaking
US – Alpine Bio, formerly known as Nobell Foods, has undergone a rebranding as it ramps up efforts to produce animal-free cheese using soy-derived casein proteins. With a recent patent secured for dairy proteins, the San Francisco-based startup expands its protein range to 15 varieties, cultivated through molecular farming in various plant species.
Backed by over £79.94m ($100m, €93.33m) in investments, Alpine Bio aims to commercialize its animal-free cheese by leveraging genetically engineered soybeans to produce casein protein. The company’s upcoming mozzarella, slated for internal tastings this year and public release in 2025, represents a pivotal step in its mission to revolutionize the dairy industry with innovative plant-based solutions.
Alpine Bio’s choice to rebrand as an environmentally positive product for all expands the possibilities for its products to reach all kinds of consumers.
UN Labour Study on Climate Change Impact
Global – As the climate emergency escalates, the labor organization of the United Nations studied its impact on the global workforce. Findings warn about the potential human cost of climate change, which is inducing various health issues in workers.
In the newly published report, the International Labour Organization (ILO) estimated that over 70% of the global workforce risk facing excessive heat as part of their jobs at a given time in their career. The ILO also shed light on other climate-related health hazards for workers, advocating for collaborative actions to better cope with these mounting health risks.
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