Hanson Robotics, the company behind Sophia the Robot, has announced that it will begin mass producing robots for use in healthcare, retail and airline settings.The Hong Kong-based tech company told Reuters that four models, including Sophia and one named Grace, will launch sometime during the first half of 2021. "The world of COVID-19 is going to need more and more automation to keep people safe," Hanson Robotics Founder David Hanson explained, adding that he aims to sell "thousands" of robots...

If you've been undergoing a series of miscommunications lately, that can only mean one thing: Mercury retrograde is upon us. To put astro-terminology in simple terms, Mercury moves backward from its orbit three to four times a year, resulting in a series of unfortunate occurrences. Known to be the planet that represents communication, travel and technology, Mercury allows us to convey our thoughts by filtering what we say, as well as how we absorb information from others on a regular day. With t...

Halsey has announced that she is pregnant. The singer revealed the news on Instagram, where she posted a series of baby bump images with a caption reading "surprise!"The 26-year-old is expecting her first child with Alev Aydin, a writer, actor and producer who was first linked to Halsey in October 2020. In 2018, the star opened up about a past miscarriage that she suffered while on stage. She is also diagnosed with endometriosis, a condition that led her to freeze her eggs to protect her fertili...

Last week, Starbucks Japan unveiled its Valentine’s Day cup collection. Now, the coffee company is set to release a new drink in celebration of the upcoming cherry blossom season this March.Dubbed Sakura, the drink arrives in a themed cup boasting vibrant pink hues and pastel yellow tones throughout. Arriving with a domed lid, the packaging highlights graphics of flowers and petals, as well as strawberries. The beverage itself features a combination of sakura infused with creamy vanilla, along...