Tag: CNN Business

Segway’s wild and bumpy history, explained

Back in 2001, Segway had big goals to change the world and was one of the most hyped products of the century. But almost two decades later, the Segway PT has ceased production. So what happened? Read more about the history of Segway at CNN.com: https://cnn.it/3fPdfij Produced by John General Senior Producer: Bronte Lord #CNN… Continue reading Segway’s wild and bumpy history, explained

This AI shopping cart aims to be Amazon Go on wheels

Caper’s “smart” shopping cart is packed with artificial intelligence to let customers scan, bag, and pay all on the cart. As consumers increasingly shop online, the company believes its AI cart can bring the conveniences of online shopping, offline. Produced by John General #CNN #ArtificialIntelligence CNN Business brings you the latest news about the companies,… Continue reading This AI shopping cart aims to be Amazon Go on wheels

Why I spent a week looking for sheep

Merino sheep produce the finest wool in the world. White merinos were once part of a booming industry in Vermont. In the mid-1800’s there were 1 million. But today, they are rare in those parts. CNNMoney’s Vanessa Yurkevich hit the road in search of the elusive white merino sheep.

This high-tech farm grows veggies in a warehouse

Bowery is a hydroponic farm inside a warehouse in Kearny, New Jersey. The energy-efficient facility uses automation and machine learning to grow delicious vegetables year-round, without worrying about traditional farming challenges like weather and unwelcome animals.