Burger King is testing AI headsets that will know if employees say ‘welcome’ or ‘thank you’

By DEE-ANN DURBIN, Associated Press Burger King is testing AI-powered headsets that can recite recipes, alert managers when inventories are low and even track how friendly employees are to customers. Restaurant Brands International – the Miami-based company that owns Burger King, Popeyes and other brands – said Thursday it’s currently testing the OpenAI-powered headsets in…

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After Selling to Apple, Dark Sky’s Creators Are Reinventing Weather Forecasting Again

After Selling to Apple, Dark Sky’s Creators Are Reinventing Weather Forecasting Again

The creators of Dark Sky, the cult-favorite weather app acquired by Apple in 2020, pulled off something rare: they made forecasting feel personal. Dark Sky was beloved for its hyperlocal rain predictions, precise alerts and emphasis on data visualization. Now, three of its creators—Adam Grossman, Josh Reyes and Dan Abrutyn—are taking another swing at weather…

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