Apple Secretly Working On Home Robots As Next Big Project

Apr 6 2024

After the release of the much awaited Apple Vision Pro and the discontinuation of its plans to develop a self driving car akin to a Tesla, Apple have reportedly shifted their focus on robotics, more specifically a home robot.

The company is looking to move in a new direction and explore new ideas after a rough couple of few years which saw them be hit by an antitrust lawsuit from the Department of Justice. Apple has also experienced a sharp decline in iPhone sales in China and a $1.8 billion fine from the EU for breaking rules over music streaming.

This idea is still in a largely theoretical stage of development and it’s not clear whether any domestic devices produced by Apple will make it as far consumer markets. Reports suggest that SafetyOS, the operating system designed for prospective self-driving cars, could potentially be adapted for use in robotics applications.

One source reportedly told Bloomberg that one potential project involves a “mobile robot” designed to accompany users throughout their homes.Additionally, there are rumors circulating about an innovative tabletop device capable of utilizing robotics to manipulate a display.

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Is This One of Malta’s Nicest Doors ?

Apr 6 2024

Local photography Facebook page MaltaDoors is a curated online gallery documenting the colour and quirk of Malta’s doorways and entrances.

They show the Maltese public the beautiful and unique doors found in Maltese homes, however the real question is which Maltese door is the nicest.

A door they only posted yesterday is a very strong contender due it’s simplicity and striking colour which according to the page sits between a lilac and a dusty pastel mauve. The door is found on a home in Mellieha and is a project by Maltese architecture frim Architecture 360.

Another strong contender is a door found in Santa Venera and described by the page as a “a little gem”. The door also had a unique stained glass door panel featuring a “proud” peacock.

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Tenishia Thornton With Record-Breaking Olympic Qualifier Performance

Apr 6 2024

Maltese weightlifting prodigy Tenishia Thornton has broken three national records during her last round for the Olympic qualifiers.

Competing in the 64A category, Thornton lifted weights of 84kg, 87kg, and 90kg in the Snatch category, and 104kg, 109kg, and 111kg in the Clean and Jerk category, set three new records for Malta.

In the final stage, despite being the youngest competitor, Thornton achieved fifth place, trailing behind athletes from North Korea and Ukraine. Her performance in the 64kg category will contribute to the 71kg Olympic category results, which are to be finalised this evening. The top 10 athletes from around the world will qualify for the Olympic finals.

Thornton has also shown promising results in the 59kg category. As she waits for the final list of qualifiers to be published, her excellent performance has left her hopeful about securing a spot in the prestigious Olympic games.

Major congrats to Thornton!

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Maltashopper Withdraws Ganesha Socks After Hindu Community Protests

Apr 6 2024

Maltashopper, a home decor online store based in Malta, has apologised and removed socks featuring the Hindu deity Lord Ganesha from their inventory.

This action came after protests from the Hindu community, who found the depiction of the deity on socks to be highly disrespectful. David Thake, the chairman of Maltashopper, reached out to Rajan Zed, a Hindu statesman who led the protests, to apologise.

Thake acknowledged the importance of Lord Ganesha in Hinduism and admitted the mistake, promising to learn from the incident.

Rajan Zed, President of the Universal Society of Hinduism, thanked Maltashopper for their swift response. He highlighted the sensitivity of using religious figures in commercial products and suggested that companies should train their senior executives in religious and cultural sensitivity.

Zed emphasised that Lord Ganesha is a revered figure in Hinduism, worshipped as the god of wisdom and remover of obstacles, and should not be trivialised. He also pointed out that Hinduism, as the world’s oldest and third-largest religion, and its symbols should be treated with respect.

Maltashopper had previously described the Ganesha socks as eco-conscious fashion items, priced at €6.95, claiming they represented wisdom, prosperity, and good fortune.

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