Dyson Is Secretly Building Robots To Perform Your Most Dreaded Household Chores

Plus, Bored Ape Yacht Club hacked, loses $360,000 worth of NFTs in phishing attack.

The Futurist uncovers unique and inspiring topics that feed your curiosity. Curated articles on technology, science, and culture delivered to your inbox. Not for you? Unsubscribe anytime below. /story UK BEGINS WORLD'S LARGEST 4-DAY WORK WEEK TRIAL, INVOLVING 70 COMPANIES The UK has begun the world's largest 4-day work week trial. Over the next six months, 70 companies will adopt the new work pattern. All workers involved will receive 100 percent of their previous pay, but with the added bonus of an extra day of freedom. IFLScience /gadget THIS PORTABLE WIRELESS CHARGER CAN BRING YOUR PHONE FROM DEAD TO 100 PERCENT IN 30 MINUTES In this world, nothing is certain but death, taxes, and your phone running out of power when you need it the most. No matter how big the battery capacity of your smartphone is, it's bound to deplete quickly, especially if you depend on it for most of the day. It's always wise to carry a portable battery as backup, but more often than not, you still have to deal with wires and the dreaded cable clutter. It's better to opt for a charging solution that would make refueling less of a hassle, like the Fast Mag Wireless iPhone Charger. Popular Science /machine DYSON IS SECRETLY BUILDING ROBOTS TO PERFORM YOUR MOST DREADED HOUSEHOLD CHORES Imagine a robot picking up toys strewn about your home. Or maybe a robot bleaching the kitchen counter after it meticulously washes your dishes and places them in your drying rack. That's the vision of the future that Dyson hopes to make a reality with an engineering push that welcomes robots into our homes to complete arduous, repetitive household tasks. That could make your least favorite chores a thing of the past. Popular Mechanics /explore SEE THE WORLD AND CONVERSE LIKE A LOCAL WITH BABBEL Going on vacation is great, but exploring the world like a local is even better. Not speaking the language is no longer an excuse: with Babbel, you can learn to speak a new language in just three weeks. The language learning platform offers 10-minute lessons designed by real language experts, focused on conversational skills in 14 languages. Subscribers also have access to accent-perfecting speech recognition technology, live online classes, games, and more to help you build confidence before you board your flight. Sign up today to get up to 60 percent off your subscription. [Partner] /interior @lastbookstorela /hodl BORED APE YACHT CLUB HACKED, LOSES $360,000 WORTH OF NFTS IN PHISHING ATTACK The Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFT was hacked Saturday, losing upwards of 200 ETH (about $360,000) worth of NFTs, according to reports. According to data from blockchain security firm PeckShield, one BAYC and two Mutant Apes tokens were stolen in the scam. Mashable /money THIS REAL ESTATE INVESTING PLATFORM OFFERS SAVINGS ACCOUNT CONVENIENCE WITH MUCH HIGHER INTEREST RATES Are you parking your money in a savings account? Sure, that's a safe way to save your cash. But the problem is they don't grow your money. In fact, with most, you'll only earn about 0.06% interest. And if you're really lucky, you'll earn 1%. Luckily, there's Concreit, a real estate investing platform that works like a savings account. But unlike savings accounts, the average Concreit return over the past two years was around 5.5%. It takes just minutes to set up, and there are no minimums. The money you deposit is pooled together with money from other investors and placed in a real estate investment trust, or REIT, which then purchases financially stable mortgages that generate regular monthly revenue. But unlike other REITs, you always have access to your cash. So if you want to put your money to work for you, give Concreit a try.* Concreit /cosmos PROBE DISCOVERS 20 INGREDIENTS FOR LIFE ON ASTEROID CURRENTLY IN SPACE More than 20 amino acids — key ingredients for life — have been identified in samples collected from an asteroid, marking the first time that these important organic compounds have ever been found in an asteroid that is still in space. Vice /posted @scott_matheny_photography /bites DEAL OF THE DAY: Treat yourself to an elite set of Bluetooth headphones that actually change colors. Get them for $34.99 through Friday Need a morning boost but aren't wild about the coffee taste? Plant People's SunsUp Metabolism & Focus Mushroom Coffee Mix is an all-natural alternative Not flossing isn't really an option for adults. But at least you can make it gentler with this water flosser THE FUTURIST Advertise |  Talk to Us  |  Shop |  Unsubscribe |  Our Friends @ The Fanny Pack Powered by StackCommerce 21 Market Street | Venice, CA 90291 View this email in your browser * disclaimer - Past performance does not guarantee future results. Unit values and investment returns will fluctuate. It is essential to do your own analysis before making any investment decisions.