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Hershey is using AI to strategize for s’mores season

The Hershey Company has started using new AI tools to maximize sales performance of s'mores ingredients in stores — including its own chocolates, as well as marshmallows and graham crackers.

  • Hershey uses AI to optimize s'mores sales
  • AI tool employs computer vision and AR
  • Focus on real-time data and consumer engagement

Tech

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro Wins EISA Honor

Samsung Electronics’ wireless earphones, the ‘Galaxy Buds 4 Pro’, have been recognized for their technological prowess by the Expert Imaging and Sound Association (EISA).

  • Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro wins EISA award for best in-ear headphones.
  • Galaxy Buds 4 Pro features high-fidelity sound, clear calls, and 20% larger speaker area.
  • Device utilizes real-time ear shape analysis and sensor fusion for enhanced call quality.

Science

Fact Check: Did Mount Ibu's Eruption Trigger the NTT Earthquake?

Fact check - Geologically, the eruption of Mount Ibu is unrelated to the M7.7 earthquake in NTT on August 15, 2026.

  • Mount Ibu erupted over 1,375 times in 2026, but none triggered NTT earthquake
  • Mount Ibu's volcanic activity peaked in 2024, decreased to Level II by 2025
  • NTT earthquake originated from Flores Back-Arc Thrust fault, not Mount Ibu eruption

Tech

The rise of climate tech and sustainability startups in Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia is on the front line of climate change. Rising sea levels threaten coastal communities, extreme heat affects workers and agriculture, and increasingly unpredictable storms disrupt cities, businesses, and supply chains. Yet the same pressures are creating one of the region’s most important business opportunities.

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