TECHNOLOGIES

Instacart enlisting robots to cut labor costs

Instacart, the San Francisco-based grocery delivery and pick-up company, is reportedly exploring new technology to enlist robots for its in-store grocery shopping to replace some of its gig workers in a move to cut costs.

Microsoft Looks to “Kinect” with Gamers

Microsoft wants to “Kinect” a broad-based audience of gamers and entertainment enthusiasts with its Xbox One video game console that debuts today in 13 markets.