Momentum has been building for James Gunn and Peter Safran’s new DC Universe, with the animated Suicide Squad spin-off TV series Creature Commandos set to premiere on Max on December 5. Gunn is facing criticisms for focusing on “niche” characters like Swamp Thing, but he defends his choices by highlighting the characters’ popularity and potential. Despite developing projects centered around lesser-known characters, DC Studios also has plans for mainstream heroes like Superman, Supergirl, and Batman, aiming to create a balanced mix of well-known and obscure characters in the DC Universe.
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Japan’s service robot market projected to triple in five years
Japanese businesses are turning to service robots to address labor shortages caused by an aging population, with the country's service robot market projected to nearly triple by 2030 to ¥400 billion. Skylark, the largest table service restaurant chain, uses 3,000 cat-eared robots to assist with food delivery, reducing the workload for employees like 71-year-old Yasuko Tagawa, who now relies on robotic assistance for half of her job duties. As Japan faces a potential labor shortfall...
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