A Seattle coffee shop is testing a robot barista, while Antigravity's A1 drone is on sale.
A Seattle coffee shop is experimenting with a robot barista, according to The Verge on February 1, 2026. Senior reviewer Allison Johnson visited the shop, noting the city's deep connection to coffee culture, observing at least a half-dozen coffee shops within a six-block radius, each with its own unique atmosphere.
In other tech news, Antigravity's A1 360-degree drone is currently 15 percent off through February 9th, according to The Verge. Cameron Faulkner reported that this is the first-ever discount on the model, dropping the most affordable option from $1,599.
Meanwhile, Ars Technica reported on a study comparing coffee as a treatment for depression to microdosing psychedelics. The article noted that microdosing, a trend popularized in Silicon Valley, involves taking small amounts of psychedelic drugs like psilocybin mushrooms or LSD to achieve subtle effects such as improved mood and energy.
Wired reported on a journalist who tested 10 date-night boxes with Hinge dates. The boxes included activities and items designed to help couples connect, including card games and sex toys.
Hacker News featured a job posting for a Research Engineer at Clearspace, a Y Combinator-funded startup. Clearspace is developing technology to protect human attention from compulsive phone usage, aiming to counter the addictive nature of social media. The company's mobile app has been featured on Huberman Lab, New York Times Wirecutter, NPR Marketplace, Forbes, and TBPN.
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