🧸 Toys R Us is reopening

ALSO: Paint that reflects 98% of the sun's rays

Keith Bradford
October 05, 2023

GM. This is Yup That Exists, the daily newsletter that keeps you up to date on science, tech, and products that didn’t exist yesterday.

Here’s what’s happening today:

🧸 Toys R Us set to reopen
🚘 Uber releases “Return a Package” program
⚡ Paint that reflects 98% of the sun's rays
🛠️ 4 New Products
📰 Memes

Read time: 2.5 minutes

today’s headlines

RETAIL

🧸 Toys R Us set to open 24 stores just 6 years after filing for bankruptcy.

Yup, Toys R Us is back, and my inner child is ecstatic!

In recent years, we've closely followed the rollercoaster journey of the Toys R Us retail chain—from its heart-breaking closure to now the prospect of a comeback.

The store, a cherished haven for generations of American kids, is staging a surprising return. Initially, it made a cameo as a pop-up or a section within Macy's.

However, in a twist akin to a toy miracle, CNBC reports that Toys R Us is set to open a new physical store in Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport's Terminal A this November. The plan is to extend this resurrection to 24 locations, strategically placed in airports, cruise ships, and beyond.

TECH

🚘 Uber releases “Return a Package” program, allowing users to send packages to their local post office, UPS or FedEx.

Yup, you can now have Uber return all the amazon crap you don’t want!

Uber is now offering a new service allowing users to send packages through their rideshare drivers to the post office, UPS or FedEx.

This convenient option aims to simplify the shipping process for users, who can request a driver to pick up and drop off packages.

This move expands Uber's services beyond traditional transportation, catering to the growing demand for efficient and flexible delivery solutions.

The feature, deemed “Return a Package”, will be available today in 5,000 cities across the US, costing users a flat rate of $5, or $3 if you’re an Uber One member.

SCIENCE

⚡ Scientists develop paint that reflects 98% of the sun's rays, reducing AC by up to 40%.

Yup, white paint might be the answer to your high AC bills!

A breakthrough in cooling technology: A scientist has developed the world's whitest paint, reflecting 98.1% of sunlight and emitting infrared heat.

This innovation aims to combat climate change by reducing the need for air conditioning and lowering energy consumption. Not to mention that fact that it can also help save your energy bill!

The paint's high reflectivity could be used to help cool commercial buildings as well, lessening the urban heat island effect. A promising step towards sustainable architecture and addressing global warming.

new products

Shrek’s Swamp AirBnb. This AirBnb listing lets you spend the weekend in an exact replica of Shrek’s swamp.

New Balance Corduroy Shoes. New Balace’s famous 327 shoes just got a corduroy overhaul.

The Duck One Seater Sofa. A simple one seater sofa that come with an extra cushion to make it look like a duck??

Caffeinated Cup of Noodles. A new version of the famous CoN is out and it has caffein in it.

memes

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