A robot made of ice could adapt and repair itself on other worlds
Some of the most tantalizing targets in space exploration are frozen ice worlds. Take Jupiter's moon Europa, for instance. Its warm, salty subsurface ocean is buried under a moon-wide sheet of ice. What's the best way to explore it?.....»»
Endangered seabird shows surprising individual flexibility to adapt to climate change
How individual animals respond to climate change is key to whether populations will persist or go extinct. Many species are shifting their ranges as the environment warms, but up to now the mechanisms underlying this have been unclear. For Europe's m.....»»
Amazon’s futuristic Astro security robot is 21% off right now
The Amazon Astro, a mobile security robot for home or business with an HD night vision periscope camera, is on sale from Amazon for $1,850 after a 21% discount......»»
Amazon’s $1.4B Roomba bid fails, leading to iRobot layoffs and CEO resignation
Concerns over stifled competition, Alexa tie-ins reportedly sink deal in Europe. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Amazon will no longer pursue a $1.4 billion acquisition of iRobot, maker of Roomba robot vacuums after the c.....»»
Brooklyn Mercedes-Benz dealership sues former technician, alleges warranty repair scheme
A Brooklyn, N.Y., dealership is suing a former technician, accusing him of fraud, computer fraud, breach of fiduciary duty and breach of contract stemming from an alleged scheme to misrepresent vehicles as eligible for warranty repairs......»»
Amazon’s Astro home and business security robot is 21% off
The Amazon Astro, a mobile security robot for home or business with an HD night vision periscope camera, is on sale from Amazon for $1,850 after a 21% discount......»»
12 Best Home Robots You Can Buy Now
As we push into 2024, robots for the home and office are not only becoming more commonplace, they’re also becoming more affordable. From robot lawnmowers, to smart cleaning assistants, to home security systems, these automated devices can help.....»»
Autonomous synthesis robot uses AI to speed up chemical discovery
Chemists of the University of Amsterdam (UvA) have developed an autonomous chemical synthesis robot with an integrated AI-driven machine learning unit. Dubbed "RoboChem," the benchtop device can outperform a human chemist in terms of speed and accura.....»»
The Samsung Galaxy S24 is the company’s most repairable phone
If you’re worried about the Samsung Galaxy S24 being difficult to repair, it seems that you have nothing to be concerned about. The post The Samsung Galaxy S24 is the company’s most repairable phone appeared first on Phandroid. The Sam.....»»
This week"s best robot vacuum deals include almost every Roomba and the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra
Get a self-emptying, mopping Roomba with obstacle avoidance for under $500 or take your pick of a 2023 Roborock model on sale now that new models have dropped at CES. UPDATE: Jan. 24, 2024, 12:15 p.m. EST This story has been updated to incl.....»»
AI in HR: Are you cool with being recruited by a robot? Studies reveal job candidates" true feelings
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the human resource management (HRM) industry faster than we notice. Sixty-five percent of organizations are already using AI-enabled tools in the hiring process, but only a third of job candidates are awar.....»»
Tire-changing robot startup files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation
RoboTire, launched in suburban Detroit in 2018, designed technology to automate tire-changing using a robotic arm......»»
BREIN Takes Down Virtual Pirate Streaming Worlds on VRChat
With technology developing at a rapid pace, virtual reality is expected to be a growth market for entertainment, including films. While it's a relatively small market today, pirates are already venturing into these new worlds, with anti-piracy organi.....»»
Hurry, this iRobot Roomba vacuum is on sale for under $160 today at Amazon
Today's best robot vacuum deal features the iRobot Roomba 694 for just $159.97 at Amazon. SAVE 42%: In today's limited-time deal at Amazon, the iRobot Roomba 694 robot vacuum is on sale for just $159.97, down from $279.99. That's $120.02 off......»»
Samsung Opens Self Repair Program to Nearly 50 Products
Samsung is expanding its self repair program, with DIYers now able to fix nearly 50 different devices spread across Samsung’s entire ecosystem. For mobile users, the parts and repair service is essentially all powered by iFixit, which is a good.....»»
Life on Earth uses water as a solvent. What are some other options for life as we don"t know it?
There is a vast menagerie of potentially habitable worlds in the cosmos, which means the universe could be home to a diversity of life beyond what we can imagine. Creatures built on silicon rather than carbon, or organisms that breathe hydrogen inste.....»»
Have a broken Samsung phone? We have good news for you
Samsung has announced an expansion of its self-repair program. The program will now cover a broader range of products, models, and parts......»»
The 7 best voice-changing apps for Android and iOS in 2024
Want to prank your friends? These voice-changer apps for iOS and Android can alter your voice, making you sound like a robot, a chipmunk, or Darth Vader......»»
Scientists unravel key steps in the road to DNA repair
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have been studying DNA repair by homologous recombination, where the RecA protein repairs breaks in double-stranded DNA by incorporating a dangling single-strand end into intact double strands, and repai.....»»
What happens when an astronaut in orbit says he’s not coming back?
"If you guys don't give me a chance to repair my instrument, I'm not going back." Enlarge / The STS-51-B mission begins with the liftoff of the Challenger from Pad 39A in April 1985. (credit: NASA) Taylor Wang was deeply.....»»
BMW partners with Figure to use humanoid robot to build cars in U.S.
The robots will be integrated into the manufacturing processes at BMW's U.S. plant including the body shop, sheet metal and warehouse in the next 12-24 months, after being trained to perform specific tasks......»»