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?.....»»
Vision Pro replacement/repair costs up to $2,399 without AppleCare
Apple has published its Vision Pro repair/replacement costs for issues like cracked front glass as well as a full replacement due to other damage. Replacing the $3,500+ headset for “other damage” will run $2,399 without Apple’s extended warrant.....»»
Damaged Apple Vision Pro repairs cost up to $2,399
Making AppleCare seem like a sensible purchase, Apple has revealed that some repairs to an Apple Vision Pro will cost around 70% of the price of a new one.Without AppleCare, Apple Vision Pro repair costs can be up to $2,399Apple is steadily revealing.....»»
A nature-based solution to restore and adapt western US dry forests to climate change
Nature effectively "managed" forests through millennia of major climate changes and episodes of natural disturbances (e.g., wildfires, droughts, bark-beetle outbreaks), so why would nature not now be best able to restore and adapt forests to climate.....»»
It’s Time to Design for Repair
A Conversation With Jude Pullen Trying to repair almost anything can be a frustrating exercise. Repair is made more difficult by the way devices are designed and the ability to repair a device could be improved greatly if different design decisions.....»»
That’s never happened before: Games Done Quick video stars speedrunning dog
The Shiba Inu was trained to use a custom controller in a game meant for a robot. Peanut Butter the dog speedruns Gyromite at Awesome Games Done Quick 2024. The twice-a-year video game speedrunning and fundraising live event Games D.....»»
Roomba robot vacuum deals: Save on Combo j7+, j5+, 694, more
The New Year has arrived, so a bunch of top brands are offering their best sales of the season. The latest addition to the list … The post Roomba robot vacuum deals: Save on Combo j7+, j5+, 694, more appeared first on BGR. The New Ye.....»»
What social robots can teach America"s students
How would you feel if your child were being tutored by a robot?.....»»
TESS discovers nine new "hot Jupiters"
Using NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), an international team of astronomers has discovered nine new "hot Jupiter" exoplanets. One of the newly detected alien worlds is almost four times more massive than Jupiter. The finding was p.....»»
The differing olfactory worlds of female and male silk moths
A team of researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology, together with colleagues from the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Germany, has studied olfaction in female silk moths. Using electrophysiological methods, they disco.....»»
Astronomers found a planet with a 350,000-mile-long tail
Astronomers have discovered over 5,500 worlds out there in the great unknown. And yet, they continue to baffle and surprise us. The latest surprise comes … The post Astronomers found a planet with a 350,000-mile-long tail appeared first on BGR......»»
It’s time to design for repair
A conversation with Jude Pullen Trying to repair almost anything can be a frustrating exercise. Repair is made more difficult by the way devices are designed and the ability to repair a device could be improved greatly if different design deci.....»»
10 best fantasy movies ever, ranked
The best fantasy movies bring viewers to magical worlds full of possibilities, from The Wizard of Oz to The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring......»»
Daily deals Jan. 15: $1,300 off M1 Max MacBook Pro, 59% off Apple Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad, 20% off AirPods Max, more
Today's top deals include $300 off an Epson home cinema 4K projector, 60% off an Ecovacs Deebot T9+ robot vacuum and mop, 72% off a WeMo Smart secure video doorbell, 18% off an iPhone 11 Pro Max, and more.Save $1,300 on an M1 Max MacBook ProThe Apple.....»»
Best Roomba deals: Top robot vacuums from as little as $160
If you want to get a Roomba for your home, you shouldn't miss the discounts from the Roomba deals that we've found. They won't last forever though, so shop now......»»
Information Theory Can Help Us Search for Life on Alien Worlds
Information theory can help us decode signs of biological activity hiding in the atmospheres of distant exoplanets.....»»
Scientists come up with technology to recycle used clothes rather than simply burning them
When you go running in the woods in your running tights, elastane is the reason they fit you so comfortably. Elastane is an elastic material that allows the fabric to stretch and adapt to your body......»»
Hurry! This popular Roomba robot vacuum is 20% off right now
The iRobot Roomba 694 Robot Vacuum is now 20% off, dropping from $275 to $220 for a limited time at Amazon......»»
New York"s weak right to repair bill is now in effect, and changes almost nothing
New York was the first US state to pass a Right to Repair bill, which is now law, but it's so weak and watered down, it is effectively worthless for consumers.Apple Repair ProgramFollowing its passage through the New York State Senate in 2021, and pa.....»»
Daisy is an installation and repair company designed for your smart home
Daisy is a new smart home company that wants to streamline the set up and maintenance of all your devices. It'll be rolling out to key markets this year......»»
Hertz is selling 20,000 used EVs due to high repair costs
The rental car company will replace them with gasoline-powered vehicles. Enlarge (credit: Hertz) If you're looking for an electric car bargain and you're braver than the average bear, you might want to check out Hertz, t.....»»