Brain implant gives robotic arm a sense of touch
Being able to tell what you're grasping gives a big boost to performance. Enlarge / Robotic arm in action. (credit: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center) One of the most stunning examples of the promise of brain implants is shown in a vide.....»»
Apple just announced the biggest Siri update in years. Here are all the details
Siri is getting some fancy new AI tricks and deeper app integration. It can now even make sense of your head gestures, for tasks like handling calls......»»
New study reveals brain"s fractal-like structure near phase transition, a finding that may be universal across species
When a magnet is heated up, it reaches a critical point where it loses magnetization. Called "criticality," this point of high complexity is reached when a physical object is transitioning smoothly from one phase into the next......»»
Apple gives us a taste of its next-gen AI tools for the iPhone
Siri is getting some fancy new AI tricks and deeper app integration. It can now even make sense of your head gestures, for tasks like handling calls......»»
Elephant Brings Robotics in Reach with myCobot Pro 630 6-Axis Arm
Robotics experts Elephant Robotics have launched their latest 6-axis robotic arm in the form of the myCobot Pro 630. With a working radius of 630mm and a payload capacity of up to 2 kilos, the Pro 630 is accessible to robotics newcomers and students.....»»
Ars chats with Precision, the brain-chip maker taking the road less invasive
Precision tested its BCI on 14 people so far. Two more are scheduled this month. Enlarge / Precision’s Layer 7 Cortical Interface array. (credit: Precision) Work toward brain-computer interfaces has never been more cha.....»»
Are robotic lawn mowers safe for pets and kids?
Most robotic lawn mowers are safe for pets and kids, but there are some important factors to consider before adding one to your backyard......»»
Snag a Fitbit Sense 2 for $60 off at Amazon
As of June 3, you can score a Fitbit Sense 2 at Amazon for $189.95, down from $249.95. That's a 24% discount or $60 off. GET $60 OFF: As of June 3, you can score a Fitbit Sense 2 at Amazon for $189.95, down from $249.95. That's a 24% discount o.....»»
Amazon deal of the day: Grab the M2 MacBook Air for only $829 — its lowest price on record
Amazon's best deals of the day on June 3 include the M2 MacBook Air, Fitbit Sense 2, Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2, and TheraGun Relief. Amazon deals of the day at a glance:.....»»
New study confirms presence of benzene in natural gas and potential for undetectable indoor leaks
New research finds that even people with an average sense of smell could be living with a natural gas leak and not know it. The study, published in Environmental Research Letters, finds that small gas leaks can impact indoor air quality by introducin.....»»
The Fitbit Sense 2 is on Sale for up to 24% Off!
Grab Fitbit's flagship wearable for lower than usual. The post The Fitbit Sense 2 is on Sale for up to 24% Off! appeared first on Phandroid. Looking for a reliable fitness tracker? Fitbit’s wide selection of devices are still a great.....»»
Scientists bring crystal clarity to diamond"s quantum signals
They say that one can miss the forest for the trees. But it's often worth taking a closer look at the trees to make sense of the dense, brambly whole. That's what a Stanford University group did to tackle a thorny quantum-information problem in diamo.....»»
To pee or not to pee? That is a question for the bladder—and the brain
The basic urge to pee is surprisingly complex and can go awry as we age. Enlarge (credit: Estradaanton/Getty Images) You’re driving somewhere, eyes on the road, when you start to feel a tingling sensation in your lower.....»»
Are robotic pool cleaners worth it?
Are robotic pool cleaners a wise investment, or are they more hassle than they're worth? Here's what to consider before adding one to your pool......»»
Spotify will refund its Car Thing customers
Spotify has announced that they will be issuing customers who bought its Car Thing a refund, all you have to do is get in touch. The post Spotify will refund its Car Thing customers appeared first on Phandroid. A few years ago, Spotify dec.....»»
Report indicates EU citizens feel increasingly European
The sense of a European identity has increased among inhabitants of the European Union in the past 15 years—in spite of crises like Brexit and the Eurozone crisis. That is the conclusion of professor of European Studies Theresa Kuhn in a recent pub.....»»
Is your coffee "not hot" or "cold"? Observing how the brain processes negated adjectives
Negating an adjective by placing 'not' in front of it affects the way our brains interpret its meaning, mitigating but not entirely inverting our interpretation of its definition. In a study published in the open-access journal PLOS Biology, Arianna.....»»
Families of Uvalde shooting victims sue Activision over Call of Duty’s role
Suit: Activision is "manipulating players' brain chemistry," ignoring "use by minors." Enlarge / Is this an aspirational image for mass shooters? (credit: Activision) The families of multiple victims of the 2022 mass sho.....»»
Lawsuit argues Call of Duty helped cause the Uvalde school shooting
Suit: Activision is "manipulating players' brain chemistry," ignoring "use by minors." Enlarge / Is this an aspirational image for mass shooters? (credit: Activision) The families of multiple victims of the 2022 mass sho.....»»
Researchers introduce a planetary inclusion scale to foster broader ethical thinking
Social inclusion and having a sense of belonging with other people are key elements of a good life. However, the fate of humanity is a challenge that extends beyond our social reality. Experiences of belonging and inclusion, understood in a broader s.....»»
Study reports successful synthesis of centimeter-sized single crystals
A spin liquid is a special state of matter that arises in certain magnetic materials at very low temperatures. Despite its name, it doesn't have anything to do with liquids in the everyday sense. Normally, in a magnet, these electron spins like to li.....»»