Elon Musk faces skeptics as Tesla gets ready to unveil "Optimus" robot
The robot business eventually may be worth more than Tesla's car revenue, according to Musk, who is now touting a vision for the company that goes well beyond making self-driving electric vehicles......»»
How does light interact with matter at extreme intensities, near the Schwinger limit?
The experimental generation of increasingly intense light beams could help to unveil new physical regimes occurring in the presence of very strong electromagnetic fields. While some progress has been made towards this goal, physicists are yet to deve.....»»
Which iPhone models are needed to run iOS 18
At WWDC 2024, Apple will unveil iOS 18. Here's which iPhone models will run the new version of the operating system.iOS 17 on an iPhoneThe annual WWDC keynote is chiefly the venue for Apple to reveal its updates for its operating systems. With big ch.....»»
Elon Musk reveals grand plan for Starship megarocket’s next test flight
SpaceX boss Elon Musk has revealed plans for the next Starship test flight as it seeks to develop the vehicle into a fully reusable transportation system......»»
How studying (robot) pigeon navigation changed my mind about their intellect
The cycling infrastructure in the Netherlands is fantastic, and cyclists in my hometown of Utrecht would have been the happiest in the world if it wasn't for one thing: pigeons......»»
New method could allow multi-robot teams to autonomously and reliably explore other planets
While roboticists have developed increasingly sophisticated systems over the past decades, ensuring that these systems can autonomously operate in real-world settings without mishaps often proves challenging. This is particularly difficult when these.....»»
The best alternatives to Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and more
If you're quite ready to pony up the $60 a month it takes to access Adobe's Creative Cloud All Apps bundle, there are plenty of low-cost and no-cost alternatives out there. Here are our favorites.The best alternatives to Adobe's big-name softwareAdob.....»»
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is ready to beat up the competition
We checked out Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves at Summer Game Fest and already can't wait to try it again......»»
Here"s a list of the major pending lawsuits against Tesla, Elon Musk and his other companies
Musk also faces government investigations into his companies that could trigger more lawsuits or even criminal prosecutions......»»
Tesla may be in trouble, but other EVs are selling just fine
Almost every other automaker is seeing double-digit EV sales growth. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images/3alexd) Have electric vehicles been overhyped? A casual observer might have come to that conclusion after almost a year.....»»
Tesla chair says Elon Musk needs $46 billion pay plan to stay motivated
Musk could devote less time to Tesla if pay isn't re-approved, shareholders hear. Enlarge / Elon Musk speaks onstage at SXSW on March 11, 2018, in Austin, Texas. (credit: Getty Images | Diego Donamaria ) Tesla Board Cha.....»»
New camera design can ID threats faster, using less memory
New system is a mix of traditional camera and one that only highlights changes. Enlarge (credit: Witthaya Prasongsin) Elon Musk, back in October 2021, tweeted that “humans drive with eyes and biological neural nets, so.....»»
Best Prime Day Robot Vacuum Deals: What to Expect in 2024
Prime Day is soon and we've taken a look at what to expect while providing buying advice, and tracking down the latest early deals too......»»
3 Hulu movies you need to stream this weekend (June 7-9)
Get ready for the weekend with these three Hulu movies that you need to stream from June 7-9! These films feature stars like Brad Pitt, Helen Mirren, and more......»»
WWDC: Two of AI’s biggest PR issues are about to be Apple’s strengths
Apple is set to unveil a host of AI-centric updates in iOS 18 and its other software platforms this Monday at WWDC. Much of what the company will announce is playing catch-up to its competitors, though at a scale and accessibility that’s hard t.....»»
Ready for change? Netflix just revealed a major redesign for its TV app
Netflix isn’t afraid to change your experience with its app. The streaming giant revealed today that a major redesign is coming for the Netflix app across TV devices like the Apple TV 4K, Chromecast, and smart TVs. Select users will start seeing it.....»»
Citrus saviors: Scientists discover genetic defense against Huanglongbing disease
The citrus industry faces major challenges from Huanglongbing (HLB) disease, transmitted by the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP). Traditional control methods are often ineffective and environmentally harmful......»»
Tesla tells buyer he"s stuck with Cybertruck
Tesla is refusing to let a customer return or sell his Cybertruck after he discovered it was too big to fit in his parking spot. Blaine Raddon said he ordered the stainless steel pickup when he had a house with ample driveway space. Now separated.....»»
Apple M4 iPad Pro deals from $944 + 512GB new low, Apple Studio Display $299 off, AirPods 2 from $60, much more
Today’s Apple deals are now ready to go with a headliner all-time low on Apple’s 11-inch M4 iPad Pro 512GB at $75 off. From there, we move over to the return of the best prices of the year on Apple Studio Display, including both the Tilt-Adjustab.....»»
Vaccines don’t cause autism, but the lie won’t die—in fact, it’s getting worse
Vaccine misinformation persists as measles cases are soaring. Enlarge / An MMR and VAR vaccine ready for a pediatric vaccination at Kaiser Permanente East Medical offices in Denver in 2015. (credit: Getty | Joe Amon) For.....»»
EarthCARE on cloud nine after smooth start to mission
ESA's EarthCARE mission has completed its important "Launch and Early Orbit Phase" and is ready to begin the commissioning of its four scientific instruments. The data they gather will improve our understanding of the role that clouds and aerosols pl.....»»