How Disney Imagineering Crammed a Humanoid Robot Into a Groot Suit
Project Kiwi is a custom bipedal human robot designed to bring fantasy characters to life From what I’ve seen of humanoid robotics, there’s a fairly substantial divide between what folks in the research space traditionally call robotics, an.....»»
The Atlas Robot Is Dead. Long Live the Atlas Robot
Before the dear old model could even power down, Boston Dynamics unleashed a stronger new Atlas robot that can move in ways us puny humans never can......»»
If you have to watch one Disney+ movie this April, stream this one
You won't have to travel to another world to see some fantastic sights in the one Disney+ movie that you have to watch in April......»»
Boston Dynamics retires its remarkable Atlas robot
It's over for Atlas, Boston Dynamics' remarkable bidpedal robot that wowed us with its extraordinary abilities over the years......»»
I’m a longtime Beatles fan, but I’m not sure I care about the Let It Be film coming to Disney+
When Michael Lindsay-Hogg was tapped to direct a making-of documentary to accompany work on The Beatles’ 1970 album Let It Be, he had no way … The post I’m a longtime Beatles fan, but I’m not sure I care about the Let It Be fi.....»»
The lines between streaming and cable continue to blur
Disney+ to offer 24/7 channels to play Star Wars content, commercials. Enlarge / O.B., aka Ouroboros, in Marvel's Loki show, which streams on Disney+. (credit: Marvel) Despite promises of new and improved TV and movie v.....»»
Review: Pitch-perfect Renegade Nell is a gem of a series you won’t want to miss
It's a good old-fashioned swashbuckling adventure that doesn't take itself too seriously. Enlarge / A young prodigal tomboy returns home from war and finds herself framed for murder in Renegade Nell. (credit: Disney+) Aw.....»»
Tons of robot vacuums also mop, but only these 4 hybrids actually ace the job
The best 2-in-1 robot vacuums and mops do more than drag a damp cloth across the floor. We tested and loved these hybrids from iRobot, Shark, and Narwal. UPDATE: Apr. 13, 2024, 5:00 a.m. EDT Roborock, Ecovacs, Eufy, and Samsung debuted new.....»»
As a Dyson stan, I wouldn"t tell anyone to buy the Dyson 360 Vis Nav robot vacuum
Dyson says that its 360 Vis Nav is the most powerful robot vacuum on the market. Could this robot vacuum that doesn't mop or self-empty possibly be worth $1,199.99? I'll be the first person to tell someone to just grow up and buy a Dyson rather.....»»
DTS:X finally gets major streaming support starting with Disney+
Dolby Atmos' spatial audio stranglehold over the streaming world is about to end as Disney+ adds support for DTS:X vis IMAX Enhanced movies......»»
iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ vs. iRobot Roomba Combo Essential: Which is better for you?
The iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ is a highly autonomous robot vacuum, but how does it stack up to the more affordable (and newer) Roomba Combo Essential?.....»»
The best movies on Disney+ right now (April 2024)
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl and Toy Story 2 are among the best movies to stream on Disney+ right now......»»
UK denies Apple"s bid to dismiss App Store lawsuit
A class action lawsuit against Apple over the App Store's 30% fee will go ahead, after a UK tribunal rejects the company's argument for dismissal.Store front at Apple Battersea, where Apple's UK headquarters isIn July 2023, a suit was brought against.....»»
Iconic savanna mammals face genetic problems due to fences and roads
Whether by way of Attenborough, Disney or National Geographic, the iconic scene is familiar to many. The ground trembles and clouds of dust swirl as enormous hordes of large animals thunder across the African savanna, cross rivers en masse and are pi.....»»
Grab a Shark Matrix robot vacuum for $200 off at Best Buy
As of April 10, you can score a Shark Matrix robot vacuum for just $299.99 at Best Buy, down from $499.99. That's 40% off. GET $200 OFF: As of April 10, you can score a Shark Matrix robot vacuum for just $299.99 at Best Buy, down from $499.99......»»
"Fallout" finale gives a major clue to the setting of Season 2
The Prime Video 'Fallout' finale gives a major clue to the setting of Season 2: New Vegas. If you've made it through the murderous Mister Handy robot butlers, mutant marine creatures, and major truth bombs of Prime Video's Fallout series, chanc.....»»
"Fallout" star Ella Purnell shares BTS of stuntman flossing in power armor
"Fallout" star Ella Purnell appeared on "The Tonight Show" and shared a video of stuntman Adam Shippey flossing in Maximus' power armor. What good is wearing a seven foot suit of armor if you're not at least going to throw a few shapes in it?Th.....»»
The 2024 Fiat 500e is a $34K EV that appeals to emotion, not logic
It fits a niche, but it won't suit everyone's needs. Enlarge / For now, Fiat's sole US offering is the (RED) 500e, but future versions will arrive in "drops." (credit: Stephen Edelstein) Fiat provided flights from New Yo.....»»
The 2024 Fiat 500e is a $34K EV that appeals to emotion, not logic
It fits a niche, but it won't suit everyone's needs. Enlarge / For now, Fiat's sole US offering is the (RED) 500e, but future versions will arrive in "drops." (credit: Stephen Edelstein) Fiat provided flights from New Yo.....»»
The 2024 Fiat 500e is a $34K EV that appeals to emotion, not logic
It fits a niche, but it won't suit everyone's needs. Enlarge / For now, Fiat's sole US offering is the (RED) 500e, but future versions will arrive in "drops." (credit: Stephen Edelstein) Fiat provided flights from New Yo.....»»
The 2024 Fiat 500e is a $34K EV that appeals to emotion, not logic
It fits a niche, but it won't suit everyone's needs. Enlarge / For now, Fiat's sole US offering is the (RED) 500e, but future versions will arrive in "drops." (credit: Stephen Edelstein) Fiat provided flights from New Yo.....»»