Is it OK to kick a robot dog?
Last Saturday night, a young woman out on the town in Brisbane saw a dog-shaped robot trotting towards her and did what many of us might have felt an urge to do: she gave it a solid kick in the head......»»
Ward Christensen, BBS inventor and architect of our online age, dies at age 78
Christensen kick-started online culture by inspiring thousands of hobbyist communities. On Friday, Ward Christensen, co-inventor of the computer bulletin board system (BBS), died.....»»
Hackers take control of robovacs and use them to yell slurs
An attack using Ecovacs robot vacuums seems more mischievous than anything else, but it's still unsettling for those affected......»»
Tesla reveals price range for Optimus Gen2, its ‘robot without wheels’
Tesla reveals that its Optimus Gen 2 robot should cost somewhere between $20,000 and $30,000......»»
A sequel to ‘The Wild Robot’ is in the works at DreamWorks Animation
Chris Sanders, who is already an animation legend, confirmed that a sequel is already in the works at the studio that released the first film......»»
Are Tesla’s robot prototypes AI marvels or remote-controlled toys?
Partying robots spark debate about accuracy of Musk's "biggest product ever of any kind" vision. Two years ago, Tesla's Optimus prototype was an underwhelming mess of exposed wire.....»»
The Hunt for Life on Europa Is About to Kick Up a Gear
NASA’s Europa Clipper mission is set for launch, finally revealing if this icy moon of Jupiter is habitable or not......»»
Gazing at your dog can connect your brains, research suggests
It might sound far-fetched, but recent research suggests that dogs' and humans' brains synchronize when they look at each other......»»
There’s never been a better time to buy a Dreametech smart cleaning product
Whether you’re a fan of smart assistance with manual cleaning, or delegating the entire cleaning task to a robot, there’s never been a better time than this year’s Amazon Prime Day to grab the latest Dreametech products. Dreame Technology is.....»»
Prime Big Deal Days robot vacuum deals 2024: Roomba, Shark, and more
The discounts from Prime Big Deal Days robot vacuum deals cover devices made by Roomba, Shark, Roborock, Ecovacs, and Samsung. You wouldn't want to miss them!.....»»
Why it"s so hard to kick fossil fuels out of the sports industry
Governments and public relations firms are under pressure to, in UN secretary-general António Guterres's words, stop "fueling the madness" and ban fossil fuel advertising or cut ties with the industry......»»
Level up your home cleaning automation with Roborock’s Prime Big Deal Days
Ready to set your home cleaning on auto-pilot or upgrade your existing setup? Robot vacuum and mop leader Roborock offers some of its best pricing ever with Prime Big Deal Days. Check out everything the latest Roborock intelligent devices deliver and.....»»
Roborock Qrevo Curv review: an almost perfect robot vacuum
The Qrevo Curv is everything you’d want in a robot vacuum. Not only does it offer tons of suction and little mainenance, but it boasts a cool new dock design......»»
If you think your robot vacuum is watching you, you might not be wrong
A new report finds a worrisome Ecovacs vulnerability.....»»
3 new PS Plus games you should play this weekend (October 4-6)
PS Plus subscribers just got some great free games to kick off October, including The Last of Us......»»
What an achievement: Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra was the first robot vacuum in space
In an amazing feat, the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra was the first robot vacuum in space. It traveled and made it back safely. Here's the story......»»
Do coyotes have puppy dog eyes? New study reveals wild canines share dog"s famous expression
New research from Baylor University reveals that coyotes, like domestic dogs, have the ability to produce the famous "puppy dog eyes" expression. The study—"Coyotes can do 'puppy dog eyes' too: Comparing interspecific variation in Canis facial expr.....»»
Roborock Qrevo Edge vs. Qrevo Slim: What’s the difference?
Roborock has revealed a bunch of new robot vacuums, including the Qrevo Edge and Qrevo Slim. But what's different about these premium robot vacuums?.....»»
"Who"s a good boy?" Humans use dog-specific voices for better canine comprehension
The voice people use to address their dogs isn't just because of their big puppy eyes. Humans slow their own speech when talking to their dogs, and this slower tempo matches their pets' receptive abilities, allowing the dogs to better understand thei.....»»
EV charger robot developed by Michigan startup draws international interest
IonDynamics was founded in January 2024 with the goal of both modernizing EV grid charging technology — as well as eliminating the costs associated with EV charging infrastructure......»»
Man who fell in hole at dealership while walking dog can pursue lawsuit, appeals court rules
The Mississippi Court of Appeals has reinstated a negligence suit by a service customer who fell into a hole while walking his dog on the grass alongside a Toyota store's driveway......»»