See Little Robots Get Swole in This Virtual "Gym"
The bizarre robots look like cobbled-together Tetris pieces. A new system "evolves" them to run, climb, and throw stuff better......»»
Netflix won’t have a Vision Pro app, compromising the device’s appeal
You'll be able to watch via the web browser, but that's far from ideal. Enlarge / Vision Pro will allow users to watch movies on a virtual TV set. (credit: Apple) In the leadup to Vision Pro preorders tomorrow, Apple has.....»»
What social robots can teach America"s students
How would you feel if your child were being tutored by a robot?.....»»
How to watch, participate in FTC CARS Rule session Jan. 18
Auto dealers seeking more information about the Federal Trade Commission's upcoming CARS Rule regulating car dealership advertising and finance and insurance practices can attend a virtual FTC open meeting featuring the topic Jan. 18......»»
Apple Vision Pro hands-on roundup: Weighty with a clunky virtual keyboard, but great overall
The initial wave of before-launch hands-on accounts of using the Apple Vision Pro have been published, revealing more about the headset experience ahead of its release.Apple Vision Pro demonstration [Engadget/Apple]The Apple Vision Pro is nearing its.....»»
Embracing "virtual dark tourism" could help heritage sites at risk of degradation, expert explains
Do you believe in ghosts? If so, there is a whole genre of digital storytelling to explore on YouTube. My recent research (which identified more than 60 dedicated channels) has shown that there is a fast-growing audience on YouTube for paranormal inv.....»»
My Parents’ Dementia Felt Like the End of Joy. Then Came the Robots
Forget the crappy caregiver bots and puppy-eyed seals. When my parents got sick, I turned to a new generation of roboticists—and their glowing, talking, blobby creations......»»
Chicago-area Tesla charging stations lined with dead cars in freezing cold: "A bunch of dead robots out here"
Chicago-area Tesla charging stations lined with dead cars in freezing cold: "A bunch of dead robots out here".....»»
Vision Pro tidbits: The visionOS virtual keyboard, Apple Card financing, more
Ahead of Apple Vision Pro pre-orders beginning in just a few days, more details have emerged about what to expect. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has shared new information on the M2 chip inside Vision Pro, the virtual keyboard for visionOS, and more......»»
Magnetic cables were a sleeper hit at CES 2024
While everyone is jazzed about the use of AI, self-stabilizing robots, and flashy mixed-reality glasses, on the show floor, we saw hordes of people excited over a new wave of magnetic cables that are preparing to launch.Magnetic cables are looking a.....»»
Thousands of U.S. Cities Could Become Virtual Ghost Towns by 2100
These projected findings about depopulation in U.S. cities are shaped by a multitude of factors, including the decline of industry, lower birth rates and the impacts of climate change.....»»
Check out the weirdest tech from CES 2024
It wouldn't be CES if there weren't companies on the show floor overcomplicating basic human needs or scaring us with freakish robots. Here's what is weird at CES 2024.Weird CES 2024The annual Consumer Electronics Show is filled with glimpses of the.....»»
Apple sets annual shareholder meeting for February 28 with virtual conference
Apple on Thursday confirmed that it will hold its annual investor meeting on February 28, 2024. While in the past these annual meetings were held with an in-person event at Apple Park, the company has once again opted for a virtual conference to shar.....»»
Vision Pro could gain an Apple Pencil-like controller
Despite Apple emphasizing that the Apple Vision Pro does not require any kind of handheld controller, it is researching how to make an Apple Pencil for it that will have virtual brush tips, seen only by the wearer.Either a very chunky Apple Pencil or.....»»
ABB buys tech company to give next-generation industrial robots eyes and brains
The deal to buy Sevensense, a Swiss startup, is the latest robotics investment by ABB and follows growing demand for industrial robots that can move and work independently......»»
Get your beer from an app-connected roving robot with the Ottobot Brew
Ottonomy is introducing two delivery robots at CES 2024, with the Ottobot Locker joined by the drink-dispensing Ottobot Brew.Ottonomy Ottobot Locker and Ottobot BrewDeveloped in partnership with Harbor Lockers, the Ottobot Locker is an L4 autonomous.....»»
Stellantis, BlackBerry, Amazon collaborate on "virtual cockpit" development tool
BlackBerry software, running on the Amazon Web Services cloud, will allow Stellantis to simulate all aspects of the in-vehicle experience. That will mean faster and cheaper development times......»»
Eufy shows off four security cameras and an upcoming robot vacuum
Eufy showed off the X10 Pro Omni robot vacuum at CES 2024, which offers many of the features seen on more expensive robots for a fraction of the price......»»
AI firms’ pledges to defend customers from IP issues have real limits
Indemnities offered by Amazon, Google, and Microsoft are narrow. Enlarge / The Big Tech groups are competing to offer new services such as virtual assistants and chatbots as part of a multibillion-dollar bet on generative AI (cre.....»»
Meta Quest 2 is back at its Black Friday price, permanently
The price of the Meta Quest 2 has been permanently slashed to just $249 for the 128GB model. Now's your chance to dive into virtual reality for much cheaper......»»
Survey shows shocking internet security statistics
In this survey done by All About Cookies, they reveal some shocking statistics around VPN and VPN safety on the internet. The post Survey shows shocking internet security statistics appeared first on Phandroid. Virtual Private Networks (V.....»»