This Fingertip for Robots Uses Magnets to ‘Feel’ Things
By sensing the subtle changes in the finger’s own magnetic field, this new technology could one day make for ultra-sensitive prosthetic hands......»»
The best Vision Pro apps, from stargazing to dancing robots
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The best subwoofers for 2024: Klipsch, KEF, Kanto, and more
The best subwoofers make sure you don't just hear your favorite movies — you feel them too. If you're looking to add more rumble, these are the best picks!.....»»
The best gifts for men: 63 awesome options for every type of guy
Whether he likes camping, the latest tech, comfy athleisure, or sparkly jewelry, we've got gifts for men he's sure to love. Remember: The best gifts for men should make the guy you're buying a gift for feel seen. They should make him feel like.....»»
Your kid saw something totally inappropriate online. Here"s what to do next.
Help your kid feel safe by taking these four steps. If your kid has gone online more than a few times, chances are they've seen or encountered something inappropriate. That could be pornography, violence, bullying, disordered eating, messages f.....»»
BMW partners with Figure to use humanoid robot to build cars in U.S.
The robots will be integrated into the manufacturing processes at BMW's U.S. plant including the body shop, sheet metal and warehouse in the next 12-24 months, after being trained to perform specific tasks......»»
Japan’s space agency “checking status“ of Moon lander
SLIM attempted to land on the Moon with a precision of less than 100 meters. Enlarge / This artist's illustration shows the SLIM spacecraft descending toward the Moon and ejecting two deployable robots onto the lunar surface. (cr.....»»
Exploding kamikaze bacteria: How a few "soldier" cells confer virulence to a population by sacrificing themselves
You suddenly feel sick—pathogenic bacteria have managed to colonize and spread in your body. The weapons they use for their invasion are harmful toxins that target the host's defense mechanisms and vital cell functions. Before these deadly toxins c.....»»
Japan’s “Moon sniper” mission aims for precise lunar landing
SLIM will attempt to land on the Moon with a precision of less than 100 meters. Enlarge / This artist's illustration shows the SLIM spacecraft descending toward the Moon and ejecting two deployable robots onto the lunar surface......»»
Certain personality traits linked to college students" sense of belonging
In a study of nearly 5,000 North American first-year college students, those who were more extroverted, more agreeable, or less neurotic were more likely to feel a greater sense of belonging at school. Alexandria Stubblebine, an independent researche.....»»
What social robots can teach America"s students
How would you feel if your child were being tutored by a robot?.....»»
IT teams unable to deliver data fast enough to match the speed of business
Increasing data requests overwhelm IT teams, but security concerns hinder their ability to provide employees with access to timely data, according to CData Software. The majority of Ops professionals feel that they are prohibited from accessing the d.....»»
Ultrafast laser pulses could lessen data storage energy needs
A discovery from an experiment with magnets and lasers could be a boon to energy-efficient data storage......»»
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".....»»
Why I started using a keyboard tray, and why you should too
I've been using a keyboard tray lately, and while I don't feel cool using it, the benefits are undeniable......»»
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.....»»
This Android tablet has a wild display. But is it worth $230?
TCL's NxtPaper 11 is a budget tablet with a premium feel and a unique display. Is it worth checking out? We find out......»»
WhatsApp gets new text formatting tools in latest beta
WhatsApp has text formatting options that allow users to do things like bold, italicize, or create strikethrough text. This is useful if there are certain words you want to emphasize in a message. But if you feel that there should be more options, th.....»»
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.....»»
The Samsung S Pen might be sensitive to magnets
Since the Note series launch, the Samsung S Pen has become a must-have accessory for Samsung users. But it seems that recently a report from ETnews has uncovered that magnets can have a negative impact on the functionality of the Samsung S Pen. It tu.....»»