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......»»
Laptops are going to feel very different in 2024
While 2023 was a relatively boring year for laptops, 2024 promises more significant updates. It all starts with Intel's Meteor Lake and Qualcomm's latest chip......»»
iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ review: a tale of two robots
The iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ uses an innovative swinging mop arm to keep carpets dry, but it stumbles on basic features you'd expect from a robot this expensive......»»
Working women feel unsupported by Christian congregations—even more progressive ones
As church membership declines across the United States, a new study from Rice University's Boniuk Institute for the Study and Advancement of Religious Tolerance finds that working women do not feel supported by their clergy and churches, regardless o.....»»
Doom’s creators reminisce about “as close to a perfect game as anything we made”
In 30th anniversary stream, Carmack and Romero recall a game dev "perfect storm." The archived hour-long chat is a must-watch for any long-time Doom fan. While Doom can sometimes feel like an overnight smash success, the seminal fir.....»»
Feeling lonely? Chances are you lost both social support, personal control
While the holiday season typically brings joy, cheer and celebration, a significant number of people feel lonely......»»
Q&A: Understanding coordination mechanisms in decentralized systems
Did you know that when a group of robots or bacteria moves in a space where there are several free objects, they deflect these objects so they can pass? An international research team managed to show that the trail left by this movement contributes t.....»»
Holiday blahs? Why social connection, even talking to strangers, can help
Some people look forward to the holidays all year—the decorations, the food, the get-togethers. Others find that stressful, and still others may not feel up to the festivities at all. Maybe you've felt all those emotions at times this season......»»
The best leather options for Apple iPhone and Watch cases for 2024
Apple doesn't sell leather cases and accessories for its products as part of its environmental push. However, you still have options out there if you love the feel and appearance of leather on your iPhone and Apple Watch.Mujjo Full Leather Wallet Cas.....»»
What happens when you can"t be yourself at work
Like many other essentials of life, our sense of self is something we often take for granted, until it's under threat. When our circumstances appear at odds with who we feel ourselves to be, we are pitched headlong into a distressing state that schol.....»»
People overestimate social consequences of saying no to an invitation, finds study
It may feel unforgivably rude to reject an invitation—even one to an event you would much prefer not to attend—but people often overestimate the social consequences of saying no, according to research published by the American Psychological Assoc.....»»
Seven tips for ethical shopping this Christmas
As you walk into a shop or go online hunting for Christmas gifts, it can feel pretty daunting. Who needs what, how much will it cost, will they like it? But also very important: am I making a good choice in where I am shopping?.....»»
This new Windows 11 shortcut made using my PC so much easier
One feature that flew under the radar in Windows 11's latest feature update has made using my PC feel so much easier......»»
Social robots leave students wanting, education researchers find
Social robots, artificial intelligence (AI) systems designed to interact with humans, are marketed as capable of fulfilling certain human roles. Elementary and middle school students who interacted with one of these robots in the classroom for 10 wee.....»»
Google’s Pixel 7a drops to a ridiculously low price in this STUNNING deal!
If you want the Pixel 7a but feel that the asking price but might more than you would like, then check out this renewed deal! The post Google’s Pixel 7a drops to a ridiculously low price in this STUNNING deal! appeared first on Phandroid......»»
10 exercises you can do while playing video games
You can make progress towards a fitness goal and level up your paladin at the same time. If you feel like you need to get moving more, that doesn't mean that you need to neglect your valuable geek hobbies. It's totally possible to burn fat and.....»»
Stop asking "who"s your friend?" on dating apps
On dating apps, don't match with someone only to ask about the person's friend. It's insulting and no one wants to feel like second best. Want to find a way to instantly piss off a stranger and guarantee they'll never speak to you? Tell them yo.....»»
Google’s Pixel 8 Pro Finds That $200 Discount Again
Google and its partners took a week off with their Pixel 8 Pro deals and have now brought them back. For those who missed out on Black Friday and Cyber Monday prices, don’t feel down. The Pixel 8 Pro is back to $200 off and the Pixel 8 has foun.....»»
Native American mothers separated from their children experience a raw, ongoing grief that has no end, says researcher
Native American mothers whose children were separated from them—either through child removal for assimilation into residential boarding schools or through coerced adoption—experience the kind of grief no parent should ever feel. Yet theirs is a l.....»»
Booking.com users angry at firm"s response to hacks
Customers say they have been failed and feel let down after losing hundreds of pounds to fraudsters......»»
Galaxy S21’s Android 14 and One UI 6 Update is Here
For Galaxy S21 owners, it wouldn’t be unnatural for you to feel a touch of jealously after seeing the Galaxy S22 series receive the big update to Android 14 and One UI 6 a couple of weeks ago while you sat here wondering when your time would co.....»»