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......»»
Study: Bullying victims who feel targeted due to social characteristics may experience effects more intensely
Students who feel they have been victimized because of social characteristics such as their ethnicity or their sexuality are at additional risk of trauma, a new national US study has revealed......»»
How to Make Data Work Harder for Your Business
As a business owner, you likely already understand the importance of data. However, you may feel overwhelmed or unsure of how to fully leverage data to drive growth and efficiency. The good news is that with the right strategy and tools, you can make.....»»
Gmail testing new UI that makes sending emails feel more like text messages
A recent update to Gmail has introduced a slight UI change where replies to emails now feel a bit more conversational. The post Gmail testing new UI that makes sending emails feel more like text messages appeared first on Phandroid. Email.....»»
Best cheap headphones and earbuds 2023: Jabra, 1More, and others
Did you know that cheap headphones can actually sound good? Here's a list of the best budget headphones that look, feel, and sound like higher-priced pairs......»»
Q&A: "Hot hand" in sports is real, but there"s a catch
Fans and players both feel it in the gut when the "hot hand" shows up in sports. Something special is happening that can't be explained. Cross your fingers the streak continues......»»
Mother Nature knows best when it comes to climate solutions, social media users say
A survey of more than a million social media posts suggests that people feel more positive about nature's ability to solve climate change than human technology, according to new research published in the journal Global Environmental Change......»»
Elon Musk tells Rishi Sunak AI will put an end to work
The prime minister and the tech billionaire sat down together to talk tech, education - and killer robots......»»
Elon Musk and Rishi Sunak discuss deadly robots at AI summit
The prime minister and the tech billionaire sat down together to talk tech, education - and killer robots......»»
Researchers reveal hidden sensory mechanism of hair follicles
Imperial researchers have discovered a hidden mechanism within hair follicles that allow us to feel touch. The findings have been published in Science Advances......»»
Controlling waves in magnets with superconductors for the first time
Quantum physicists at Delft University of Technology have shown that it's possible to control and manipulate spin waves on a chip using superconductors for the first time. These tiny waves in magnets may offer an alternative to electronics in the fut.....»»
Bed bugs are a global problem, yet we still know little about how they spread
Bed bugs have recently exploded into the limelight amid widespread reports of a major outbreak in Paris. The more people share photos of bed bug bites on social media, the more concerned we feel. That's understandable, but the really worrying thing i.....»»
Save big, feel better with this sophisticated Laundry Sauce detergent bundle [Sponsored]
With a Laundry Sauce detergent bundle you'll completely change the way you experience laundry......»»
A splash of color sure can make a boring tech product feel more fun
The most boring tech product can easily be transformed into something delightful. All it takes is a splash of color. Buying an iPhone is more interesting when color is a factor. Color is also a big part of what makes iMacs fun. That’s not to say th.....»»
“Do not open robots,” warns Oregon State amid college food delivery bomb prank
OSU officials isolate food robots after bomb threat, later resolved with an arrest. Enlarge / A 2020 file photo of a Starship Technologies food delivery robot. Food is stored inside the robot's housing during transportation and o.....»»
Autonomous delivery robots at center of bomb scare ‘prank’
A bomb threat involving wheel-based delivery robots at an Oregon State University campus turned out to be a prank following the reported arrest of a suspect......»»
College students in minoritized groups feel less confident about peer support in event of sexual assault, study finds
College students who identify as part of minoritized groups have more negative perceptions about how their peers might react if they were to disclose experiences of sexual violence, a recent Oregon State University study found......»»
How Nvidia and AMD could make Windows laptops feel like MacBooks
In an unexpected twist, it turns out that Nvidia and AMD may be developing ARM-based CPUs. Does Apple need to worry, and what about Intel?.....»»
The best time to buy a laptop in 2023
Laptop discounts may feel random, but they often happen at specific times of the year. Here's when to plan a big purchase to get the best deals......»»
Feel-good story of the week: Two ransomware gangs meet their demise
One is fatally hacked, the other shut down in international police dragnet. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) From the warm-and-fuzzy files comes this feel-good Friday post, chronicling this week’s takedown of two hated r.....»»
Eureka: With GPT-4 overseeing training, robots can learn much faster
GPU-based physics simulator speeds up reality by "1,000x" while GPT-4 calls the shots. Enlarge / In this still captured from a video provided by Nvidia, a simulated robot hand learns pen tricks, trained by Eureka, using simultane.....»»