This four-legged robot learned parkour to better navigate obstacles
Latest improvements to ANYmal make it better at navigating rubble and tricky terrain. ANYmal can do parkour and walk across rubble. The quadrupedal robot went back to school and has learned a lot. Meet ANYmal, a four-legged dog-lik.....»»
M4 Mac mini proves Apple has fixed its biggest mistakes of the past
Apple’s M4 Mac mini is a surprisingly and wildly successful product. Per our homepage poll, it’s readers’ favorite product of the year—by far. Why is it such a hit? Because it’s the strongest evidence yet that Apple has learned from past mi.....»»
Study reveals how transcription factors navigate DNA architecture to shape cellular identity
A new study led by Prof. Yosef Buganim from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Dr. Abdenour Soufi from the University of Edinburgh reveals how transcription factors (TFs)—key proteins that regulate gene activity—navigate DNA and chromatin str.....»»
Baby humpback whale recordings reveal vocalizations directed to their mothers
A team of marine biologists, zoologists, and cetologists from Université Paris-Saclay, Université d'Antananarivo and Ambodiforaha Sainte Marie has learned more about the ways baby humpback whales and their mothers communicate......»»
iOS 18.3 adding Home app support for robot vacuums, per beta
Apple released iOS 18.3 beta 1 today for developers, five days after shipping iOS 18.2 to the public. One change in the new update is Home app support coming for a key new device category. more….....»»
I tried Apple Fitness Plus as a beginner and loved what I found
After three months using Apple Fitness Plus, I've learned a lot about the devices you need, the workouts, the trainers, and if it's worth a subscription or not......»»
Apple Watch just gained a helpful new feature for inspiring you to stay active
Apple Watch recently learned a new trick for customers who need to take a rest day, week, or month without breaking an Activity streak. watchOS 11 and iOS 18 let users temporarily pause Activity rings, checking off a highly requested customer feature.....»»
Watch how Tesla’s humanoid robot recovers from a stumble
Tesla has released another video of Optimus, this one showing the humanoid robot out for a leisurely stroll — and slipping up......»»
Startup will brick $800 emotional support robot for kids without refunds
Embodied says it will try to refund recent purchases but makes no promises. Startup Embodied is closing down, and its product, an $800 robot for kids ages 5 to 10, will soon be b.....»»
The Talos Principle: Reawakened adds new engine, looks, and content to a classic
The game that was asking lots of questions about AI ethics 10 years ago is back. Are humans just squishy machines? Can an artificially intelligent robot create a true moral compas.....»»
The death of a robot designed for autistic children proves Apple"s on-device AI is the right path
The Moxie robot that used cloud processing for a large language model was designed to be a companion and education tool for autistic children, and it's being unceremoniously shut down by the owners. This absolutely insensitive and destructive move pr.....»»
The Samsung Galaxy S25 release date may have leaked
We could see the newest Samsung phones arrive in just a few weeks. Here's what we learned from the latest release date rumor......»»
Autonomous imaging robot can assess embryos" response to environmental change
Scientists have used 3D-printed components to create a robotic instrument that can autonomously monitor the earliest stages of development in any aquatic species. The LabEmbryoCam has been created over the past decade by biologists and technologists.....»»
New drone has legs for landing gear, enabling efficient launches
The RAVEN walks, it flies, it hops over obstacles, and it's efficient. Most drones on the market are rotary-wing quadcopters, which can conveniently land and take off almost anywh.....»»
Netflix is now streaming a killer AI horror movie that’s like M3GAN’s twisted sister
Netflix is now streaming Subservience, a killer robot horror movie that's like M3GAN, only creepier. Here are some reasons why you should stream the film......»»
How to get Baymax skin in Fortnite
Beloved robot Baymax has landed from Big Hero 6 right into Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1. Find out how to get his skin and other cosmetic items in the game......»»
Cheerios effect inspires novel robot design
A popular science classroom demonstration could one day lead to applications in powering tiny robots. There's a common popular science demonstration involving "soap boats," in whi.....»»
Apple delays HomeKit support for robot vacuum cleaners to 2025
When Apple announced iOS 18 in June at WWDC, the company unveiled some robot vacuum cleaners has been postponed until 2025. more….....»»
How two apps are turning smartphones into navigation devices for the blind
A team of researchers has built two apps that only need the sensors fitted inside a phone to help blind people navigate buildings. Here's how they work......»»
Speaking up and feeling empowered? How promotion-oriented voice can navigate dynamics between power and action
In the corridors of British power, former prime minister Margaret Thatcher was quoted as saying: "Don't give me problems, give me solutions." The so-called Iron Lady, who died in 2013, had no truck with fault-finding negativity: she wanted actionable.....»»
Buy a new Roborock smart robot vacuum cleaner at a discount on Black Friday 2024
Black Friday is finally here, and there’s no better time to buy some new things for your home. Roborock, known for its smart robot vacuum cleaners, is offering some incredible discounts from November 21 to December 2 – and we’ve rounded up the.....»»