Walgreens Turns To Robots To Fill Prescriptions
Walgreens Boots Alliance is opening robot-powered micro-fulfillment centers across the U.S. to fill customers' prescriptions as the role of stores and pharmacists change. CNBC reports: Inside of a large facility in the Dallas area, they fill thousand.....»»
Tesla turns 20 years old: How Elon Musk transformed the auto industry
Elon Musk broke industry conventions with Tesla's EVs, smart production, direct sales and autonomous driving — without legacy issues and without copying others. It's dawned on the competition that Tesla should be taken seriously......»»
New ferroelectric material could give robots muscles
A new type of ferroelectric polymer that is exceptionally good at converting electrical energy into mechanical strain holds promise as a high-performance motion controller or "actuator" with great potential for applications in medical devices, advanc.....»»
Silo season finale ends with a big reveal, when can we expect season 2?
The first season of Silo ends today with a shocking season finale of twists and turns. The sci-fi show has quickly become Apple TV+ top drama series in terms of viewership. With season one ending on a thrilling reveal, when can viewers expect more f.....»»
Cute and Ugly Pygmy Lorises Are Actually Two Different Species
It turns out there are two species of mysterious, venomous pygmy lorises.....»»
In the mood for giving: Charitable donations may be more about how you feel before giving, not after
Conventional wisdom suggests that we give to charity at least partly because of post-donation warm and fuzzies that make us feel great inside. Turns out, it might be the other way around......»»
Dolphin moms use baby talk to call to their young, recordings show
You know instantly when someone is speaking to an infant or small child. It turns out that dolphin mothers also use a kind of high-pitched baby talk......»»
After porn-y protest, Reddit ousted mods; replacing them isn’t simple
Replacement volunteers have big shoes to fill. Enlarge (credit: Getty) After threatening to do so last week, Reddit has now removed the moderators of some of the subreddits that were protesting Reddit's new API pricing.....»»
Studying the parenting behavior of poison frogs using tadpole-like robots
Over the past few decades, roboticists have developed robots inspired by a wide range of animals, including dogs, snakes, birds, spiders, bats, octopus, and different types of insects. These robots were primarily designed to tackle real-world practic.....»»
Tooth fossil found at Smithsonian turns out to be from ancient hippo-like creature
A pair of paleobiologists with the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History has found evidence of a long extinct herbivore marine mammal living in what is now the Skooner Gulch Formation in northern California. In their paper publ.....»»
The Pixel 7a’s Tensor G2 chip is not the same as the Pixel 7
It turns out that the Google Pixel 7a’s Tensor G2 chipset might not be the same as the one found in 2022's Pixel 7. The Google Pixel 7a might seem like a great value for money phone, especially when you consider that the heart of the ph.....»»
Police robots put on permanent patrol at Singapore airport
Singapore’s main international airport is going ahead with the permanent deployment of police robots following a successful trial of the technology......»»
The sleeper hits of Summer Game Fest 2023
Games about time travel, foam spraying guns, and... space hospitals? Enlarge To fill the hole left by the lack of E3 in this year’s gaming calendar, there have been more than a few trailer-filled video presentations s.....»»
Scientists conduct first test of a wireless cosmic ray navigation system
System could be used to guide underwater robots or underground autonomous vehicles Enlarge / Cosmic rays showering down on Earth's atmosphere are the basis of a new wireless alternative system to GPS navigation. (credit: 2015 Hir.....»»
This adapter turns standard CarPlay into wireless, actually works [iOS 17 support]
Do Wireless CarPlay adapters actually work? I bought two cars a few years ago. The Honda Civic came with wired Apple CarPlay. The Honda HR-V had a basic entertainment system that I upgraded with an . I really wanted Wireless CarPlay in the Civic, bu.....»»
How to automatically delete iPhone 2FA code texts with iOS 17
A seemingly small update with iOS 17 that turns out to be very useful is the ability to have your iPhone clean up 2FA text messages on its own. Here’s how to auto delete iPhone verification codes with iOS 17. more… The post How to automatically.....»»
Sony has been hyping Apple Vision Pro display tech since 2022
At the 2023 Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple talked up the richness of its display technology in its upcoming AR/VR headset, the Apple Vision Pro, but it turns out Sony has been hyping the technology since 2022.Apple Vision Pro lensesApple is p.....»»
Lava pours from crater of Philippines" Mayon Volcano, thousands warned to be ready to flee
Lava poured from the crater of the Philippines' most active volcano Monday, prompting officials to warn tens of thousands of villagers to be prepared to flee if the gentle eruption turns into a violent and life-threatening explosion......»»
Mac Studio M2 Ultra reviews: ‘Champion’ desktop despite Apple silicon Mac Pro, cooling fixed
A month ago, no one outside of Apple really expected to see a new Mac Studio this year (or maybe even ever). Why make a Mac Studio with an M2 Ultra if the Mac Pro uses the same chip? It turns out there are plenty of reasons to make both, and one of.....»»
Philippines" Mayon Volcano spews lava in gentle eruption, thousands warned to be ready to flee
The Philippines' most active volcano was spewing lava down its slopes on Monday, prompting officials to warn tens of thousands of villagers to be prepared to flee from their homes if the gentle eruption turns into a violent and life-threatening explo.....»»
Stampede: Racing Royale turns Mario Kart into a 60-player battle royale
Stampede: Racing Royale is a 60-player kart racing battle royale that plays like a combination between Fall Guys and Mario Kart......»»