Monthly Archives: March 2024
This humanoid robot currently holds the world record for speed
Unitree has created their first universal humanoid robot. The H1 excels in speed, power, maneuverability and flexibility. Holding the world record for speed at 3.3 m/s the H1 is able to walk and run autonomously in complex terrains and environments. By using a 3D Lidar and depth perception camera this robot can achieve precision spatial […]
YouTube Premium might let you automatically jump to the most interesting part of a video
Google is testing out an interesting experiment with YouTube. According to 9to5Google, YouTube is testing out an experimental feature (meaning it rolls out to a select few users before going wide) that would allow Premium users to automatically jump ahead to what they want to see. In other words, it would use machine learning data […]
'Godzilla X Kong' in love? Parody reimagines the epic monsters in iconic romances
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is stomping into theaters near you, bringing with it a talented human cast that includes Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Dan Stevens, and Kaylee Hottle. But for those of you who can’t get enough of towering titans, charismatic kaiju, and ear-splitting roars, Alamo Drafthouse has an amusing appetizer to […]
Google announces new SGE and Maps travel features for people who like to plan a little or not at all
Google has some new Maps and SGE features for travel if your summer plans are heating up. On Wednesday, Google announced the ability to create an itinerary in SGE (Google’s experiment for AI-powered search) and new ways to find recommendations and customize lists in Maps. SEE ALSO: How to save locations in Google Maps Google […]
Meta and Google fuel abortion misinformation across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, report finds
The fight for reproductive rights is happening on social media — and major tech giants may not be helping the cause. A new report from the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) and global charity MSI Reproductive Choices (MSI) says that Meta and, in a few instances, Google, are restricting abortion information, while furthering misinformation […]
Tilda Swinton, Josh O'Connor, and more auctioning off eccentric experiences in support of Gaza
The celebrities are back on the auction block, this time in support of humanitarian relief in Gaza. Cinema for Gaza, a new coalition of British film and television creatives, organized an auction raising money for Medical Aid for Palestine (MAP) amid the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza. As entertainers, the experiences and items for sale […]
Best Buy Video Game Spring Sale, day 2: Save $25 on 'Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection'
UPDATE: Mar. 26, 2024, 12:00 p.m. EDT This article has been updated with the latest drop from Best Buy’s Video Game Spring Sale. Opens in a new window Credit: Naughty Dog ‘Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection’ for PlayStation 5 $24.99 at Best Buy $49.99 Save $25.00 Get Deal When one sale ends, another begins. Best […]
Why don't we have AI-powered robot butlers yet? An investigation.
In a very telling interview at Davos earlier this year, Bill Gates spelled out who AI is meant to help: “It is so dramatic how it improves white collar productivity. And later, with the robotics — not yet — but eventually, blue collar productivity,” Gates told Bloomberg. AI that can make you a hundred times […]
Apple confirms dates for WWDC 2024
Try to contain your surprise: Apple is going to hold a big event later this year. No, not the one announcing new iPhones, though that’s inevitable, too. This one will be focused on the next versions of iOS, iPadOS, and the rest of Apple’s software suite. That’s right, the 2024 Worldwide Developers Conference is starting […]
Where's the AI in these 'AI-powered' products for your home? An explanation.
Around the release of ChatGPT in 2022, AI became the buzzword du jour for tech investors and startups, so it’s only natural that in our tech-saturated consumer world, AI would become a buzzword in home electronics and appliances just a short time later. And boy is it ever a buzzword. If you’re shopping for an […]