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Humanoid robot turns heads at NYC sneaker store
Fox News - 17 Aug 2025 08:00
A Chinese-made Unitree R1 robot walked Manhattan streets and shopped for shoes as part of KraneShares' $28 million AI robotics fund promotion campaign.
Anthropic's Claude AI now has the ability to end 'distressing' conversations
Engadget - 17 Aug 2025 22:14More high-profile retirements expected soon at Apple
AppleInsider - 17 Aug 2025 15:00
The retirement of two high-level Apple executives within a year is rumored to be followed by another major departure in the not too distant future. Here are the most likely candidates.Apple ParkThe senior leadership at A...
China's inaugural 'Robot Olmypics' delivers impressive feats and disastrous falls
Engadget - 18 Aug 2025 00:14Astronomers Search for Dark Matter Using Far Away Galaxies
Universe Today - 17 Aug 2025 23:45
Physicists from the University of Copenhagen have begun using the gigantic magnetic fields of galaxy clusters to observe distant black holes in their search for an elusive particle that has stumped scientists for decades...
Why Apple's Logo Has A Bite: Debunking The Most Famous Theory
BGR - 17 Aug 2025 22:17
There are many rumors and fan theories behind Apple's eponymous logo, but the designer of the logo himself states that the origins of the logo is far simpler.
Immune Attack on Smell Pathways May Signal Early Alzheimers
Neuroscience News - 17 Aug 2025 22:15
A fading sense of smell may be one of the earliest warning signs of Alzheimers disease, and new research reveals why. Scientists found that microglia, immune cells in the brain, mistakenly remove nerve fibers connecting ...
Duolingo's Stock Down 38%, Plummets After OpenAI's GPT-5 Language App-Building Demo
Slashdot - 17 Aug 2025 21:07Why Do Pilots Turn Off Autopilot Before Landing?
Slash Gear - 17 Aug 2025 18:35
Modern autopilot tech can handle most phases of a flight, but there's a reason pilots take control during landings, even when advanced systems are on board.
Which Country Has The Most Active Military Satellites?
Slash Gear - 17 Aug 2025 14:15
There are thousands of satellites in Earth's orbit that enable reliable communication, provide vital internet services, and accomplish tasks for the military.
How the nature of environmental law is changing in defense of the planet and the climate
SPACE.com - 17 Aug 2025 14:00
The effects of Earth's changing climate is driving up the number of legal suits related to environmental issues
Former Intel Engineer Sentenced for Stealing Trade Secrets for Microsoft
Slashdot - 17 Aug 2025 13:34Nabiha Syed remakes Mozilla Foundation in the era of Trump and AI
The Register - 17 Aug 2025 13:01
The non-profit has a new look but still stands up for the open web interview The Mozilla Foundation has changed its look, but its goals remain the same supporting an internet that's open and inclusive, and that prior...
Phishing Training Is Pretty Pointless, Researchers Find
Slashdot - 17 Aug 2025 09:34How This Fujifilm Outdid Nikon and Canon in Latest Camera Sales Results
The Phoblographer - 17 Aug 2025 09:00
Charts of the best-selling cameras for the month of July have been revealed. According to the new results, Fujifilm is beating the odds and is one of the prominent choices of users for July. The results were announced by...
Does Driving With The Windows Down Use More Gas? It's Complicated
Slash Gear - 17 Aug 2025 03:00
Windows down or AC on which uses more gas? The answer isn't as straightforward as you might think.
13 Best AI Tools For Your Small Business, Ranked
Slash Gear - 17 Aug 2025 02:30
Getting your small business off the ground may be more difficult than ever, but you can ease the transition with these 13 AI tools.
Adaptive Headlights Used To Be Illegal In The US - Here's Why
Slash Gear - 17 Aug 2025 02:15
Adaptive headlights have only recently become legal in the U.S. Find out why this was, when it changed, and whether that means headlights are getting brighter.
Here's What We Know About The US Space Force's Concept Orbital Aircraft Carrier
Slash Gear - 18 Aug 2025 01:45
The United States Space Force is working with a startup to produce an orbital aircraft carrier that could be part of its response to orbital crises.
Why Do People Hate On Ryobi So Much? A Quick Dive Into The Discord
Slash Gear - 18 Aug 2025 01:35
Ryobi is a popular tool brand, but sometimes it is for the wrong reasons. Here's a quick dive into why the company gets so much hate from users.
Scientists just found a hidden factor behind Earths methane surge
Science Daily - 18 Aug 2025 01:27
Roughly two-thirds of all atmospheric methane, a potent greenhouse gas, comes from methanogens. Tracking down which methanogens in which environment produce methane with a specific isotope signature is difficult, however...
Scientists uncover the lost shelduck that chose walking over flight
Science Daily - 18 Aug 2025 01:16
Scientists have uncovered an extinct shelduck from the Chatham Islands that evolved shorter wings and stronger legs, adapting to a predator-free, windy environment. It vanished before the 19th century, likely due to hunt...