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Researchers at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology programmed a Unitree G1 humanoid robot to play basketball with remarkable human-like skills, including dribbling, jump shots, and pivoting to avoid blocks. Using their "SkillMimic" system that learns from human-ball motion datasets, the team achieved what they call the first real-world basketball demonstration by a humanoid robot.
Japan's Rapidus aims to mass-produce 1.4nm chips by 2029, challenging TSMC, Samsung, and Intel. This ambitious plan requires trillions in funding but could give manufacturers more foundry options.
Russia's powerful Soyuz 5 rocket, featuring the RD-171MV engine with three times the thrust of SpaceX's Raptor 3, is set to launch within a month after years of development. However, the rocket faces an uncertain commercial...
Insta360 accelerated its Antigravity A1 drone launch to December 4, moving up from the originally planned January 2026 release date to beat DJI's rumored Avata 360 to market. This competitive move mirrors Insta360's earlier...
Indie studio Santa Ragione faces closure after Steam banned their horror game "Horses" over content concerns. Despite a $100,000 development cost, the December 2nd release on other platforms likely won't recoup expenses.
Chinese scientists simulated using 1,000-2,000 coordinated drones equipped with jamming technology to create an "electromagnetic shield" that could completely block Starlink satellite internet over Taiwan. The study demonstrated...
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Google is developing "Aluminium OS," an Android-based desktop operating system set to eventually replace ChromeOS by 2026-2027, offering native Android app support and integrated AI features across laptops, tablets, and desktop...
Singapore designer Gustavo Bonzanini created the AIR SNES, a custom Nike Air Max 90 sneaker that functions as a complete Super Nintendo console to celebrate the system's 35th anniversary. Using a Raspberry Pi Zero W with RetroPie...
Apple's rumored first foldable iPhone, dubbed the "iPhone Ultra," could launch in September 2026 with a premium $2,399 price tag according to analyst forecasts. Engineers have reportedly achieved a breakthrough "crease-free...
Apple is set to become the world's largest smartphone maker since 2011, with iPhone 17 sales growing 10% and capturing 19.4% market share, surpassing Samsung.
Apple's M5 Vision Pro offers modest improvements like better weight distribution, longer battery life, and faster performance, but fundamental problems persist nearly two years after launch. Despite enhanced content and Mac...
Netflix's "Stranger Things" final season uses digital de-aging technology to make 21-year-old Noah Schnapp appear as his 10-year-old self in flashback sequences, with VFX company Lola swapping his digitally altered face onto...
Half a million programmable LEDs pulse across Disney World's newest nighttime parade, transforming what was once a maintenance nightmare of Christmas-bulb-style lights into a wireless symphony of precision. Disney Starlight...
Walt Disney Imagineering has created a revolutionary Olaf robot that roams Hong Kong Disneyland without tracks or rails, using NVIDIA-powered deep reinforcement learning to perfect lifelike movements. The autonomous snowman...
University of Tokyo researcher Tomonori Totani detected 20 gigaelectronvolt gamma rays near the Milky Way's center, matching predictions for dark matter collisions. This could be humanity's first direct observation of dark matter.
OpenAI updated ChatGPT's interface to integrate voice mode directly into regular chats, eliminating the need to switch to a separate screen with an animated blue circle. Users can now see ChatGPT's text responses while speaking...
Google is developing "Aluminium OS," an Android-based operating system designed to replace ChromeOS on laptops and desktops. A recently deleted job listing revealed that the new platform will feature deep AI integration with...
A developer discovered that the PinePhone's GPS modem runs its own Linux operating system accessible through Android Debug Bridge commands, allowing root shell access. They successfully installed a web server directly on the...
Apple's first foldable iPhone, expected to launch in fall 2026 alongside the iPhone 18 Pro, will introduce three breakthrough features that could outshine Android competitors. The device will reportedly feature a revolutionary...
Wyze launched the Window Cam, a $34.98 security camera designed to monitor outdoor areas from inside homes through windows. Unlike traditional outdoor cameras, this indoor-mounted device eliminates the need for batteries,...
Chinese autonomous vehicle company Pony.ai plans to expand its robotaxi fleet from 961 vehicles today to over 3,000 by 2026, tripling its size as it accelerates commercial operations across China and internationally. The...
Blue Origin unveiled its MK1 lunar lander, targeting a Moon landing near the south pole's Shackleton crater in early 2026, potentially beating SpaceX to achieve a successful lunar touchdown. This development creates pressure on...
Apple partnered with Delta to create a new API that allows AirTag location data to flow directly into airline baggage systems, making lost luggage recovery faster and more automated. This upgrade builds on Apple's existing Share...
GPU prices have stabilized, but RAM and SSD costs have tripled due to AI chip shortages. A 16GB DDR5 kit jumped from $49 to $110 in three months.