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Generative Bionics upgraded its Gene.01 humanoid robot with full-body smart skin that senses touch, force, temperature, and proximity. Running physics-native AI, it will debut in shipyard welding operations with Fincantieri.
The Galaxy Z Fold8 adopts a shorter, wider form factor for better one-handed use, weighing 201g. It features a 7.6-inch display, Snapdragon 8 Elite, 4,800mAh battery, seven years of updates, starting at $1,899.
Chinese AI labs like Moonshot AI and Alibaba are releasing open-source models that rival Western competitors, undermining the assumption that closed, billion-dollar development is essential while drawing concern from Silicon...
The Raspberry Pi Foundation's new $80 Touch Display 2 features a 1,920x1,200 IPS panel with 10-point multitouch, 400 nits brightness, and GPIO/DSI connectivity, but requires Raspberry Pi 5 or Compute Modules due to its four-lane...
The Narwal Flow 2 ($1,499.99) leads in obstacle avoidance with dual 1080p cameras, LiDAR, and AI, detecting objects as close as 0.2 inches. Its track mop excels on hard floors, though carpet suction is average.
Tesla's FSD is gaining personalized parking preferences and Automatic Navigation with Preferred Routes in the upcoming 2026 Summer Update, reducing driver interventions and adapting to individual habits like preferred parking...
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Tesla's app contains hidden code showing Optimus robot launch prep, including Bluetooth phone-key authentication and a home data collection system that captures video and spatial data while the robot performs household tasks.
Camera strap mounts, quick-release plates, cages, and L-brackets with built-in AirTag holders keep trackers hidden from thieves while blending in as standard camera accessories.
Researchers developed RL-100, a training system that teaches robots by mimicking human movements, then refining skills through practice. The robot achieved 100% success across 1,000 trials and operated flawlessly for seven hours...
Apple is overhauling its entire Mac lineup with AI-capable hardware, including an M6 MacBook Pro and new iMacs, rolling out through 2027. However, supply shortages and rising memory costs are driving up prices, which CEO Tim Cook...
A paralyzed man regained movement and sensation using "double neural bypass" technology — brain chips combined with AI and muscle stimulators controlled by thought. After three years, he nearly doubled his arm strength and can...
Five autonomous drones, each carrying 100 lbs of water or retardant, can launch within minutes of a 911 call to attack wildfires during the critical 10–15-minute window before a small blaze escalates.
Samsung's foldable dominance is under threat, with Motorola holding 44% market share and Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone expected to capture 28% of the market upon launch.
The iQoo 16T is in testing with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 or Dimensity 9600 chips and a built-in cooling fan, with no confirmed launch date yet.
Physical game sales tell a different story than fan outrage: only seven PlayStation titles sold over 100,000 disc copies in early 2026, and 78% of Sony's game sales are already digital.
Tesla's Cybercab robotaxi fleet uses Starlink V5 primarily for fleet management, customer service, and navigation — not passenger entertainment — enabling Tesla to monitor vehicles, troubleshoot issues, and communicate with...
Airbus will test folding wing extensions on the A321neo in 2027 to enable longer, more fuel-efficient wings that fit within airport gate limits, with a final design decision by 2030.
SpaceX launched Northrop Grumman's Mission Robotic Vehicle on July 21, 2026—a spacecraft that extends aging satellites' lives by attaching propulsion pods. Unlike earlier models, MRV can service multiple satellites, starting with...
Music creation's transparency—clearly showing skill levels and each contributor's input—makes it an ideal model for studying how AI impacts human specializations across all professions.
Pat Gelsinger joined Playground Capital in 2025, backing xLight's free-electron laser technology, which shrinks light wavelengths to enable smaller, more powerful chips and potentially revive Moore's Law amid surging AI-driven...
Light's $299 Flip is a minimalist 5G clamshell phone with a non-touch OLED display, no browser or social media, designed to cut screen time. It ships April 2027, with a $39/month payment option.
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Google DeepMind launched a three-month accelerator for 15 European robotics startups, offering mentorship, technical support, and access to Gemini models across industries like healthcare, construction, and waste management.
Meta's StoryKit app uses AI to generate personalized children's stories with illustrations, narration, and music. Currently Mexico-only, users select a character, setting, and moral theme, receiving completed stories as...