Caterbot? Robatapillar? It crawls with ease through loops and bends
Engineers created a catapillar-shaped robot that splits into segments and reassembles, hauls cargo, and crawls through twisting courses.
Why getting in touch with our ‘gerbil brain’ could help machines listen better
Macquarie University researchers have debunked a 75-year-old theory about how humans determine where sounds are coming from, and it could unlock the secret to creating a next generation of more adaptable and efficient hearing devices ranging from hearing aids to smartphones.
Docusign acquires contract management provider Lexion for $165M to add more AI to its IAM platform
Docusign adds more AI to its Intelligent Agreement Management platform by acquiring Lexion, a contract management solution.Read More
How to Watch the Boeing Starliner Launch
Boeing’s first ever human-crewed spacecraft is launching tonight. You can watch it live right here.
Turing test study shows humans rate artificial intelligence as more ‘moral’ than other people
A new study has found that when people are presented with two answers to an ethical question, most will think the answer from artificial intelligence (AI) is better than the response from another person.
How to Factory-Reset Your Phone Before You Sell It
Upgrading to a shiny new device? Here’s how to restore your old phone to its factory settings.
10 Best Portable Grills (2024): Charcoal, Propane, Electric, and More
We barbecued for weeks to find the right charcoal and propane grills for road trips—or just for smaller homes.
Rabbit R1 Review: Skip This AI-Powered Hardware Assistant
You probably shouldn’t follow this rabbit down the rabbit hole.
Stretchable e-skin could give robots human-level touch sensitivity
A stretchy electronic skin could equip robots and other devices with the same softness and touch sensitivity as human skin, opening up new possibilities to perform tasks that require a great deal of precision and control of force.
Would You Still Use Google if It Didn’t Pay Apple $20 Billion to Get on Your iPhone?
A US judge who will decide Google’s fate in a historic antitrust trial suggested it was “odd” for the company to say it has the best search engine but also pay Apple billions to lock out rivals.