Sonos CEO: ‘We All Feel Really Terrible’ About the Bungled App Update
We sat down with Tom Conrad, the interim CEO of Sonos, to talk about the app, the company’s relationship with its loyal users, and what other changes are ahead.
Ping pong bot returns shots with high-speed precision
Engineers developed a ping-pong-playing robot that quickly estimates the speed and trajectory of an incoming ball and precisely hits it to a desired location on the table.
US Customs and Border Protection Quietly Revokes Protections for Pregnant Women and Infants
CBP’s acting commissioner has rescinded four Biden-era policies that aimed to protect vulnerable people in the agency’s custody, including mothers, infants, and the elderly.
Robotic dog mimics mammals for superior mobility on land and in water
A team of researchers has unveiled a cutting-edge Amphibious Robotic Dog capable of roving across both land and water with remarkable efficiency.
AI model translates text commands into motion for diverse robots and avatars
Brown University researchers have developed an artificial intelligence model that can generate movement in robots and animated figures in much the same way that AI models like ChatGPT generate text.
Anthropic launches Claude web search API, betting on the future of post-Google information access
Anthropic launches web search API for Claude as Apple considers AI search alternatives to Google, signaling a major shift in how users discover information online.Read More
Singapore’s Vision for AI Safety Bridges the US-China Divide
In a rare moment of global consensus, AI researchers from the US, Europe, and Asia came together in Singapore to form a plan for researching AI risks.
Transforming hospital sanitation: Autonomous robots for wiping and UV-C disinfection
A research team develops disinfection robot combining physical wiping and UV-C sterilization.
Amuse, a songwriting AI collaborator for music composers
Wouldn’t it be great if music creators had someone to brainstorm with, help them when they’re stuck, and explore different musical directions together? Researchers at KAIST and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) have developed AI technology similar to a fellow songwriter who helps create music.
AWS report: Generative AI overtakes security in global tech budgets for 2025
New AWS report reveals 45% of global IT leaders now prioritize generative AI over cybersecurity in 2025 tech budgets as companies race to hire AI talent and implement AI strategies despite persistent skills shortages.Read More