NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Fixing underground water pipes usually means digging up roads and sidewalks — a process that’s disruptive and expensive. However, researchers at the University of Sheffield in the U.K. are working on a different approach. They’ve developed small robots called “Pipebots” that can …
Read More »The Verge’s summer ‘in’ and ‘out’ list
Here at this website, my colleagues and I follow our beats closely, from wearable tech and laptops to influencer culture and federal policy. Last year, I asked a bunch of staff at The Verge to pretend to be trend forecasters for a lighthearted collection of what’s hot and what’s not. …
Read More »China hosts first AI-powered soccer tournament with autonomous robots
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! In a futuristic showdown that captured global attention, four teams of autonomous humanoid robots competed in China’s first AI-powered soccer tournament. The event took place in Beijing’s Yizhuang Development Zone as part of the Robo League robot football tournament, marking a significant …
Read More »TikTok’s ‘ban’ problem could end soon with a new app and a sale
Even with the TikTok divest-or-ban law officially in effect since January, the app has only shut down service in the US for one day. Now, The Information reports that an agreement for a sale satisfying the law’s requirements is close and would come with a new, separate version of the …
Read More »Devious AI models choose blackmail when survival is threatened
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Here’s something that might keep you up at night: What if the AI systems we’re rapidly deploying everywhere had a hidden dark side? A groundbreaking new study has uncovered disturbing AI blackmail behavior that many people are unaware of yet. When researchers …
Read More »How to watch Summer Games Done Quick 2025
Grab your grill, your hot dogs, and your sparklers because it’s time to celebrate… Summer Games Done Quick 2025. The annual speedrunning charity marathon benefitting Doctors without Borders is back starting July 6th and finishes July 12th. Here’s how and most importantly what to watch as you enjoy the reason …
Read More »Pizza-making robots: Should AI pizza chefs get a second chance after Pazzi?
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Parisian restaurant once promised a pizza experience unlike any other. Order your pizza and, within five minutes, a robot would craft your pie from scratch, no human hands required. This was the vision of Pazzi Robotics, a French startup that merged …
Read More »Mercedes-Benz electric G-Wagen review: king of the off-road
As exciting as it is to see how electric technology redefines automotive transportation, it’s just as exciting to see how it alters what we already have. In the aftermarket, EV-converted restomods are quickly becoming big business. But direct from manufacturers, there’s great potential in electrifying legacy badges by seamlessly blending …
Read More »How to reduce screen time on iPhone and Android with built-in tools
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Staying glued to your phone is exactly what big tech companies want. However, if you’re ready to reclaim your time and reduce screen time on your phone, there are practical steps you can take, regardless of whether you use an iPhone or …
Read More »Deltarune is halfway done, but it feels like a full game
It’s been an agonizing wait for more Deltarune. The first chapter of the episodic, parallel story to Toby Fox’s acclaimed RPG Undertale came out nearly seven years ago. But the newly released third and fourth chapters are so good that I highly recommend playing everything that’s available right now — …
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