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Automotive-grade humanoid robots are no longer science fiction. XPeng has completed the first ET1 prototype, a major step toward mass production of advanced androids.
Researchers in the US developed bipedal robots with a new design, the HybridLeg platform, to advance reinforcement learning.Featuring a lantern-shaped, sensorized mechanical cover, these robots can safely handle whole-body contact. To tackle the inherent instability of humanoids, Univeristy of Illin...
A groundbreaking AI tool can now forecast the progression of osteoarthritis, revealing future knee X-rays and the disease's development over the next year.
Shrouded in digital darkness, Iran's crackdown on protesters has left at least 2,600 dead, with some estimates reaching 20,000 - a nation in turmoil, its people cut off from the world.
Hyundai's striking Staria van is poised to become the ultimate camper, as the automaker unveils a sleek, futuristic vision for the open road.
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China's breakthrough "microscopic scalpel" could revolutionize its semiconductor industry, easing supply chain bottlenecks with a cutting-edge hydrogen ion implanter.
Hydrogen refueling is as quick as gas, solving a key EV hurdle. Yet, despite its advantages, this eco-friendly fuel has struggled to gain traction due to limited funding.
Conservatives push for sweeping social media ban on under-16s, but Lib Dems warn this "blunt instrument" could do more harm than good.
A pilot plant in Mannheim, Germany, blends electricity-based or biogenic fuels with fossil fuels, digitally tracking CO₂ savings. KIT's scientific support aims to enable widespread reFuel adoption.
Alexandria, VA expands transit bus electrification with in-route overhead chargers, enabling buses to recharge without returning to depot.
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Stretchy, bright OLED displays are now possible thanks to a flexible phosphorescent polymer paired with tough, transparent MXene electrodes, as revealed in a groundbreaking *Nature* study.
Lifelike robots with uncannily human-like lips that flawlessly match their speech are no longer science fiction. A cutting-edge automaton can now teach itself to speak just like a person.
Creators battle tech giants as AI-powered generators hijack their work. In 2023, digital artists sued Stability AI, Midjourney, and others over AI's unauthorized use of their art.
Scrapp, a recycling guidance app, partners with Miami-Dade County to pilot a tech-driven waste management program, revolutionizing how residents recycle.
Prepare to be dazzled - TCL's latest display unveiled at CES 2026 in Las Vegas leaves analog TVs in the Stone Age, redefining the boundaries of visual technology.
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Facing a global water crisis, an atmospheric water generator offers a revolutionary solution - extracting drinkable water directly from humid air, even in drought-prone regions.
AI-powered coding is sweeping the tech world, but opinions are divided. Some hail it as a productivity revolution, while others warn of sloppy code and maintenance nightmares. The debate rages on.
Solid-state batteries may finally become a reality, thanks to a revolutionary nanoscale silver coating that could unlock their full potential.
Automated parking robots are revolutionizing urban mobility, as a cutting-edge system in South Korea demonstrates the critical role of reliable connectivity in scaling this transformative technology.
Grok AI will no longer let users strip clothing from images of real people where it's unlawful. This move follows public outcry over the technology's misuse.
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A British hobbyist's radical drone-inspired redesign has shattered the world radio-control car speed record, leaving jaws dropped.
Soaring at breakneck speeds, a father-son team from South Africa has shattered the Guinness World Record for the fastest quadcopter drone, with their 3D-printed Peregreen V4 reaching a blistering 657.59 km/h (408 mph).
Social media is a vital window into consumer sentiment, but existing tools offer only a superficial view. A new approach unlocks the full spectrum of consumer insights.
Immerse yourself in a new era of mobile entertainment. Xynavo AR glasses blur the line between reality and virtual worlds, offering a glimpse of the future. Backed on Kickstarter now.
Baltimore's metro subway system is getting a major upgrade, with the first six of 78 new stainless steel Hitachi rail cars now in service, replacing aging stock from 1983.
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The Politecnico di Milano has created the first integrated and fully tunable device based on spin waves, opening up new possibilities for the telecommunications of the future, far beyond current 5G and 6G standards. The study, published in the journal Advanced Materials, was conducted by a research ...
Fifty years strong: Everyday products that have stood the test of time, from the iconic to the indispensable. Discover the surprising longevity of these 1976 innovations.
Redefining the future of robotics, Matrix Robotics unveils MATRIX-3 - a groundbreaking humanoid that adapts to the real world, blending biomimetic sensing, dexterous manipulation, and natural human interaction.
The skin could allow machines to dynamically blend into their surroundings or be used to create adaptive displays and artwork. An octopus’s adaptive camouflage has long inspired materials scientists looking to come up with new cloaking technologies. Now researchers have created a synthetic skin that...
Louisville, KY partners with Govstream.ai to streamline permitting and development with AI, aiming to boost efficiency and transparency.
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Rare earth riches await Japan's deep-sea mining mission, a bold bid to secure critical minerals for EVs, tech, and defense.
Behold the future of industrial labor: Boston Dynamics' new Atlas, a humanoid built to toil tirelessly in warehouses and factories, adapting to any environment with AI-powered agility.
Humanoid robots are poised to revolutionize auto factory floors, as Google DeepMind partners with Boston Dynamics to equip them with advanced navigation and object manipulation capabilities.
Jameeka Green Aaron has turned her sights on ensuring that artificial intelligence works in favor of the people using it, not against it....
Tammy MacDonald is a director at Blue Hills Adult Education in Dedham, Mass. When she needed a new primary care doctor, she was turned away by 10 practices. A few told her she could get an appointment after waiting a year and a half, or even two years. Jesse......
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Canine heroes and digital sleuths unite in a groundbreaking rescue tool, blending the scent-tracking prowess of search dogs with the data-crunching power of AI to save lives.
A Kenyan design firm is revolutionizing fashion for the blind, creating adaptive clothing and assistive tech to empower stylish self-expression.
Escape the ordinary with the Seawillow - a tiny house that blends vibrant seaside style and functional living in a compact, livable design.
Dreame, the Chinese appliance maker, stunned CES 2026 with the debut of its first car - a four-door electric concept boasting hypercar-level performance.
Massachusetts is poised to lead the climate tech revolution, says Emily Reichert MBA '12, CEO of MassCEC and former Greentown Labs chief, in a seminar at MIT.