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Sep 9, 2024

All eyes on Apple: iPhone 16 debuts at “It’s Glowtime” event today

Sophia Feona Cantiller

Apple’s latest product showcase, dubbed “It’s Glowtime,” is set to light up the tech world today, September 9, at 1 PM EDT (10 AM PDT). Taking place at the Steve Jobs Theater in

Brown Mushroom at Daytime | Photo by Egor Kamelev

NEWS

Sep 6, 2024

Mushroom-powered robots: a sustainable step toward biohybrid machines

Michael Anthony Bitoon

Researchers at Cornell University (CU) pioneer a new frontier in robotics by integrating fungal mycelia into a system, creating biohybrid robots that can autonomously respond to their environment. Detailed in a study published on August

Woman in Brown Coat Holding a Smartphone | Photo by Maksim Goncharenok

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Sep 6, 2024

Cox Media’s use of device microphones for ads prompts backlash from tech giants and consumers

Michael Anthony Bitoon

Cox Media Group (CMG) admits to using its Active Listening software to capture conversations via device microphones for ad targeting, confirming long-held suspicions among users. CMG is known to have worked in partnerships with

Close-up Photo of a Stethoscope | Photo by Pixabay

NEWS

Sep 3, 2024

AI tool to help general practitioners identify high-risk heart patients

Michael Anthony Bitoon

Artificial intelligence (AI) helps general practitioners (GPs) analyze health records and identify patients at high risk of heart-related death using a tool known as Optimise, developed by researchers at the University of Leeds and

NEWS

Sep 3, 2024

Brazil bans X for defying court orders, forcing users to seek alternatives

Michael Anthony Bitoon

The Brazilian government suspended X, formerly known as Twitter, following a standoff with the platform's owner, Elon Musk, who refused to comply with orders to appoint a legal representative in Brazil. The controversy began

Close-up Photo of Batteries | Photo by Hilary Halliwell

NEWS

Sep 2, 2024

New study reveals breakthrough in battery formation, extending cycle life by 50%

Michael Anthony Bitoon

Researchers at the SLAC-Stanford Battery Center recently discovered that charging lithium-ion batteries at high currents during their initial formation significantly extends their lifespan by 50%. The study, led by Professor Will Chueh and

Person reaching out to robot | Photo by Tara Winstead

NEWS

Aug 29, 2024

Researchers create two-finger robot for real-world household tasks

Aaron Infante

Improbable AI Lab and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) developed a new two-finger robot with promising dexterity capable of manipulating everyday objects. According to a paper published on arXiv, the robotic finger was

NEWS

Aug 27, 2024

Kim Jong-un tests suicide drones amid speculation of Russian involvement

Michael Anthony Bitoon

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un personally oversaw a test of newly developed suicide drones on August 24, according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). Conducted by the Drone Institute of the Academy of

Woman with a bionic arm | Photo by cottonbro studio

NEWS

Aug 26, 2024

China intensifies humanoid robotics development, posing new challenge to Tesla’s lead

Michael Anthony Bitoon

China is rapidly advancing its efforts in humanoid robotics, intensifying competition with Tesla, which has been a frontrunner in the field since introducing its Optimus robot in 2021. At the recent World Robot Conference in

Sound/light waves | Photo by Pawel Czerwinski on Unsplash

NEWS

Aug 26, 2024

New study pairs light and sound waves, draws closer to quantum internet

Aaron Infante

Scientists at the University of Rochester have made groundbreaking progress in quantum technology, successfully pairing light and sound particles to address a long-standing challenge in developing a scalable quantum internet. The progress comes from

NEWS

Aug 23, 2024

Revolutionary metasurface sensor promises real-time infrared and edge detection for smarter farming

Michael Anthony Bitoon

Researchers from the City University of New York (CUNY), the University of Melbourne, the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Transformative Meta-Optical Systems (TMOS) are pioneering a

Person using a smartphone for navigation | Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko

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Aug 21, 2024

GPS-free navigation may come sooner as Sandia Labs makes progress toward quantum compass

Aaron Infante

A navigation system that does not rely on global positioning satellites (GPS) is drawing closer as scientists at Sandia National Laboratories took significant steps toward a compact and more accurate compass powered by quantum mechanics.

Close-up photo of a mosquito | Photo by Pragyan Bezbaruah

NEWS

Aug 20, 2024

New smart-tech detector uses AI vision to fight against mosquitoes

Aaron Infante

As the number of dengue cases in the United States in the first half of 2024 surpasses all records in the last decade, the Bzigo Iris offers a high-tech mosquito detector powered by artificial

NEWS

Aug 19, 2024

Cheap electric dressings heal chronic wounds 30% faster, study finds

Aaron Infante

Photo by: Rajaram Kaveti Among the latest medical technologies is a water-powered, electronics-free dressing (WPED) that provides cheaper and quicker healing of chronic wounds in the comfort of homes, according to a study

Men in wheelchairs playing basketball | Photo by Kampus Production

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Aug 16, 2024

Tech innovations make Paris 2024 more inclusive for Paralympians and PWD audiences

Aaron Infante

Following the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the Paris Olympics 2024, technological innovations are working hard to empower Paralympians and make this year’s Paralympic Games more accessible to everyone. The Paralympics 2024 is

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Jul 19, 2024

Elon Musk: X, SpaceX headquarters to join Tesla in Texas

Sophia Feona Cantiller

Elon Musk revealed his plans on July 16 to relocate X and SpaceX headquarters from California to Texas—looking to establish the state as Musk Country. This announcement is not the first time for Musk

NEWS

Jul 10, 2024

Tesla’s new robot Optimus Gen 2 displayed in Shanghai AI show

Sophia Feona Cantiller

No glass case stopped the crowd from gathering around Tesla’s second-gen Optimus humanoid robot during the 2024 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), which was held in Shanghai from July 4 to 6. Following