MIT researchers create AI system that could make robots better at handling...
When most of us pick up an object, we don’t have to think about how to orient it in our hand. It’s something that comes naturally to us as we learn to navigate the world. That’s something that allows...
View ArticleUS Department of Energy wants to dramatically reduce the cost of carbon...
The US Department of Energy wants to accelerate the development of carbon capture technology. On Friday, the agency announced a program called Carbon Negative Shot. Part of its Energy Earthshots...
View ArticleAlfa Romeo will debut an all-electric Giulia sedan in 2024
Italian automaker Alfa Romeo is developing an all-electric version of its four-door Giulia sedan. In an interview with Auto Express, Jean-Philippe Imparato, the company’s CEO, said Alfa Romeo would...
View ArticleApple hires Tesla's director of Autopilot software
Apple has been incredibly secretive about its efforts to develop a self-driving car, but according to Bloomberg, its latest move is hiring a key personnel from its toughest competition. The tech giant...
View ArticleAmazon discounts its new Omni 4K TVs by up to $150
Black Friday may be almost three weeks away, but the TV sales have already started. Amazon has discounted some of its 4-series and Omni 4K TVs, marking the first time they’ve been on sale since the...
View ArticleWatch SpaceX's Crew-2 return to Earth starting November 7th at 10:45AM ET
SpaceX's Crew-2 mission is ready to come back after half a year at the International Space Station. NASA has confirmed that Crew-2 will return starting November 7th at 11:10AM Eastern, when astronauts...
View Article'Stranger Things' season 4 teaser hints at trouble in California (update:...
Netflix is finally dribbling out more tangible details of Stranger Things season 4's plot. The streaming service has released a new teaser showing what life is like for Eleven and Will now that they've...
View ArticleHitting the Books: Domestication brought about our best fuzzy friends
Nearly 40,000 years ago, humanity had its best idea to date: transform the age's apex predator into a sociable and loyal ally. Though early humans largely muddled through the first few thousand years...
View ArticleICYMI: The Beats Fit Pro are an intriguing AirPods Pro alternative
Engadget’s product reviews this week run the gamut from earbuds to e-readers. Billy Steele checked out the Beats Fit Pro and liked them for their improved fit and deeper sound. Next, a few items of...
View ArticleGalaxy S22 Ultra photo leak appears to show the S-Pen
Samsung might just revive the S-Pen with the Galaxy S22 Ultra after all. Front Page Tech has obtained photos of what it claims are the first live photos of the (apparently finished) S22 Ultra, and it's...
View ArticleThe Google Pixel 6 doesn't charge as quickly as you might expect
Did you buy a Google Pixel 6 hoping that (optional) 30W charger would top up your phone in a hurry? You might need to temper your expectations. Android Authoritytests suggest the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro...
View ArticleThe Treasury Department is buying sensitive app data for investigations
It's no secret that app data can reach investigators without much oversight, but you might be surprised at just who is buying that data. The Intercept and advocacy group Tech Inquiry have learned that...
View ArticleMicrosoft OneDrive app will stop syncing with Windows 7 and 8 on March 1st, 2022
Microsoft is trying to nudge more people toward newer Windows versions. As Thurottreports, Microsoft has warned that the OneDrive desktop app will stop syncing with personal Windows 7, 8 and 8.1...
View Article'Arcane' is a new breed of mature animation for the Netflix gaming crowd
Vi bounces her leg when she’s nervous. It’s something she does throughout the first four episodes of Arcane, the Netflix series based on League of Legends lore, and it’s a tiny yet charming habit. Vi’s...
View ArticleApple's AirPods Max drop to a new low price of $430 at Amazon
Don't worry if you've been tempted by the AirPods Max, but put off by that eye-watering initial price tag — they're a considerably better value right now. Amazon is running a sale for Apple's over-ear...
View ArticleUber considers dispatching yellow taxis in New York City
Uber might compensate for driver shortages by reviving an old feature. The New York Postreports Uber has lobbied the chief of New York City's Taxi and Limousine Commission on the "potential" of...
View ArticleIraqi prime minister says he was the target of a drone assassination attempt
Drones are apparently turning into assassination tools. According to CBS News and Reuters, Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi says he survived a drone-based assassination attempt today (November...
View ArticleSpaceX now expects Crew-3 to launch November 10th
SpaceX and partners are still struggling to put Crew-3 into orbit. NASA has delayed the mission's launch yet again, to November 10th at 9:03PM Eastern. They moved the liftoff date after deciding to...
View ArticleGoogle pins slow Pixel 6 fingerprint recognition on 'enhanced security'
Ask Pixel 6 owners about their top gripe and they'll likely point to the slow, finicky fingerprint sensor. There may be an explanation for that momentary anguish, though. Google is telling users that...
View ArticleNetflix will supposedly make iOS games available through the App Store
Now that Netflix is offering mobile games on Android, there's a lingering question: how will iOS players join in when Apple's policies bar all-in-one gaming services? The hard way, apparently. In his...
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