Snap has confirmed its first true consumer augmented reality (AR) glasses, "Specs," are slated for a 2026 launch. This is the moment Snap has been...
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Humane’s Ai Pin: the hyped “post-phone” that ended in a shutdown and an HP acqui-hire
At Paris Fashion Week in September 2023, start-up Humane stunned the tech press with a tiny, screen-less gadget clipped to a jacket lapel: the Ai Pin. The wearable promised voice-first controls, a...
AI enables first recorded 20-minute interactive exchange between humans and a humpback whale
An artificial intelligence system has enabled humans to engage in a 20-minute interactive exchange with a humpback whale, marking a significant milestone in interspecies communication. Using...
Apple home robot research shows an expressive lamp
Apple home robot research points to a simple idea: movement is part of the interface. Apple’s ELEGNT project shows a lamp‑like tabletop robot whose...
Unitree G1 humanoid robot can now run (but autonomy lags)
Videos of the Unitree G1 humanoid robot show clear gains in how it moves. It can run outdoors and walk with a smoother gait. The clips look exciting, but...
ChatGPT outperforms doctors in diagnosis, but human collaboration fails
A new study reveals that artificial intelligence can now diagnose complex medical cases better than human doctors, but using the tool doesn't necessarily help physicians improve their own results....
New Phase-Change Memory Advances Cut Power Use and Boost Data Storage Speed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XCHWlXfUyw Scientists and engineers are making rapid progress with phase-change memory (PCM), a type of data storage that is faster than flash and more durable. New...
Meta AI creates tools to enable robots to touch and feel like humans
Meta’s FAIR team has developed advanced tools to give robots a human-like sense of touch and movement. The new tools include Sparsh for adaptable touch...
Physical Intelligence unveils AI-powered generalist robot for complex household tasks
Physical Intelligence introduces the Pi-zero, a generalist AI model enabling robots to autonomously handle a wide range of household chores, such as...
Snap’s Spectacles ’24: €110/month Augmented Reality glasses
Snap, a pioneer in smart glasses since 2016, has unveiled its new model: the Spectacles '24. Forget the simple camera-glasses of the past; this is a true...
EngineAI SE01 Humanoid Robot: A New Industrial Worker
A new humanoid robot is making headlines for its incredibly fluid, human-like movements. It's called the SE01, and it comes from a Shenzhen-based startup,...
AI will revolutionize science – but can we understand its discoveries?
As AI models drive scientific discovery by processing vast data and making predictions, concerns arise about whether scientists can fully understand and interpret these findings. The complexity of...
AI agents will change work, but many firms are disappointed for now
AI agents are computer programs that can plan and act to reach a goal with little or no human help. Gartner says AI agents could change work in many jobs. At the same time, many leaders feel let...
AI as “System 0” risks reducing human autonomy in decision-making
Research from Università Cattolica suggests that AI can function as "System 0," an external thinking process that complements human intuition (System 1) and analytical reasoning (System 2). While AI...
Amazon expands AI and Robotics integration to streamline operations and boost job skill levels
Amazon’s ongoing integration of AI and robotics is reshaping its operations, increasing efficiency while supporting higher-skilled job growth. At...