[ad_1] Crafting a companion Samsung is no stranger to trotting out robots at big trade shows — just last year, it revealed a trio of service-oriented Bots at CES designed to help manage people’s health care routines, guide customers through stores and, uh, purify air. Those were among Samsung’s first attempts at truly “personal” robots, […]
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Verizon is delaying its home 5G internet rollout again
[ad_1] The equipment for which Verizon’s biding its time will be able to receive 5G signals from transmitters that are much further away than current gear and routers can connect to, executive Ronan Dunne said (as reported by Light Reading). Once those devices are available, Verizon will be able to significantly expand the 5G Home […]
Nissan crams more safety tech into the base 2020 Leaf
[ad_1] On top of that, every 2020 Leaf will have an eight-inch touchscreen. The Leaf Plus already had that, but the previous Leaf S and SV had five- and seven-inch touchscreens respectively. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will also be available as standard. But those additions (along with others such as knee-level and side-impact airbags) […]
The nicest shark in Eureka Park
[ad_1] But if everything had worked out to this point, she would ask if the team was interested in Shark Tank. “I was watching it last night on CNBC,” said a representative from Rocean, whose company filters, flavors and carbonates water from the tap. “We love it,” was another response, perhaps not surprising in a […]
India’s Supreme Court rules Kashmir internet shutdown is illegal
[ad_1] After more than 150 days, the blackout is the longest in the history of any democracy, according to digital rights group Access Now. Approximately 7 million people have been affected by the crackdown, which has caused strains on both people’s day-to-day lives and the region’s economy. “Freedom of Internet access is a fundamental right,” […]
Alphabet’s David Drummond is leaving months after allegations surfaced
[ad_1] Drummond’s departure comes not long after Larry Page and Sergey Brin stepped down as CEO and President, respectively. “With Larry and Sergey now leaving their executive roles at Alphabet, the company is entering an exciting new phase, and I believe that it’s also the right time for me to make way for the next […]
Sonarworks brings a personal touch to headphone calibration
[ad_1] The basic idea behind SoundID is “perfect is personal.” What you think is the perfect sound, I might suggest could be improved. This new app is built on the same basic premise as True-Fi, but it’s a lot more user friendly and the interface is simplified. Like True-Fi, you begin using SoundID by selecting […]
Scientists confirm that plasma ‘sloshes’ around in galaxy clusters
[ad_1] The researchers observed two nearby galaxy clusters, Perseus and Coma, and mapped the movement of their plasma. In Perseus, they believe the movement is caused by smaller sub-clusters of galaxies colliding with larger clusters. That produces enough energy to disrupt Perseus’ gravitational field and creates a sloshing motion that researchers predict will last for […]
Ubtech’s updated Walker robot does ‘yoga’ and pours drinks
[ad_1] Walker’s updated software is the result of continued AI training on its original hardware — including the same optical sensors across its body, along with 36 high-performance actuators in its limbs. The focus had been on the robot’s sense of gravity and naturalness of its walking motion, before the team could boost the walking […]
Microsoft contractors reportedly reviewed Cortana clips on insecure PCs
[ad_1] According to a former contractor who spoke with The Guardian, the firm allowed workers to review both Cortana and Skype recordings from homes across Beijing while using a personal laptop. The contractor says they listened to “thousands” of interactions this way. Moreover, the Chrome web app they used to do their work required only […]