Robotic systems have made significant advancements in recent years, moving from rigid robots to more flexible and animal-inspired designs. Among these robots, quadruped robots have shown promise in carrying out simple tasks on the ground, such as exploring environments and carrying objects. However, their ability to interact with objects and humans in their surroundings has
Neuralink, the brain-computer interface company founded by Elon Musk, has recently showcased a groundbreaking video demonstrating the capabilities of its neural implant technology. The video features 29-year-old Noland Arbaugh, a patient who was paralyzed from a diving accident eight years ago, using the Neuralink implant to control a mouse cursor and play a game of
The impact of influential figures in our lives can sometimes be unexpected, as was the case for Aravind Srinivas when he came across a YouTube interview featuring Google CEO Sundar Pichai. While many individuals look up to Pichai for his professional accomplishments, Srinivas found inspiration in a more personal aspect of Pichai’s life – his
A recent discovery by feature tracker WABetaInfo reveals that WhatsApp is currently in the process of developing a new feature that will allow users to transcribe voice notes on Android devices. This feature will utilize the speech recognition capabilities of smartphones to locally process and display transcribed text within the chat window. This development could
Elon Musk’s startup, Neuralink, recently made headlines with a live video showcasing a patient operating a computer mouse and playing chess using the company’s cutting-edge brain implant technology. The patient, Noland Arbaugh, became the first human to receive Neuralink’s device, marking a significant milestone in the development of brain-computer interfaces (BCI). The goal of Neuralink’s
The concept of magnetic moment in particles is a fundamental aspect of physics, alongside mass and electric charge. This intrinsic property arises from the interaction between a particle with spin and a magnetic field, providing valuable insights into the behavior of subatomic particles. When examining the magnetic moment of a muon, a particle analogous to
Major tech companies, including Meta, Microsoft, Match Group, and X, have accused Apple of failing to comply with a court order issued by a California federal judge in its legal battle against Epic Games. The order, issued by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in 2021, prohibited Apple from restricting app developers from including external links or
The recent news of Alpha Protocol returning to sale on GOG after almost four years of absence due to music rights expiring is a source of great joy for fans of the spy thriller RPG genre. The game, developed by Obsidian, offers a unique experience that combines intense dialogue, branching plotlines, and reputation systems with
In a recent perspective paper published in Nature Machine Intelligence, researchers from the University of Oxford highlighted the need for a more thoughtful approach when integrating ethical principles into AI development for children. While there is a general consensus on what high-level AI ethical principles should entail, there is a lack of understanding on how
The recent announcement by the White House regarding Intel being awarded up to $8.5 billion in CHIPS Act funding has sparked discussions within the semiconductor industry. This funding comes at a time when the Biden administration is making efforts to bring semiconductor manufacturing back to U.S. soil. The implications of this funding on the industry