June 24, 2024

Robotics

Meet DAL-e Delivery and Parking Robot, Hyundai’s office-friendly systems – The Robot Report

Listen to this article Hyundai’s DAL-e delivery robot is equipped with face identification AI developed by Robotics LAB. | Source: Hyundai Motor Group South Korea, which already has the world’s highest robot density, is getting more service robots. Hyundai Motor Group last week announced the deployment of the DAL-e Delivery robot from Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp., as well as Hyundai WIA’s Parking Robot. The partners said the robots will deliver beverages and provide

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AR/VR

Diving into STEPN: Transforming Fitness with Blockchain

STEPN has emerged as a revolutionary force in the Web3 and fitness space, blending the concepts of SocialFi and GameFi to create a unique platform that incentivizes physical activity through blockchain technology. This article delves into the various aspects of STEPN, including its marketplace, core features, user experience, and its impact on the Web3 ecosystem. What is STEPN? STEPN is a Web3 lifestyle app that integrates elements of social finance (SocialFi) and game finance (GameFi).

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Matt Rogers On Mastering Consumer Tech at Disrupt 2024 | TechCrunch

Consumer technology is hard, but few people have mastered it as well as Matt Rogers, co-founder of Nest and now Mill, his new startup that promises to turn your table scraps into planet-saving treasure. Mill burst out of the gate last year after spending some time in stealth refining its waste bin, an easy to use kitchen accessory that belies the complexity of its hardware and software. Matt Rogers’ newest product takes food waste and

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AR/VR

BBC Backs Startup Condense for Live Music in the Metaverse

The BBC has stepped into the metaverse with a £500,000 investment in Bristol-based 3D video streaming platform Condense. This will help to supercharge live music experiences through the New Music Portal, part of BBC Radio 1’s New Music Show with Jack Saunders. The New Music Portal lets fans feel like they’re in the room with the artist by entering a virtual venue, a game-like environment for live performances. About the Partnership Condense, founded in 2019,

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A Bosch Engineer Speeds Hybrid Race Cars to the Finish Line

4 min read Edd Gent is a Contributing Editor who contributes regularly to IEEE Spectrum. Aakhilesh Singhania is on the job in a race-car pit at the 2024 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, Calif., which features hybrid-powered race cars. Edward Sackley When it comes to motorsports, the need for speed isn’t only on the racetrack. Engineers who support race teams also need to work at a breakneck pace to fix problems, and that’s somethingAakhilesh

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Powering Planes With Microwaves Is Not the Craziest Idea

Imagine it’s 2050 and you’re on a cross-country flight on a new type of airliner, one with no fuel on board. The plane takes off, and you rise above the airport. Instead of climbing to cruising altitude, though, your plane levels out and the engines quiet to a low hum. Is this normal? No one seems to know. Anxious passengers crane their necks to get a better view out their windows. They’re all looking for

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Hardware

Intel Responds To Lunar Lake CPU Delay Rumors

DigiTimes Asia is a site that frequently shares semiconductor scuttlebutt and anonymously-sourced industry leaks. The site posted up one such story back on Thursday, alleging that Intel’s hotly-anticipated Lunar Lake processors have been delayed. Intel, for its part, has responded today in the form of a confirmation to Digital Trends that the chips are in fact on schedule. So who’s telling the truth? The fact of the matter is that both stories can be true:

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Hardware

NVIDIA-Backed Astrocade Raises $12M For A Promising AI Game Creation Platform

Astrocade AI has raised $12 million in funding from several companies, including NVIDIA, according to a report in VentureBeat. The company describes itself as a “platform that makes the creation of games and interactive experiences easy enough for a world of creators to share their ideas in minutes.” The company says that creators will be able to bring their visions to life by using text prompts, which its generative AI, dubbed Artificial Gaming Intelligence, will

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Hardware

EU Accuses Apple Of Violating DMA Rules With App Store’s Walled Garden

The European Commission (EC) made it official today that Apple has been informed of being the first company to breach the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The violation comprises Apple preventing app developers from “freely steering customers to alternative channels for offers and content.” Apple, Meta, and Alphabet (parent company of Google) were all three put on alert by the European Commission earlier this month that the companies were potentially in violation of the Digital Markets

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Hardware

Get Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II For $100 Off And Other Great Audio Tech Deals

Every so often, we remind our readers that it’s rarely a good idea to pay the full asking price for an audio product, as things like speakers, headphones, surround sound receivers, earbuds, and more routinely sell for less than the manufacturers suggested retail price (MSRP). This is another one of those times. On tap today are several deals on audio products that are way below their list prices. One such item is the Bose QuietComfort

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