Boston Dynamics shows again that it's at the bleeding edge of smooth humanoid movementBoston DynamicsChinese humanoid robots are advancing rapidly with remarkable agility, but Boston Dynamics remains a pioneer in the field. A new video of its swivel-jointed Atlas robot showcases its ability to run, cartwheel, and even breakdance, reaffirming its position at the...
Credit: DepositphotosOn Tuesday, OpenAI unveiled new tools aimed at helping developers and businesses create AI agents—automated systems capable of independently performing tasks—using the company’s AI models and frameworks.These tools are part of OpenAI’s new Responses API, which enables businesses to develop custom AI agents that can conduct web searches, scan internal files, and navigate...
Credit: PixabayThe U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) remains firm in its demand that Google sell its Chrome web browser, according to a court filing on Friday.Initially proposed under President Biden’s administration, the DOJ has upheld this plan under the second Trump administration. However, the department has softened its stance on Google’s artificial intelligence investments,...
Image Credits: SEBASTIEN BOZON/AFP / Getty ImagesA new report from VC firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) highlights ChatGPT’s strong growth in late 2024. After taking nine months to grow from 100 million to 200 million weekly active users, ChatGPT doubled that figure again in under six months.Rapid Growth and Milestone AchievementsInitially launched as a research...
This Maserati features a 630 hp 3.0-liter V6 under the hood – and an AI driver behind the wheelIndy Autonomous ChallengeView 3 ImagesItaly has long been known for producing some of the fastest race car drivers in the world, and now it is also home to the fastest car-driving AI. A self-driving software developed...
Credit: CanvasWhat Makes a System Reliable?A reliable data system continues to function even when hardware fails or humans make mistakes. Think of it like a car—if a tire blows, the vehicle should still be able to move safely. Similarly, software systems like databases employ redundancy, replication, and failover mechanisms to maintain stability.For example,...
Apptronik's Apollo robot will have to successfully carry out simple repetitive tasks before it can help manufacture humanoid bots like itselfApptronikView 3 ImagesThe self-replicating robot era may soon be upon us: Apptronik's humanoid Apollo robot is preparing to help produce more copies of itself, thanks to a new partnership with global engineering firm Jabil....
Image Credits:StarlinkThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has begun testing SpaceX Starlink satellite internet terminals within the national airspace system, nearly two years after awarding Verizon a $2 billion contract for similar work.SpaceX CEO Elon Musk criticized Verizon’s system on his social media platform X, claiming it is "not working" and poses a serious risk...
Credit: PixabayInstagram is rolling out a new way for creators to earn money by promoting products through brand collaborations. On Thursday, Meta introduced "Testimonials" as part of its Partnership Ads, enabling creators to receive payment for written endorsements in the form of comments on a brand’s posts and ads, including Feed posts and Reels.This...
Image Credits:AppleApple has rolled out the first developer beta of iOS 18.4, introducing “Priority Notifications,” a feature powered by Apple Intelligence to streamline alerts. This update prioritizes critical notifications while reducing the clutter of less important ones.The new system organizes priority notifications into a dedicated section on the Lock Screen. While Apple Intelligence determines...
