Author - Salomão André

Grok 3 Reportedly Briefly Restricted Unflattering Mentions of Trump and Musk

Image Credits:SOPA Images / Getty ImagesWhen Elon Musk introduced Grok 3 in a livestream last Monday, he described it as a “maximally truth-seeking AI.” However, the model briefly appeared to censor unflattering information about both former President Donald Trump and Musk himself.Users Report Grok 3 Was Instructed to Exclude Trump and Musk in Misinformation...

Laser Watch Lets you Control Devices with Hand Gestures

The CenWatch (which does not project a visible grid of red laser light) is presently on KickstarterCenWatchView 3 ImagesIf you're looking for a more exciting alternative to traditional remotes for controlling devices, the CenWatch might be just what you need. This smartwatch scans the bottom of your hand, enabling you to perform various commands with simple...

E Ink Gaming Slate Brings Back 80s Text Adventures

This unique platform lets you play as you read, turning traditional reading into an interactive adventure inspired by classic computer games and choose-your-own-adventure books"Ink Console/Crowd SupplyIn the early days of personal computers, graphics were quite basic, which is why text-based adventure games became so popular. The Ink Console seeks to revive this nostalgic feeling...

Robotic Dogs Handle Bomb Detection, Neutralization, and Disposal

A robot dog makes short work of a bombMinistry of DefenceWe've seen robot dogs perform all kinds of unusual tasks, but what about using them to enhance safety? The British Ministry of Defence is deploying these mechanical canines to improve the efficiency and safety of bomb detection and defusal.While bomb disposal robots have been...

The Popular Pebble E-Paper Smartwatch is Making a Return

With its OS now open sourced by Google, the Pebble smartwatch is ripe for a revivalPebbleEight years after Pebble closed its beloved smartwatch business, the wearable is making a comeback and could soon be back on your wrist.This revival is thanks to its creator, Google's team who open-sourced the operating system, and the dedicated...

The Martian Dichotomy: Unveiling the Mystery Behind Mars’ Great Divide

Credit: PixabayMars hosts one of the Solar System's most intriguing enigmas: the Martian dichotomy. This stark contrast in the planet's terrain has puzzled researchers since it was first identified in the 1970s.The southern highlands, which span about two-thirds of Mars’ surface, stand 5 to 6 kilometers higher than the northern lowlands. This abrupt disparity...

A Robotic Sea Turtle Might Soon Be Gliding Through an Ocean Near You

A head-on view of the Beatbot Amphibious RoboTurtle, on display last week at CES 2025BeatbotWhen designing a fast, agile, and adaptable underwater robot, why not take inspiration from nature? That’s precisely what China’s Beatbot did with its bio-inspired Amphibious RoboTurtle.Unveiled as a prototype at CES last week, this autonomous robot is built for tasks...

Proteins Linked to Loneliness in Your Blood May Threaten Your Health

Credit: PixabayHumans are naturally social creatures, thriving on connection, communication, and shared experiences that shape our identities and create a sense of belonging. However, in today’s fast-paced, digital world, feelings of loneliness and social isolation have become disturbingly widespread.The World Health Organization (WHO) has highlighted the widespread nature of loneliness, with approximately 25 percent...

A $35 Lens Turns Any Smartphone Into a Powerful Microscope

This little gadget gives you instant, inexpensive access to the microscopic world KickstarterSix years after introducing the first iMicro smartphone microscope, the team has launched its newest innovation: the iMicro Q3p. This compact, fingertip-sized device is lightweight and brings affordable, portable microscopy to anyone with a phone camera. The latest model also includes polarization capabilities,...

LG Showcases Innovation with Stretchable Micro-LED Display

LG Display's latest flexible screen prototype can be bent and twisted, and also stretched to add 50% to its lengthLG Display has unveiled what it claims is the world’s first stretchable screen capable of expanding by 50%, surpassing its 2022 prototype's 20% stretch.For over a decade, the company has refined flexible screens designed for...