Author - Valeriano Ndeyi

Robotics Company Unveils Next-gen AI for Robotic Arms

Credit: PixabayDyna Robotics, a startup specializing in AI-driven robotics, is preparing to launch a new embodied AI model for robotic arms, which it describes as a “major breakthrough.”The model, Dynamism v1 (DYNA-1), enables robotic arms to perform high-precision tasks autonomously over extended periods.To evaluate its performance, DYNA-1 was tasked with continuously folding napkins for...

Kawasaki Could Debut a Powerful, High-Performance Z1100 Streetfighter Next Year

If the Z1000 pictured above isn't mad enough for you, 2026 might just be the year Kawasaki brings you an even beefier naked to get rowdy withKawasakiA recent filing with a U.S. environmental agency suggests Kawasaki could be developing a beastly streetfighter motorcycle for 2026—one that packs a larger engine than any of its...

A Star has Been Obliterated by a Roaming Supermassive Black hole

Credit: PixabayIn 2024, a system designed to detect sudden brightening events discovered something strange. However, the automated system meant to identify the object couldn't determine what it was observing. Nearly a year later, we know it was the first tidal disruption event—where a star is torn apart by a supermassive black hole—seen in visible...

Psychedelics May Rewire The Brain To Curb Alcohol Use

Credit: PixabayPsychedelics such as LSD and psilocybin (found in magic mushrooms) are drawing growing interest in the field of psychiatry. Research indicates they could provide therapeutic benefits for mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, and addiction.DMT as a Potential Solution for Reducing Alcohol UseOur research team is exploring whether N,N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT), a fast-acting...

Apple Eyes AI Search, Hinting At A Shift From Google Dominance

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainApple Inc. is "actively exploring" a major overhaul of its Safari web browser to prioritize AI-driven search engines—a significant industry shift accelerated by the possible conclusion of its long-standing deal with Google.Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of services, revealed the information on Wednesday while testifying in the U.S. Justice Department’s...

Piaggio Redesigned Its Follow Robot To Look Like A Star Wars Droid

Credit: Devindra Hardawar for EngadgetSince 2017, Piaggio’s Fast Forward division—the team behind Vespa—has been working on a novel way to reduce car use: creating robots that can follow you around your belongings. Its first model, the Gita (pronounced “jee-tah,” Italian for “trip”), was a sleek, rolling helper, but its bulky size and steep $3,250...

BMW Powers its New R 1300 RS and R 1300 RT with its Strongest Boxer Engine

Credit: PixabayBMW's R1300 boxer twin lineup expands with the addition of the R 1300 RS and R 1300 RT, replacing the R 1250 RS and R 1250 RT. As expected, these touring bikes come packed with plenty of features and accessories.Both models receive major improvements over their predecessors, including a redesigned chassis and enhanced...

A Single Hair-Thin Electrode Surpasses the Performance of the Traditional 21-Lead EEG

A single hairlike electrode is the future of brain monitoring for things like seizuresZhou Lab/Penn State CC BY-NC-ND 4.0Scientists have created a 3D-printable electrode, as thin as a strand of human hair, that can monitor brain activity more accurately than the standard techniques used to diagnose conditions such as epilepsy and sleep disorders.21 Electrodes for...

A Study Shows Today’s AI Risks are Scarier Than Doomsday Predictions

Credit: PixabayMost people are more concerned about the immediate risks of artificial intelligence than distant, theoretical threats to humanity's survival. A new study from the University of Zurich shows that respondents clearly differentiate between abstract future risks and specific, tangible issues, giving more weight to the latter.While there’s widespread agreement that AI presents significant...

Kuwait Restricts Crypto Mining to Curb Power Demand

Credit: PixabayKuwait is taking nationwide action against cryptocurrency miners, according to Reuters, citing the activity as a cause of blackouts and strain on the power grid. Authorities launched the crackdown ahead of summer, anticipating temperatures will soar to 125°F.Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior announced it is carrying out a "wide-ranging" security operation targeting residences suspected...