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Are Smart Locks the Way Forward?

Credit: PixabayIn an era of fast-paced technological progress, smart locks are gaining attention as a major advancement in home security. They provide a unique combination of convenience, enhanced protection, and seamless connectivity that traditional locks lack.As smart home technology becomes increasingly common, incorporating these advanced locking systems appears both sensible and unavoidable. This article...

Small UST Laser Projector Enables Large-Scale Viewing in Compact Spaces

Whether you're watching the game or playing one, Optoma's compact UST projector brings the big screen to small spacesOptomaFor those short on space but craving a cinematic upgrade from the traditional living room TV, ultra-short-throw (UST) projectors offer an appealing solution — sitting close to a wall or screen while still producing massive images....

Asteroid Vesta may be a Leftover From an Early Planet

Credit: PixabayVesta, a large asteroid in our solar system, might be a fragment of an ancient planet shattered by a massive collision 4.5 billion years ago, according to research led by Seth Jacobson of Michigan State University and published in Nature Astronomy.Scientists are still fascinated by the origins of asteroid Vesta's formations.An asteroid that...

Why Did This Robot Go Haywire And Endanger Its Handlers?

Credit: PixabayA disturbing video circulating on social media seems to show a chilling scenario: a rogue killer robot. In the short clip, a humanoid robot malfunctions, thrashing its limbs and coming dangerously close to two nearby technicians.A Powerful and Potentially Dangerous Humanoid RobotPeople believe the robot is a Unitree H1, a versatile humanoid model...

Hugging Face Unveils a Free AI Tool with Operator-Like Agent Capabilities

Image Credits:Hugging FaceA team at Hugging Face has launched a free, cloud-based AI "agent" capable of operating a computer — though it's relatively slow and sometimes prone to errors.A Web-Based Linux Tool for Automated Task ExecutionKnown as the Open Computer Agent, the tool is available through a web interface and runs on a Linux...

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...

Instacart Unveils Fizz, a New App Designed for Ordering Party Drinks and Snacks

Credit: InstacartInstacart has introduced Fizz, a new app focused on delivering drinks and snacks for parties and gatherings, the company announced Tuesday. Designed for users 21 and older, the app makes it easier for friends and families to stock up for events.Fizz allows party hosts to invite guests to collaborate on a shared cart,...

GPT-4.1 May Be Less Aligned With User Intentions Than Earlier OpenAI Models

Credit: DepositphotosIn mid-April, OpenAI introduced its advanced AI model, GPT-4.1, which it touted as being highly capable of following instructions. However, results from several independent tests indicate that the model is less aligned, meaning less reliable, compared to earlier OpenAI versions.When OpenAI releases a new model, they usually share an in-depth technical report that...

This Disintegrating Planet Leaves a Destructive Trail Spanning Over 5 Million Miles

An artist's interpretation of BD+05 4868 Ab, a dissolving exoplanet with a long tail. (Jose-Luis Olivares/MIT)Astronomers have identified one of the most inhospitable exoplanets ever seen—a tiny world being scorched by its parent star and trailing a massive, comet-like plume of vaporized rock behind it.A Molten Planet with a Vapor TailWhile much of exoplanet research...