A 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 Robot People believe the robot is a Unitree H1, a versatile humanoid model […]
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A 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 Execution Known as the Open Computer Agent, the tool is available through a web interface and runs on a Linux virtual
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BMW‘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 aerodynamics.
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Scientists 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 Comprehensive Brain Monitoring When you think of someone undergoing an electroencephalogram (EEG) to diagnose a condition like
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Instacart 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, where
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In 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 includes
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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 Tail While much of exoplanet research focuses on potentially habitable worlds with the right conditions for liquid water, BD+05
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Heading into the great outdoors no longer means settling for basic meals — thanks to the world’s first foldable top-heating grill, you can now enjoy gourmet cooking on the go. Meet the StoviGo, a compact grill that folds down to the size of a briefcase, making it a game-changer for campers and outdoor cooks alike.
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Most 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 risks,
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A dangerous superbug responsible for more than a million people worldwide each year might have a natural foe living just beneath your nose. Literally so—it plays a major role in your skin microbiome and appears to help fend off staph infections. Malassezia sympodialis: A Common Skin Yeast with Hidden Power Against Staph Infections Malassezia sympodialis, a
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