52 m. ago A stapler that knows when you need it: Using AI to turn everyday objects into proactive assistants

A stapler slides across a desk to meet a waiting hand, or a knife edges out of the way just before someone leans against a countertop. It sounds like magic, but in Carnegie Mellon University's Human-Computer Interaction Institute (HCII), researchers are combining AI and robotic mobility to give everyday objects this kind of foresight.

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2 h. ago ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X Review: High Performance, High Price

These are high-power, high-performance handhelds—but steep pricing and a cluttered UI hold Xbox's first portables back from greatness.

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2 h. ago San Francisco firefighters injured in Wednesday morning blaze

San Francisco firefighters injured in Wednesday morning blaze  KRON4

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3 h. ago Katie Porter says she regrets viral outbursts at reporter, staffer

Former Democratic lawmaker Katie Porter acknowledges she “could have handled things better" regarding her viral outbursts against a reporter and a staffer.

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3 h. ago Gaza ceasefire deal tested. And, Supreme Court hears case questioning voting rights

Israel pressures Hamas to hand over hostage bodies more quickly, testing the ceasefire deal. And, the Supreme Court takes up a major case on that could weaken the Voting Rights Act nationwide.

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5 h. ago IDF: One of the Bodies Returned by Hamas Terrorists Is Not a Hostage

One of the bodies handed over by Hamas terrorists as part of the Middle East ceasefire deal is not one of the hostages who was held in Gaza, the Israeli military said Wednesday. The post IDF: One of the Bodies Returned by Hamas Terrorists Is Not a Hostage appeared first on Breitbart.

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14 h. ago Woman Handed Friend With Benefits A Cooler, Telling Him 'Here's Your Kid'

[Warning: Potentially Triggering Content] A Missouri woman has been arrested after leaving her friend with benefits with a “cruel” surprise. Something so awful he thought it must be a “f**ked up joke.” Sadly it was not… Makayla Annette Haedt, 29, was detained by authorities last month after an encounter with her former lover which is [...] Read More... The post Woman Handed Friend With Benefits A Cooler, Telling Him 'Here's Your Kid' -- Hear His Horror Story! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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18 h. ago Virginia voters sound off on Democrats' handling of 'horrendous' Jay Jones scandal, trans bathroom fight

Virginia voters in Winchester discuss crime, transgender bathroom policies and candidate responses to Jay Jones scandal ahead of gubernatorial election.

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18 h. ago Britney Spears BOMBSHELL! Singer Used To Watch Sons Sleep 'With A Knife In Her Hand', Claims Kevin Federline!

Kevin Federline is deeply concerned about Britney Spears The beloved pop star constantly worries her fans and inner circle with her erratic and scandalous behavior online. She posted that video of herself dancing in her home with what appeared to be dog poop all over the floor. Then Britney shared another dance video last week [...] Read More... The post Britney Spears BOMBSHELL! Singer Used To Watch Sons Sleep 'With A Knife In Her Hand', Claims Kevin Federline! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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18 h. ago U.S. Attorney Was Forced Out After Clashes Over How to Handle Russia Inquiry

The departures of Todd Gilbert and his deputy in the Western District of Virginia show the pressure being brought on prosecutors to pursue the president’s perceived foes.

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18 h. ago At Starbase, SpaceX is taking firefighting into its own hands

SpaceX's company town has formed a volunteer fire department, extending control over both the emergency response and permitting process as the company looks to expand Starbase.

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23 h. ago Israel Pressures Hamas to Return Bodies, but Gaza’s Destruction Poses Challenge

Israelis were angered that Hamas handed over only four bodies out of some two dozen left in Gaza. But the devastation in the enclave complicates the task of retrieving all the remains.

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26 h. ago WATCH: SpaceX launches 11th test flight of Starship mega rocket

SpaceX launched another of its mammoth Starship rockets on a test flight Monday, successfully making it halfway around the world.

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28 h. ago 5 things to know for Oct. 14: Middle East, SpaceX, Alaska typhoon, TSA checkpoints, Tariff threats

5 things to know for Oct. 14: Middle East, SpaceX, Alaska typhoon, TSA checkpoints, Tariff threats  CNN

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29 h. ago Data centers are booming. But there are big energy and environmental risks

How tech companies and government officials handle local impacts will shape the industry's future in the U.S.

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35 h. ago Commanders handoff mishap leads to Bears fumble recovery with 3:09 left in the fourth quarter

Commanders handoff mishap leads to Bears fumble recovery with 3:09 left in the fourth quarter  NFL.com

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38 h. ago SpaceX launches 11th test flight of its mega Starship rocket with another win

Starship, the biggest and most powerful rocket ever built, thundered into the evening sky from the southern tip of Texas.

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39 h. ago Kylie Jenner faces backlash over handcuffed jail promo video for new cosmetics launch

Kylie Jenner faces criticism for her King Kylie Cosmetics promo featuring jail imagery amid ongoing ICE raids and national discussions about policing.

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39 h. ago Commanders vs Bears score, takeaways, highlights as Chicago outlasts Washington

Commanders vs Bears score, takeaways, highlights as Chicago outlasts Washington  USA TodayCommanders handoff mishap leads to Bears fumble recovery with 3:09 left in the fourth quarter  NFL.comCommanders fumble away loss in Monday Night Football game vs. Bears  Sports Illustrated

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39 h. ago California’s incarcerated firefighters are about to get a hefty raise

California’s incarcerated firefighters are about to get a hefty raise  Los Angeles Times

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