6 h. ago Robot eyes are power hungry. What if we gave them tools inspired by the human brain?

Robots are increasingly becoming a part of our lives—from warehouse automation to robotic vacuum cleaners. And just like humans, robots need to know where they are to reliably navigate from A to B.

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7 h. ago Customizable soft robot modules allow for new haptic interactions

EPFL researchers have developed a customizable soft robotic system that uses compressed air to produce shape changes, vibrations, and other haptic, or tactile, feedback in a variety of configurations. The device holds significant promise for applications in virtual reality, physical therapy, and rehabilitation.

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10 h. ago SpaceX Starship Explodes into Towering Fireball During Routine Test

One of Elon Musk's SpaceX Starships exploded into a towing fireball during a routine pre-flight static test late Wednesday, thereby becoming the latest setback to the billionaire's lofty dream of catapulting earthbound humans into "becoming a multiplanet species." The post SpaceX Starship Explodes into Towering Fireball During Routine Test appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

11 h. ago NTSB urges quick fix on Boeing plane engines to prevent smoke from filling cabin after a bird strike

Safety experts recommended Wednesday that the engines on Boeing's troubled 737 Max airplanes be modified quickly to prevent smoke from filling the cockpit or cabin after a safety feature is activated following a bird strike.

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11 h. ago Inside a school that's working to fix the U.S. shortage of air traffic controllers

Facing a severe shortage, the FAA is racing to hire thousands of air traffic controllers. But training them can take years. We visit a school in Florida that's trying to get them on the job faster.

Society

21 h. ago Buss family to sell controlling stake of Lakers to Mark Walter for $10 billion valuation, AP source says

It is not clear how much more of the Lakers that Walter is acquiring. He was part of a group that bought 27% of the Lakers in 2021. The post Buss family to sell controlling stake of Lakers to Mark Walter for $10 billion valuation, AP source says appeared first on Boston.com.

Economics

22 h. ago Buss family agrees to sell controlling stake of Los Angeles Lakers to Mark Walter for $10B

Buss family agrees to sell controlling stake of Los Angeles Lakers to Mark Walter for $10B  Dallas News

Economics

24 h. ago Humanoid robot achieves controlled flight using jet engines and AI

The Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) has reached a milestone in humanoid robotics by demonstrating the first flight of iRonCub3, the world's first jet-powered flying humanoid robot specifically designed to operate in real-world environments.

Politics

25 h. ago Actor Mark Ruffalo decries 'extreme wealth' controlling country, says billionaires causing nation's problems

Actor Mark Ruffalo criticized Trump's immigration crackdown at New York City protest, stating immigrants add billions to the economy while billionaires are the real source of problems.

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25 h. ago Amazon Rebuilt Alexa Using a ‘Staggering’ Amount of AI Tools

From writing code to testing the new Alexa+, Amazon engineers used generative AI throughout the build process. We talk to Amazon's Daniel Rausch about the next version of the voice assistant.

Technology

26 h. ago Long Haul United Airlines Flight UA917 from San Francisco to Auckland Declares Mid

Long Haul United Airlines Flight UA917 from San Francisco to Auckland Declares Mid-Air Emergency Over Pacific and Returns to SFO International Airport, Here is the News for You  Travel And Tour World

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26 h. ago Fox News Digital tops competing news brands in key metrics during May, dominates YouTube

Fox News Digital achieved its second-best month with 134 million unique visitors in May, outperforming CNN and The New York Times while dominating in multiplatform minutes and views.

Politics

26 h. ago xAI is facing a lawsuit for operating over 400 MW of gas turbines without permits

The Colossus data center was allegedly operating as many as 35 gas turbines without pollution controls in a region that already had poor air quality.

Politics

26 h. ago California condor population taking flight with Los Angeles Zoo hatchings

California condor population taking flight with Los Angeles Zoo hatchings  KTLA

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27 h. ago Florida AG: Chinese Medical Devices Have 'Backdoor' Capable of Sending U.S. Patient Info to CCP

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier (R) has issued subpoenas to companies selling Chinese medical devices with a built-in "backdoor" that can transmit patient information to a Chinese Communist Party (CCP) controlled institution without the patient's consent. The post Florida AG: Chinese Medical Devices Have ‘Backdoor’ Capable of Sending U.S. Patient Info to CCP appeared first on Breitbart.

Science

27 h. ago Flight Tracker Allegedly Spies Mysterious Chinese Transport Planes Heading for Iran

At least three transport planes from China reportedly flew to Iran in the three days after Israel began attacking Iran’s nuclear program and military command structure, their cargoes and missions unknown. The post Flight Tracker Allegedly Spies Mysterious Chinese Transport Planes Heading for Iran appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

28 h. ago Boeing Keeps Low Profile at Paris Air Show as Airbus Announces Deals

Boeing had a more muted tone than its European rival. The show comes soon after a Boeing jet operated by Air India crashed.

Politics

28 h. ago Orioles minor leaguer dies following jet ski crash in Florida

Baltimore Orioles minor leaguer Luis Guevara died following a jet ski crash in Florida, officials said on Tuesday. He was only 19 and in the team's farm system.

Events

29 h. ago Six From Shorewomen Rowing Honored by CRCA for Academic Achievement

Six From Shorewomen Rowing Honored by CRCA for Academic Achievement  washcollsports.com

Politics

29 h. ago Computer tracking, an 'electronic collar': Gilles Deleuze's 1990 postscript on the societies of control

Gilles Deleuze was one of the most original and imaginative thinkers of postwar France. A lifelong teacher, he spent most of his career at the University of Paris VIII, influencing generations of students but largely shunning the mantle of public intellectual.

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