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Casio has opened preorders for its robotic pet called Moflin that looks like a cross between a hamster and Star Trek’s Tribbles. Unlike Sony’s robot dog Aibo that can follow you around, Moflin is designed to be held and cuddled, and over time, Casio says it will learn who you are and attempt to develop … Read more
Elon Musk on Thursday night rolled out the latest tech from Tesla, saying of its sleek Cybercab robotaxis and a prototype of its new electric van that “the future should look like the future.” Back in the present day, however, California police departments are beginning to regret their decision to replace their fleets with Tesla … Read more
Beyond the Alphabet (Image credit: Nicholas Sutrich / Android Central) Beyond the Alphabet is a weekly column that focuses on the tech world both inside and out of the confines of Mountain View. On August 2, 2021, Google’s efforts in the consumer market were changed forever. This is when the Pixel 6 was officially confirmed, … Read more
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR A new report suggests that Samsung is considering a slimmer design for the Galaxy S25 FE. The device could feature a 6.7-inch display and may pack a thinner battery. Rumor has it that the company could offer it with a MediaTek Dimensity chipset. Samsung seems to be betting … Read more
An anonymous reader quotes a report from ScienceAlert: Imagine three people huddled in a circle so when one speaks, only one other hears. Scientists have created a device that works like that, ensuring sound waves ripple in one direction only. The device, developed by scientists at ETH Zurich and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology … Read more
Apple sells two external displays, including the Pro Display XDR and the Studio Display, but neither has received hardware upgrades in years. In fact, the Pro Display XDR is nearly five years old, having been released all the way back in December 2019. Below, we recap rumors about potential next-generation Pro Display XDR and Studio … Read more
In 2000, director Ridley Scott introduced Maximus Decimus Meridius to the world in Gladiator. The historical epic starred Russell Crowe as Maximus, a Roman general sold into slavery after being betrayed by Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix), the Emperor’s power-hungry son. Maximus becomes a gladiator and vows to exact his revenge on Commodus for killing his family. … Read more
Valve will finally bring the Steam Deck to Australia as it continues to expand the availability of its popular handheld gaming PC. The company announced that both the LCD and the OLED versions of the Steam Deck will be available to purchase in Australia starting this November. “We are excited to announce that Steam Deck … Read more
MARS is empowering surgeons with enhanced control, reducing patient recovery times, and streamlining hospital operations through innovative magnetic technology. Dr. Alberto Rodriguez-Navarro is advancing minimally invasive surgery with his innovative technology, the MARS Surgical System. “Our purpose as a company is to develop technology to empower the surgeon. That’s why we see our latest development, … Read more
The latest Rufus release replaces the Windows Setup executable with this wrapper. Screenshot by Ed Bott/ZDNET Microsoft really, really, really doesn’t want you to upgrade your old Windows 10 PC to Windows 11. That’s the logic behind the strict hardware compatibility requirements the company imposed when it launched the new operating system in 2021. If … Read more