Roboticists around the world have been working tirelessly to create robotic grippers that are capable of picking up and manipulating various objects. The most successful grippers are often those that take inspiration from the dexterity of the human hand. However, many of these humanoid robotic hands are complex, expensive, and difficult to program, which limits
In recent years, the definition of a “thought” has transcended philosophical musings and entered the realm of technical data collection through tracking brainwaves. This advancement has paved the way for the commodification of captured brain data, resulting in companies within the wearable consumer technologies space buying and selling this personal information with minimal protections for
The Asus ROG Ally has been a topic of conversation lately due to the release of its successor, the Asus ROG Ally X. With the new and improved version hitting the market, deals on the original ROG Ally are becoming more attractive to budget-conscious gamers. Let’s take a closer look at what the Asus ROG
EliseAI, a company founded in 2017 by Minna Song and CTO Tony Stoyanov, has managed to carve a niche for itself in the realm of AI-powered communications for the real estate industry. With a primary focus on rental property owners and managers, EliseAI has developed AI systems that enable better communication with tenants through the
Google has been testing AI Overviews in Search with selected marketers, and now the tech giant is expanding this feature. This expansion aims to provide users with more in-depth overviews directly on the search results page, eliminating the need to click through to a website. While this may offer certain benefits to users, such as
Superconductors have fascinated researchers for over a century, with their ability to carry electricity without any energy loss. The potential applications of superconductors span across various industries, from electronics to transportation. However, the limiting factor has been the need for extremely low temperatures for superconductivity to occur. Recent research has shed light on the possibility
In a recent announcement, Epic Systems revealed its plan to transition all of its customers to a new government-backed medical records exchange by the end of next year. This move is part of the company’s effort to support the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA), which aims to provide a secure platform for sharing
Cognitive flexibility is a crucial human ability that allows individuals to switch effortlessly between different thoughts and mental concepts. This capability enables multitasking, rapid skill acquisition, and adaptation to new situations. Although artificial intelligence systems have made significant advancements in recent years, they still lack the level of flexibility observed in human cognition. A group
YouTube has recently implemented longer ad breaks within its Connected TV experiences based on the preference of its viewers. Research conducted by YouTube shows that 79% of viewers prefer video ads to be grouped together rather than distributed sporadically throughout a video. This strategy has led to a 29% expansion in uninterrupted viewing blocks, ultimately
Anthropic recently introduced a new feature on its API called prompt caching, which aims to enhance the user experience and optimize costs for developers. This feature allows users to store frequently used contexts in their sessions, enabling them to refer back to them in future interactions with the model. By doing so, developers can avoid