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Humane, the company behind the highly anticipated Ai Pin, which faced criticism following its launch last month, is reportedly seeking a buyer, according to a Bloomberg report citing anonymous sources.

Imagine you're enjoying a peaceful day at the park, sitting on a bench and scrolling through your phone. Suddenly, someone snatches your device and bolts. While Android and iOS already offer some protective measures, what happens in those critical seconds before your phone locks? Is there a way to remotely wipe it?

China has launched its third state-backed investment fund aimed at strengthening its semiconductor industry and reducing dependency on foreign nations for wafer usage and production—an initiative known as chip sovereignty. The National Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund, commonly referred to as “the Big Fund,” follows two previous iterations: Big Fund I (2014-2019) and Big Fund II (2019-2024). Notably, Big Fund III has a budget of 344 billion yuan (approximately $47.5 billion), surpassing both earlier funds significantly.

The Evolution of Humanoid Robotics: From Hardware to Intelligence

Google I/O Keynote Day: Key Highlights You Need to Know

During my recent visit to Automate in Chicago, I was pleasantly surprised by the number of people who expressed their gratitude. It’s always rewarding to receive such positive feedback face-to-face.

Bird Buddy's Latest Innovation Enhances Backyard Birdwatching Experience

Why Non-Vacuum Robots Struggle in Homes—and How MIT Researchers Aim to Change That

Generative AI is making significant strides in the field of robotics, showcasing a variety of applications such as natural language processing, robotic learning, no-code programming, and design innovation. This week, Google's DeepMind Robotics team is highlighting an exciting intersection of these domains: navigation.

MIT research scientist Jerry Pratt is making waves again. After departing from Boardwalk Robotics—a humanoid startup he founded—in 2022, he joined the Bay Area robotics firm Figure as its CTO just months before the company exited stealth mode. However, last month, Pratt and Figure parted ways quietly.

Robotics startup Mytra is reshaping warehouse automation

Samsung surprised everyone at January's Unpacked event with the exciting announcement of the Galaxy Ring. This teaser hinted at significant validation for the emerging wearable technology category. While smart rings aren't a new concept, Oura has been the dominant player so far.

On Wednesday, Harvard students made headlines by modifying Ray-Ban Meta glasses to include facial recognition technology. This innovative DIY project has reignited privacy concerns surrounding the growing prevalence of surveillance technology in our daily lives. As cameras become more common, discussions about privacy and security have become increasingly urgent.

After a nine-year wait, Google is refreshing the device that put Nest on the map. On Tuesday, the company introduced the Nest Learning Thermostat 4, marking 13 years since the original model's debut and nearly a decade after the Learning Thermostat 3. This rollout comes just ahead of the Made by Google 2024 event next week and aims to revive interest in the smart home sector.

Why Non-Vacuum Robots Struggle in Homes—and How MIT Researchers Aim to Change That