Action from RoboCupJunior Rescue at RoboCup 2024. Photo: RoboCup/Bart van Overbeeke. The annual RoboCup event, where teams gather from across the globe to take part in competitions across a number of leagues, will this year take place in Brazil, from 15-21 July. An important part of the week is RoboCupJunior, which is designed to introduce … Read more
Apple may finally be ready to enter the smart home hub market. According to multiple reports, including trusted sources like Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the company is gearing up to release a new device later in 2025. This would mark the first major smart home gadget from Apple, and it’s expected to be more than just … Read more
The Surgical Robot Transformer-Hierarchy performing a gallbladder surgery. | Source: Juo-Tung Chen, Johns Hopkins University Johns Hopkins University today announced that a robot trained on videos of surgeries performed a lengthy phase of a gallbladder removal without human help. The robot operated for the first time on a lifelike patient. During the operation, it responded … Read more
New tools include AI-powered routine creation, expanded Calm Onboarding, and SmartThings Find link sharing for easier device control and tracking. Samsung Electronics introduced updates to its global connected living platform SmartThings, bringing enhanced AI-driven automation tools, broader product onboarding support, and improved connectivity features to users worldwide. Designed to make connected living easier and more … Read more
When operations stall at 30,000 feet, it’s rarely the plane’s fault. It’s the tower. Earlier this year, radar failures at Newark Liberty International Airport grounded flights across the United States, not because the aircraft failed but because coordination broke down. A combination of aging systems, staff shortages and manual overrides created a chain reaction that … Read more
The Nintendo Switch 2 has launched with some serious upgrades to its display features. If you’re planning to use it with your TV, it’s important to know what these upgrades mean and whether your current setup is ready for them. This guide breaks everything down clearly so you can get the best gaming experience possible. … Read more
