Boston Dynamics just flipped the script on humanoid robotics by unveiling its latest marvel, the all-new Atlas, mere days after bidding adieu to its previous iteration. Gone are the hydraulic systems that once animated these metal marvels; today’s Atlas dances to the tune of sleek electric motors, a standard now in the robot development sector. […]

After more than a decade of awe-inspiring gymnastics and heavy lifting, Boston Dynamics‘ humanoid robot, Atlas, is hanging up its hat—or should we say, its hydraulic hoses. In a poignant farewell video, the Hyundai-owned robotics pioneer announced that Atlas is retiring. The video montage showcased Atlas’ capabilities and moments of ‘robotic humility’—from stumbles and falls […]

Nintendo is not known for suing quickly. Right? Right. In the shadowy corners of the App Store, a silent battle brews, potentially led by Nintendo’s legal team ready to unleash havoc on unsuspecting emulators. Apple’s recent allowance of these nostalgia-triggering apps has caused both excitement and trepidation among developers, who fear the wrath of gaming […]

In a world where smartphones do everything but wash your dishes, there emerges a challenger that dares to be dull: The Boring Phone. This quirky gadget is the brainchild of HMD Global—the custodians of Nokia’s legacy—and the beer aficionados at Heineken. It’s not just any phone; it’s a transparent feature phone reminiscent of the good […]

Beam us up, Scotty! Philadelphia’s own University of Pennsylvania has seemingly pulled a page straight out of “Star Trek: The Next Generation” by developing a real-life holodeck. This cutting-edge virtual reality system, named after its sci-fi counterpart, is designed to create immersive environments from simple voice commands. Picture this: one minute you’re standing in a […]