Robots have the potential to greatly assist humans in various real-world settings, but in order to do so effectively, they must be able to manipulate a wide range of objects. The development of affordable robotic grippers is crucial to enabling robots to perform dexterous object manipulation tasks. Researchers at Improbable AI Lab and MIT have
The artificial intelligence boom has triggered a surge in demand for more powerful processors, as well as an increase in the energy required to maintain data centers at optimal temperatures. This growing demand poses a challenge for many data center operators who are struggling to keep up with the evolving technology landscape. However, data center
Threads, a Twitter challenger tool, has recently launched a live test of disappearing updates feature with selected users. This new feature aims to increase engagement and interaction on the app by allowing users to post updates that will be automatically erased after 24 hours. This move by Threads is in response to the growing concern
Snapchat marketers and AR creators have something to celebrate with the recent update to the Snapchat app. The platform now offers native support for iPad screens, filling the entire screen and providing a larger canvas for capturing Snaps. This update allows users to see more friends on the 2nd and 4th tabs, enhancing the overall
SpaceX is gearing up for its monumental Polaris Dawn mission, which will see four astronauts journey into orbit aboard its Crew Dragon capsule. This five-day mission through the Van Allen radiation belts will mark the first spacewalk conducted by private astronauts. Let’s delve into the details of this historic mission and how you can catch
The concept of topological materials revolves around the idea of materials with unique properties that stem from the knotted or twisted nature of their wavefunctions, which dictate the behavior of electrons within the material itself. One of the key features of topological materials is the presence of edge states, which emerge at the boundary where
The rise of the internet and social media platforms has brought about significant growth in the generation of online content. With this surge in content creation comes the issue of hate speech, which targets individuals based on their ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, and other characteristics. Hate speech detection models have been developed to identify and
Data portability has become a key focus in the technology industry, with Inflection AI recently announcing a partnership with the Data Transfer Initiative (DTI) to allow Pi users to export their data from the platform. This move signifies a shift towards giving users more control over their personal AI data, allowing them to move it
The recent incident involving CrowdStrike, a US-based cybersecurity technology company, has brought to light the vulnerabilities in our global technical infrastructure. On July 18, 2024, an update released by CrowdStrike caused a worldwide outage impacting millions of computers across various critical sectors. The incident has raised concerns about the fragility of our systems and the
Lithium-ion batteries have been dominating the rechargeable battery market, especially with the rise of electric vehicles. As society moves towards a more sustainable future, researchers are looking into incorporating abundant materials like manganese into high-energy and low-cost batteries that can potentially revolutionize the automobile industry. The shift from nickel and cobalt-based batteries to lithium/manganese-based batteries