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Social robots learning without us? New study cuts humans from early testing
Phys.org - 19 May 2025 06:10
Humans no longer have exclusive control over training social robots to interact effectively, thanks to a new study from the University of Surrey and the University of Hamburg.
China launches an AI cloud into orbit -12 sats for now, 2,800 in coming years
The Register - 19 May 2025 02:32
PLUS: South Korea signs for massive supercomputer; HCL gets into chipmaking; US tariffs slow APAC tech buying; and more Asia In Brief Chinese company Guoxing Aerospace last launched a dozen satellites, each packing a 744...
Computex 2025: Watch NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang deliver the opening keynote today
Engadget - 19 May 2025 00:22People React in Horror to Lucasfilm's AI-Generated 'Star Wars' Animals
PetaPixel - 19 May 2025 14:26It's official: Android's best flagship chip is coming much earlier than expected
Android Authority - 19 May 2025 14:13
The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 is almost guaranteed to launch at the 2025 Snapdragon Summit.
Intel teases next-gen 'Panther Lake' chips ahead of 2026 launch
PC World - 19 May 2025 14:11
Intel committed to delivering its next-generation "Panther Lake" processor to PC makers early in 2026, maintaining the cadence of previous launches. Intel executives said at Computex 2025 that it will begin manufacturing...
China to launch Tianwen-2 asteroid sampling mission on May 28
Space News - 19 May 2025 14:00
HELSINKI -- China is set to launch its second Tianwen deep space exploration mission late May, targeting both a near Earth asteroid and a main belt comet. The Tianwen-2 spacecraft […] The post China to launch Tianwen-2...
China's Xiaomi to invest nearly $7 bn in chips
Phys.org - 19 May 2025 13:03
Chinese tech giant Xiaomi will invest 50 billion yuan ($6.9 billion) in developing high-end smartphone chips, the firm's founder said on Monday.
Breakthrough stretchy battery moves like toothpaste and could power pacemakers and hearing aids
Live Science - 19 May 2025 13:00
This breakthrough in battery power could bring wearable tech, implanted medical devices, and humanoid robots to life.
Apple could let users replace Siri as the default virtual assistant
Digital Trends - 19 May 2025 01:13
Owing to pressure from EU regulators, Apple could allow users to replace Siri as the default virtual assistant on their devices, reports Bloomberg.
Apple is trying to get 'LLM Siri' back on track
The Verge - 19 May 2025 01:06
Apple Intelligence has been a wreck since its first features rolled out last year, and a big new report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman details why -- and how Apple is trying to piece things back together. And much of its e...
7 new and returning Netflix shows to watch this week (May 18-24)
BGR - 19 May 2025 23:50
We share the list of all the shows, movies, and specials coming to Netflix every month, but with as much content as the streaming service releases, it … The post 7 new and returning Netflix shows to watch this week (Ma...
Buy a Sony Bravia 8 II, and get another 4K TV for free - but you'll need to act fast
ZDNet - 19 May 2025 23:42
BOGO isn't just for shoes. As part of a Memorial Day promotion, Sony is giving away a free X77L 4K Google TV to anyone who buys its latest flagship panel.
The Milky Way Will Soon Shine in the Night Sky: How to Find Our Galaxy at its Brightest
Discover - 19 May 2025 23:35
Find out where to catch the Milky Way's appearance in the night sky as it becomes more visible with the 2025 summer approaching.
2 in 4 Cars Sold Worldwide Will Be EVs by 2030. US Drivers, You've Got Some Catching Up to Do
CNET - 19 May 2025 23:33
Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly affordable, but that's not necessarily the case in the United States.
Can Sam Altman Be Trusted with the Future?
The New Yorker - 19 May 2025 23:31
The C.E.O. of OpenAI helped usher artificial intelligence into public life. Now, as fears and fortunes mount, his own transformation is just beginning.
Google I/O 2025 Liveblog: Leaks and Rumors About Android, AI, XR and More
CNET - 19 May 2025 23:30
Everything announced at Google's mid-year software event at the Shoreline Amphitheatre.
Resisting the Urge to Hit Snooze On Your Alarm Could Lead to Better Sleep
Discover - 19 May 2025 23:30
Learn about the prevalence of snoozing after the alarm sounds on an alarm clock or smartphone, and learn more about its potential ties to poor sleep.
These Older Fitness Watches Are the Best Value Garmins, and They're Always on Sale
Life Hacker - 19 May 2025 23:30
The 255 and 955 may be three years old, but the internals remain rock solid.
What is agentic AI and why is everyone talking about it?
Mashable - 19 May 2025 23:28
What agentic AI actually means and why the major AI players are touting it as the next big thing.
After rocky week, Coinbase becomes first crypto exchange to join the S&P 500
L.A. Times - 19 May 2025 23:28
Coinbase's S&P 500 debut comes after the company disclosed a cyberattack and is facing an investigation by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Now we know whos getting 23andMes DNA data. Meet Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.
Mashable - 19 May 2025 23:26
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals has acquired 23andMe - and the genetic data for 15 million customers along with it.