This robot can also dive and come back to the surface. Faster flapping results in strong downward waves that will push the robot upward, while slower flapping creates weaker upward waves that allow it to go further down. (Actual mantas sink if they slow down.) It also proved it could fetch a payload from the […]
Cadence is an AAPI woman-owned small business that was founded by Steph Hon as a way to eliminate single-use travel-sized plastics. The containers are made from recycled ocean-bound plastic. But I’m not the only fan on the BuzzFeed Shopping team. My former coworker Abby Kass has these and loves them! Here’s what she has to […]
AirLight is compatible with iOS 13.0 and above (including iPads), Android 8.0 Oreo and above, and Bluetooth 5.0. It offers 12 presets tailored for four different modes: Standard, Sleek, Curly, and Coily. Each preset is adjustable and can be saved for future use, so once you lock in your settings, they’re always ready. There’s also […]
The AI-generated worlds reportedly include realistic physics, camera movements, and object behaviors, all from text commands. The system then creates physically accurate ray-traced videos and data that robots can use for training. Examples of “4D dynamical and physical” worlds that Genesis created from text prompts. Examples of “4D dynamical and physical” worlds that Genesis created […]
We all know someone constantly retracing their steps to find their wallet—or maybe you’re that person. The MagTag Ultra-Slim Tracker Card is here to save the day (and a lot of time). Designed for the Apple Find My network, this card is the perfect stocking stuffer for anyone who could use a little help keeping […]
Meta has announced the v72 Quest update, and it’s packed with features like faster hand tracking, an easier way to pair your headset with a Windows 11 PC, and better support for showing your keyboard while you’re in full virtual reality. The update is rolling out gradually, which also goes for certain features so you […]
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Poorer students are being priced out of going to university in London because spiralling rent costs are outstripping the value of maintenance loans. An analysis of student housing costs in the UK capital found that […]
What time is it on the Moon? In April 2024, the White House issued a challenge to scientists to establish a lunar time standard, looking ahead to increased international presence on the Moon and potential human bases as part of NASA‘s Artemis initiative. The real question being puzzled over isn’t “What time is it?” but, […]
Ahead of the the 2024 US elections, the US intelligence community and law enforcement were on high alert and ready to share information—both among agencies and publicly—as foreign malign influence operations emerged. Tech giants like Microsoft similarly sprang into action, collaborating with government partners and publishing their own information about election-related disinformation campaigns. The speed […]
D-Wave has completed calibrating and benchmarking its latest processor — a 4,400-plus-qubit behemoth that it claims is 25,000 times faster than its predecessor. The Advantage2 quantum processing unit (QPU) is designed for complex applications including artificial intelligence (AI), materials science and optimization tasks. In a statement issued Nov. 6, D-Wave representatives said the new chip […]
