In Japan, a team of scientists have created a ‘smiley face’ robot wearing live skin. To work, the innovative material binds to a layer of collagen gel and mimics the human skin cell structure. Researchers believe the advancement will help expand the field of robotics, allowing engineers to create mechanical projects with more life-like expressions and sophisticated, sensory capabilities.
In an effort to surpass ChatGPT, Amazon is currently developing its own AI chatbot. Dubbed “Metis,” the platform will be able to answer questions, source images, and assist with inquiries in a conversational manner, similar to other popular chatbots like Microsoft’s Copilot, Claude, Jasper, Perplexity.ai, and of course, ChatGPT.
Next month, Samsung will drop six pairs of limited-edition sneakers, available only to Samsung Members in a contest.
The Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024 has just wrapped up, but not without controversy. A range of new products and updates were unveiled, but CEO Tim Cook seemed especially determined to highlight Apple’s position as a leader in AI. “Apple Intelligence” is the company’s personalized AI system, centering all products. Here are five major innovations that stood out.
For a select group of Instagram users, Meta has unveiled ads they cannot scroll past. The new feature being tested is called an “ad break;” and each one has a small timer, counting down to zero.
The GGD Hit List is a weekly, curated list of discoveries in tech and science. For this edition, we rounded up news in astronomy, diamonds, cancer cures, and AI memory imaging.
The new space economy may be arriving sooner than you think. NASA has detailed plans to put levitating, magnetic robot trains on the moon. The railroad would help transport cargo or mined resources between spacecraft and bases across lunar surfaces.
If you’re tired of packing or forgetting extra cables, the Anker Nano 22.5W Power Bank is for you. The built-in USB-C connector is genius; letting you charge up quickly and discreetly. Perfect for travelers, the Anker Nano’s sleek, compact design easily fits in any pocket, purse or bag.
Aside from the “ban-or-sell” law recently issued in the United States, TikTok could soon be facing a complete ban in Europe. Ursula von der Leyen, the European Union’s president considers the social media app a “danger.”
At Massachusetts General Hospital, doctors completed the very first pig to human kidney transplant. The patient, Rick Slayman was on dialysis for several years and diagnosed with end-stage kidney disease.