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Kickstarter Campaign Promises Users the Chance to Build Robots from Just About Anything in Home
A Kickstarter campaign from Smartibot promises to give consumers the power to build an artificial intelligence robot from just about anything in the home — even a potato.
Six-legged Robot Chases Sunlight to Keep Plants Alive
All too often, our houseplants can meet untimely deaths brought about by exposure to less than ideal conditions and good old-fashioned neglect.
World’s First Quantum Dot Ink Pen Developed
The technology could be used as security inks or for anti-counterfeiting applications.
Template for 3D Printing Guns Can Now Be Legally Distributed Online
3D printing is making it easier to create and produce products in much shorter time frames. The technology can be used to print everything from material for bridges, new homes and now, thanks to a decision by the U.S. State Department this week -- guns.
Microsoft Calling for Regulation of Facial Recognition Tech
As facial recognition technology gains a greater foothold in society, serving in a variety of capacities such as locating criminals in public places or unlocking devices such as smartphones, Microsoft’s Chief Legal Officer Brad Smith is urging officials to regulate the technology.
Virtual Reality to Successfully Treat Fear of Heights?
Acrophobia, which is an extreme fear of heights, affects a significant number of people worldwide — one in 5 people report such an affliction. Consequently, a British research team has set out to see how VR might help to remedy that fear.
U.K. Testing Warning System for Drivers Using Phones
A scheme designed to curb the number of drivers using their phones is currently underway in the U.K.
Diamond Flaws: Bad for Weddings, Good for Quantum Communications
Researchers have discovered that implanting flaws in diamonds could be a key to preserving quantum communications information over long distances.
Watch: Apple Fix for Locating 911 Calls, Environmentally Friendly Explosive, More Delivery Drones
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Honda to Consider "Retiring" Japan's Famous ASIMO Robot?
At 18 years old, the ASIMO robot from Honda may be preparing for retirement, according to reports.
Facebook Working on Feature for Users to Track Time Spent on the Platform
While it might not come as much of a surprise that the majority of folks on social media are wasting a significant amount of time on social media, Facebook users in particular will have access to actual numbers thanks to a new Facebook feature.
Orlando Drops Amazon's Controversial Facial Recognition Tech...For Now
After a trial of an Amazon-created facial recognition technology program — called Rekognition — the city of Orlando, Florida’s police department has announced that it will no longer employ the technology amid criticism from privacy advocates.
Alexa Is Acting Creepy...Again
Following news that Alexa could erupt into spontaneous, creepy laughter, and amid concerns that Alexa-enabled Amazon Echo devices are recording private conversations, comes even more disturbing news.
Most Humans Uncomfortable with Robots in the Home
As robots capable of cleaning up after, caring for and protecting humans emerge, it seems that humans aren’t entirely excited about inviting them into their homes, according to a recent survey.
Bringing Multifunctionality via Sensors to the Contact Lens
Soft contact lenses that not only correct vision but that also monitor glucose and medical conditions and can be used for drug delivery.
Facebook Experimenting with 'Eye Opening' Technology
Using a machine learning system, the Facebook researchers can fix an image by replacing the closed eyes in the image with open eyes.
Alexa Will Offer Concierge Services at Select Hotels This Summer
Alexa will soon be joining folks on vacation as Amazon unveils a version of the voice assistant designed for hotel rooms.
Watch: New Device for Heart Attack Patients, Ancestry Site Hacked, Analyzing Organic Compounds
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Apple Vows To Solve Problems with Locating 911 Calls
Because the system that handles 911 calls was designed for landlines roughly 50 years ago, it is thought to be vulnerable to errors. Apple is hoping to help correct those errors with a new feature built into the upcoming iPhone operating system.
'Babysitting' Robot Makes its Debut at CES Asia
A companion robot that can help children feel less lonely made its debut this week at the Consumer Electronics Show Asia in Shanghai.