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Engineered Arts restructures with $10M to create humanoid robots
Engineered Arts, a United Kingdom firm making humanoid robots, has restructured as a U.S. company and raised $10 million.VentureBeat - 19h -
Bethell creates selection 'headache' - McCullum
Jacob Bethell has given England a selection decision to make, says head coach Brendon McCullum.BBC News - 1d -
‘Don’t treat players like robots’: Sharks coach hits out after Leicester thrashing
Pool 1: Leicester 56-17 Sharks Tigers run in eight tries against depleted team The Sharks head coach, John Plumtree, accused rugby’s administrators of treating South African players “like ...The Guardian - 3d -
Creating a Global Package to Solve the Problem of Plastics
A UN treaty could be the beginning of the end for single-use plastic production—but victory over this pollutant isn’t yet in the bag.Wired - 4d -
Sophia, a famous robot and global icon of AI, wins hearts at Zimbabwe's innovation fair
Sophia, a world-renowned robot, has been the center of attention at an Artificial Intelligence and Innovation fair in Zimbabwe this weekABC News - 4d -
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Startup Embodied Will Brick $800 Moxie Emotional Support Robot for Kids—Without Refunds
Embodied says it will try to refund recent purchases of its Moxie robot but makes no promises.Wired - 5d -
Thursday Briefing: The Struggle to Create Order in Syria
Plus, China’s surprising box office hit.The New York Times - 6d -
What the Sudden End of Moxie Robot Toys Says About Our Tech Dependence
The $800 AI-powered robots will go dead in a week, as the company behind the device is in deep financial trouble. There will be no refunds.Inc. - 6d -
Increased vet burden creates animal welfare concerns
While the number of vets in Wales has increased, the number of pets has at a far higher pace.BBC News - Dec. 11 -
Israel wants to create ‘sterile’ zone in Syria, says defence minister
Israeli forces have seized territory and reportedly struck hundreds of military targets once controlled by Assad regimeFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
Omar: Trump vow to end birthright citizenship will create 'outright fear'
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) late Monday said President-elect Trump’s threats to deport millions and to end birthright citizenship will spark “outright fear” across the country. She warned that in the ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Billie Eilish on doubts, creating new music and Grammy nominations
Billie Eilish is already a nine-time Grammy winner, but the 22-year-old says she still has doubts about her ability to create new music. She spoke to CBS News' Anthony Mason about her fears and her ...CBS News - Dec. 10 -
Lam Research launches collaborative robots to optimize critical maintenance in chip factories
Lam Research introduced Dextro, the chip industry’s first collaborative robot designed to optimize maintenance in chip factories.VentureBeat - Dec. 10 -
Can robots replace humans in monetary policy?
No, but machines are making some serious progressFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
Omnicom and Interpublic to Merge, Creating Ad Agency Giant
If successful, Omnicom and Interpublic would become the largest advertising company in the world, with more than $25 billion in combined revenue.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
Biden creates national monument marking Indian boarding schools' history of oppression
Biden will designate a national monument to memorialize the federal government's oppression of thousands of Native American children in a boarding school system during the 19th and 20th centuries.NBC News - Dec. 9 -
Omnicom Will Buy Interpublic, Creating Global Ad Giant
The combined agency will be worth over $30 billion once the stock-for-stock deal closes.Inc. - Dec. 9 -
BP, JERA to Create Offshore Wind JV
BP will merge its offshore wind-energy business with that of Japanese power-utility JERA to create a standalone company, in line with the British company’s strategy to focus on its more profitable ...The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 9 -
Meet the Plant Hacker Creating Flowers Never Seen (or Smelled) Before
Biotechnologist Sebastian Cocioba started hacking plants to put himself through college. Now, from his home lab on Long Island, he wants to bring the tools of genetic engineering to the masses.Wired - Dec. 9 -
A Mississippi Teacher Created a School in an Empty Storefront. Students Showed Up.
The desks came out of a dumpster, and the computers are hand-me-downs. But students say Abundance Academy is a haven from bullying and crowded classes.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
Pope creates 21 cardinals to carry out his reform plans
Pope Francis has installed 21 new cardinals, many of whom are key figures in his reform agendaABC News - Dec. 7 -
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WATCH: Robot vacuum cleaner escapes from California home after earthquake
Residents had a good laugh after Thursday's earthquake struck the region when a robotic vacuum cleaner got disconnected from its base and was roaming the streets.ABC News - Dec. 6 -
How a makeup designer meticulously created those eye-popping looks for 'The Substance'
Prosthetic makeup designer Pierre Olivier Persin employed a series of techniques to create those eye-popping looks seen in 'The Substance.' Key to it all: properly blending materials.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 6 -
A Kid Made $50,000 Dumping Crypto He’d Created. Then Came the Backlash
In less than 10 minutes, a US teen made a small fortune selling off a memecoin he’d made on a lark. Traders, feeling swindled, sought revenge.Wired - Dec. 6 -
U.S. drug store closures create pharmacy deserts
The closures of both independent and big chain drug stores across the U.S. has become a trend that is having a serious impact on health care. Mark Strassmann examines what is behind the change and ...CBS News - Dec. 5 -
New York City Approves a Plan to Create 80,000 New Homes
The City Council passed a major housing plan known as “City of Yes.” Experts and elected officials say it is only a first step to address the housing crisis.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
European satellites launched to create artificial solar eclipses in a tech demo
A pair of European satellites has rocketed into orbit on a mission to create artificial solar eclipsesABC News - Dec. 5 -
The Sudden Rebel Advance in Syria Creates 'Real Possibility' of Assad's Fall
Capturing Hama would leave just one major city, Homs, in government hands on the road from rebel-held northern Syria to Damascus.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 5 -
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MeetKai creates virtual fan experience for Detroit Pistons
MeetKai and the Detroit Pistons announced they are launching their Detroit Pistons World, a new virtual fan experience.VentureBeat - Dec. 5 -
AI-Powered Robots Can Be Tricked Into Acts of Violence
Researchers hacked several robots infused with large language models, getting them to behave dangerously—and pointing to a bigger problem ahead.Wired - Dec. 4 -
'I wanted to create a safe space for those with alopecia'
Olivia McVeigh, from County Tyrone, has been named on BBC's 100 Women 2024 list.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Lisa Lisa on rediscovering her voice and creating new music
Lisa Lisa talks about her unforgettable 80s hits, her journey in music and how her perspective has changed over the years.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
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Ms. Rachel, YouTube Star, Is Creating a Holiday Toy Frenzy
Rachel Accurso might be this era’s Mister Rogers, if he had been on YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. Toy companies and publishers all want a piece of the action.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Experts create controllable gastric balloon to aid weight loss
Device inflates before eating and contracts afterwards, simulating the effects of having a meal, say scientists. From weight loss jabs to vibrating pills , the obesity crisis has spawned myriad ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Hamas and Fatah agree to create committee to run postwar Gaza Strip
Two main Palestinian factions agree during talks in Cairo that politically independent technocrats will run territory. Middle East crisis – live updates Hamas and Fatah – the two main ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
The ChatGPT secret: is that text message from your friend, your lover – or a robot?
People are turning to chatbots to solve all their life problems, and they like its answers. But are they on a very slippery slope?. When Tim first tried ChatGPT, he wasn’t very impressed. He had a ...The Guardian - Dec. 3
