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ChatGPT: The friendly face of your AI replacement
February 07, 2023
This year may well be remembered as the moment the world woke up to the power, the potential and the world-inverting threat of artificial intelligence. OpenAI's humble, free-to-use chatbot has made it clear: life will never be the same after ChatGPT.
Detailed new map of all matter in the universe hints at something missing
February 07, 2023
Astronomers have put together one of the most comprehensive maps of all the matter in the universe. The huge undertaking hints at a slightly smoother universe than we thought, suggesting that something might be missing from our models.
Largest ever submarine heads for Russian scrapyard
February 07, 2023
A Cold War story has comes to an end as the largest ever submarine is put out to pasture. According to TASS, the Dmitry Donskoy, the first of the gigantic Typhoon submarines and the last still in service, has been officially decommissioned.
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Modular voxel tech could bring swimming robots into the mainstream
February 08, 2023Bioinspired underwater robots that swim by undulating their bodies may be more energy-efficient than their rigid counterparts, but they're also quite difficult to build. That could soon change however, thanks to a new modular robotics system. -
Bats rely on whiskers for super-fast feeding sessions
February 08, 2023Using high-speed infrared cameras, researchers have discovered that the whiskers on long-tongued bats help them expertly extract nectar from flowers, sometimes as quickly as a half-second. The finding could help inform conservation efforts. -
Smart fall-detecting insole keeps tabs on worker safety
February 08, 2023If slips, trips and falls tend to occur in one area of an outdoor workplace, employers ought to know about it, so they can address the problem. A new "smart" insole is designed to provide that information, in case workers forget or don't bother. -
Venture folding seated e-scoot rolls with ebike looks
February 08, 2023Many commuters are now looking at ways to do so without having to drive the gas-guzzling car. Electrified scoots and bikes are proving very popular, but the UK's Zinc Sports has merged the two for a folding sit-down scooter called the Venture. -
Airport terminal's feather-like form designed to sooth weary travelers
February 08, 2023China already boasts its fair share of incredible airports, but is set to receive another. MAD Architects has revealed plans for a large new terminal in the northeast city of Changchun that's conceived as a floating feather. -
Canon adds a compact lightweight to EOS R mirrorless camera line
February 08, 2023Canon's EOS R mirrorless family has grown by two. The R8 is billed as the lightest full-frame EOS camera so far and is aimed at "the up-and-coming video or photo enthusiast" while the R50 is for smartphone creators looking to step up. -
Become wiser and more productive in just minute a day with Deepstash
February 07, 2023The OED defines “idea” as a “conception or notion of something to be done or carried out.” Those “ideas,” however, are often fleeting, and thus never take shape. Deepstash not only helps spark new ideas but stores and organizes them for later use. -
Scientists discover two new potential avenues of treatment for ALS
February 07, 2023ALS is a debilitating neurodegenerative disease with poor outcomes, but a pair of new studies may point towards a more optimistic future. In tests in human cells and live mice, scientists identified promising new targets for potential treatment. -
Adding a white traffic light may help driverless cars boost traffic flow
February 07, 2023In order to optimize traffic flow, many autonomous vehicles communicate with one another and with traffic control systems. Scientists are now suggesting that an extra white light at intersections could help incorporate human drivers into the mix. -
OnePlus tries a new aspect for its first flagship tablet
February 07, 2023Back in January, OnePlus announced the Chinese launch of a new flagship phone. Now the OnePlus 11 has launched globally, and the company has also pulled back the curtain on its first tablet – the OnePlus Pad. -
Kōtuku tiny house goes to great lengths to provide spacious interior
February 07, 2023With a length of 10 m, the Kōtuku is significantly larger than most of Build Tiny's other models. None of the extra space has gone to waste, however, and it features a spacious and storage-packed interior layout, all of which is on one level. -
Blaupunkt rides into the US with 45-mile folding ebike
February 07, 2023German electronics veteran Blaupunkt – probably best known for its car stereos – has entered the US e-mobility space riding a folding ebike with three different names that offers pedal assist up to 20 mph and a range of 45 miles.
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