It was an event reminiscent of the old Robot Wars show in the late 90s but slightly less violent. Four Unitree G1 robots, each roughly the size and weight of a small adult (35 kilograms and 132 centimeters tall), battled it out under the watchful eyes of their human controllers......
Space Cadet Pinball returns, now on Android
Miss the satisfying clack of Space Cadet Pinball? The iconic 3D Pinball game bundled with Windows 95 through XP is back, now on Android. This port is the result of a reverse-engineered open-source project, and it's completely free with no ads. Read Entire Article
Robots are taking over some tasks, but workers report losing purpose and autonomy
Recent academic studies reveal a more complex reality. One investigation, led by Professor Milena Nikolova at the University of Groningen, analyzed data from across Europe and found that workers in highly automated sectors often experience a diminished sense of purpose. Rather than feeling free, many report their jobs have grown......
Modder develops a new solution to bring the Commodore 64 into the HDMI era
SideProjectsLab (SPL) has developed HD-64, a hardware module that provides fully digital HDMI output to the classic Commodore 64. The legendary home computer lacks any native digital video output. Instead, its original VIC-II chip handles composite video output for display on a TV. Read Entire Article
Apple iPhone exports from China to the US fall 76% as India output surges
New figures from Canalys, now part of Omdia, show that iPhone imports from China into the US reached 900,000 units in April, marking a 76% year-on-year decrease. Read Entire Article
AI will die “overnight” if copyright permission is enforced, says former Meta exec
Former UK Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg says artificial intelligence companies shouldn't need to seek permission every time they use copyright-protected data. Speaking at a recent event to promote his book, "How to Save the Internet," Clegg – who previously served as a Meta executive – sided with the AI......
Dragon Quest I & II return in HD-2D remakes nearly four decades later
The first two games in the Dragon Quest trilogy are finally getting an HD-2D remake, joining the third in the series – and you'll be able to play both of them later this year. Read Entire Article
Tesla sales in Europe plunge 50% amid backlash over Musk and competition from hybrids, Chinese brands
According to new figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA), Tesla sold 7,261 cars in Europe in April. That marks a 49% decrease compared to the same month a year earlier when European sales were at 14,228 units. Sales for the January to April period, meanwhile, were down almost...
Apple to unveil “Solarium” UI redesign for iOS, macOS, and more at WWDC
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the updated interface is codenamed "Solarium," a reference to the glass enclosures used for tanning and sunbathing. It is expected to give Apple's operating systems a "slicker and more modern" appearance while providing a unified user experience across the entire product lineup. Read Entire Article
Putin calls for “throttling” Microsoft and Zoom in Russia, urges development of domestic alternatives
Microsoft was one of many companies to suspend sales in Russia and start removing its presence from the country following the start of Putin's "special operation" in Ukraine at the start of 2022. Read Entire Article