Unlike chatbots, which learned to imitate human language through vast stores of online text, robots require something the internet doesn't provide in abundance: detailed examples of real-world movement. How a person grips a sponge, stirs soup, or shuts off a running tap contains a level of nuance that sensors and......
GPS is getting jammed in the Strait of Hormuz, and ships are appearing in circles
The interference has scrambled the Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) that ships rely on to share their positions. That means tankers carrying hundreds of thousands of tons of oil may not know exactly where nearby vessels are – a potentially catastrophic problem in narrow waterways, where even a small navigational error......
HandBrake remains the go-to free encoder for compressing and converting video
HandBrake is one of the most popular free video tools around, offering a powerful way to convert and compress video files. The open-source transcoder supports Windows, macOS, and Linux and can convert almost any video format into widely compatible codecs like H.264, H.265, AV1, MP4, or MKV. Read Entire Article
This $155 ESP32-powered DIY drone can hit 67 mph
ESP-Blast centers on an ESP32 board serving as the flight controller, a role usually handled by dedicated flight-control hardware in high-performance drones. The ESP32, which integrates a dual-core processor along with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, is typically used in connected devices and hobbyist electronics rather than in high-speed aerial platforms. Read...
AMD unveils OpenClaw to run AI agents locally on Ryzen and Radeon hardware
The effort is part of AMD's broader Agent Computer initiative, which argues that the future of AI isn't limited to remote infrastructure. Instead, it envisions a world where users control both their data and their computing environment – where AI assistants operate continuously with reduced network dependence, fewer external subscriptions,......
Testing AMD FSR 4.1: Sharper Images, But DLSS Still Leads
AMD's upcoming FSR 4.1 update promises clearer detail and less motion blur. We tested the new upscaler against FSR 4 and Nvidia's DLSS 4.5 to see how much image quality has improved. Read Entire Article
Sinema admits a romance with her security guard as she fights ex-wife’s lawsuit
Her lawyer argues a lawsuit seeking damages against her should be dismissed.
Feds move to dismiss charges against Army veteran who burned American flag near White House
He set fire to a U.S. flag to protest Trump’s executive order on flag burning.
High winds cause power outages and property destruction as wild March weather blows in
Powerful winds and extreme weather are knocking out power, damaging property, and fueling wildfires across parts of the United States
Two weeks into war with Iran, Trump has been knocked back on his political heels
Two weeks of war in Iran has President Donald Trump increasingly knocked back on his political heels