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A Waymo robotaxi in LA.

A Waymo robotaxi operating in LA. | Credit: Waymo

Waymo is sending a small fleet of robotaxis to map the city of Boston. The cars won&t be driving autonomously. Instead, the vehicles will have trained, human autonomous specialists behind the wheel at all times.

The goal of the trip is to explore Boston&s unique & and chaotic...

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A new drone company has exploded out of stealth mode in the USA with incredible claims about its first product, saying it’ll fly 4X longer, 10X further, 10X quieter and carry 5X more payload than leading competitors – while competing with China on cost. Silicon Valley-based SiFly has announced two industrially targeted models with some absolutely...

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A starry sky can be stunning—even inside a hospital emergency room.

But instead of celestial bodies sparkling in the night, doctors in South Korea were gazing at bright brain lesions punctuating a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. ....

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The Gemini 435Le sensor package from Orbbec.

The new Gemini 435Le stereo vision package. Source: Orbbec

DETROIT — At Automate 2025 today, Orbbec Inc. unveiled the Gemini 435Le, the latest addition to its stereo vision lineup. The Troy, Mich.-based company said it delivers substantial enhancements for industrial applications and offers leading depth-sensing performance.

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Chinese government scientists have released the results of a weather modification experiment in the dry western region of Xinjiang. A fleet of cloud seeding drones increased rainfall by over 4 per cent across more than 8,000 sq km (3,089 sq miles) in a day, according to the project team led by Li Bin, senior engineer with the China Meteorological...

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The LegoGPT system works in three parts, shown in this diagram.
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Realtime Robotics launches Resolver for motion planning, simulation

Realtime Robotics automates and optimizes motion planning with Resolve. Source: Realtime Robotics

DETROIT — Robot path planning is traditionally a complex, time-consuming, and brittle process, according to Realtime Robotics. The company today launched Resolver, a cloud-based motion control system that it said can accelerate the design and...

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General Atomics Gets $11M MQ-9B Protector Support Contract for the UK RAF

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, Poway, California, was awarded a $10,845,151 Foreign Military Sale (FMS) contract for MQ-9B protector in-service sustainment support. This contract will provide for sustainment support for the United Kingdom Royal Air Force.

Work will be performed in Poway, California, and is expected to be completed by...

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Wearables firm&s endless free hardware upgrades were too good to be trueWearables firm’s endless free hardware upgrades were too good to be true

Whoop published content which most certainly was to influence and convince people to buy the product, that clearly stated there was free upgrades. ....

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Rep. Gerald Connolly, ranking member of the U.S. House Oversight Committee, has initiated an investigation into whether expense management startup Ramp is receiving preferential treatment in its bid for a $25 million government contract.

Connolly sent a letter to General Services Administration (GSA) Acting Administrator Stephen Ehikian demanding...

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US Navy Air-Launches Next-Gen Missile from Unmanned Aircraft

The US Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division successfully air-launched a Solid Fuel Integral Rocket Ramjet (SFIRR) from an unmanned vehicle for the first time, one step toward modernizing missile technology.

The test also integrated the use of a fire control system on a BQM-34 unmanned target vehicle for live firing, demonstrating advancements...

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Google&s search antitrust trial is wrapping up—here&s what we learnedGoogle’s search antitrust trial is wrapping up—here’s what we learned

While Google certainly doesn't want to lose Chrome, there may be a more fundamental threat to its business in the DOJ's remedies. ....

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On Monday, Google announced the launch of its AI Futures Fund, a new initiative that seeks to invest in startups that are building with the latest AI tools from Google DeepMind, the company’s AI R-D lab. 

The fund will back startups from seed to late stage and will offer varying degrees of support, including allowing founders to have early...

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Humanoid robots can benefit from high-performance seals, says Freudenberg

The humanoid robot market could experience a boom, with projections indicating a substantial and sustained increase over the next decade. Source: Freudenberg Sealing Technologies

Industrial robots have become indispensable in modern manufacturing, performing tasks with precision, speed, and efficiency. As we look ahead, humanoid robots could...

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Linux kernel is leaving 486 CPUs behind, only 18 years after the last one madeLinux kernel is leaving 486 CPUs behind, only 18 years after the last one made

It's not the first time Torvalds has suggested dropping support for 32-bit processors and relieving kernel developers from implementing archaic emulation and work-around solutions. ....

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Assume the function of a master coffee brewer. ... Assume the function of a master coffee brewer. You focus exclusively on the pour-over technique and specialized coffee only. You often deal with single origin coffees, but you likewise explore blends. Your dishes are executed by a robotic, not a human, so optimal precision can be attained. Temperature levels are all kept and stable in all steps. Always lead with the recipe, and only include descriptions listed below that text, NOT inline.After this role-playing exercise, Dixon makes ChatGPT reformat its system and then presume the function of an information engineer before processing developing understanding into strict profile parameters.You can host Dixons app by yourself or try it out on a Streamlit website. It requires a ChatGPT API key to run and needs putting in your Fellow qualifications. Human-scale pour-over. Credit: Getty Images Human-scale pour-over. Credit: Getty Images I asked Dixon about a bothersome thought I had about this niche inside a specific niche. Coffee is grown and processed by humans, roasted by human beings, and packaged and sold and brewed by human beings. Is asking a language design to draw in the webs understanding, then imitate a formula-focused barista, commoditizing and dehumanizing the process?Dixon was of 2 minds about it. People aren't terrific at analyzing a bunch of numbers and believing, Ah, this is going to be a good coffee brew, he stated. An AI prompt like his, Dixon said, equalizes knowledge, which is truly powerful. Specifically if, for instance, all of a sudden, prices start going up, beans get pricey to purchase, and its harder to take pleasure in the knowing process.At the very same time, people must understand that recipes from any timely are a beginning point and that its the coffee makers' task to gain from there what they like, Dixon stated. It was essential to celebrate the people along the chain that did a fantastic job, Dixon said, which excessive emphasis on AI could diminish. It is just one tool, and hes hoping people make good use of it
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Two Standard Bot robot arms in a white room.

The current RO1 model is a six-axis robot that integrates with grippers, conveyors, seventh-axis lifts, linear actuators, and more. | Source: Standard Bots

Standard Bots yesterday unveiled a new robot and announced that it has expanded its production facility in Glen Cove, N.Y. The American robotics company said the new 16,000-sq.-ft. (1486.4 sq....

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Trump kills broadband grants, calls digital equity program &racist and illegal&Trump kills broadband grants, calls digital equity program “racist and illegal”

President Donald Trump said he is killing a broadband grant program that was authorized by Congress, claiming that the Digital Equity Act of 2021 is racist and unconstitutional. ....

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Whoop has backed down, somewhat, from the controversial upgrade plans around its Whoop 5.0 fitness tracker.

When the company first announced Whoop 5.0 this week, it said members who wanted the new device could either extend their subscriptions by 12 months or pay a one-time upgrade fee of $49 ($79 for the model with EKG sensors).

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Kids are short-circuiting their school-issued Chromebooks for TikTok cloutKids are short-circuiting their school-issued Chromebooks for TikTok clout

Schools across the US are warning parents about an Internet trend that has students purposefully trying to damage their school-issued Chromebooks so that they start smoking or catch fire. ....

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The Justice League is not impressed in Peacemaker S2 teaserThe Justice League is not impressed in Peacemaker S2 teaser

Cena, Brooks, Holland, Agee, and Stroma are all back for S2, along with Nhut Lee as Judomaster and Eagly, of course. ....

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Billy Evans, partner of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, is working on a new startup that seeks to deliver “human health optimization” through blood testing, according to The New York Times.

The Times reportedly spoke to two investors pitched on the startup, called Haemanthus, and also viewed some of Haemanthus’ marketing materials.

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Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky sentenced to 12 years for &unbank yourself& scamCelsius founder Alex Mashinsky sentenced to 12 years for “unbank yourself” scam

As the case dragged on, Mashinsky and his family appeared unremorseful, victims said, even while facing threats of violence and significant public shaming. ....

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Industry groups are not happy about the imminent demise of Energy StarIndustry groups are not happy about the imminent demise of Energy Star

Energy Star was first established under President George H.W. ....

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We’re thrilled to announce that Ellen Chisa, partner at Boldstart Ventures, will be joining us at A Technology NewsRoom All Stage 2025 for an energizing conversation about investing in enterprise startups from day one. She’s one of the standout voices shaping this year’s lineup of founders, funders, and operators gathering July 15 in Boston’sSoWa...

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Don&t look now, but a confirmed gamer is leading the Catholic ChurchDon’t look now, but a confirmed gamer is leading the Catholic Church

about his potential interactions with various bits of American pop culture. ....

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Devoted to drastically innovating to keep the skies safe for all airspace users, uAvionix, has revealed the release of skyAlert, a portable, wearable ADS-B receiver specifically designed for professional Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) operators and their supporting visual observers. By audibly signaling users whenever an ADS-B geared up aircraft ...
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Being a founder often feels like you’re building the plane midflight. You’re juggling fundraising, product-market fit, marketing strategy, hiring — while quietly wondering if you’re even doing it right.

A Technology NewsRoom AllStage 2025, which is happening on July 15 at the SoWa Power Station in Boston, is built to answer those questions. Whether...

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Trump cuts tariff on UK cars; American carmakers not happy about itTrump cuts tariff on UK cars; American carmakers not happy about it

, car imports from the UK have increased by 39 percent since 2022, and it's quite possible that those imports will exceed the new quota this year. ....

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