Brian Heater
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Samsung Unpacked 2024: What we expect and how to watch Wednesday's hardware event
The Samsung event will feature updates to the Galaxy Z Fold, Galaxy Z Flip, as well as more details on the Galaxy Ring and Galaxy AI. → Read More
Nano Dimension is buying Desktop Metal
The news brings closure to more than two years of volleying back and forth between some of the biggest names in additive manufacturing. → Read More
MIT’s soft robotic system is designed to pack groceries
RoboGrocery combines computer vision with a soft robotic gripper to bag a wide range of different items. → Read More
Agility’s humanoid robots are going to handle your Spanx
Digit’s first job will be moving totes around a Connecticut Spanx factory — which is most definitely not a euphemism. → Read More
Persona’s founders are certain the world can use another humanoid robot
At this early stage, Persona’s pitch doesn’t stray far from the various humanoid firms with which it’s set to compete. → Read More
Apple stresses device longevity, extends self-service repair to Europe
The perfect device is one that never breaks in the first place, while still allowing for easy user repair access when needed. → Read More
Circular will pay competitor Oura royalties to sell its smart ring in the US
Smart ring makers Oura and Circular on Tuesday announced a settlement in an ongoing patent suit. The agreed-upon terms find the French company entering → Read More
A new startup from Figure’s founder is licensing NASA tech in a bid to curb school shootings
Cover says what sets it apart is the underlying technology it employs, which has been exclusively licensed from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. → Read More
XReal introduces a $200 device that brings Android apps to its AR glasses
The $200 Beam pro looks like an Android phone, but instead it's a mobile device designed specifically for Xreal’s glasses. → Read More
Generative AI takes robots a step closer to general purpose
The push to produce a robotic intelligence that can fully leverage the wide breadth of movements opened up by bipedal humanoid design has been a key topic for researchers. → Read More
Apple Watch is finally adding a feature I’ve been requesting for years
The ability to pause your activity rings is a minor feature update for most, but for those of us who obsess about such things to an unhealthy degree, it’s the best Apple Watch update in years. → Read More
Apple confirms plans to work with Google's Gemini 'in the future'
“We’re looking forward to doing integrations with other models, including Google Gemini, for instance, in the future," Federighi said during WWDC 2024. → Read More
Watch the Apple Intelligence reveal, and the rest of WWDC 2024 right here
Apple's WWDC 2024 keynote on June 10 will focus on Apple's software offerings, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS and watchOS. → Read More
California’s right to repair bill heads to governor’s desk
California state Assembly has voted in favor of a right to repair legislation that increases consumer ability to fix devices at home. → Read More
Bose upgrades its QuietComfort line
Seeing as how 700 is the largest number known to man, Bose has shifted into Ultra mode for its tQuietComfort wireless headphones. → Read More
Liveblog: Watch Apple unveil the iPhone 15, Apple Watch Series 9 and more
The thrills, the chills and whatever “wonderlust” is. As you read this, we’re forming an orderly queue at One Apple Park, getting ready to watch the company unveil the iPhone 15 and Apple Watch Series 9. Need a quick crash course on what we’re expecting from today’s main event? We’ve got you covered over […] → Read More
If you don’t buy Jony Ive’s $60,000 turntable, are you really a music fan?
Ive and his firm LoveFrom have designed Sondek LP12-50, which marks the 50th anniversary of Linn’s iconic Sondek LP12 turntable. → Read More
MIT develops a motion and task planning system for home robots
This week, researchers at MIT CSAIL are showcasing PIGINet, which is designed to bring task and motion planning to home robotic systems. → Read More
This $3,000, 32-inch e-ink display brings newspaper front pages to your wall
Project E Ink won’t be replacing any of those avenues any time soon – and really, that doesn’t appear to even be the intention. → Read More
Sony’s modular speaker system is a clever and portable take on the home theater
Sony’s new modular wireless speaker system is clean but warm, symmetrical and generally pleasing to the eyes. → Read More