Luke Dormehl
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7 Movies to prepare you for the rise of the metaverse
If you want a fun way to visualize the tech, virtual worlds, or ethical conundrums that the metaverse might bring about, check out these seven movies → Read More
This Robot Pitcher Can Replicate Any Human Throw
Trajekt's high-tech pitching machine can mimic the exact speed, spin, and trajectory of any human pitch. It's a literal game-changer for professional baseball → Read More
It's a small miracle that Mortal Kombat survived the '90s
Mortal Kombat is one of the biggest and most commercially successful fighting game franchises of all time -- but it was almost a dud in 1992 → Read More
Why AI will never rule the world
Despite fears that AI will one day take over the world, some experts contend that our existing AI systems are incapable of surpassing human intelligence → Read More
I pitched my startup idea to a robot VC
To test the AI behind PitchExpert, I pitched an idea for a totally ridiculous water delivery startup -- and the feedback I got was jaw-droppingly good → Read More
Meta wants to supercharge Wikipedia with an AI upgrade
Meta, the company formerly known as Facebook, has proposed a surprisingly simple way to make Wikipedia articles more transparent and trustworthy → Read More
Arcade1Up is resurrecting NFL Blitz and giving it online multiplayer
Arcade1Up is resurrecting NFL Blitz -- arguably one of the best football games of the 1990s -- with a new home arcade cabinet that boasts online multiplayer → Read More
The world needs a better way to regulate Big Tech's power
As more of our actions and interactions are mediated through technology, those who write the rules of tech are increasingly writing the rules of society → Read More
Her hyper-realistic computer models protect Earth from killer asteroids
Sabina Raducan's computer models are the first step toward building a full-fledged planetary defense system that protects Earth from killer asteroid impacts. → Read More
Optical illusions could help us build a new generation of AI
Computer vision algorithms can't see optical illusions as we humans can -- and scientists are using that quirk to their advantage → Read More
15 ways smartphones transformed life as you know it
Apple's first iPhone was released 15 years ago today. All that time later, here's how smartphones have changed our lives forever. → Read More
How will we know when an AI actually becomes sentient?
Many scientists and technologists believe AI will eventually become sentient. But how will we know when that happens? Currently, there's no good way to tell. → Read More
Satire, Subversion, and Sonic the Hedgehog
By repurposing in-game Sonic cutscenes and overdubbing amusing new lines, this YouTuber has found a winning formula for satirizing online culture. → Read More
Satire, Subversion, and Sonic the Hedgehog
By repurposing in-game Sonic cutscenes and overdubbing amusing new lines, this YouTuber has found a winning formula for satirizing online culture. → Read More
Be kind, rewind: How VHS shaped the way we watch movies
VHS may be obsolete now that we have BluRays and 4K video streaming, but those boxy old tapes of yesteryear had a huge impact on the way we consume media → Read More
Pay with an implant: The future, or a cyberpunk pipe dream?
Implantable payment chips are here -- enabling users to pay for things with a wave of their hand. Is this the wave of the future, or merely a flash in the pan? → Read More
Tiger steaks and lion burgers: Lab-grown exotic animal meat is on the way
Most cellular meat startups focus on growing familiar foods (like beef and chicken) in a lab, but Primeval Foods has its sights set on something more exotic. → Read More
How scientists are giving robots humanlike tactile senses
Giving robots sight and hearing is fairly straightforward these days, but equipping them with a robust sense of touch is far more difficult. → Read More
Analog A.I.? It sounds crazy, but it might be the future
Digital transistors have been the backbone of computing for much of the modern era, but Mythic A.I. makes a compelling case that analog chips may be the future. → Read More
Wing is live in Dallas, poised for drone delivery domination
After successful pilot programs in Australia and Finland, Wing's drone delivery service is now live in Texas -- and preparing for further expansion. → Read More