A tiny drone powered by soft muscle-like actuatorsKevin Chen An insect-inspired robot that only weighs as much as a raisin can perform acrobatics and fly for much longer than any previous insect-sized drone without falling apart. For tiny flying robots to make nimble manoeuvres, they need to be lightweight and agile but also capable of withstanding large forces. Such forces mean that most tiny robots can only fly for around 20 seconds before breaking, which makes it difficult to collect enough data to properly calibrate and test the robots’ flying abilities. Now, Suhan Kim at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology…
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Scam calls can target anyone, even the prime minister of Thailand.Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said this week that she had received a scam call from someone impersonating another world leader, whom she did not identify. “I could hear clearly from the voice that it was the voice of the country leader,” she said Wednesday, adding that the caller may have used AI to fake the other leader’s voice. It began with a voice message from the person asking how Paetongtarn was doing and saying they were looking forward to working together. She texted back that she was OK and the…
TikTok said late Friday that its service would “go dark” for its 170 million American users on Sunday in the face of a federal ban over fears that its Chinese ownership poses a threat to the United States’ national security.The company said in a statement posted to its website and on X that “unfortunately TikTok will be forced to go dark on January 19” unless the Biden administration assures Apple, Google and other companies that they will not be punished for delivering TikTok’s services in the United States.The statement was TikTok’s latest attempt to pressure the administration to grant it…
Nearsightedness or myopia occurs when objects look blurred at a distance. The British Journal of Ophthalmology recently published a report that found a significant increase in myopia among children and teens since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020. “Emerging evidence suggests a potential association between the pandemic and accelerated vision deterioration among young adults,” states the report. The researchers carried out 276 studies across 50 countries with a total of 5,410,945 participants. Instances of nearsightedness in children and teens has tripled in the past three decades, which one could assume is the result of an increase in screen…
This weekend is the end of the Joe Biden presidency and administration. According to insiders, the mood at the White House is bleak. Biden is leaving as a failed one-term president and Donald Trump is coming back on Monday, so some folks are feeling down. Of course, millions of Americans are absolutely overjoyed to see the change in leadership and are counting down the minutes to Monday. In a way, this is worse for Democrats than 2016 because it’s the second time that Trump has beaten them and their party is decimated. They have every right to feel sad and…
Jessica Alba and Cash Warren reportedly faced many relationship challenges in their 17-year marriage, including jealousy and a dwindling romance.The pair had high hopes for their marriage but soon suffered a stale relationship as they changed their “priorities” and started welcoming kids.After reports revealed the pair are headed for a divorce, Jessica Alba confirmed the news, announcing they’re going their separate ways to “embark on a new chapter.”Article continues below advertisementJessica Alba And Cash Warren Battled Jealousy And Lack Of Romance In Their MarriageMEGAAlba and Warren’s marriage had its fair share of marital troubles before it finally came crashing down.The…
Apple in June of last year unveiled new iPhones built with generative AI as it seeks to boost sales and show it is keeping up in the technological arms race. The company has a lot riding on the new iPhone 16 and hopes that customers are attracted to buy the latest models by its new AI powers. “We are thrilled to introduce the first iPhones designed from the ground up for Apple Intelligence and its breakthrough capabilities,” Apple chief executive Tim Cook said at an event at the iPhone maker’s Silicon Valley headquarters. “Apple Intelligence” is a new suite of…
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim warns of ongoing ‘rollercoaster’ as club attempt at stormy rebuild continues.Who: Manchester United vs BrightonWhat: English Premier LeagueWhere: Old Trafford, Manchester, United KingdomWhen: 2pm (16:00 GMT) on SundayFollow Al Jazeera’s live build-up followed by our text and photo stream of the match. Ruben Amorim has warned that Manchester United’s season will continue to be a “rollercoaster” ride as players learn to adapt to his system following a dramatic 3-1 win against Southampton. Premier League basement club Southampton were on the brink of a shock win at Old Trafford on Thursday before Amad Diallo scored a…
Lunar Owls guard Skylar Diggins-Smith ended Unrivaled’s inaugural game with a bang. The former Notre Dame Fighting Irish star hit a three from the top of the line to complete a comeback 84-80 win against the Mist. The league uses a target score to complete games, which is set by adding 11 points to the leading team’s point total after three quarters.The Mist led 73-67 entering the fourth, but the Lunar Owls rallied, winning the final frame by 10, 17-7.Diggins-Smith finished with 21 points on 8-of-17 shooting, including 3-of-8 from deep.After the game, she spoke with TNT Sports’ Allie LaForce…
With the long-sought cease-fire agreement now in place, both President Biden and President-elect Donald Trump can claim credit for the accomplishment, while Israel and Hamas ponder what precisely they have signed up for.The agreement’s first phase calls for the release of 33 of the about 100 hostages still being held in Gaza, a six-week cease-fire, Israeli withdrawal from populated areas, the release of possibly hundreds of Palestinians imprisoned by Israel, and a surge in humanitarian assistance into Gaza. Phase 2, to be negotiated during Phase 1, would involve the return of the remaining living hostages, withdrawal of all Israeli forces…