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Surge in robot demand as Budget tax raid makes humans unaffordable
Rachel Reeves's Budget has triggered a surge in demand for robots as the Chancellor's Budget tax raid makes employing human workers too expensive. Automate UK, the industry body for industrial robots, said over half of its members had seen a jump…
Adorable robots for just 99p hailed as the 'future of UK shopping deliveries
They look for all the world like a visitor from outer space, or an intergalactic traveller from Star Wars. But the army of robots working in communities around the UK are being hailed as the future of British doorstep deliveries, and the greenest…
Willing to pay $175,000 for a life-size robot friend that remembers everything about you?
In a world where loneliness is becoming increasingly prevalent, researchers have taken a bold step forward by introducing Melody, a life-sized artificial intelligence robot designed to combat this growing epidemic. However, Melody is not just…
Butterfly-inspired robot wings move without batteries or electronics
Researchers have developed robotic wings that mimic the movement of butterfly wings using only magnetic fields, with no need for batteries or electronics. Inspired by the endurance and efficiency of monarch butterflies, this innovation could…
'Singaporeans don't want this job': city state's hawker culture faces revolution
After failing to find a chef for his hawker stall, a former engineer spent months training a robot he acquired from Wuhan to perfect Hokkien mee (Fujian noodles), a quintessential noodle dish in the city state. Two years ago, Ang Chip Hong, 53…
What to read this weekend: An immersive new work of Africanfuturism
These are the new releases that we picked up this week. I hadn't previously read anything by Nnedi Okorafor when I picked up Death of the Author, but after only a few pages in, I found myself making a mental note to add everything else she's ever…
The US Navy needs drone aircraft carriers, naval analysts argue
Analysts with RAND Corp. say it is time for the US Navy to field drone aircraft carriers. These drone carriers disperse combat power at less expense and with less crew. A fleet of drone carriers could help alleviate a major strategic headache for…
This 3D-printed robot arm can lift 260 times its weight
What's the story In a major breakthrough in robotics, the University of Science and Technology of China has developed an octopus-inspired robotic arm, called SpiRobs. Led by Nikolaos Freris, the project marks a new generation of soft robots. The…
Mexborough: Hospital stroke patients to be given music therapy - BBC News
Image source, Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Stroke patients in South Yorkshire will be given music therapy to 'inspire hope and progress' as part of a two-year trial. Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS…
Kylie Jenner strips down to bra and underwear for sexy Khy photo-shoot
Have YOU got a story? Email Kylie Jenner put on a sizzling display as she stripped down to her undergarments to promote the latest collection from her clothing brand Khy. The makeup mogul, 27, struck a seductive pose while modeling a black vinyl…
How Improv Comedians Make a Living Teaching Corporate Workshops
In 1994, Bob Kulhan was in his early 20s and on the path to becoming a marketing executive at a top ad agency. The financial stability of his blossoming career comforted his parents. That year, he also began taking improvisational comedy classes at…
5 best new movies to stream this weekend (Jan 25-26) on Netflix, Peacock, Paramount Plus, and more
Another week on the books means another weekend left wondering what to watch. Thankfully you're not hurting for choices with plenty of great movies arriving on Netflix, Prime Video, and more of the best streaming services. Leading the pack this…
A Key Trump Goal Emerges: Replacing Human Jobs With AI
As Trump hits the asphalt with a bevy of executive orders, it's becoming clearer what he and his tech bro buddies imagine for the future of US labor: AI doing jobs instead of people, which could be very bad for US workers. News of Trump's $500…
Paul McCartney says change in law over AI could 'rip off' artists
Sir Paul McCartney has warned artificial intelligence could “rip off” artists if a proposed overhaul of copyright law goes ahead. The proposals could remove the incentive for writers and artists and result in a “loss of…
Researchers design mind-blowing construction material to replace steel: 'This technology holds a lot of promise
Researchers at the University of Maine have managed to 3D print an organic building material with the strength of steel. The SM2ART Nfloor is printed as a single piece in about 30 hours, which is a third faster than building something comparable by…
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