Technologies - Page 113

August 25, 2024

Cellphone bans in some states' public schools take effect as experts point out pros and cons

Some lawmakers are pushing for state-wide cellphone bans in schools, with some districts setting their own policies ahead of the upcoming school year. A pediatric psychologist offered insights.

August 25, 2024

Dogs of war: Britain's new robots aiding Ukraine, terrorizing Russia as drones continue dominating battlefield

The BAD2 drone can serve a range of roles, including reconnaissance and delivery of vital battlefield technology that can help tip a conflict in favor of Ukraine.

August 24, 2024

Get these apps off your phone

U.S. House of Representatives staffers will soon be banned from using all ByteDance apps on House devices. Here are some apps to delete off your phone to keep yourself protected.

August 24, 2024

Don't have anyone to play pingpong with? No problem with this creepy competitive robot

Google’s DeepMind Robotics has developed a table tennis robot that competes, learns and adapts, making it an interesting player in the world of sports technology.

August 23, 2024

Would you trust a robot with your smile?

Boston-based Perceptive successfully completed the world's first fully automated dental procedure on a human in Barranquilla, Colombia,

August 22, 2024

A robot's attempt to get a sample of the melted fuel at Japan's damaged nuclear reactor is suspended

An attempt to use a robot to remove a sample of melted fuel from Japan's tsunami-stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant was suspended due to a technical issue.

August 22, 2024

How to set alerts on your phone for those who are deaf or hard of hearing

Technology wizard Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson walks through the steps for how to set alerts on a phone for those who are deaf or hard of hearing.

August 21, 2024

Border Patrol mobile app for migrants seeking entry faces scrutiny for its lack of vetting, security

A recent report highlighted the need to make changes to the CBP One mobile application used by noncitizens seeking entry into the United States.

August 21, 2024

The next-gen humanoid robot is knocking at your door

Figure of California has introduced its Figure 02, its second-generation humanoid robot designed for production lines at commercial sites.

August 20, 2024

Remember that robot dog? It's back with a 'wheely' cool upgrade

Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson discusses how Unitree's Go2-W robot dog combines quadruped agility with wheeled efficiency for versatile mobility.