Technologies - Page 27

AI vs human war has already begun, as robot kicks child in martial arts demonstration in China

June 6, 2026

AI vs human war has already begun, as robot kicks child in martial arts demonstration in China

A robot in a clown wig performing martial arts kicked a child at a tourist destination in Xinjiang, China. The child was not seriously injured.

A wheeled robot may beat humanoids into your home

June 6, 2026

A wheeled robot may beat humanoids into your home

Hello Robot's Stretch 4 is a wheeled robot designed for safe home assistance, offering an alternative to humanoid robots with its omnidirectional base.

China’s grip on rare-earth magnets could crush US drone industry before it grows

June 5, 2026

China’s grip on rare-earth magnets could crush US drone industry before it grows

Trump's drone dominance executive order drives demand for 340,000 systems by 2028, but China's rare earth export controls threaten the magnet supply chain.

Will a four-armed robot replace astronauts in space?

June 5, 2026

Will a four-armed robot replace astronauts in space?

Orbit Robotics built Helios, a four-armed robot designed for zero gravity that grips and braces inside spacecraft while performing maintenance tasks.

AI boom: Demand for data centers drives innovation by energy, tech industries to produce new power sources

June 4, 2026

AI boom: Demand for data centers drives innovation by energy, tech industries to produce new power sources

Artificial intelligence (AI) is driving a surge in electricity demand, prompting companies to invest in energy technologies, grid infrastructure and innovative data centers.

Are humanoid robots now coming for retail jobs?

June 4, 2026

Are humanoid robots now coming for retail jobs?

Figure AI signs commercial deal with Catalyst Brands to deploy humanoid robots at a Reno warehouse handling sorting and packing for JCPenney and more.

New ways to prevent flu revealed in 'accidental' lab breakthrough, study finds

June 3, 2026

New ways to prevent flu revealed in 'accidental' lab breakthrough, study finds

Researchers accidentally find that H3N2 and H1N1 flu strains use different strategies to enter cells, revealing new paths to prevent influenza infections.

Dark web monitoring: does it put your data at risk?

June 3, 2026

Dark web monitoring: does it put your data at risk?

Does dark web monitoring put your personal information at risk? Learn what these services actually do and how to protect yourself from data breaches.

Could your Samsung phone replace your passport?

June 3, 2026

Could your Samsung phone replace your passport?

Samsung ID with CLEAR turns your Galaxy phone into a digital ID for airport security, but experts say you should still carry your physical passport.

Power ranking the top 5 weirdest things left in Ubers from breast milk to a picture of Donny Osmond

June 2, 2026

Power ranking the top 5 weirdest things left in Ubers from breast milk to a picture of Donny Osmond

Uber released its 2026 Lost & Found Index, and the most unique forgotten items include two trees, a mini fridge, marbles, and breast milk.