Tesla's autopilot feature is impressive, but it's not perfect — Future Blink
This footage allows us to look through the “eyes” of Tesla’s autopilot tech. The self-driving feature is quite capable and offers some impressive object detection technology, but it’s still not completely problem-free.
You can precisely control this robot to play Jenga — Strictly Robots
This controllable robotic arm is so sensitive and precise that you can use it to play Jenga — but it was really designed to let people do more dangerous tasks that require the same kind of careful tactile response.
4 ways mobile apps could be a lot more accessible
People with disabilities face incessant accessibility hurdles, from the use of physical spaces to navigating online experiences. There’s a long to-do list to make their day-to-day lives easier and wholly accessible, including needed accessibility changes to our beloved mobile apps. SEE ALSO: 4 ways to make hiring more accessible Digital design company Diamond released its […]
Save almost $200 on the Samsung Galaxy Book Pro, plus more great laptop deals this weekend
UPDATE: Dec. 9, 2021, 3:15 p.m. EST This list has been updated to reflect pricing and availability as of Dec. 9. BEST SAMSUNG DEAL: Samsung Galaxy Book Pro, a nice alternative to the similarly priced MacBook Pro — $809.99 $899.99 (save $190) BEST GAMING DEAL: Razer Blade 15, a powerful gaming laptop that’ll keep you […]
Horizon Worlds, Meta's virtual playground for creators, is now open for all adults to misbehave
Meta’s VRChat clone is ready for its close-up. More than a year after it soft-launched as an invite-only experience, Horizon Worlds, the “creator-friendly VR space” formerly known as Facebook Horizon, is finally emerging from its beta testing state. Starting today, the app will be available as a free download on the Quest 2 platform in […]
In Google Cinematic Photos, the camera now moves around you thanks to AI
Google’s Cinematic Photos – short animations created out of photographs, similar to Apple’s Live Photos – have just gotten way cooler. In a blog post Thursday, Google highlighted several Google Photos features, most of which have recently been announced, but there’s one entirely new tool as well. Thanks to the wonders of machine learning, Google’s […]
Looking for a deal on wireless earbuds? This JBL pair is $120 off.
SAVE $120: As of Dec. 9, the JBL Club Pro Plus earbuds are only $79.95 — $120 off their usual price. If you’ve been searching for a pair of true wireless earbuds with noise cancellation and solid sound to boot, this deal is hard to beat. There’s probably someone on your list who asked for […]
Look back at 2021 with Instagram's new Playback feature
2021: More lockdown strolls, the first flight in months, entering restaurants once again. Whichever moments stood out this year, Instagram is now letting us showcase the best ones with a new Playback feature. The app will have Instagrammers go through their stories of the year, out of which we can select 10 to share with […]
Using 10,000-year-old technology, these earthen homes could resist fires and hurricanes
Made from compressed dirt, these blocks offer a sustainable alternative to bricks and concrete construction. Advanced Earthen Construction Technologies has been building compressed earth block machines for over 30 years. Each machine can churn out 480 blocks an hour, giving users enough to build an entire house in one day.
How self-driving cars will 'talk' to pedestrians
It’s hard to communicate with a gesture or nod at a passing car when there’s no one at the wheel. When it comes to driverless cars, this is a bigger, and potentially more life-threatening, issue than it may seem. Road safety relies on all types of communication between people and vehicles, and most importantly on […]