Boston Dynamics’ cool-yet-terrifying commercial robot Spot is about to go on sale
Boston Dynamics’ ambitions in the field of robotics have been the stuff that Internet virality is made of. The engineering and robotics company has already produced incredibly skillful machines that will haunt your nightmares if you’re one of those who’s convinced humanity is doomed and that the rise of the robots is at hand. The company’s robots have, for example, already shown an ability to navigate obstacles Parkour-style, easily manipulate boxes in a warehouse, deftly handle stairs and other barriers, along with much more.
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Boston Dynamics’ cool-yet-terrifying commercial robot Spot is about to go on sale originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 5 Jun 2019 at 22:06:12 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Scientists invent foam that can stop a bullet as well as steel can
When designing armor capable of stopping a bullet, the two most important factors are weight and resistance to penetration, and they’re often at odds with one another. A thick steel plate can stop many projectiles but at some point the weight becomes impractical for most applications.
Now, new research into a novel type of material is showing promise as both an option for powerful protection and a weight-saving replacement for heavy metal plates. It’s a composite metal foam which saves weight but seems to offer protection similar to solid steel, and it could be the next big thing in vehicle armor.
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Scientists invent foam that can stop a bullet as well as steel can originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 5 Jun 2019 at 21:03:58 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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iOS 13 will effectively kill 3D Touch – one of the iPhone’s most underappreciated features
With a whole lot of fanfare, Apple in 2015 introduced 3D Touch to the world and positioned it as one of the flagship features of the iPhone 6s. Years in the making, 3D Touch was supposed to change the way we used our smartphones by completely adding a completely new and intuitive method of UI interaction.
Nearly four years after its introduction, however, it’s fair to say that 3D Touch never quite managed to live up to the hype that accompanied its unveiling. While the feature — which presented users with a variety of contextual options based on the amount of pressure applied to the display — was technologically impressive, it was not readily discoverable or even available on all iOS devices. In light of that, we’re now seeing reports that Apple with iOS 13 has effectively axed the feature altogether in favor of a long press alternative.
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iOS 13 will effectively kill 3D Touch – one of the iPhone’s most underappreciated features originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 5 Jun 2019 at 20:08:01 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Airless tires from GM and Michelin could make flats a thing of the past
GM and Michelin are working on a prototype tire design they unveiled this week which will start being tested on Chevy Bolts later this year — and, more importantly, is intended to eliminate the prospect of blowouts and flat tires once it’s put into use on production cars. The design was introduced this week at an event in Montreal and is being called the Uptis, which stands for Unique Puncture-proof Tire System.
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Airless tires from GM and Michelin could make flats a thing of the past originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 5 Jun 2019 at 19:06:52 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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NASA has a new plan for getting the InSight lander digging again
NASA’s InSight lander is having some problems. The robot, which has already delivered some very interesting observations since arriving on Mars late last year, can’t seem to get one of its most important tools to work as planned.
The instrument, called a “mole,” was designed to hammer itself deep under the Martian surface and monitor temperature changes. NASA figured it would be able to push itself as deep as 16 feet into the Martian crust, but the consistency of the soil has made that difficult. In fact, the mole has only made it around a foot deep, and now InSight’s science team has come up with a new plan.
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The NSA is urging Windows users to update their computers ASAP
If you’re a Windows user who has yet to update your operating system after the discovery of the Bluekeep vulnerability a few weeks ago, then maybe a warning from the NSA will be enough to spur you on.
Bluekeep is a vulnerability that’s been compared to the devastating 2007 malware WannaCry that wreaked havoc on computer systems around the world, resulting in millions of dollars’ worth of damage. There’s concern that systems running older versions of Windows like Windows 7 are especially vulnerable to Bluekeep.
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You might have missed the most promising new feature of iOS 13
iOS 13 might not be the huge leap forward that some Apple fans anticipated, but it does include a range of upgrades that will greatly improve the iOS experience. One that we’ve yet to highlight is called Optimized Battery Charging, and while it doesn’t sound all that exciting, it might be the best addition of iOS 13.
As MacRumors explains, Optimized Battery Charging can be found in the Battery Health section of the Settings app. “To reduce battery aging,” the description reads, “iPhone learns from your daily charging routine so it can wait to finish charging past 80% until you need to use it.” And by doing so, it can extend your battery’s lifespan.
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All the new iPad gestures you need to learn to leave your laptop behind
For a few years now, Apple has been insisting that the iPad is a better choice than a traditional laptop, and that might be true for some users. The iPad Pro, as well as the various features that Apple built for the tablet to take advantage of the extra screen real estate, make it a great tool for work — but not a perfect work device.
That is, it wasn’t an ideal laptop replacement until earlier this week when Apple unveiled a bunch of iOS features for iPad that users have been demanding for years now. And iOS for iPad has received so many features that set it apart from iPhone that it got its own operating system name. iPadOS is, of course, iOS 13, plus all the new iPad features. But before you replace your laptop with a new iPadOS machine, you might want to become familiar with all of the new gestures that Apple has introduced in iPadOS 13.
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Get 50 accessories for your GoPro or Yi action cam for $22
If you have any GoPro action camera from the past few generations or any Yi action cam, there’s a killer deal right now on Amazon that you’re definitely going to want to check out. The Neewer 50-In-1 Action Camera Accessory Kit for GoPro and YI Cameras has pretty much every mount and strap you can possibly think of, plus a whole bunch of awesome ones you had no idea even existed. It also comes with a terrific carrying case, and all for just $22 right now.
Neewer 50-In-1 Action Camera Accessory Kit for GoPro 7 GoPro Hero 6 5 4 3+ Hero Session 5 Apema…: $21.99
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- Removable triangle suction cup mount ：Sucker with CNC processed aluminum adapter pad and plastic screw.Work with GoPro for low angle shot, strong and firm suction to reduce the vibration.
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- Backpack Strap Quick Release Clip Clamp Mount 360 Degree Rotation: 360 degree rotation, the direction and the angle can meet users’ needs.Easily clip or remove it at the backpack,hat .etc.
- Mini Retractable Tripod with Ball Head and Foldable Legs（Silver）:Small, Lightweight and portable, easy to store. Suitable for all kind of camera, digital cameras, web cameras and camcorders.
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NASA will send three landers from three different companies to the Moon
NASA plans to return humans to the Moon within the next five years. That’s a tall order and, while many people remain skeptical that the agency can pull it off without the massive increase in budget that it has yet to receive, NASA is pushing forward with a trio of unmanned missions that will precede the eventual return of astronauts to the lunar surface.
In a new blog post, NASA announces the three companies that scored contracts to produce lunar landing equipment which will deliver scientific experiments and instruments to Earth’s tiny companion. Astrobotic, Intuitive Machines, and Orbit Beyond will now be working in concert with NASA to accomplish a number of lofty goals.
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