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[ad_1] The iRobot Roomba 694 is back on sale for $180 via Amazon, which is a savings of 35 percent or $95. This isn’t the lowest price ever for the well-regarded robovac, but it’s darned close. There likely won’t be a price drop this stark until Prime Day or the holidays. iRobot The Roomba 694 … Read more
[ad_1] The worm-like caecilian Siphonops annulatus is the first amphibian described to produce ‘milk’ for offspring hatched outside its body.Credit: Carlos Jared An egg-laying amphibian found in Brazil nourishes its newly hatched young with a fatty, milk-like substance, according to a study published today in Science1. Lactation is considered a key characteristic of mammals. But … Read more
[ad_1] A couple of years ago, Apple introduced the Voice Control feature without a lot of fanfare, but it was quickly considered a valuable feature that improved user accessibility. Even if it doesn’t necessarily impact your accessibility, you can still try a different way of using your computer where you use your voice to control … Read more
[ad_1] Journalists, creators and long-winded VCs on X now have a new way to be exhausting on main. X now allows verified organizations and Premium+ subscribers to “Articles.” The feature adds a basic text-editing interface that includes embedded media and some text formatting options, like the ability to make bulleted lists. It also appears that … Read more
[ad_1] Tools such as Sora can generate convincing video footage from text prompts.Credit: Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto via Getty Artificial intelligence (AI) tools that translate text descriptions into images and video are advancing rapidly. Just as many researchers are using ChatGPT to transform the process of scientific writing, others are using AI image generators such as Midjourney, … Read more
[ad_1] By now, you’ve probably seen Amazon’s cute electric “bread truck” – the Rivian Delivery Van – roaming your neighborhood streets. Perhaps you’ve even caught a glimpse of Ford’s E-Transit in the wild. And very soon, your favorite contractor might pull up in a Mercedes eSprinter or RAM ProMaster EV. Delivery vans and other commercial … Read more
[ad_1] Rivian generally had a good day yesterday, launching the R2 SUV along with the surprise R3 crossover and dune buggy-esque R3X that were met with general acclaim. Buried in that press release, however, was the news that the automaker is halting production of its $5 billion Georgia plant in order to save money. Instead … Read more
[ad_1] The film Dune: Part Two might feature human actors Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, but the biggest stars — at least literally — are the sandworms. The sandworms are central to the desert ecosystem of the fictional planet Arrakis, the film’s main setting, and to the culture of its inhabitants, the Fremen. Sandworms live underground … Read more
[ad_1] Tecno Mobile, while not widely known outside of China, does have a reputation for making high-quality devices at competitive prices. The company’s new 16 inch Megabook T16 Pro 2024 Ultra laptop, which was first revealed at this year’s MWC 2024, comes with an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor (a fresh release from December 2023), … Read more
[ad_1] Two years ago, Wales were defending champions and France were on their way to the Grand Slam. Now they’re both just hoping to avoid the wooden spoon. To their credit, Warren Gatland’s young side has shown flashes, which is more than can be said for Les Bleus, who entered the 2024 Six Nations as … Read more