TECH & INNOVATION

Stanford Scientists Develop Gecko-Inspired Adhesive Grippers for the Astrobee Robot

Scientists Develop Gecko-Inspired Adhesive Grippers for Astrobee Robot

TECH & INNOVATION 10.21.2020 11:00 AM

NASA has been funding scientists developing gecko-inspired technology for robotic applications at the International Space Station. Two Stanford laboratories developed gecko-like grippers for the Astrobee robot to pick up objects to assist astronauts efficiently.

Americans Need Only 6.1 Days of Work to Buy New iPhone 12 - Study

10.21.2020 10:00 AM

Planning to get the new iPhone 12? You only need to work an average of 6.1 days to save up and buy Apple's smartphone!

Telegram Bot Steals Pictures of Women and Creates "Deepfake" Versions

10.21.2020 06:00 AM

Based on artificial intelligence (AI), a bot has been running on the encrypted messaging platform Telegram - creating more than 100,000 "deepfake" images using photographs of real women, without their consent.

How to Find Out If 5G Is Available To You

10.20.2020 21:52 PM

Before buying the latest 5G smartphones in the market, know first if your smartphone or area is 5G ready. Here's how to find out.

All In WA: A Concert For COVID-19 Relief

Bill Gates Isn't the 'Smartest' in Microsoft, Says Former SVP; Guess Who?

10.20.2020 18:00 PM

Bill Gates isn't the smartest in Microsoft, says a former colleague. But knowledge isn't everything!

Samsung Trolls Apple For Removing Chargers on iPhone 12

10.20.2020 16:00 PM

Samsung always trolled Apple for the new iPhone, but this year it's because iPhone 12 does not come with a charger that it usually does.

Best 'Among Us' Halloween Costume Ideas: How to Nail This Year's Party

10.20.2020 12:00 PM

This year's Halloween will definitely be bombarded with a few "Among Us" fans. If you're trying to win the costume party, you might have to stand out a little bit.

A New Deep Learning System Emulates Movement of Macaque Monkeys

10.20.2020 10:00 AM

Researchers have developed a motion capture system based on deep learning, estimating the poses of macaque monkeys to aid future studies.

Next Generation Travel: Direct Fusion Drive Can Get Spacecrafts to Titan in Two Years

10.20.2020 05:00 AM

Since nuclear fusion was discovered, it has become something of a holy grail in the search for efficient and clean energy sources. While the technology remains in a developmental phase, scientists are looking for a revolutionary application - fusion drives for spacecraft.