Spot looks far less creepy when dressed up as a fluffy dog
In brief: It's not Halloween, but that isn't stopping Boston Dynamics from putting one of its robots in costume to help drive home an important point: Spot can be used for far more than remote observation jobs or tasks that are too dangerous for humans.
Facepalm: The Rabbit R1, the AI-powered digital assistant device that attracted massive levels of hype during CES earlier this year, is here. Like the Humane AI Pin, it has been met with reviews that range from okay to downright bad. Many people question why the device isn't just an app, and one person has shown that, it could have been – though its developers dispute this.
A hot potato: Printed circuit boards are ubiquitous; they are used in nearly all electronic devices and constitute a significant portion of the electronic waste accumulating in landfills. A new polymer-based material could render PCBs much more environmentally friendly and facilitate endless recycling.
Designing custom CPUs and GPUs has become something of a trend for hobbyists of late
In brief: Building your own graphics card is the kind of undertaking that most people wouldn't even dream of attempting. But for one enterprising engineer known as "adammaj" on X/Twitter, constructing a GPU from the ground up wasn't just a crazy idea; it was a challenge conquered in just two weeks, even "with no prior experience."
The Anker Soundcore Space A40 earbuds are now on sale for $49 (50% off), making them a solid value option for affordable, mid-range earbuds with active noise cancellation.
Following the disappointment of the Humane Ai Pin, the Rabbit R1 aims to offer something better at a third of the price and without any subscription fees. However, reviewers remain skeptical about the usefulness of the device.
The Meta Quest 2 is a great standalone VR headset with an extensive game and app library. In addition to the Quest headset, its accessories have also received permanent price cuts.