At a facility near Berlin, a new kind of robot is automating tasks that until recently had been out of the reach of machines. A Warehouse Robot Learns to Sort Out the Tricky Stuff Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreA robot made by Covariant installed in Right now, in a warehouse not far from Berlin, a bright yellow robot is leaning over a conveyor, picking items out of crates with the assurance of a chicken pecking grain. The robot itself doesn’t look that unusual, but what makes it special are its eyes and brain.
Read MorePhoto by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images British Airways has suspended all its direct flights to mainland China in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, Reuters reports. “We apologise to customers for the inconvenience, but the safety of our customers and crew is always our priority,” the company said in an email. BA.com currently shows
Read MoreFaith in Elon Musk’s company has driven its stock to new heights. But detractors think their skepticism will be vindicated in the end. 2? 0? Here’s What Divides Tesla Bulls From Bears Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreSave hundreds of dollars on 65-inch and 75-inch TVs, as well as some of our favorite audio gear, like the Bose QuietComfort 35 II. Best Buy flash sale: Discounts on Bose headphones, TCL 4K TVs, Galaxy Watch and more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe powerful Black Shark 2 Pro gaming phone from Xiaomi makes a rare US appearance at CES, and I got to spend a little time with it. We go hands-on with the Black Shark 2 Pro gaming phone and its bonkers specs – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreKeep your freezer stocked with these gluten-free pies to satisfy a pizza craving any time. Our favorite gluten-free frozen pizzas to order online – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreHere’s everything we know about the movie also starring Colin Farrell, John Turturro, Andy Serkis, Paul Dano, Zoe Kravitz and more. The Batman starring Robert Pattinson starts filming – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreYou can trade and manage your Pokemon collections from multiple games. Pokemon Home will let you bring old buddies to Sword and Shield – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreHere’s our ongoing guide for the upcoming movie about the beloved Sega video game character. Sonic the Hedgehog movie scores retro 16-bit music video with Wiz Khalifa – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Spitzer Space Telescope is riding off into the sunset, but not before gifting us with a gorgeous nebula glamour shot. NASA's retiring Spitzer telescope snaps wild last view of Tarantula Nebula – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe social media accounts of almost half of the teams in the National Football League, as well as the official NFL account, were hacked, the NFL said in a statement today. Some ESPN social media accounts were also “briefly compromised,” ESPN said today in a statement to The Verge. The NFL accounts were hacked on
Read MoreIt’s delivery, but even better. Our favorite gourmet frozen pizzas to order online – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMix it or nix it? ChemStor wants to make sure you don’t blow yourself up. New software shows safest way to store chemicals, or dispose of them – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreBefore you spend $2,200 or more, check out these less-expensive cycles from Bowflex, Echelon, Myx Fitness and NordicTrack. Peloton alternatives: 4 great indoor exercise bikes that cost less – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThis Windows Mixed Reality headset is compatible with the HTC Vive and is selling for over 50% off. Get started in VR with the Samsung HMD Odyssey+ for just 0 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIf you order now, you won’t get the phone until Feb. 18. Motorola Razr foldable phone preorders are backed up until mid-February – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Apple CEO Tim Cook said on Tuesday that the company began limiting employee travel to China last week amid the coronavirus outbreak, and that Apple has closed one store in mainland China and reduced operating hours for other retail locations. The announcement is yet more evidence that the
Read MoreThese stress toys and mind-benders will space you out — in a good way. 50 mesmerizing desk toys that could replace your Newton's cradle – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreApple found renewed growth with an increase in phone sales as well as younger products, like the Apple Watch, AirPods and its subscription services. New iPhones Fuel Strong Profit for Apple Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreNASA’s next big space observatory — the James Webb Space Telescope — probably won’t launch in March 2021, potentially creating added costs for the long-delayed and over-budget program. Unforeseen technical problems are prolonging the process of finishing up the telescope, making it increasingly likely that the spacecraft will have to launch at a later date.
Read MorePhoto by Michele Doying / The Verge Google is working on another communications application, this one for workplaces, that will combine several different platforms it already operates, according to a new report from The Information. This new product is designed to unify different Google services the company sells to businesses, including parts of its G
Read MoreImage: Alex Castro / The Verge Barely over a year ago, we pointed out how dystopian it seemed when Chinese schools added “smart uniforms” to track their students’ attendance. But US colleges are already testing out a similar tactic with a location tracking app, which students are now apparently expected to install on their phones.
Read MoreA partnership between Gale and Udemy is bringing learning video content from Udemy to public libraries. “Gale Presents: Udemy” will provide library patrons with access to 3,500 on-demand video courses in 75 different topics from Udemy’s business collection. Gale to Bring Udemy Learning Content to Libraries Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreThree community colleges in California’s Inland Empire/Desert region are rolling out virtual, cloud-based labs to give students any time, anywhere access to the computing tools they need to hone job-ready skills, all in one place. Community Colleges Pilot Virtual Labs as a Service Source: Campus Technology
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