Competition in the robot dog market is getting ugly. As The Robot Report explains, Boston Dynamics is suing Ghost Robotics for allegedly infringing seven patents linked to its Spot quadruped. The Spirit 40 and Vision 60 (shown above) purportedly borrow key technologies from Spot, including systems for self-righting and climbing stairs.
Boston Dynamics says it asked Ghost Robotics to review…
Art project translates music from Teenage Engineering's OP-Z synth into AI-generated imagery
November 16, 2022
AI-generated art is a new frontier rife with potential. But for every thorny question about copyright and the potential for widespread manipulation, generated art can also inspire wonder and awe. For example, look no further than this AI-powered experiment that creates…
How NASA’s Deep Space Network Supports the Agency’s Missions
November 16, 2022
The DSN will enable NASA to track and communicate with Artemis I while working to provide coverage across dozens of other missions throughout the solar system.
Over 50 years ago, NASA captured the world’s imagination and inspired generations with the Apollo 11 Moon…
NASA Study: Rising Sea Level Could Exceed Estimates for U.S. Coasts
November 16, 2022
New results show average sea level rise approaching the 1-foot mark for most coastlines of the contiguous U.S. by 2050. The Gulf Coast and Southeast will see the most change.
By 2050, sea level along contiguous U.S. coastlines could rise as much as 12 inches (30 centimeters) above today’s waterline, according to researchers who analyzed nearly three decades of satellite observations. The…
Google Wallet is now available on Fitbit Sense 2 and Versa 4 as it expands to more countries
November 16, 2022
Google Wallet is seeing one of its first major expansions since its launch as it brings mobile payments to Fitbit Sense 2 and Versa 4 as well as expanding into 12 new countries.
Rolling out starting today, the latest Fitbit smartwatches are adding support for Google Wallet.
Google Pixel Watch adds support for Fitbit’s Sleep Profile feature
November 16, 2022
Just a day after rolling out a fresh update to the Pixel Watch app with some Fitbit improvements, Google has confirmed that the Pixel Watch now supports Sleep Profiles on Fitbit Premium.
In a blog post on The Keyword, Google confirms that the Pixel Watch is adding support…
Samsung brings Android 13 to Galaxy Note 20 series and Galaxy S21 in the United States
November 16, 2022
Samsung is blasting through its Android 13 update, now bringing the update to more devices in the United States as well as abroad.
As of today, November 15, Samsung is rolling out Android 13 to the Galaxy Note 20, Note 20 Ultra, and the Galaxy S21 series in the United States. This comes just a few days after the update first launched in portions of Europe on those devices.
SamMobile reports that…
Google Doodle celebrates the Indonesian musical instrument Angklung
November 16, 2022
Today’s Google Doodle seen in limited regions celebrates the Angklung, which is a unique bamboo musical instrument that is played in Indonesia.
An interesting subject for a homepage Doodle, the Angklung was officially declared a World Heritage item on this day back in…
Privacy Sandbox Beta will start rolling out to Android 13 next year
November 16, 2022
After several months of developer previews, Privacy Sandbox is entering beta for Android 13 early next year so that developers can more widely test “private advertising solutions.”
This beta is aimed at ad tech and app developers with privacy-preserving APIs that limit…
As one of the best mobile video editors, LumaFusion is now widely available on Android and ChromeOS courtesy of any early access phase. We’ve gone hands-on to see just how it holds up after bridging the iOS-Android/ChromeOS divide.
LumaFusion now available for Android and ChromeOS in beta for $19.99
One major piece of advice we have to share though before we dive in: Be sure to buy…
