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Drones to patrol state park beaches for July 4 weekend

This summer, drones will fly above state park beaches, aiding lifeguards in spotting potential dangers — including sharks — and even assisting swimmers in distress.

News 12

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How humanoid robot NEO is learning to do laundry (and more)

1X's humanoid 'NEO' is making progress in his at-home butler training. The company says it'll take time before NEO is ready to serve the public, but it's learning a variety of tasks quickly.

Mashable

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Australia's teen social media ban put to ultimate test

Australia plans to introduce a law that will ban people under 16 from using social media, starting December this year, but skeptics say young people will just find a way round the restrictions. To see if that's true, trials were run with...

Reuters

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This humanoid robot could help with labor gaps, its developers say

Hexagon, a global technology firm specializing in digital reality solutions, has developed a humanoid robot it calls AEON to help address worker shortages in various industries. It will start work in live industrial settings later this y...

Reuters

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Trump’s sons announce mobile phone company

Trump Mobile, a wireless service created by the Trump Organization, aims to rival US carrier companies like AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile. The Trump Organization, run by President Donald Trump’s eldest sons Eric and Donald Jr., announced th...

CNN

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How Boston Dynamics' Atlas Humanoid robot sees the world

Boston Dynamics reveals new details about Atlas, its humanoid robot, and how it perceives the world around it.

Mashable

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See what’s coming to your iPhone and other Apple devices

Apple announced major software updates at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference. Most of the new features won’t reach users’ devices for a few months when OS 26 releases this fall.

CNN

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Amazon using AI to revolutionize robotics

CNBC’s Kate Rooney joins 'Money Movers' to discuss Amazon looking to robotics to shrink logistics costs and boost margins.

CNBC

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How Google is using Gemini for robotics

The tech giant is advancing ALOHA 2 and teaming up with humanoid robot developers like Apptronik and Boston Dynamics.

Mashable

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The world's first robotic vertical farm resembles a Rubik's Cube

It's not just cool tech — the vertical farm can help with food security in drought-struck areas.

Mashable

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Amazon integrates AI to reduce logistics costs

Amazon is advancing its use of artificial intelligence and robotics to streamline logistics, automate warehouses, and lower operational costs. The company has introduced new AI-driven software updates aimed at improving delivery speed an...

CNBC

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‘Robocake’ includes a rechargeable chocolate battery you can eat

This wedding cake, created by researchers and chefs in partnership with the RoboFood project, has edible robotic bears that dance and a chocolate battery that powers the candles.

CNN

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After the space race, China wants to win in humanoid robots

The humanoid robot race has seen an explosion of new firms in China, and the government has been pouring subsidies into developing machines that are becoming smart enough and cheap enough to replace human workers in factories.

Reuters

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Researchers find areas thought lost at Alcatraz

Armed with robots, lasers, and specialized drones, Pete Kelsey and his team 3D-mapped all of Alcatraz Island, gaining access to areas previously off limits.

CNN

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Finland to restrict use of smartphones during school

The Finnish parliament has passed legislation which restricts the use of smartphones by students in primary and secondary schools during the day. The new rules are expected to roll into effect at the beginning of the next school year in ...

Euronews

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Robotics team overcomes wildfire destruction

After the Palisades Fire destroyed their school and robotics lab, 4th and 5th graders from Marquez Charter Elementary School rebuilt their robots—and their hope—to compete on the world stage.

CNN

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The less toxic way scientists mine gold from electronic waste

A United Nations report found that in 2022, the world generated more than 60 million tons of electronic waste, like outdated cellphones and laptops. That's an 82% increase from just a decade before. Bradley Blackburn reports that the val...

CBS News

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Robots race machines in Beijing half marathon

Twenty-one humanoid robots joined thousands of runners at the Yizhuang half-marathon in Beijing, the first time these machines have raced alongside humans over a 13-mile course.

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Trump exempts smartphones, computers from most tariffs

President Trump retreated a bit in his trade war with China on Friday, exempting smartphones, computers and other electronics from the hefty tariffs. The move is a relief for companies like Apple and consumers who are concerned about how...

CBS News

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AI and cybersecurity take centre stage at Mobile World Congress

In this episode of Focus, we’re at Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona, exploring AI, robotics, and cybersecurity innovations shaping the future of technology, with insights from industry leaders and exhibitors.

Euronews

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AI and robotics take center stage at Mobile World Congress 2025

Euronews

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Beijing strives to become automation leader

A push for technological innovation is high on the agenda of this week's China National People's Congress in Beijing. The recent launch of DeepSeek’s artificial intelligence model indicates the country is close to catching up with Americ...

Al Jazeera

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How AI-controlled robots will impact the human workforce

Al Jazeera looks at how AI-controlled robots will impact the human workforce at the the second annual Web Summit hosted by Qatar.

Al Jazeera

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'Physical AI' next frontier for artificial intelligence

CNBC's Pia Singh explains how recent advancements in Artificial Intelligence are raising expectations that humanoid robots and driverless cars could be around the corner—and why investors are still skeptical of their use cases.

CNBC

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Ukrainian forces innovate with groundbreaking use of land drones

The strategic goal is to replicate the effectiveness of aerial drones, which have been used extensively for reconnaissance and offensive operations.

Scripps News

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Ukraine testing drones immune to jamming systems

The war in Ukraine has become a testing ground for fibre-optic cable drones that aren’t susceptible to jamming systems, and the technology could change security measures worldwide.

CBC News

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Companies race to make humanoid household robots

More than 30 companies showcased their latest robots at the international conference on humanoid robotics that can one day live and work in homes. CNN’s Saskya Vandoorne reports.

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Companies racing to make AI-fueled robots for everyday life

The humanoid robot market looks set to explode in the coming years, with companies vying to be the first to get a viable android into our daily lives.

Reuters

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Underwater AI robots could keep UK's turbines spinning

An autonomous underwater robot, powered by AI and designed to adapt and react to rough seas in real-time, is being developed in the UK to help inspect and repair offshore wind farms.

Reuters

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Watch gravity-defining robot scale Texas high-rise

IBIX, an AI-powered window-cleaning robot, was unveiled in Dallas. Equipped with sensors and cameras, IBIX efficiently cleans high-rise windows while reducing human risk. The robot also has inspection capabilities, providing innovative b...

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