Hyundai completes deal for controlling interest in Boston Dynamics
www.techcrunch.com Hyundai this morning announced that it has completed its acquisition of Boston Dynamics. The deal, which values the innovative robotics company at $1.1 billion, was announced in late-2020. The companies have not disclosed any future financial details. … Read More
Allyson Felix Qualifies For 5th Olympics In Precious Mommy Moment
www.huffpost.com The American track star had a post-race playdate with U.S. trials’ 400-meter winner Quanera Hayes. … Read More
Tiny robot acrobat uses tail to do backflips
www.mashable.com Designed by Tencent Robotics, Ollie is a wheel-legged robot that can climb steps, flip, and maneuver difficult terrains. Its multifunctional actuated tail allows it to flip and jump over obstacles, as well as extend itself or turn into a tri-pedalled robot. Read more… More about Robot, Backflip, Acrobatics, Strictly
Why Are There Only Two CPU Companies?
www.techquickie.youtube.com Why are AMD and Intel your only options? Leave a reply with your requests for future episodes, or tweet them here: https://twitter.com/jmart604 ▻GET MERCH: …… Read More
Dave Chappelle Sings ‘Creep’ With Foo Fighters In Surprise Appearance
www.huffpost.com The comic took lead vocals on the Radiohead classic at Madison Square Garden. … Read More
Amazon’s Echo Show 8 (2nd gen) is the smart display your home needs
www.mashable.com As a central hub for your home, it really can’t be beaten, but it needs a little more work to be a good fit for the work-from-home crowd. … Read More
Latency as Fast As Possible
www.techquickie.youtube.com Latency, the delay between an input and the corresponding output, can affect everything from gaming to driving your car. What causes it, what happens when …… Read More
Crypto finance startup Amber Group raises $100M at $1B valuation
www.techcrunch.com More mainstream venture capital firms are jumping on the crypto bandwagon as investors increasingly consider bitcoin an investable asset, despite the recent massive price drops of a few major cryptocurrencies. Amber Group, a Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency trading startup, said on Monday it has raised $100 million in a Series
Iran's outgoing President Rouhani meets with successor
www.cnn.com Ebrahim Raisi, a hardline judiciary chief with a brutal human rights record, is set to win Iran’s controversial presidential election, according to preliminary results announced by the interior ministry and reported by state media Saturday.… Read More
Ring treated cops like influencers in a bid to boost its brand
www.mashable.com Years ago, the smart home and security company turned to Los Angeles police officers for help in raising its public profile. Participating cops received free Ring devices and discount codes and, in the worlds of a new Los Angeles Times report, were “urged…to use their connections to promote [the