How many robots does it take to screw in a light bulb? If we stick to the robotic arms currently on the market, the answer is zero. Until now, robotic appendages lacked the dexterity to carry out complex and delicate actions. Especially when handling delicate materials. Such limitations have been a boon to advocates of manual labor who hoped to keep large-scale automation at bay. However, a new robotic arm from startup Eka could provide researchers with a solution to one of robotics’ most intransigent questions and pave the way for untold scales of…
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There’s still a lot we don’t know about NVIDIA’s RTX Spark AI chip – we’re still waiting for deeper technical details and pricing for the first batch of systems – but it has a good chance of completely changing the way we think about Windows PCs. RTX Spark should deliver the raw performance that the first batch of Copilot+ systems lacked, and it will also push Microsoft to make the Windows experience even better for Arm processors (something I argued was the real highlight of the entire Copilot+ initiative, more so than AI support). With Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon chips powering…
Skrypnykov Dmytro/Shutterstock Optimizing your PlayStation 5’s audio settings can allow for an even more immersive gaming experience. Luckily, Sony’s console offers a litany of audio features, adjustable settings, and formats to help you fine-tune your PS5’s audio to suit your individual setup and needs, whether you’re using a soundbar, gaming headset, or surround sound system. For those who want to be absorbed in their gaming world, the PS5’s 3D audio technology can create a virtual soundscape that lets you hear sounds like you would in real life, with distant sounds…
BloombergMark Gurman released his WWDC preview ahead of Monday’s keynote, and while almost every iOS 27 feature he covers has already made the rounds, a few details are worth highlighting. As we saw previously, Apple is turning Siri into a full chatbot that users can interact with, similar to Claude or ChatGPT. The Siri chatbot will be integrated into Apple’s operating systems at a system level, and there will also be a Siri app for back-and-forth conversations. Unsurprisingly, Gurman says Siri chats will be synced across devices via iCloud, making Apple’s assistant similar to competitors like ChatGPT that retain history…
Ruslan Lytvyn/Shutterstock Samsung ranks as the top Android manufacturer in terms of customer satisfaction. Since the company is promising seven years of support for its latest Galaxy devices, it’s clear that Samsung is firmly aiming for longevity. While the seven-year policy is certainly generous, most US users keep their phones for just under four years on average. So software support may not mean much because most people will never own the device once its hardware starts failing. That said, will your Samsung phone reach the seven-year mark? According to owners,…
iOS 27 was the star of the rumors we heard ahead of Apple’s WWDC 2026 event, but there was also some information about the next version of macOS, macOS 27. We don’t know as much about macOS 27 as we do about iOS 27, so there will be a few surprises in store. Liquid Glass Review Hate Liquid Glass on Mac? This isn’t going anywhere, but Apple is planning a “slight redesign.” Liquid Glass’s transparency and shadows don’t work as well on Mac as they do on iPhone, and Apple has some revisions in mind. Don’t expect Apple to return…
Valve The Steam Machine and Steam Frame are officially scheduled to land in summer 2026, Valve announced today in a blog post on Something Else. It is still unclear how much either hardware will cost. Valve revealed the large release window in a blog post about the inclusion of the Steam Machine and Steam Frame in the Verified program, which launches with the Steam Deck and lets players know how well games will run on the handheld. The Verified program will do the same for Steam Machine and Steam Frame hardware. For Steam Machine, the requirements…
We have four days left until Apple’s WWDC main event begins on Monday, June 8. iOS 27 has been the center of most of the rumors, but we’re also going to get a new version of macOS, macOS 27. Some of the same features coming in iOS 27 will be available in macOS 27, like the new version of Siri and the dedicated Siri app, but we want to hear from you about Woozad readers. What do you hope to see in macOS 27? Do you want updates from Liquid Glass? Changes in multitasking? Bug fixes? Better external display support?…
Days after teasing the upcoming Beats over-ear headphones in pink, soccer superstar Lamine Yamal today shared a story on his Instagram account revealing a second color for the unreleased headphones: an ivory or stone color. The Instagram Story is a still photo showing Yamal greeting a fan, and he’s carrying a bag with the pink and ivory versions of the headphones hanging around the bag’s strap, but we don’t get any other views of the product. It’s still unclear exactly what features these upcoming headphones will offer, and whether they will be considered a successor to the current Beats Studio…
SOLDATOOFF/Shutterstock Not all Wi-Fi routers are equal. If you’re looking to upgrade to a new router, it’s wise to research your options before making a purchase. For example, you can check out the rankings of popular router brands to make sure you’re getting a unit that’s likely to be reliable. Likewise, you should familiarize yourself with the different features offered by some wireless routers that might not be available with other models. The more you learn about the different routers available, the more you will discover everything a router can…