A quadrupedal robot armed with a machine gun built by Ghost Robotics, which has not signed the pledge. | Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto via Getty Images A group of robotics companies including Boston Dynamics — makers of the well-known quadrupedal robot Spot — have pledged not to weaponize their most advanced robots. However, the pledge…
Monthly Archives: October 2022
Amazon’s is scaling back its plans to build a delivery robot, Scout, but insists that the project is not finished. Bloomberg first reported that the company has shut down tests of the machine, and that the Scout team, constituting around 400 employees globally, is being disbanded. However, a spokesperson for Amazon, Alisa Carroll, told The…
There’s a delicious schadenfreude baked into “eat the rich” comedies like Parasite, White Lotus, Knives Out, and Hustlers. These movies contain elements of a crime drama, but their stories are told with a snarling smile that asks sharply where your allegiances lie. Do you really feel bad for the oblivious and affluent or the wicked…
Don’t be fooled by the glossy promotional campaign of Amsterdam. Sure, on paper this seems a dazzling pick perfect for fall, boasting big stars like Christian Bale, Margot Robbie, John David Washington, Rami Malek, Robert De Niro, and Taylor Swift. Its trailer and character posters possess a zippy energy, while a “based on a true…
It’s not an uncommon occurrence these days for a friend to tell you they read some article, about something, somewhere, only to have seen a TikTok about it the night before. TikTok insists that it’s “first and foremost an entertainment platform,” but people aren’t necessarily using it that way. It’s increasingly becoming an alternative search…
TL;DR: Through Oct. 12, you can get the 8-in-1 Maglight Mini Super Bright Utility Flashlight for just $19.99 instead of $29.99 — that’s a 33% discount. Whether you’re camping, doing car maintenance, or stuck in a blackout, having a flashlight on hand can be pretty useful, but can be a little inconvenient to carry if…
When taking on intimate topics like sexuality, trauma, or mental health, the lines between meta function and exploitation are arguably thin. So thin that it’s easy to tread into romanticized renditions of pain with one misstep. Rita Baghdadi’s new documentary, Sirens, constantly seesaws between those lines while introducing us to the world of Slave to…
TL;DR: As of Oct. 7, you can get the Flux 7 TWS Earbuds with Wireless Charging Case and Power Bank for just $24.99 instead of $99.99 — that’s a 75% discount. A recent test found that using Bluetooth on your phone may consume more of your smartphone battery. With a pair of Flux 7 TWS…
TL;DR: Through Oct. 12, you can get a One Year Sam’s Club Membership for just $24.99 instead of $45 — that’s a 44% discount. October is here, and for many, that’s the start of a season with some big expenses. Whether it’s candy and decorations for Halloween, groceries for Thanksgiving, or candy, decorations, and gifts…
TL;DR: Through Oct. 12, you can sign up for the Microsoft Excel Expert Bundle for just $24.99 — that’s 19% off its usual sale price. You may have used Excel before, but actually mastering it is another thing. It’s a lot more than just a way to keep information organized, but the learning curve to…