TECHNOLOGY

Jun 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

Human Hands, AI Minds: Trucking's New Teamwork

Two big names in the trucking world are teaming up to make our roads safer and deliveries faster. Vay and Kodiak Robotics are joining forces to mix human skills with AI smarts. Vay brings the tech that lets humans drive trucks from afar. Kodiak has trucks that mostly drive themselves. Together, the

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Jun 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Struggle of Waking Up and Acting Fast

Ever tried to do something important right after waking up? It's tough, right? Now, imagine being a driver in a self-driving car. You're napping, and suddenly, you need to take over. But what if you were in deep sleep? A recent study looked into this. Researchers had people drive in a simulator aft

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Jun 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tiny Robots, Big Potential: What's Holding Them Back?

Tiny robots, smaller than the width of a human hair, are no longer just a dream. They are real and have the power to change the world. But why aren't we seeing them everywhere yet? The journey of these micro and nanorobots started with a famous lecture and a sci-fi movie. Now, they are used in medic

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Jun 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

Unlocking Your Pixel Phone's Hidden Photo Power

Pixel phones have always been known for their impressive cameras, but not everyone knows how to use them to their full potential. Google has introduced a new feature called "Camera Education" to help users learn more about their Pixel camera's capabilities. This feature is part of the 2025 Pixel Fe

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Jun 27 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google Photos Lets You Switch Off AI Search: Here's How

Google Photos has introduced a new way to search through your pictures using AI, but not everyone likes it. Now, you can turn it off if you prefer the old way. The feature, called "Ask Photos, " was first introduced in late 2024. It was supposed to make finding photos easier by using AI to recogniz

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Jun 27 2025TECHNOLOGY

Dress Up Digitally: Google's Doppl App and Its Virtual Fitting Room

Ever thought about seeing yourself in a new outfit before buying it? Google's Doppl app is here to make that happen. It's like having a digital fitting room right on your phone. You snap a full-body pic of yourself in good light and a simple stance, then upload a screenshot of the outfit you're curi

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Jun 27 2025TECHNOLOGY

Pixel Phones Face Sales Ban in Japan Due to Patent Fight

A recent court decision in Japan has blocked Google from selling certain older Pixel phones. The ruling came after a patent dispute with Pantech, a Korean mobile company. The patents in question involve technology used in 4G networks. The court found that Google had not been cooperative in resolvin

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Jun 27 2025TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft's 13-inch Surface Laptop: A Confusing Mix of Old and New

Microsoft released a new 13-inch Surface Laptop. It's not quite as good as last year's 13. 8-inch model, but it's also not a good replacement for the cheaper Surface Laptop Go. It's a bit cheaper than last year's models, but only because Microsoft removed some lower-priced options. This laptop is o

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Jun 27 2025TECHNOLOGY

Windows Gets a Darker Error Screen

Windows is changing its famous blue error screen to black. This change is part of a bigger plan to make Windows more reliable. Last year, a big problem called the CrowdStrike incident caused many Windows computers to crash. Now, Microsoft wants to make sure this doesn't happen again. The new error

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Jun 27 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google Photos Gets a Smarter AI Search, But Is It Enough?

Google has brought back its AI-powered search feature in Google Photos, but this time with a faster response time. The feature, known as "Ask Photos, " allows users to search for images using natural language queries. For example, you can ask it to find photos of "dogs" or "beach" and it will show y

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