Robots are becoming more social, but they still struggle to keep us interested. They are used in hospitals, schools, and even for fun, but they often fail to hold our attention for long. This is because making robots socially smart is tricky. It's not just about programming them to show emotions. Real social skills involve much more. People have goals, play different...
In eastern Ukraine, the city of Pokrovsk is under intense pressure from Russian forces. The Kremlin claims to have surrounded Ukrainian troops, but Ukraine denies this, saying they are reinforcing their positions. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently visited troops near Pokrovsk to show his support. The situation in Pokrovsk is dire. Russian forces have ...
Mark Spain was a familiar face in many homes. His cheerful "Good morning, Sunshines, " on Facebook and his nightly news segments on ABC 13 News made him a beloved figure. But behind the scenes, a silent battle was unfolding. In November 2024, Mark's life took an unexpected turn. He woke up feeling unwell and decided to visit the emergency room. That visit led to a sh...
Virginia is making a bold move to become a top player in the pharmaceutical world. A new center is being built to train thousands of people every year for jobs in this growing industry. This isn't just any training center. It's a big deal because it brings together community colleges and universities to create programs that can take students from entry-level jobs all...
The Great Lakes have seen big changes in shipping safety since the Edmund Fitzgerald disaster in 1975. Back then, ships relied on basic weather reports and simple navigation tools. Today, technology has made sailing much safer. Modern ships have access to real-time weather data, advanced mapping, and systems that track their exact location at all times. In the 1970s...
The excitement around artificial intelligence has sparked a renewed interest in self-driving technology. Three CEOs at the forefront of this innovation—Don Burnette from Kodiak, Dave Ferguson from Nuro, and Raquel Urtasun from Waabi—share their insights. Kodiak, led by Burnette, is already using eight driverless trucks in the Permian Basin. These trucks transport sa...
China and NVIDIA are in a bit of a standoff. It's not just about the Blackwell chip. It's about who controls the tech future. China seems to be saying, "Thanks, but no thanks, " to NVIDIA's latest chip. Why? Because they've been cooking up their own tech. Companies like Huawei, Cambricon, and Moore Threads are making waves. They're building their own AI chips. And t...
AI is changing the job market fast. Amazon plans to cut 14, 000 corporate jobs soon. Chegg Inc. is also letting go of nearly half its staff. They say AI is the reason. But not all jobs are at risk. Some industries will feel the impact more than others. Experts compare AI to a student with all the old exams. It knows a lot, but it's not perfect. AI can cause big prob...
Avoya Travel just won two big awards for mixing old-school marketing with cutting-edge tech. They're proving that print isn't dead and that booking a cruise can be both easy and personal. First, they showed that direct mail isn't just for grandma's cookies anymore. By using data to target the right people, they made print marketing work harder than ever. Their syste...
A recent study dug into the habits of American workers. It found that those who engage in morning intimacy report some interesting benefits. These include feeling more productive, motivated, and focused at work. Over 70% of respondents said they felt more productive and completed more tasks after morning sex. More than half admitted they felt happier and more confide...