If you've ever wondered how Hollywood transforms book material into blockbusters, look no further than Ben Affleck's crime thriller, "The Town. " Set in Boston, this film tells the story of a bank robber named Doug MacRay who falls for a bank teller after a heist. But did you know the second robbery
It's finally happening: robots that look and move like us are becoming a norm. In 2025, expect to see more robots that can perform superhuman feats. For instance, Boston Dynamics' new Atlas robot has swapped its hydraulics for electricity, making it even more agile. But it's not just about the big g
Imagine a tiny robot, cleverly using tools to fight cancer inside your throat. Sounds like a sci-fi movie, right? Well, transoral robotic surgery (TORS) is making this a reality for people with supraglottic laryngeal cancers. This surgery isn't just about removing tumors; it's about giving folks a b
You might think General Motors (GM) is switching gears on self-driving cars. They've decided to stop funding the robotaxi business and combine Cruise, their self-driving car subsidiary, with their own projects. This means GM will focus on driver-assistance features and eventually fully autonomous pe
In Lexington County, police have taken three people into custody for a series of brazen robberies. The suspects allegedly used Facebook Marketplace to trick sellers into meeting them in a secluded area. Once there, the victims were robbed at gunpoint or given fake money. The alleged crimes occurred
Imagine if robots could feel and sense the world around them like humans do. That's what scientists have been working on with a new flexible sensor. This sensor is like a tiny, smart patch that can detect pressure, temperature, and even magnetic fields. It's made of a flexible coil on a polyimide ba
After 18 years at Warner Bros. Television, J. J. Abrams' Bad Robot has signed a new two-year, non-exclusive deal with Warner Bros. This deal gives Bad Robot a first look at both films and TV shows. This comes after a previous five-year exclusive deal worth $250 million ended in 2022. The TV market h
Tesla's Optimus robot has faced skepticism, but Wall Street analysts are starting to see its potential. John Murphy from Bank of America (BofA) recently increased Tesla's stock price target to $400, recognizing Optimus as a real and promising project. Currently, Optimus helps sort Tesla's 4680 cells
Get ready to celebrate Paul Robinson, the executive vice president and general counsel of Warner Music Group, at the upcoming 2025 Grammy Week luncheon! The Recording Academy's Entertainment Law Initiative (ELI) will be hosting this special event on January 31 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverl
Imagine never having to scoop cat litter again. That's the promise of the Litter-Robot 4, a self-cleaning litter box that's currently on sale. Normally, this smart device retails for $700, but you can snag a bundle for $714, saving you up to $100. The bundle includes essentials like odor trap refill
