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Oct 18 2024FINANCE

Roblox Stock Dives After Allegations of False Metrics and Safety Issues

A prominent short seller, Hindenburg Research, revealed that it bet against Roblox, a kids' gaming platform, accusing the company of exaggerating user activity and failing to protect children from disturbing content. Roblox, with a market value of around $25 billion as of Tuesday, has seen its stock

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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Tesla's Full Self-Driving System in Hot Water After Fatal Crash

Federal regulators are digging into Tesla's "Full Self-Driving" system after a report linked it to a deadly accident. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) started this probe on Thursday. Tesla had reported four crashes, one of which killed a pedestrian, all happening in low vis

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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Tesla's Optimus Robots: A Closer Look at Human Assistance

Tesla recently shared a video showing its Optimus robots navigating a facility, charging, and even handing out drinks to employees. This comes after their "We, Robot" event last week, where the robots seemed to impress the crowd by dancing and interacting with attendees. However, it was later reveal

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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Casio's Cuddly Robot Pal: The Moflin Story

Remember the tribbles from Star Trek? Well, Casio has brought something similar to life, but without the multiplying problem. Meet Moflin, a fluffy robot with AI that makes it feel like a real emotional support pet. This cute creation debuted at CES 2021 and is now available for pre-order in Japan.

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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

Elon Musk's Driverless Taxis: Hurdles on the Road Ahead

Elon Musk has big plans for the future of transportation. He recently showed off 20 Cybercabs, which are designed to take passengers from point A to point B without a driver. These cars can only hold two people, which is a bit odd for a taxi. Musk hopes to start making these cars in 2026 or 2027. Bu

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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Tesla's New Robot Makes Housework Look Easy

Imagine this: a robot helping out around the house, making life a bit easier. That's exactly what Tesla's Optimus Robot did in a fancy LA home. This robot wasn't just any robot, it was Tesla's latest creation, and it made its debut in a stunning $6. 85 million home in Mandeville Canyon. The robot wa

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Oct 16 2024POLITICS

Lt. Gov. Robinson Sues CNN Over Controversial Report

North Carolina’s Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson has taken legal action against CNN, filing a lawsuit in Wake County Superior Court. The lawsuit, announced at a news conference in Raleigh, alleges that CNN's recent report on Robinson’s past online activity was reckless and defamatory. The report claimed Robi

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Oct 15 2024SCIENCE

Life Found Under the Ocean Floor: What Does It Mean for Space?

Scientists have uncovered a surprising new home for marine life: beneath the ocean floor! Using a robotic submersible called SuBastian, researchers explored an area in the eastern Pacific Ocean called the Fava Flow Suburbs. They discovered that animals like tubeworms and mussels are living in caviti

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Oct 15 2024TECHNOLOGY

Tesla's Robot Show Had Human Helpers

Tesla's recent event, "We, Robot," was a buzzing night for tech fans. It highlighted the company's latest autonomous tech, including its humanoid robots, called Optimus. These robots impressed guests by serving drinks, dancing, and even mingling. But here's a twist: they weren't truly autonomous. Hu

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Oct 14 2024TECHNOLOGY

Tesla's New Robots: A Case of Design Inspiration or Copying?

You might remember the robots from the movie "I, Robot". Well, it seems Elon Musk has drawn some inspiration from them for his latest Tesla creations. A Hollywood director, Alex Proyas, who helmed the 2004 sci-fi film, hasn't been too happy about it. He recently shared side-by-side images of Tesla's

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