Roboticists have made strides in developing sophisticated systems, yet teaching these systems new tasks remains a challenge. A recent development from researchers at Imperial College London and the Dyson Robot Learning Lab introduces the Render and Diffuse (R&D) method, aiming to unify low-level robot actions and RGB images through virtual 3D renders. This method could
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In BioWare’s upcoming game, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, players will experience a change in party dynamics with the limitation of bringing only two companions into battle. This departure from the previous installment, Dragon Age: Inquisition, where players could bring three companions, raises questions about the impact on gameplay and storytelling. The reduction in party size
Aaron Damigos, a web support associate with Microsoft, found himself unexpectedly laid off due to the company’s shift in focus towards investing in artificial intelligence. The meeting in which he was let go included HR, his manager, and upper management, signaling a major change in the company’s direction. Despite no explicit confirmation from Microsoft, Damigos
Starboard Value, led by activist investor Jeff Smith, has recently acquired a significant stake in graphics-design firm Autodesk. The fund has engaged in discussions with Autodesk’s board regarding serious concerns surrounding the company’s internal investigation. The investigation ultimately led to the removal of Autodesk’s chief financial officer due to misleading disclosures about free cash flow
Meta’s ambitious A.I. push has hit a roadblock in Europe, where the company has been forced to scale back its A.I. plans due to concerns about how it is fueling its A.I. models with user data from both Facebook and Instagram. According to Reuters, Meta will not be launching its A.I. models in Europe for
Google has recently introduced a new option for users called “Listen to this page” within the Android Chrome browser. This feature allows users to have webpages read out loud to them, with playback controls similar to those found in music or podcast players. Users can pause, change the reading speed, scrub forward or backwards, skip
Instagram is constantly evolving to provide creators with new tools and features to help them succeed in the digital landscape. One such addition is the “Creator Insights” display, a new way for influencers to showcase their account performance and engage with brands for potential partnerships. The “Creator Insights” display offers a snapshot of a creator’s
President Aleksandar Vucic of Serbia has recently expressed optimism about the country’s potential to exploit lithium reserves by 2028. This comes after new guarantees from Australian mining giant Rio Tinto and the European Union, signaling a possible revival of the controversial mining project in Jadar, western Serbia. The region is said to hold one of
Apple has long been known for its commitment to sleek, thin designs when it comes to its tech products. The recent release of the OLED iPad Pro is just the beginning of a new era of thinness for the company. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is planning to make the iPhone 17 significantly skinnier,
Robot dogs have increasingly become a common sight in the US military, finding various applications beyond just patrolling sensitive installations. These robotic canines are designed to act as an extra set of eyes and ears, aiding in computing large amounts of data at strategic locations across military bases. Major Jordan Criss, the commander of the