A team of Chinese army scientists led by Xu Xiaohui simulated what happens when three nuclear-style blasts strike the same spot in quick succession, using a vacuum-chamber rig to mimic rapid pressure pulses without real nukes. Modeled on the U.S. 1965 Palanquin test, their triple-pulse setup (blasts ~0.8 milliseconds apart) increased crater radius from 46 m to 114 m and depth from 28 m to … Continue reading Chinese Scientists Simulate First ‘Triple-Nuke-Strike’ in Lab

Nemours Children’s Hospital is using a first-of-its-kind medical robot to assist in spinal surgeries, making procedures faster, more precise, and aiding quicker patient recovery. The robot, the first of its kind on the East Coast, helps surgeons accurately place rods and screws in the spine, avoiding vital structures. Sixteen-year-old Rhiannon Groff, who had scoliosis, said she’s now pain-free two months after surgery and able to … Continue reading First-of-its-kind medical robot is helping doctors perform spinal surgeries 

Microsoft has disabled the Israeli Defense Ministry’s access to certain services after finding evidence it used the company’s Azure cloud platform to surveil Gaza citizens. The move follows an internal investigation triggered by a Guardian report that Israel stored and monitored data on millions of Palestinian mobile phone calls. Microsoft determined the ministry violated its terms of service by using cloud tools for surveillance, and … Continue reading Microsoft Disables Some Cloud Services Used by Israel’s Defense Ministry

Two scientists, Eliezer Yudkowsky and Nate Soares, warn that artificial intelligence (AI) could ultimately lead to human extinction if left unchecked. Running the Machine Intelligence Research Institute in Berkeley, they have studied AI for 25 years and fear that superintelligent machines could surpass human thought at unprecedented speeds. Their book If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies argues that AI, programmed to achieve goals relentlessly, could develop its … Continue reading Scientists warn governments must bomb AI labs to prevent the end of the world

Billionaire Peter Thiel, co-founder of Palantir and PayPal, reportedly warned that regulating artificial intelligence could accelerate the rise of the Antichrist during a lecture in San Francisco. Thiel suggested that fearing or restricting technological progress risks empowering evil, according to attendees cited by the Wall Street Journal. The lecture series, organized by the Acts 17 Collective, explores biblical themes and technology, including Thiel’s view that … Continue reading Regulating AI hastens the Antichrist, says Peter Thiel

Chinese electric vehicle maker Yangwang has set a new production car speed record with its U9 Xtreme (U9X), reaching 308.4 mph (496.22 km/h) at the ATP Papenburg testing facility. Driven by German racer Marc Basseng, the U9X surpasses the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+’s 304.8 mph record from 2019. The EV produces 2,977 hp from four individual-wheel motors and features the world’s first 1,200-volt architecture, … Continue reading New fastest car on the planet beats Bugatti to record speeds of 308.4 mph

Major League Baseball will introduce a robot umpire challenge system for balls and strikes in the 2026 season, following years of testing in the minors, spring training, and the All-Star Game. Teams will receive two challenges per game, triggered by hitters, pitchers, or catchers tapping their heads, with successful challenges displayed on in-stadium videoboards. The automated ball-strike (ABS) system uses 12 cameras per ballpark, tracking … Continue reading MLB approves robot umpires for 2026

West Berkshire Council has launched a trial using robotic pets to help reduce loneliness in care home residents, including those with dementia or learning disabilities. The android companions have realistic fur and sensors that respond to touch and motion, mimicking real animals. The trial will evaluate their impact on residents in three local care homes. Care home operator Barchester Healthcare said the robots provide predictable, … Continue reading Robot pet trial to target loneliness in care homes

Australia is reviewing its telecommunications sector after Optus failed to connect 624 emergency calls last week, linked to four deaths. The outage affected calls to “0-0-0,” Australia’s emergency number. Optus CEO Stephen Rue apologized, citing lapses in established processes. Communications Minister Anika Wells said the industry watchdog is investigating, and there will be consequences for Optus and other telecoms. Optus and Telstra have previously faced … Continue reading Australia to overhaul comms after Optus emergency call failure linked to 4 deaths

Lockheed Martin’s secretive Skunk Works division unveiled its new drone wingman, Vectis, designed for surveillance, electronic warfare, precision strikes, and aerial combat. The aircraft, smaller than an F-16 but larger than the Common Multi-Mission Truck missile, is stealthy, reusable, runway-dependent, and compatible with other aircraft like the F-22 and F-35. Skunk Works emphasized that Vectis was developed over time, building on decades of experience with … Continue reading Lockheed’s Skunk Works unveils Vectis, a stealthy drone

Several major European airports, including London’s Heathrow, Berlin, and Brussels, faced disruptions on Saturday after a cyberattack targeted Collins Aerospace, the provider of check-in and boarding systems. The hack caused long queues, flight cancellations, and delays, though operations were largely returning to normal by Sunday. RTX, Collins Aerospace’s parent company, described the incident as a “cyber-related disruption” affecting its MUSE software used by airlines. Airports … Continue reading European airports race to fix check-in glitch after hacking disruption

X Square Robot has unveiled Quanta X2, a versatile robotic butler capable of cleaning, serving, and performing complex tasks, alongside Wall-OSS, an open-source AI model for adaptable, real-world robotics. Quanta X2 stands 5’8” tall, weighs 210 pounds, and features 62 degrees of freedom, a seven-degree-of-freedom arm, and dexterous hands for precise, lifelike movements. It can clean with modular tools, grip objects, and even express emotions … Continue reading The new robot that could make chores a thing of the past

A TikTok video went viral showing an autonomous Serve Robotics food delivery cart briefly blocking a Los Angeles fire truck at a Hollywood intersection. The robot stopped in the crosswalk despite the truck’s lights and sirens. Serve Robotics acknowledged the incident, saying standard safety procedures weren’t followed and that they are coordinating with the LAFD, KTLA has reported. The cart was eventually moved, allowing the … Continue reading Robot delivery cart blocks fire truck in Hollywood intersection

A suspect in Sun City West opened fire on Maricopa County SWAT deputies and a robot during a standoff on Sept. 16. Deputies responded to a shots-fired call near 134th Avenue and Copperstone Drive and identified the house from which the shots were coming. SWAT established a perimeter, at which point the suspect fired at both the officers and the robot. Before the team entered … Continue reading Suspect shoots at SWAT robot in Sun City West

Meta’s upcoming Connect conference will spotlight new smart glasses, AI updates, and possibly metaverse developments. The company is expected to unveil “Hypernova” glasses with a small display in the lens, controlled via a wristband using sEMG technology, priced around $800. New third-generation Ray-Ban Metas and Oakley Sphaera glasses with improved cameras and features may also be announced. While no new Quest VR headset is expected, … Continue reading Meta’s new smart glasses are coming this week

Clone Robotics CEO Dhanush Radhakrishnan discussed the company’s mission to build lifelike android robots using synthetic muscles in a recent podcast. Founded in 2021, the California-based startup focuses on creating full-scale humanoid robots capable of natural, human-like movements, leveraging deep learning and fluidic “muscle” technology. Their robots use pressurized tubes to mimic human skeletal muscles, powered by a compact hydraulic system, allowing versatile motion without … Continue reading Ghost-like humanoid robot comes to life with water-powered muscles

The FBI recently disrupted a major network of hacked devices, or botnets, but the takedown freed up tens of thousands of machines that were quickly seized by new operators, creating even more powerful cyberattack tools. Botnets like the rival Aisuru are now capable of record-breaking distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, targeting not just websites but potentially entire networks and countries. These networks, made up of internet-connected … Continue reading The FBI Destroyed an Internet Weapon, but Criminals Picked Up the Pieces

A security robot named Lance now patrols the old Kansas City Star building, where software company Patmos Tech operates a data center, providing 24/7 surveillance to supplement human guards. The 420-pound, AI-powered K5 Autonomous Security Robot monitors the area, records footage, and has already assisted police by capturing evidence of attempted burglaries. Lance serves both as a deterrent and a tool for human security, helping … Continue reading Security robot failed in NYC, it’s now trying to protect Kansas City

MIT physicists propose creating a “neutrino laser” by super-cooling radioactive atoms to extreme temperatures, causing them to decay in sync and emit neutrinos in a coherent, amplified beam—similar to how conventional lasers amplify light. This tabletop approach could provide a compact, efficient way to study neutrinos, probe their mysterious mass, and even enable novel communication through the Earth. The method could also generate radioisotopes for … Continue reading MIT Physicists Propose First-Ever “Neutrino Laser”

Israel’s Defense Ministry announced successful trials of a new rail-mounted robot designed to secure sensitive sites such as prisons, military bases, and border facilities. Brig. Gen. Yehuda Al-Makiys highlighted the system’s durability and reliability, noting it can operate semi-autonomously for weeks or months with minimal maintenance, enhancing overall security. Unlike drones or wheeled robots, the rail robot moves along fixed tracks installed on fences, walls, … Continue reading Israel unveils rail-mounted robot to guard borders, bases, and prisons

UC Berkeley recently released a video showcasing its Humanoid Table Tennis Robot, nicknamed HITTER, engaging in a high-speed game of table tennis with human opponents. The robot demonstrated remarkable agility and precision, sustaining rallies of over 100 shots while maintaining balance with its left hand, emulating natural human movement. HITTER’s performance relies on a two-part system: a high-level planner that tracks the ball and predicts … Continue reading UC Berkeley humanoid robot plays table tennis with human-like agility 

Tiny Vinyl is a new miniature vinyl format designed for the streaming era. These 4-inch records offer a physical collectible experience while aligning with modern music distribution. Artists can release their music on these compact records, providing fans with tangible memorabilia. The format is compatible with standard turntables, ensuring accessibility for vinyl enthusiasts, ArsTechnica has reported. Tiny Vinyl combines nostalgia with contemporary music trends, appealing … Continue reading Tiny Vinyl: A New Pocketable Record Format for the Spotify Age

The U.S. Army has received its first Infantry Squad Vehicles equipped with mobile laser systems to counter drone threats. The vehicles feature AeroVironment’s 20kW LOCUST laser mounted on a lightweight, mobile platform for tactical operations. Initial testing took place at Yuma Proving Ground, validating mobility, safety, and effectiveness, as reported by Defense Blog. Soldiers have begun training with the systems at Fort Sill, with feedback … Continue reading U.S. Army Receives First Laser-Equipped Infantry Squad Vehicles to Counter Drone Threats

China showcased four-legged “robot wolves” at a military parade attended by global leaders, including Putin, Kim Jong Un, and Shehbaz Sharif. These gun-carrying robots, designed to navigate rough terrain, climb stairs, carry heavy loads, and execute precision strikes up to 100 meters, are intended to operate in coordinated packs with a “leader” directing attacks. The parade highlighted China’s advancements in robotics, signaling a more automated … Continue reading Robot ‘wolves’ among China’s weapons showcased at parade for global notice

The UK government is considering reintroducing digital ID cards as part of measures to curb illegal migration, following pressure from French President Emmanuel Macron. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer told Cabinet he is exploring options requiring digital ID for work, housing, benefits, and public services. The idea, previously abandoned over civil liberties concerns, is being studied with examples from France and Estonia, the Daily Mail … Continue reading UK’s Starmer floats idea of digital ID cards for everyone