Month: November 2021
MIT researchers create AI system that could make robots better at handling objects
When most of us pick up an object, we don’t have to think about how to orient it in our hand. It’s something that comes naturally to us as we learn to navigate the world. That’s something that allows young children to be more deft with their hands than even…
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Animal Crossing’s big update has sucked me back in
It’s been a long time since I’ve been surprised by Animal Crossing: New Horizons. I played the Nintendo Switch game regularly for the first year it was out, checking in virtually every day to see how my village was progressing. I experienced every holiday and special event and spent my…
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Google Drive, Meet are set for a welcome security upgrade
Google has revealed that client-side encryption will soon be available for desktop data in Google Drive and Google Meet to further secure information stored in its cloud storage service and video conferencing software. This announcement builds on the news from earlier this year when the search giant announced that a…
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Today’s best Black Friday Apple deals: iPads, AirPods, the iPhone, MacBooks and more
Black Friday Apple deals are dropping earlier than ever, which means you can score record-low prices right now on Apple’s best-selling devices. We’re sorted through today’s early Black Friday deals to bring you the best Apple offers on iPads, AirPods, the iPhone, MacBooks, and more. Black Friday Apple deals are…
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Today’s best Black Friday Apple deals: iPads, AirPods, iPhone, MacBooks, more
Black Friday Apple deals are dropping earlier than ever, which means you can score record-low prices right now on Apple’s best-selling devices. We’re sorted through today’s early Black Friday deals to bring you the best Apple offers on iPads, AirPods, the iPhone, MacBooks, and more. Black Friday Apple deals are…
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How beetles, purrs and inventive sound design brought ‘Dune’ to life
Dune is a film filled with gorgeous vistas from alien planets; skyscraper-sized spaceships; and some of the most beautiful actors working today. It's a joy to watch, especially on the big screen. But there's also an undersung element that ties everything together: sound design. It practically breathes life to the…
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