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NASA tech gives treadmill users a ‘boost’
Creators of the original antigravity treadmill continue to advance technology with a new company.This post was originally published on this site.
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Virtual reality has transformed design process for robotic floor-cleaners at Tennant
After Tennant figured out how to keep its plants open during the pandemic, it had a second problem to solve.This post was originally published on this site.
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Five things to do in virtual reality—and five to avoid
Open-heart surgery is a hard thing to practice in the real world, and airplane pilots cannot learn from their mistakes midair. These are some scenarios where virtual reality solves really hard problems, but the technology […]
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Large language models struggle with coordination in social and cooperative games
Large language models (LLMs), such as the model underpinning the functioning of the popular conversational platform ChatGPT, are now widely used by people worldwide to source information, as well as to summarize, analyze and generate […]
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Hands-on with ‘Street Fighter 6’ on the Nintendo Switch 2
Capcom doesn’t have a huge presence for the Nintendo Switch 2 launch, but it is offering two stellar titles that have been released on other platforms. One game is “Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess,” which […]
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UK loot box self-regulation fails: New study finds rampant non-compliance and no enforcement
Loot boxes and gacha are gambling-like products inside video games that players buy to obtain random rewards. Concerns have been raised about consumers, particularly children, experiencing financial harm and developing gambling problems. The previous Conservative […]
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Smart measures to reduce your electricity bill
Would you adjust your electricity consumption if you received a notification on your mobile phone telling you when electricity was going to be most expensive the following day? Research shows that good information can influence […]
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Creating better digital tools for students to learn to play music by ear
Learning to play music by ear is challenging for most musicians, but research from a team at the University of Waterloo may help musicians-in-training find the right notes.This post was originally published on this site.
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People show less trust and cooperation when interacting with AI vs. humans
An experimental study suggests that people are less likely to behave in a trusting and cooperative manner when interacting with AI than when interacting with other humans. Scientists use experimental games to probe how humans […]
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Disney vs. YouTube: The fight for talent heads back to court
In the last several years, YouTube has become an increasingly formidable competitor to streaming services and entertainment studios, providing videos from amateur and professional creators, as well as livestreaming major events and NFL games.This post […]