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Viral Video Shows China’s Gun-Toting Robot Dog Getting Dropped Off by Drone
A four-legged robot in China that looks similar to Boston Dynamics’ Spot has gone viral again on platforms like Twitter and Reddit, but this time there are a couple of new twists. The machine can be transported via drone, according to the new video. And, perhaps most importantly, the robot has a gun attachment on…
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Nvidia’s Blockbuster Arm Acquisition Is Officially Dead
Nvidia’s $US40 ($56) billion bid to acquire Arm has officially ended, Softbank announced on Monday citing “significant regulatory challenges.”
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Spot Has a New Gig as a Robo-Guard Dog
Spot may not be working for the cops anymore, but Boston Dynamics’ quadruped robot already has a new gig as a guard dog at a South Korean auto factory. Cue a fresh wave of “Black Mirror” memes.
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A Toaster Company Is Releasing an Android Phone
If a company can figure out how to perfectly toast a slice of bread, it can surely bring something to the table with regards to Android smartphone design. And anyway, some people think Android phones are nothing but chunks of carbs, so there’s clearly a market out there!