IEEE Spectrum just released a fun iPad app that's all about real robots! You can learn about 126 robots from 19 countries, hear interviews with roboticists, and, of course, watch videos of our future overlords in action. "Robots for iPad" (Thanks, Ken Goldberg!)
Robots app
HeySanta is a terrifying, twerking AI robot
HeySanta, an AI-powered Santa robot with – there is no other way to say this – a huge butt. When asked to shake his hips, he twerks. HeySanta tells corny… READ THE REST
Dystopian "pregnancy robot" thankfully an AI hoax
Chinese companies have been aggressively pursuing the nascent humanoid robot market. So far, most of the robots are not very practical, but they can do cartwheels, show off their kung… READ THE REST
Fourier GR-3 "care-bot" is a squishy, pint-sized companion
The Care-bot GR-3 is described on Fourier's site as follows: This full-size "Care-bot" is designed for interactive companion. Its soft-touch outer shell and multimodal emotional interaction system bring the concept… READ THE REST
Stop guessing in Excel and learn workflows used by real data pros with this course bundle for $30
TL;DR: Learn Excel from beginner to advanced with lifetime access to the 2025 Ultimate Excel Training Bundle for $29.97 using code TAKE10 until November 2 at 11:59pm Pacific. Excel is the superstar of spreadsheets, but… READ THE REST
Today's the final day to get this MacBook Pro for 78% off
TL;DR: Keep the holiday blues at bay with a MacBook Pro for just $429.97 (reg. $1,999). The holidays are right around the corner, and there are some exciting things up for grabs… READ THE REST
Outsmart future storms with Weather Hi-Def Radar Storm Watch Plus
TL;DR: The Weather Hi-Def Radar Storm Watch Plus app delivers sharp, real-time storm tracking and alerts for just $39.99 (reg. $199.99). Making sense of the weather these days is like rolling dice —… READ THE REST
