Neo Beta humanoid unveiled ahead of limited rollout to people’s homes

Back in February, Norway’s 1X showed off the progress it had made with its pick-and-place workplace humanoid, Eve. Now the OpenAI-backed company has released video footage of its latest prototype, a bipedal butlerbot named Neo Beta.Continue ReadingCate… Continue reading Neo Beta humanoid unveiled ahead of limited rollout to people’s homes

Battery packing Freedo projector takes Google TV on the move

Europe’s biggest consumer tech show is just around the corner, and Dangbei is flying in to launch its first ultra-portable projector. The Freedo is a lot like Samsung’s Freestyle model, but with one important difference.Continue ReadingCategory: Home E… Continue reading Battery packing Freedo projector takes Google TV on the move

10-inch color e-note wraps LCD-like performance in eye-friendly package

While E Ink readers and tablets are great for long-battery, eye-friendly consumption of text in grayscale, color performance can be somewhat disappointing. Taiwan’s Hannspree has introduced a paper-like e-note that aims to do better.Continue ReadingCat… Continue reading 10-inch color e-note wraps LCD-like performance in eye-friendly package

StarVan camper’s novel sleeping pod multiplies living space

With obvious interior space limitations, vanlife can be a lesson in compromises. But thanks to a clever rear expansion module from StarVan, wanderlust adventurers should sleep in comfort when parked for the night.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, T… Continue reading StarVan camper’s novel sleeping pod multiplies living space

Window-cleaning robots hang out in New York for world-first deployment

A 45-story office tower in New York has become the first in the world to deploy the Ozmo automated window cleaning system, where a platform dangled from the roof is home to robots that spritz the glass 3x faster than human cleaning crews.Continue Readi… Continue reading Window-cleaning robots hang out in New York for world-first deployment

“Ultra-short-throw powerhouse” brings Google TV to your living space

Following the success of 2021’s award-winning Theater ultra-short-throw laser projector, China’s Formovie has added a cheaper model called the Cinema Edge. This brighter family member comes packing Google TV with Netflix cooked in.Continue ReadingCateg… Continue reading “Ultra-short-throw powerhouse” brings Google TV to your living space

Engineers building a jet-powered flying humanoid for disaster response

Imagine that you’re injured on a remote mountain path but have managed to contact emergency rescue. The first to arrive on the scene could be a small humanoid robot wearing a jetpack if Italian research bears fruit.Continue ReadingCategory: Robotics, T… Continue reading Engineers building a jet-powered flying humanoid for disaster response

Samsung puts the TV on notice with premium 4K UST projectors

If you love movies but don’t want a massive TV dominating your living space, an ultra-short-throw projector could be a good option. Samsung has added two models to its Premiere line of premium screen fillers, offering 4K visuals and immersive sound.Con… Continue reading Samsung puts the TV on notice with premium 4K UST projectors

Novel autofocus prime lens lets users swap out optical elements

Though smartphone cameras can snap stunning images, most pros will haul a dedicated camera to assignments. Space inside camera bags is at a premium, but a nifty lens from Samyang could lighten the load by allowing optical elements to be swapped out.Con… Continue reading Novel autofocus prime lens lets users swap out optical elements