We've seen films depicting human-controlled robots with lightning reflexes, mimicking its human puppet master, but the reality of such constructs has been less than viable, until now. The Hermes robot is shown in a video released on Friday responding to the real-time physical input from a human controller. … [Read more...]
3 Generations of Smart Cities
Smart cities are getting more and more attention in the media, from technology companies and entrepreneurs, and increasingly from both local governments and civil society. On one hand, smart cities hold the promise to potentially make the growing number of cities around the globe more efficient, more tech-savvy, more wired—and with all that, they can hopefully improve the … [Read more...]
Moviegoers Fearing Chainsaw Attack Escape Newport Beach Theater
Moviegoers in Newport Beach ran from what they thought was a chainsaw-wielding attacker after a small group burst into a crowded theater and revved the motor of a leaf blower, police said Monday. … [Read more...]
Man Dies, Gored While Recording Bull Run on Phone in Spain
A Spanish mayor says a man has died after being gored while videoing a bull-run with his cell phone. Jesus Hijosa, mayor for the central town of Villaseca de la Sagra, said Monday the man was filming the run at the town festival around 1.30 a.m. … [Read more...]
63 Year-Old Montana Man ID’d as Hiker Mauled by Grizzly Bear
Officials today identified a 63-year-old man from Billings, Montana, as the experienced hiker killed by a grizzly bear in Yellowstone National Park, officials said. The victim, Lance Crosby, worked for a company that runs urgent care clinics in the park, Yellowstone said in a statement today. … [Read more...]
Samsung Promotes Independent Virtual Reality Filmmakers
As we saw in the early days of the software and hardware industries, nothing stifles a new platform like major companies squeezing out the little guys early on. Samsung is apparently trying to do the opposite. … [Read more...]
Detroit Central Coach’s Passion Rubbing Off
John Thompson was like so many coaches and players who had difficulty falling asleep Sunday night, a few hours before high school football officially began at 617 schools across the state. But Thompson didn’t sleep a wink before he conducted his first practice as the rookie coach at Detroit Central. He couldn’t sleep because he was at work. … [Read more...]
Offense Powers Diamondbacks to 13-3 Win Over Phillies
Welington Castillo tied a career high with four RBIs and Yasmany Tomas and A.J. Pollock homered, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 13-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night. … [Read more...]
Cruz Extends Hitting Streak; Mariners Lose 3-2 to Orioles
Nelson Cruz extended his hitting streak to a career-best 20 games, but couldn't match the power of Adam Jones and Chris Davis. Jones homered in the first inning off Seattle starter Vidal Nuno, Davis added his 30th home run in the sixth inning and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Mariners 3-2 on Monday night. … [Read more...]
Washington Wizards Ranks Fourth in Eastern Conference
The Washington Wizards have been one of the Eastern Conference's best teams over the past couple seasons. John Wall and Brad Beal are legitimate franchise cornerstones and the team's recent adoption of a modern playing style makes them a sexy pick to be even better in 2016. … [Read more...]