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Meet the future generation of doctors and their “robot assistants”.
Today, operating rooms not only have surgeons but also robots. The nearly 2.5 meter tall Da Vinci surgical robot with four arms can help doctors perform less invasive surgeries more accurately. The doctor controls the robot remotely via the control panel, allowing clear 3D images inside the patient’s body to be observed. Previously, many people […]
The first patient to receive a pig kidney transplant has passed away
Richard “Rick” Slayman, the first person to receive a kidney from a genetically modified pig, has passed away nearly two months after a kidney transplant. He was 62 years old. Massachusetts General Hospital (Mass General) – where this historic surgery was performed in March – said in a statement that there was no indication that […]
Replacing the iPad Pro OLED battery is simpler than ever
Apple’s latest iPad Pro is surprisingly sturdy despite its thinness, and it also appears to be a step forward in terms of repairability. iFixit showed during disassembly of the tablet that the iPad Pro’s 38.99Wh battery, which will inevitably wear out and need replacing, is actually easy to remove. This is a change that iFixit’s […]
VCs and the military “fuel” self-driving cars without the need for roads
A new wave of startups is focusing on autonomous vehicles on difficult terrain, instead of autonomous vehicles on the streets as before. Two notable startups, Overland AI (USA) and Potential (Canada), are developing solutions for autonomous vehicles on terrain. What they have in common is that they don’t need to rely on detailed maps, large […]
YouTube TV allows watching multiple channels at the same time on Android phones and tablets
YouTube TV has just updated the feature of watching 4 live channels simultaneously to the application for Android phones and tablets. This feature has been available on iPhone and iPad since two months ago. First launched in March 2023, the multiview feature is aimed at sports lovers, helping them watch multiple live matches at the […]
Meta will launch new features inspired by BeReal and Snapchat
Meta is testing a new feature for Instagram called “Peek,” which allows users to post candid, view-only photos once. The feature borrows ideas from two competitors: Snapchat’s view-once feature and BeReal’s unedited content. Meta is famous for copying ideas from other startups and technology companies. Peek is said to be a “faster” version of Stories […]
Adobe sues indie game emulator developer Delta for copying its logo
Delta, an old gaming emulator developed for 10 years, suddenly climbed to No. 1 on the App Store rankings after Apple relaxed its regulations on emulator applications. However, this unexpected attention also came with legal trouble when Adobe said Delta’s logo was too similar to their own. Delta was developed by Riley Testut. Before switching […]
“iPhone 17 Slim” rumors tease a new design in 2025
After the iPhone X launched with an OLED screen and Face ID in 2017, the iPhone’s design has not changed much significantly. However, according to The Information, Apple is planning a big change with the new “Slim” iPhone line. Expected to launch in 2025 as part of the iPhone 17 update, the phone could cost […]
The next-gen Motorola Razr could have a bigger secondary display for everyone
Motorola’s foldable Razr phone line is about to get an upgrade with a significantly larger external screen. According to rumors, both the regular and Ultra versions will have larger external screens than the previous generation. Razr 50 Ultra 5G, the more advanced version, will have a 4.0-inch external screen, nearly double that of the Razr […]
Canada’s intelligence chief warns people not to use TikTok
Canada’s security agency is trying to prevent people from using TikTok, saying their data is “accessible” to the Chinese government. In an interview with CBC News scheduled to air on Saturday, David Vigneault, director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, said “the Chinese government has a very clear strategy for collecting personal information from around […]