As the summer months approach, so do the soaring temperatures and inevitably, higher cooling bills. One way to combat the increasing costs while still maintaining comfort in your home is by investing in Ecobee’s Smart Thermostat Premium. Currently on sale for $219.99, down from its usual price of $249.99, this smart thermostat offers a range
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Dead Cells, the popular metroidvania game, is expanding its horizons with the announcement of a full animated television series. Produced by French animation studio Bobbypills, known for their excellent trailers for the game, this new series promises to bring the beloved characters and gameplay to life in a whole new way. While the animated trailers
Recent reports from anonymous sources suggest that the next Call of Duty game will be available on Game Pass on its release day. This move would align with Microsoft’s ongoing strategy of including all of their first-party games on Game Pass. However, there were initial doubts regarding whether this would apply to Call of Duty,
Recently, the workers at Mercedes-Benz’s Alabama facilities have voted against a union drive, dealing a blow to the United Auto Workers’ efforts. The outcome was decided with 2,642 votes against unionization and 2,045 in favor, marking a significant setback for the UAW’s push to organize the American South. Despite hopes for a victory following a
Soft robotics has been an area of growing interest due to its potential applications in various industries, from healthcare to manufacturing. In a recent paper published in Physical Review Letters, Virginia Tech physicists shed light on a groundbreaking phenomenon that could significantly enhance the performance of soft devices. The study, led by doctoral candidate Chinmay
Recently, there have been growing concerns about the prioritization of safety culture and processes in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) at OpenAI. Jan Leike, a key researcher at OpenAI who recently resigned, expressed his worries about safety taking a backseat to the creation of “shiny products” at the company. This highlights a broader issue
Quantum technology has been a rapidly developing field over the past few years, with researchers constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Recently, a team at the University of Bristol achieved a significant breakthrough by successfully integrating the world’s smallest quantum light detector onto a silicon chip. This groundbreaking achievement opens up a whole
Tesla, the electric-vehicle maker, has made the decision to let go of approximately 600 employees at its various manufacturing facilities and engineering offices spanning from Fremont to Palo Alto. This latest round of layoffs covers a wide range of positions, from entry-level roles to directors, across various departments, affecting factory workers, software developers, and robotics
Two-terminal devices have long been the cornerstone of electronic components in various systems. However, these devices often come with limitations that can hinder the overall performance and functionality of a system. Recognizing these inherent drawbacks, researchers at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) have taken a step towards revolutionizing optoelectronic technology by
In recent times, there has been a surge in the development of generative AI tools that have captivated users with their ability to produce human-like outputs. However, upon closer examination, it becomes evident that these tools may not always be the most efficient solution for handling manual tasks. Users are still required to have a