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Walmart claims Tesla solar panels have caused fires at multiple stores
Walmart is suing Tesla over claims that its solar panels caused roof fires at around seven of its stores. The retail giant alleges poor working practices among personnel hired to maintain the solar p…
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The future has arrived. Want proof? Check out these amazing robotic exoskeletons
Sci-fi is full of amazing wearable robots which can be used by humans to increase their capabilities. But real life is fast catching up. Here are some of the best real robot exosuits. from Emerging…
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Clever new language-learning app lets you practice speaking with an A.I. tutor
Many people would like to be able to speak another language. But being self-conscious about making mistakes can put plenty of people off. Could this new speech-recognition app help? from Emerging T…
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Biologists create an ‘eyeball on a chip’ that actually blinks
Researchers at Penn Engineering have developed a human eye replica that’s capable of blinking. Here's why -- and, no, it isn't because they're building a Terminator-style robot. from Em…
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Want a robotic tail? Well, Japanese scientists built one for you anyway
Ever wanted a robot tail? Developed by researchers at Keio University in Japan, this artificial biomimicry-inspired tail is designed to help improve the balance of wearers. Here's how. from Eme…
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Someone just flew across 21 miles of water on a jet-powered flyboard
Franky Zapata has become the first person to fly across the English Channel on a jet-powered flyboard. The French inventor made the crossing in 22 minutes, reaching speeds of 110 mph in what was his …
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There may be frozen water on the moon, new study suggests
A new study suggests that there could be thick deposits of frozen water on the moon, located in craters near the lunar pole. This could be important for future lunar exploration, providing a water so…
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Malfunctioning postal delivery drone crashes and nearly hits kindergarten class
A Matternet delivery drone used by Swiss Post deployed its emergency parachute too early, causing it to break and crash about 50 yards away from a group of kindergarten children playing, authorities …
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Watch NASA’s Mars rover train for its 2020 mission with some bicep curls
The Mars 2020 rover is preparing for its big mission by doing some "bicep curls" in a new video released by NASA. The rover will head to Mars in July 2020 and is scheduled to land in Februa…
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What does Sprint and T-Mobile’s merger mean for you? We asked the experts
T-Mobile's $26-billion merger with Sprint will bring consumers 5G quicker in more places, particularly rural America, according to proponents. Detractors worry one less carrier means higher price…
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Watch as SpaceX again attempts to launch Falcon 9 rocket on a mission to the ISS
SpaceX will try again to launch its 20th Dragon spacecraft mission to the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday, one day after the planned launch was scrapped due to weather. You can watch th…
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SpaceX forced to cancel CRS-18 Falcon 9 rocket launch due to weather
SpaceX had to once again delay its latest Falcon 9 rocket launch on Wednesday, this time due to poor weather, delaying a planned supply run to the International Space Station. The company will try ag…
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Bill Nye’s Lightsail 2 is ready to surf through space on solar winds
LightSail 2, a crowdfunded spacecraft launched by Bill Nye’s nonprofit Planetary Society, has unfurled its solar sail in space. Here's everything you need to know about this mission. from Emerg…
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Move over, Spot. Anymal is a four-legged dog robot with all kinds of new tricks
Boston Dynamics isn’t the only company building robotic dogs. Swiss robotics company Anybotics has one of its own design -- and it's pretty darn impressive. We spoke with Anybotics co-founder Pét…
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Researchers made a tiny polarization camera that sees what humans can’t
How well can the cameras in self-driving cars see camouflaged or transparent objects? A new polarization camera developed by researchers at Harvard could help improve the accuracy of machine vision. …
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Track Bill Nye’s LightSail 2 solar spaceship in real time as it makes history
The LightSail 2 has sent its first signals back to Earth, and The Planetary Society has made it possible for enthusiasts to track those signals from home through an online dashboard. The spacecraft i…
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Apple’s new Seattle campus may mean big things for Siri, artificial intelligence
Apple plans to hire 2,000 more employees for a new Seattle campus, the company announced Monday, with a significant number of those jobs focused on Siri and artificial intelligence. from Emerging T…
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Want to work in the stars? Here are six future space jobs you could hold
Ever dreamed of leaving Earth to work in the stars? Here's a list of job titles that might sound like science fiction now, but almost certainly won’t a decade or two in the future. from Emergin…
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Bill Nye talks “solar sailing” and the new space race
If successful, The Planetary Society’s LightSail 2 will be a milestone in spaceflight, the first craft to raise its orbit around the planet using just the power of sunlight. from Emerging Tech – Di…
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Digital Trends Live: Walmart brings out A.I., Google cancels the Slate, and more
On episode 157 of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Juan Garcia broke down the biggest news stories from the world of tech. On today's episode: Google cancels the Pixel Slate, Walmart is…
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