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29 April 2026 Vol 19

Category: Tech

LimX Dynamics Powers Up 18 Robots Without a Human in Sight, is World’s First Scalable Autonomous Deployment

LimX Dynamics Powers Up 18 Robots Without a Human in Sight, is World’s First Scalable Autonomous Deployment

A room gradually filled with a faint hum as silverish figures begin to stir from their immobile position. LimX Dynamics,…
UCLA engineers discover the most heat-conductive metal ever measured

UCLA engineers discover the most heat-conductive metal ever measured

The research identifies metallic theta-phase tantalum nitride (TaN₍θ₎) as the fastest heat-conducting metal ever measured. Led by Yongjie Hu of…
5 things you can do with a Fire TV that aren’t advertised

5 things you can do with a Fire TV that aren’t advertised

Most people never think of a Fire TV device as anything more than a simple streaming tool. But that’s not…
Chromebooks train schoolkids to be loyal customers, internal Google document suggests

Chromebooks train schoolkids to be loyal customers, internal Google document suggests

Internal documents revealed as part of a child safety lawsuit hint at Google’s plan to “onboard kids” into its ecosystem…
This Mega Snowstorm Will Be a Test for the US Supply Chain

This Mega Snowstorm Will Be a Test for the US Supply Chain

Here it comes. Up to two-thirds of the US is facing down the threat of serious snow, cold, and ice…
Leak: Nvidia is about to challenge ‘Intel Inside’ with as many as eight Arm laptops

Leak: Nvidia is about to challenge ‘Intel Inside’ with as many as eight Arm laptops

Intel and AMD have split the Windows laptop market for years, but the x86 players may be getting outnumbered. It’s…
I used smart plugs to audit my home’s energy use — here’s what I found

I used smart plugs to audit my home’s energy use — here’s what I found

Upgrading your smart home devices can help you transform how you interact with where you live. You can turn on…
Who’s behind AMI Labs, Yann LeCun’s ‘world model’ startup

Who’s behind AMI Labs, Yann LeCun’s ‘world model’ startup

Yann LeCun’s new venture, AMI Labs, has drawn intense attention since the AI scientist left Meta to found it. This…
Congress doesn’t seem to know if the TikTok deal complies with its law

Congress doesn’t seem to know if the TikTok deal complies with its law

The company announced Tuesday that its US service is now part of the separate TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC, with…
‘Uncanny Valley’: Donald Trump’s Davos Drama, AI Midterms, and ChatGPT’s Last Resort

‘Uncanny Valley’: Donald Trump’s Davos Drama, AI Midterms, and ChatGPT’s Last Resort

On this episode of Uncanny Valley, our hosts unpack the news from Davos, where Trump and major AI companies shared…